Canterbury Cottage B&B- Open Year Round

Open all year. Small bed and breakfast with comfortable, tastefully decorated rooms. On a quiet side street within easy walking distance to in-town shops, restaurants and Acadia National Park activities. Owners share a lifetime of... more

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"Blissful Honeymoon at Canterbury Cottage!" 7/22/2010
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Stayed On: 7/2010

We spent our honeymoon at Canterbury Cottage this past July 2010. Although we live in PA, I am originally from ME and my husband and I had never traveled to Bar Harbor together! The experience was indescribable. Owner, Martha, was so helpful when I... read more


"Quiet oasis in heart of Bar Harbor" 6/12/2010
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Stayed On: 4/2010

We wish we could have stayed longer. Martha was a wonderful host and was always there with suggestions. With four rooms, breakfasts are almost a family time and we enjoyed meeting the other guests. The cottage is between two of the main downtown... read more


"Hospitality, convenience, great food" 10/29/2009
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Stayed On: 10/2009

I had to go to Bar Harbor during the "off" season for business. I was very pleased with this inn. Martha's hospitality was wonderful, the rooms were beautifully decorated. My bathroom was small but the price was right. She was very... read more


"Very Hospitable B&B" 10/6/2009
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Stayed On: 10/2009

This B&B was a very nice, comfortable place to stay. The rooms were kept clean, and the amenities, such helped make the stay very comfortable. The breakfasts were different each day and were very good. The presentations of the food were quite... read more


"Cute, affordable place in Bar Harbor" 10/1/2009
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Stayed On: 9/2009

A nice, cozy B&B off the beaten path, but within easy walking distance to everything in town. Martha and Rob are very friendly and helpful, and provide plenty of guidebooks, pamphlets, menus, and advice on anything you might want to do.... read more


"Honeymooner's Retreat" 8/12/2009
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Stayed On: 8/2009

This is a great place to stay, and we recommend it to all. We stayed in the Cottage Room and it was very cosy. Martha surprised us with a bottle of bubbly when we informed her that we were on our honeymoon. The personal attention and local... read more


"Canterbury Cottage" 7/22/2009
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Stayed On: 7/2009

We had a wonderful experience at Canterbury Cottage in Bar Harbor. The accomodations were excellent--The bed was comfortable and how do you get your towels so soft? Very quiet and close to everything! Martha and Rob are so pleasant and relaxed. We... read more


"Nice place to stay" 10/13/2008
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Stayed On: 10/2008

The house and room were wonderfully decorated and the location was very convenient for downtown. Martha and Rob were very helpful regarding places to eat and thing to do in Acadia. They had plenty of books on the park and menus of local places to... read more


"Great B&B" 9/30/2008
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Stayed On: 7/2008

We spent a wonderful second honeymoon in Bar Harbor. We loved every minute of it, in particular our time at Canterbury Cottage. The Sun Island room was just perfect, beautifully decorated without giving you the feeling of being trapped in a... read more


"Wonderful Stay" 9/7/2008
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Stayed On: 8/2008

Marilyn and Rob were so friendly and helpful. The room was very nice and it was so nice to be within walking distance of the center of town. The breakfasts were out of this world. We would definitely recommand this to friends and are this week.... read more


"outstanding B&B" 9/2/2008
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Stayed On: 8/2008

We recently stayed at in Bar Harbor and were very impressed with the B&B that Martha and Rob ran. It is very clean and super convenient to downtown Bar Harbor. We both really enjoyed the yummy sit down breakfast that Martha made. Definitely a... read more


"Excellent bed and breakfast!" 9/1/2008
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Stayed On: 8/2008

This was a great bed and breakfast. The breakfast was great, the room was very clean and neat, the owners were friendly and helpful and the dogs are super cute and friendly. I would highly recommend it. read more


"extremely comfortable!" 8/25/2008
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Stayed On: 7/2008

Our hosts made us feel like friends. Martha went out of her way to prepare breakfasts we liked. (I am a vegetarian). Great location and excellent value!

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"Great B&B!" 8/7/2008
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Stayed On: 7/2008

What a wonderful 4-day stay in Bar Harbor! Our room was meticulously clean & comfortable. Martha's friendly hospitality and helpful travel tips made our stay even more memorable. Breakfast was truly gourmet with a different menu every day. We... read more


"Right at Home" 7/30/2008
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Stayed On: 7/2008

My friend and I stayed at Canterbury Cottage for a whole week as we explored Acadia National Park and Mt. Desert Island. The hosts, Martha and Rob, make you feel right at home, with delicious breakfasts containing local ingredients, friendly... read more


"Perfect Bar Harbor Experience" 7/16/2008
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Stayed On: 7/2008

Canterbury Cottage was the perfect location with wonderful hospitality, great food and of course a very romantic room with balcony. My wife and I spent four nights for our honeymoon and are already planning to return all the way from California.... read more


"Great location" 7/2/2008
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Stayed On: 6/2008

Excellent location, quiet street just steps from the town center. Room had lots of nice touches and great lighting for reading in bed. read more


"Canterbury Cottage, an excellent bed and breakfast" 6/19/2008
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Stayed On: 6/2008

We planned a 5 day trip to the Acadia National Park and stayed at the Canterbury Cottage in Bar Habor, Maine, an excellent bed and breakfast. Martha and Rob, the owners, are very nice and have always good recommendations and information (e.g.... read more


"Stay here!" 5/26/2008
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Stayed On: 5/2008

My wife, her parents, and I stayed at the Canterbury Cottage for three nights during the first week of May. We could not have been happier! LOCATION: This B&B is wonderfully situated, on a quiet side street just minutes by foot from plenty of... read more


"what a great little find!" 3/17/2008
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Stayed On: 3/2008

This was such a great little B&B! It was beautiful and the host (Rob - Martha was out of town was so warm and welcoming. We brought our dog and they were really, truly pet friendly. The food was excellent. I would HIGHLY recommend this cottage... read more


"Great Bar Harbor B&B" 10/27/2007
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Stayed On: 10/2007

Perfect place to bed down in Bar Harbor. It is right down town, so it is an easy walk to restaurants for dinner or stores for shopping. We came to Bar Harbor to bicycle the carriage roads in Acadia Park and found we could bike directly to the Park... read more


"Nice Place" 10/17/2007
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Stayed On: 10/2007

Room was cozy and bed and pillows were great. Appreciated the attention to details ie. good bath products and chocolates in room. Food was good too. Only thing that gave me pause were the two rambunctious dogs. They were a little too in the way.

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"Wonderful little B&B" 9/7/2007
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Stayed On: 9/2007

We really enjoyed our stay, and thought the price was incredible for the quality and location. We were in the Cottage Room, which was sunny and simple. The linens were high quality and the bed was comfortable. The location is a quiet residential... read more


"Best hosts ever at Canterbury Cottage" 9/7/2007
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Stayed On: 8/2007

Rob and Martha made us feel like visiting family at their charming downeast B & B. Our room was beautiful, immaculate and inviting (loved the luxury of Aveda products). Breakfasts were delicious ... couldn't wait to see what Martha was cooking... read more


"Delightful!" 8/27/2007
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Stayed On: 8/2007

The Explorer's Guide to Maine was right on target to include this charming, sunny, spacious B&B on its recommended list. Martha and Rob make everyone feel right at home and serve awesome breakfasts! Perfect location too. I didn't want to leave!

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"Fabulous!!!!!" 8/4/2007
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Stayed On: 7/2007

VERY friendly and warm atmosphere. Quintessential Bar Harbor decor with the best breakfasts we have ever had in all of our years of staying at B&B's!!!And they love dogs, what could be better???

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"Excellent!" 7/31/2007
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Stayed On: 7/2007

We enjoyed our stay at the Inn. The pictures are great...it looks even better in person! Martha and Rob were very helpful with all of our questions. The breakfasts were delicious. The Inn was in walking distance to restaurants, shops and the... read more


"Great B & B" 7/31/2007
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Stayed On: 7/2007

Very friendly and helpful owners. The location was very convenient to Island Explorer shuttles and within easy walking distance of restaurants and shopping. Room was very clean and nicely decorated. Provided nice, essential toiletries (not the... read more


"Yum!" 7/17/2007
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Stayed On: 6/2007

I couldn't wait to wake up each morning and see what Martha was serving for breakfast - it was all delicious! This is a lovely B&B with knowledgeable and friendly owners in walking distance of great shops and restaurants. I will go back!

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"Wonderful" 7/16/2007
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Stayed On: 7/2007

Martha & Rob were very accomodating and friendly. Breakfast was wonderful. The dogs were fun too! read more


"charming and friendly" 7/15/2007
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Stayed On: 7/2007

This is a great location for vacationing in Bar Harbor and Acadia. The rooms are charming and the hosts extremely friendly and low key. Even the resident dogs are fun. I would definitely return.

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Canterbury Cottage B&B- Open Year Round
12 Roberts Avenue
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
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Phone: +1-207-288-2112
Fax: +1-207-288-2115
Innkeeper(s)
Martha Helfrich & Rob Rochon
The Innkeepers Speak:
English
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$85 - $145
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