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Primrose Inn-Historic Bar Harbor Bed and Breakfast

This romantic Bar Harbor Bed and Breakfast is perfectly located just a short stroll from Bar Harbor's Main Street and only a mile from magnificent Acadia National Park.

Built in 1878, the historic Primrose Inn is decorated in a light Victorian style that encourages guests to relax and enjoy their time away. Guests will enjoy the comfortable elegance of spacious rooms, each with a private bathroom,
high ceilings, and carefully appointed with selected antiques and period reproductions. Many rooms feature gas fireplaces, spa tubs, adjoining reading and sitting rooms as well as private balconies and porches.

The Primrose Inn has been enhanced with today’s most requested guest amenities such as luxurious linens and towels, flat-panel televisions with built-in DVD players in each guest room, central air conditioning, wireless internet access throughout the inn, guest refreshments at no additional charge and a daily newspaper delivered to each room.

Guests of the Primrose Inn will enjoy a hearty full breakfast each morning with a choice of hot entrees served fireside in our dining room or on our outdoor wrap-around front porch. Our popular "Afternoon Tea" features an assortment of freshly baked treats from the Primrose Inn’s kitchen.

So journey to this wonderful island just off the coast of Maine and the natural beauty of Acadia National Park and, of course, a most memorable stay at one of Bar Harbor's treasures, the Primrose Inn.

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Primrose Inn-Historic Bar Harbor Bed and Breakfast

Location

  • Location is best described as:
    • Acadia National Park nearby
    • Bar Harbor Historic Downtown area
    • Frenchman Bay nearby
    • Island
    • Mountains
    • Oceanside
    • Small town
  • Nearest major city: Bangor, ME (50 miles Northwest)
  • Directions to property:
    By Car – “Fastest” Route (via Bangor)
    • From I-95 North take Exit 182A onto I-395 E towards Bangor
    • Follow I-395 E to Exit 6A onto US-1A E towards Ellsworth/Bar Harbor
    • Follow US-1A E into Ellsworth where 1A becomes ME-3
    • Follow ME-3 (through Trenton) onto Mt. Desert Island
    • Once onto Mt. Desert Island make a sharp left at the Exxon station and stay on ME-3
    • Follow ME-3 into Bar Harbor (past “The Cat” Ferry and College of the Atlantic on the left)for about 10 miles
    • At the 1st stop sign turn left onto Mt. Desert Street
    • The Primrose Inn is one block after the turn on the left
    • Enter the parking lot via Mt. Desert Street just past the Primrose Inn sign
  • Nearest major airport: Bangor, ME (BGR) 50 miles

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

All occupancy rates are subject to change
  • State and local taxes may apply
  • Accommodations: Rooms
  • There are 15 guest accommodations (15 with private baths)
  • Single occupancy rate is between $ 95.00 and $ 245.00
  • Double occupancy rate is between $ 95.00 and $ 245.00

Amenities

In Room
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Amenities Basket
  • Bath robes
  • Ceiling fans
  • DVD Player
  • Fireplace
  • Hairdryer
  • Hot tub/whirlpool tub
  • Ironing Board
  • Satellite/Cable TV
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Wi-Fi
    • On Site
  • Board games
  • Fax Machine
  • Library
  • Piano
    • Other Amenitites
  • Private Off-Street Parking
  • Guest Refrigerator
  • Daily Newspaper Delivered to Room

    • Meals

    • A Full breakfast is included with room rate
    • Breakfast is served from: 8:00 - 9:30 am
    • Breakfast is served in the Dining Room, and on the wrap-around front porch
    • Additional food services included in room rate: Afternoon Tea with fresh-baked goods, and "24/7" soft drinks and bottled water

    Policies

    • Minimum stay required (2 nights stay required during Summer and Fall seasons)
    • Smoking is not allowed (Completely non-smoking in Inn and on porches and balconies)
    • We cannot accommodate guest pets
    • Accommodations are not suitable for children (Each room can be occupied by only two guests)
    • No childcare is provided
    • Consumption of alcohol is permitted (Bring your own beverages)
    • Closed: November through April
    • Check in time is 4 pm and Check out time is 11 am
    • Accepted by the following agencies:
      • AAA - Awarded "Three Diamond" Rating
      • Bar Harbor Bed and Breakfast Association
      • Maine Innkeepers Association
      • Maine Tourism Association
      • Professional Association of Innkeepers International
      • Chamber of Commerce

    Innkeepers

    • Innkeeper(s): Jeffrey and Catherine Shaw
      Catherine has passions for cooking and baking as well as crafts such as knitting and scrapbooking. Jeff has years of experience in the lodging industry. Together they are living their dream of welcoming guests to their own New England "Bed & Breakfast."
    • The innkeepers speak: English

    Area Attractions

    Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Beach, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Ocean, Brewery, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, Winery, Zoo

    Onsite or Nearby Activities

    Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Kayaking, Nature Boat Tours, Paint-Your-Own Pottery, Schooner Sailing, Whale Watching, Bi-Plane Sightseeing, Rock Climbing, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Tennis courts, Water sports

    Bar Harbor Nearby Cities

    Noted below are the approximate distances from Bar Harbor, Maine.

    Northeast Harbor B&B's - 6 milesCorea B&B's - 11 miles
    Hancock B&B's - 7 milesBlue Hill B&B's - 19 miles
    Southwest Harbor B&B's - 8 milesBrooksville B&B's - 24 miles
    Trenton B&B's - 9 milesDeer Isle B&B's - 25 miles
    Acadia Schoodic Peninsula B&B's - 9 milesOrland B&B's - 28 miles
    Prospect Harbor B&B's - 9 milesCastine B&B's - 30 miles
    Bass Harbor B&B's - 10 miles 

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    Rooms available starting from $135.00   

    Contact Information

    Primrose Inn-Historic Bar Harbor Bed and Breakfast Bed and Breakfast
    Primrose Inn-Historic Bar Harbor Bed and Breakfast, Bar Harbor, ME - Inn
    Primrose Inn-Historic Bar Harbor Bed and Breakfast
    73 Mount Desert St
    Bar Harbor ME 04609-1327
    USA
    Phone: +1-207-288-4031
    Toll-free: +1-877-846-3424
    Innkeeper(s)
    Jeffrey and Catherine Shaw
    Rates:
    $95 - $245
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    This Superior Fireplace/Spa room has a king-size bed, Maine "cottage-style" furniture, a gas fireplace and a private porch and entrance and receives its sun from the north and east. The private bathroom has a Kohler "BubbleMassage" air-jetted tub - and two fluffy Turkish terry robes - for relaxing after a day of hiking or biking in Acadia National Park. The room also has a flat-panel TV with built-in DVD player, free wireless internet access, telephone with free local calls, a cozy quilt, hair dryer and vintage alarm clock. And don't forget you will get your own copy of the Bangor Daily News delivered to your room each morning (Mon-Sat).
    This Superior Fireplace/Spa room has a king-size "Wesley Allen" cast iron canopy bed, gas fireplace and a private entrance and receives its sun from the north and west. The private bathroom has a Kohler "BubbleMassage" air-jetted tub - and two fluffy Turkish terry robes - for relaxing after a day of hiking or biking in Acadia National Park. The room also has a flat-panel TV with built-in DVD player, free wireless internet access, telephone with free local calls, a cozy quilt, hair dryer and vintage alarm clock. And don't forget you will get your own copy of the Bangor Daily News delivered to your room each morning (Mon-Sat).This Deluxe Fireplace/Spa room is located on the 2nd floor and receives sun from the north and west and features a comfy queen-size four-poster bed. It also has a gas fireplace. The private bathroom has the added feature of a whirlpool spa tub - and two fluffy Turkish terry robes - for relaxing after a day of hiking or biking in Acadia National Park. Other features of the room include air conditioning, a flat-panel TV with a built-in DVD player, free wireless internet access, telephone with free local calls, ceiling fan, a cozy quilt, hair dryer, and vintage alarm clock. And don't forget you will get your own copy of the Bangor Daily News delivered to your room each morning (Mon-Sat).
    This Deluxe Fireplace/Spa room is located on the 2nd floor and receives sun from the south and west. It has a gas fireplace and a private balcony overlooking the front of the property. The private bathroom has the added feature of a whirlpool spa tub - and two fluffy Turkish terry robes - for relaxing after a day of hiking or biking in Acadia National Park. Other features of the room include a queen-size bed, central air conditioning, flat-panel TV with a built-in DVD player, free wireless internet access, telephone with free local calls, ceiling fan, a cozy quilt, hair dryer, and vintage alarm clock. And don't forget you will get your own copy of the Bangor Daily News delivered to your room each morning (Mon-Sat).This Standard room is located on the 1st floor and receives sun from the east. One of the most popular rooms, it has the added feature of French doors that lead onto its own private porch and two "Cracker Barrel" rockers. The private bathroom has a pedestal sink and a roomy shower. Other features of the room include a queen-size bed, central air conditioning, a flat-panel TV with a built-in DVD player, free wireless internet access, telephone with free local calls, a cozy quilt, hairdryer and vintage alarm clock. And don't forget you will get your own copy of the Bangor Daily News delivered to your room each morning (Mon-Sat).
    This Standard room is located on the 2nd floor and receives sun from the west. The private bathroom features a beautiful large old-style sink. Other features of the room include a queen-size bed, central air conditioning, a flat-panel TV with a built-in DVD player, free wireless internet access, telephone with free local calls, a cozy quilt, hairdryer and vintage alarm clock. And don't forget you will get your own copy of the Bangor Daily News delivered to your room each morning (Mon-Sat).This Standard room is located on the 2nd floor and receives sun from the east. The room features a private bathroom, a queen-size bed, central air conditioning, a flat-panel TV with a built-in DVD player, free wireless internet access, telephone with free local calls, a cozy quilt, hairdryer and vintage alarm clock. And don't forget you will get your own copy of the Bangor Daily News delivered to your room each morning (Mon-Sat).
    This Superior Fireplace room is located on the 2nd floor and receives sun from the east. The room features a king-size bed and Maine "cottage-style" furniture. It has a gas fireplace and a private balcony overlooking the front and side of the property. Other features of the room include a private bathroom, central air conditioning, a flat-panel TV with a built-in DVD player, free wireless internet access, telephone with free local calls, ceiling fan, a cozy quilt, hair dryer, and vintage alarm clock. And don't forget you will get your own copy of the Bangor Daily News delivered to your room each morning (Mon-Sat).This Superior Fireplace room is located on the 1st floor and receives sun from the east and south and features a comfy queen-size four-poster bed. It has a gas fireplace and a private porch overlooking the east side and front of the inn and gardens. The porch has its own hanging swing for memorable conversations and relaxing at the end of your day. Other features of the room include central air conditioning, a flat-panel TV with a built-in DVD player, free wireless internet access, telephone with free local calls, ceiling fan, a cozy quilt, hair dryer, and vintage alarm clock. And don't forget you will get your own copy of the Bangor Daily News delivered to your room each morning (Mon-Sat).
    This "Mini-Suite" has an extra "sitting" room to relax and enjoy a good book after a busy day of activities in Bar Harbor. Located on the 1st floor, this room receives its sun from the east. Other features of the room include a private bathroom, a queen-size "Wesley Allen" cash iron bed, central air conditioning, a flat-panel TV with a built-in DVD player, free wireless internet access, telephone with free local calls, ceiling fan, a cozy quilt, hair dryer and vintage alarm clock. And don't forget you will get your own copy of the Bangor Daily News delivered to your room each morning (Mon-Sat).This "Mini-Suite" has an extra "sitting" room to relax and enjoy a good book after a busy day of activities in Bar Harbor. Located on the 2nd floor, this room receives its sun from the west. Other features of the room include a private bathroom, a comfy queen-size four-poster bed, central air conditioning, a flat-panel TV with a built-in DVD player, free wireless internet access, telephone with free local calls, ceiling fan, a cozy quilt, hair dryer and vintage alarm clock. And don't forget you will get your own copy of the Bangor Daily News delivered to your room each morning (Mon-Sat).
    Dining RoomThis "Mini-Suite" has an extra "sitting" room to relax and enjoy a good book after a busy day of activities in Bar Harbor. Located on the 2nd floor, this room receives its sun from the east. Other features of the room include a private bathroom, a queen-size "Wesley Allen" cast iron bed, central air conditioning, a flat-panel TV with a built-in DVD player, free wireless internet access, telephone with free local calls, ceiling fan, a cozy quilt, hair dryer and vintage alarm clock. And don't forget you will get your own copy of the Bangor Daily News delivered to your room each morning (Mon-Sat).

    Features

    Property Noted For:
    • Convenient In-town location
    • Delightful Afternoon Tea and Coffee
    • Private off-street parking
    • Unique Architecture
    • Antiques/decor
    • Christian Travel
    • Gourmet food
    • Honeymoons
    • Nature
    • Peaceful getaway
    • Romantic escape

    Type:
    • Bed and Breakfast

    Details:
    • Architectural style is Victorian
    • Built in 1878
    • Opened for business in 1982
    • Restored / Remodeled in 2007
    • Parking available (Reserved off-street guest parking)