Harbour Cottage Inn Bed and Breakfast

Harbour Cottage was across the street from homes and businesses on the bay. The Clipper room barely has a view of the bay in the beginning of October. The room was nice with a large bathroom. The innkeepers were extremely nice and very helpful. They offer suggestions for restaurants and rainy day events. The breakfasts were outstanding with great service. Southwest Harbor is as advertised being a slower pace. Only a handful of restaurants compared to Bar Harbor. Southwest Harbor is convenient to Bass Harbor Lighthouse and Thurston's.

My husband and I stayed at the Harbour Cottage Inn B&B for four nights in the Downeaster Room, which was very charming and had a true "cottage" feel. The private entrance to the Downeaster room was nice along with having a King size bed. Unfortunately, this is not one of the rooms with a view of the harbor. The bathroom was a bit small, making getting ready in the morning alongside my husband somewhat of a challenge, but we managed. The hosts were very friendly and welcoming (we arrived at 11 PM the first night and found a handwritten welcome note with detailed instructions on how to find our room). Each morning they would help map out a plan of things to do for the day in the Acadia National Park (main entrance was about 20 minutes away from the B&B) and nearby attractions. They were also very helpful in suggesting restaurants in the area (loved the grilled scallops at Red Sky). We really enjoyed breakfast - each one was delicious and healthy, and getting to eat on the porch was so relaxing. Both my husband and I agree that we would stay here again – next time I want to come in October since mid-September I found out was a little too early for the fall foliage. But it was still beautiful around this area in September and we really enjoyed our stay.

We have enjoyed repeated stays at the Pier One cottages operated by the Harbour Cottage Inn. The location, service, and cleanliness are outstanding. The standout best feature is the owners Don and Javier who are invariably welcoming, running a first class operation. For visitors using the free island shuttle, having the bus make its U-turn in front of the property is a boon.

We stayed here the last weekend of the season and the hosts were very accommodating. They offered a refrigerator for restaurant left-overs or chilling some wine for a romantic night in your lovely private room.They were informative and helpful with insight into local best places to eat. We would stay here again when visiting the area.

This was our second time to stay here & oh how I miss it already. My wife & I honeymooned here & just loved this area & our stay at Pier One. The rooms are so cozy & offer beautiful views of the harbour right out your window. The staff are very friendly & helpful. Words can't describe the beauty here. This truly is heaven on earth!

We highly recommend this B&B if you want to be on the quaint and quiet side of Acadia. The breakfasts were delicious and the hospitality of both owners was lovely. Our room, as well as the rest of the house, was beautifully decorated and welcoming. Don and Javier are wonderful hosts. Their hospitality, and great cooking, just adds to the beauty of this home and location to make it a most amiable place to escape to. We love that you can just walk and enjoy Southwest Harbor or hop in the car and be all over Acadia in minutes.

Pier One is not a typical hotel. It is more like renting an apartment for one week. This arrangement may not be for everyone, but it really meets our family's needs. We had two bedrooms and a sofabed, a kitchen/dining room and living room. The view was beautiful--right on Southwest Harbor's waterfront. We made our own breakfast every day and ate lunch and/or dinner there whenever we felt like it--which really saved on our restaurant tab. We love the place, and have stayed there many times. Please note: The review asks for a rating on "service" and "dining", but these are not really applicable. There is no room service. The apartment is spotless on the day you check in, but no one cleans your rooms on a daily basis. And dining is up to you--make your own food or go out to a restaurant.

This is a review of the Quata Deck/PierOne weekly cottage rental; cozy, but very comfortable; kitchen was very well equipped and all furniture was attractive and very comfortable. We loved the two outdoor spaces--one for dining and one next to the harbor view with Adirondack chairs. The water view is not really visible from the living room area, and that was a disappointment. Javier and Don are very friendly, supportive hosts.

My husband and I stayed in the Deck House at Pier One this past week on our honeymoon. Though small, it was very comfortable for two people. The kitchen is great! I cooked a full meal in it with no problems. The area around the toilet is a bit cramped, but otherwise the bathroom was fine. We especially enjoyed the private deck, which looks right out over Southwest Harbor. There is some noise from the boat rental place next door, but nothing major. Overall, it was a great place to stay...I would recommend it!

We rented the Pier One Topside cottage and absolutely loved it. The view was wonderful. The cottage furnishings were extremely comfortable and made our stay near Acadia so much more enjoyable, especially after tiring days of hiking or bicycling. Our family had enough space to spread out, which worked out well with teenagers. The only problem was that Southwest Harbor restaurants were a little pricey and closed at 9:00. Shops closed much earlier, so we never visited any of them.

We loved this place. Myself, my husband and our daughter went on this trip. The place was spacious and clean. The bedrooms were very nicely done and there was everything there that one will need. The owners provided everything from towels, utensil and even reading materials. We took stuff thinking we might use them just in case but we didn't have to. Over all, a great place for families who want to feel like they are home away from home on vacation. We have no complaint. We loved it.

Our hosts were excellent. Don made time for us and all his guests every morning to give advise on what to do that day. The breakfasts were delicious and the presentation was beautiful. All the employees were friendly and pleasant to be around.

clean and comfortable, great location quiet and beautiful for our stay. Enjoyed the local dining.

Having just moved 2 kids off to college plus all the stresses from work, had to take a break, searched places along coastal Maine and upstate NY and settled on spending a few days around Acadia National Park. Stayed at Pier 1 for 3 nights, so happy we chose this unit - it had all the amenities of a furnished condo, very clean, beautiful decor, very private, quiet, great views and location. Had a wonderful and delicious breakfast at the Harbor Cottage Inn, a short walk from our unit. Great hospitality and service. Will definitely stay again.

This B&B was very beautifully decorated in the common areas. The food was superb. There was a nice view of the harbor from the porch.

We stayed in the cottage with three bedrooms. Don the innkeeper was very helpful and friendly and recommended hiking trails and local restaurants. The setting is beautiful and it is a great location within walking distance of downtown Southwest Harbor and restaurants. We have always stayed at the Claremont in the past but it was not open. We were three friends who wanted to spend time together catching up so we chose the cottage instead of rooms in the inn. The cottage was very nice and very clean. It is three levels with the living room, kitchen and dining area downstairs, bedrooms upstairs, and bathroom on a landing between the two floors. The bathroom was a little inconvenient at night since you had to navigate the stairs. The biggest bedroom was a Captains style bed so the person on the back has to climb over the person in front, the other bedrooms were small but nice. There was a very nice porch and deck. Breakfast was very good and in good weather you can eat on the porch in the inn. We loved our stay and highly recommend the inn. Southwest Harbor is our favorite place to stay.

The rooms were clean, the proprietors friendly, and the surroundings beautiful, but the breakfast was astounding.

Harbour Cottage Inn is of the highest quality Bed and Breakfast. We have stayed in a number of these hotels, both in Europe and the US, and would defintely stay there again. The hospitality, the breakfasts, the rooms and the atmosphere are all awesome! We told them that they ruined us for all of the other ones because they had set the standard so high! The hosts are a wealth of information about the surrounding area and are very quick to help guide and give suggestions about places to see. Our stay there was really perfect and we will be back!

What I loved most about the Harbour Cottage Inn was the clean, non-frou-frou decor. I love the Maine Cottage feel which is found in not only the decor but the casual elegance. There's a fabulous porch which overlooks the harbor - great for breakfast or a glass of wine in the evening. The other great thing about this inn is the number of rooms and suites they have. They have two and three BR suites, which are ideal for families or people traveling with more than one couple and gorgeous guest rooms that accommodate 2, 3 and up to 6 nicely. This one is a real gem. I love the Harbour Cottage Inn.

My husband and I and two friends just spent 5 nights at this beautifully done b & b in southwest harbour. the rooms were spotless and comfortable; the bathrooms were up to date and had lots of hot water; the breakfasts scrumptious; the hosts pleasant and not all over us telling us about their stuff as some b & b owners do. they were willing to share info re where to go and directions etc. the inn is centrally located to many great spots to see. we loved our time there.