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The Collier House
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Nightly Rate
$79 - $159
, - Reviews 11
- Rooms 10
Inn's website-
Address
1290 State Highway 102
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
USA - Phone+1-207-288-3162
- Toll free+1-877-782-9694
- EmailContact Innkeeper
Our traditional Maine farm house and four distinctively different outbuildings offer accommodations from comfortable country bedrooms to luxury units with private jacuzzi and fireplace. Full country breakfast. A relaxed, friendly atmosphere where privacy, conversation, comfort and great food are all welcome ingredients. A short drive from the bustling downtown of Bar Harbor our rural setting of fields, woods and pond overlooks the mountains of Acadia National Park. Centrally located for all your island adventures.
Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 11 Reviews
4.9 out of 5- Guest room 5
- Services 5
- Value 5
- Cleanliness 5
- Dining 5
5 out of 5Made our honeymoon delightful!
October 17, 2012
I truly could never write a good enough revie3w to say how much my husband and I enjoyed our stay at the Collier House. We were nervous because we do not like to travel and we have a 21 month old daughter, but our family insisted we needed to take a honeymoon. It led us to Bar Harbor and the Collier House. We stayed for 5 nights and were ready to get back home to our daughter. However, for 2 weeks following our honeymoon we commented how much we missed Elizabeth & Deb and our bed&breakfast! The room was BETTER than the pictures, since when does that happen! We stayed in the creek retreat. The food was outstanding and the company even better. We miss Elizabeth & Deb as though they were old friends and hope to return within the next few years with our family! You are truly missing out if you don't book with the Collier House!
5 out of 5The Collier House experience has greatly improved.
August 31, 2012
The Collier House experience has greatly improved. You should disregard the negative reviews that they got in 2011. Apparently, they hired all new staff after the 2011 experience. Most important is, Chef Elizabeth Jutras, who provides unbelievably high quality meals. (During our three-night visit, we had the “Scrambler”, the “Haystack Eggs”, and delicious blueberry pancakes with sausage and real maple syrup. Before the main course there was always a pleasant surprise such as fruit and home-made cinnamon rolls.) Chef Jutras lives full-time on site, and she essentially runs the entire operation. At breakfast, she is assisted by an excellent serving staff. Even though Collier house was filled nearly to capacity during part of our stay, there was no issue with people having to wait to be seated. The housekeeping staff was excellent. The guest rooms and the public rooms were always spotlessly clean and completely odor-free. It appears that all of the rooms in the main house were completely refurbished between the 2011 and 2012 seasons. Elizabeth is an exceptionally pleasant person and a fountain of local knowledge. She thoroughly answered all of our questions about restaurants, attractions, the free bus service to town, and where to drive to get the most out of our stay.
4.8 out of 5George Clemens proved to be a friendly and informative B&B host.
May 07, 2010
My wife and I stayed for a week in late April and couldn't have been more pleased with both the weather and the B&B. A native of Mount Desert Island, George Clemens proved to be the quintessential Mainer and informative B&B host. In between his entertaining and helpful stories, he offers advice on the best (not necessarily the most expensive) restaurants in the area. Sine it was pre-season and quiet, we had a chance to peek into George's kitchen. he mentioned that there have been recent upgrades (stove & other equipment). And one could easily get spoiled being treated to a different, delicious hot breakfast every morning. George was kind enough to accommodate my food preferences. We stayed in the Creek Retreat, and since Collier House is slightly removed (a ~15 minute trip by car) from "downtown" Bar Harbor, there's more than ample parking for everybody. Being away from Main St. makes for shorter trips to trail heads to hike/walk in Acadia Nat'l Park. And, not too far down the road there's a Mobil gas station/convenience store with local (not tourist) prices in one direction and the "Town Hill Market" mini-grocery in the other direction. The only downside was that we enjoyed his breakfasts and conversation so much that we found ourselves wanting to linger - and not hit the hiking trails. Hmm, maybe that isn't so bad after all. P.S. In addition to speaking English, the host also speaks "Maine." Steve & Tracy Michelin / Ringwood, NJ
5 out of 5George and staff are the best
August 27, 2009
My wife and i stayed here for almost a week in early July. we couldn't have chosen a better place; clean, accomodating staff, great food and a good central location on MDI. we plan to go back in late Oct.--Joel Deckler
Location
Innkeeper Information
Innkeeper(s)
George Clemens
Innkeepers Description:
Owner and Innkeeper for 22 years. Experienced in all island activities. Knowledge of local history and lore. Navy Veteran. Bar Harbor Firefighter. Maine DIF&W Snowmobile Safety Instructor.
The innkeepers speak:
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English
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Nightly Rate
$79 - $159
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Rooms & Rates
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Nightly Rate
$79 - $159
Policy
Reservation Policy
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Check In: 2 PM to 8 PM Check Out: 11 AM
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Minimum Stay: Suites have 2 day min. All rooms have 2 day min. on holiday weekend
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Deposit Amount Required: One night deposit required. Balance due upon arrival.
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Cancellations: If cancellation is recieved 7 days prior to arrival date your deposit will be refunded minus a processing fee. Any refund for last minute cancellation or early departure is entirely at the discretion of the host. "No shows" forfeit deposit.
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Open All Year Round: No
General Policies
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Smoking Allowed: Limited
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Guest Pets Allowed: No
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Drinking Allowed: Yes
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Drinks Available: No
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Suitable For Children: Limited
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Childcare Provided: No
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Nightly Rate
$79 - $159
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Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 11 Reviews
4.9 out of 5- Guest room 5
- Services 5
- Value 5
- Cleanliness 5
- Dining 5
5 out of 5Made our honeymoon delightful!
October 17, 2012
I truly could never write a good enough revie3w to say how much my husband and I enjoyed our stay at the Collier House. We were nervous because we do not like to travel and we have a 21 month old daughter, but our family insisted we needed to take a honeymoon. It led us to Bar Harbor and the Collier House. We stayed for 5 nights and were ready to get back home to our daughter. However, for 2 weeks following our honeymoon we commented how much we missed Elizabeth & Deb and our bed&breakfast! The room was BETTER than the pictures, since when does that happen! We stayed in the creek retreat. The food was outstanding and the company even better. We miss Elizabeth & Deb as though they were old friends and hope to return within the next few years with our family! You are truly missing out if you don't book with the Collier House!
5 out of 5The Collier House experience has greatly improved.
August 31, 2012
The Collier House experience has greatly improved. You should disregard the negative reviews that they got in 2011. Apparently, they hired all new staff after the 2011 experience. Most important is, Chef Elizabeth Jutras, who provides unbelievably high quality meals. (During our three-night visit, we had the “Scrambler”, the “Haystack Eggs”, and delicious blueberry pancakes with sausage and real maple syrup. Before the main course there was always a pleasant surprise such as fruit and home-made cinnamon rolls.) Chef Jutras lives full-time on site, and she essentially runs the entire operation. At breakfast, she is assisted by an excellent serving staff. Even though Collier house was filled nearly to capacity during part of our stay, there was no issue with people having to wait to be seated. The housekeeping staff was excellent. The guest rooms and the public rooms were always spotlessly clean and completely odor-free. It appears that all of the rooms in the main house were completely refurbished between the 2011 and 2012 seasons. Elizabeth is an exceptionally pleasant person and a fountain of local knowledge. She thoroughly answered all of our questions about restaurants, attractions, the free bus service to town, and where to drive to get the most out of our stay.
4.8 out of 5George Clemens proved to be a friendly and informative B&B host.
May 07, 2010
My wife and I stayed for a week in late April and couldn't have been more pleased with both the weather and the B&B. A native of Mount Desert Island, George Clemens proved to be the quintessential Mainer and informative B&B host. In between his entertaining and helpful stories, he offers advice on the best (not necessarily the most expensive) restaurants in the area. Sine it was pre-season and quiet, we had a chance to peek into George's kitchen. he mentioned that there have been recent upgrades (stove & other equipment). And one could easily get spoiled being treated to a different, delicious hot breakfast every morning. George was kind enough to accommodate my food preferences. We stayed in the Creek Retreat, and since Collier House is slightly removed (a ~15 minute trip by car) from "downtown" Bar Harbor, there's more than ample parking for everybody. Being away from Main St. makes for shorter trips to trail heads to hike/walk in Acadia Nat'l Park. And, not too far down the road there's a Mobil gas station/convenience store with local (not tourist) prices in one direction and the "Town Hill Market" mini-grocery in the other direction. The only downside was that we enjoyed his breakfasts and conversation so much that we found ourselves wanting to linger - and not hit the hiking trails. Hmm, maybe that isn't so bad after all. P.S. In addition to speaking English, the host also speaks "Maine." Steve & Tracy Michelin / Ringwood, NJ
5 out of 5George and staff are the best
August 27, 2009
My wife and i stayed here for almost a week in early July. we couldn't have chosen a better place; clean, accomodating staff, great food and a good central location on MDI. we plan to go back in late Oct.--Joel Deckler
5 out of 5Wonderful place
August 26, 2009
It has been a long time since my husband and I stayed at the Collier House on our honeymoon (8-2001) but I still remember George's wonderful food and he and his wife's fantastic hospitality! We stayed in the Pond House and it was perfect location for our daily trips to Acadia National Park. We hope to come back someday! Maybe for our 10 year anniversary!
5 out of 5Great place to stay
June 21, 2009
We've been to this place early April 2009 to visit Arcadia national park - unfortunately the weather was bad and most parts of the national park were closed. Our highlight was a two nights stay at the collier house in a cottage with direct view to a small lake. The cottage was nice, clean and equipped with a jacuzzi and gas-driven fireplace. The owner of the collier house was very friendly, open-minded and made the world best broccoli omelette (breakfast was great). We would strongly recommend this place.
5 out of 5Wonderful place to stay
January 01, 2009
My husband and I stayed here on our first motorcycle trip to Maine. We got lost on the way and only found our way there on a dark rainy night with George's patient help on multiple phone calls. Bless him for being the caring gentleman he is! The Inn itself provided a wonderful place to stay and we hope to go back again. The gourmet breakfasts are superb!! The spacious room with adjoining jacuzzi was wonderful. We couldn't really enjoy our little porch overlooking the pond due to the weather but in warmer weather it'd be a nice place to sit and enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning and a glass of wine in the evening. Very close to all the Bar Harbor attractions, yet quiet and secluded itself. I researched very carefully before choosing the Collier House and couldn't have been happier in my choice.
5 out of 5Great place to stay
December 20, 2008
My husband and I go to visit Acadia National Park every October. This was the first time we stayed at The Collier House and we will definitely be returning! We stayed in the Main House, which was very cozy. The innkeeper, George, was very friendly, accommodating, and helpful about providing information about things to do in the area. And, the breakfasts were out of this world!!
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Location
Location Type
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Countryside
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Island
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Village
City - Bangor
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Distance to city: 40 miles
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Directions to property:
From Ellsworth Maine take route #3East. Travel approx. 10 miles. Go through the village of Trenton,over a small causeway called "Trenton Bridge" and on to Mount Desert Island. Travel approx. 1/4 mile and look for route 102/198 that exits to the right. Travel about 2 miles to The Village of Town Hill. There is a hard right bend in the road by the general store and fire dept. The Collier House is located 500 ft. South of the fire dept. on the right side of route 102 just past Fogg Road.
Airport
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Bangor, ME (BGR) 40 miles
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Directions to property:
Exit the airport from main terminal and make a right turn onto Union Street. Go through downtown Bangor and across the bridge to Brewer. Stay on route 1A approx. 26 miles until you join route #1 and #3 in Ellsworth. Follow route #3 approx 10 miles to Mount Desert Island.
Area Attractions
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Amusement Park
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Antique Shopping
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Aquarium
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Art Galleries
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Beach
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Concert venue
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Gourmet/Fine Dining
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Historical interests
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Lake
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Live Music
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Movie Theater
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Museum
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National/State parks
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Nature area
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Ocean
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Micro Brewery
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Scottish Music and Dance
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Outlet Stores
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Performing Theater
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Picnic area
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Religious Services
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Zoo
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Bicycle rental
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Bicycle riding trails
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Bicycles
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Bird watching
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Boating
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Canoeing
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Cross-country ski trails
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Fishing
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Golfing
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Hiking trails
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Kayaking
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Mountain Bike trails
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Sailing
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Shopping
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Sight-seeing
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Ski rentals
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Snow shoe rental
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Snow shoe trails
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Swimming
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Tennis courts
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Water sports
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Amenities
Type:
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Bed and Breakfast
Property highlights
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Antiques/decor
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Economical rates
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Excellent views
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Family Travel
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Honeymoons
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Luxury
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Nature
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Peaceful getaway
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Romantic escape
On-site
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BBQ grill
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Board games
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Copier
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Fax Machine
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Piano
Guest room(s)
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Air conditioning
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Alarm clock
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Amenities Basket
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Ceiling fans
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In-room internet
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Desk
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Fireplace
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Fridge
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Hairdryer
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Hot tub/whirlpool tub
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Internet Service
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Ironing Board
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Private entrance
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Radio
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Satellite/Cable TV
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TV
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Telephone
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VCR
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Videos
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Wi-Fi
Other
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Paddle Boats
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Private Decks and Porches
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Picnic Tables
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Breakfast
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Type: Full
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Time Served: 8AM to 10AM
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Serving Location: Breakfast/dining area
Signature Dish
Stuffed French Toast
Thick cuts of Italian bread. A pocket filled with a marinated blend of whipped cream cheese, peaches, nuts and honey. Grilled in our own french toast batter. Served with peach garnish and bacon.Additional food services
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Coffee and Tea upon request .
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Contact The Innkeeper
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