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  • Enjoy relaxing in our living room in front of a crackling fire. We have many books on the area, as well as maps and hiking/biking guides. And we're happy to share our knowledge of the local area with you!
    Most of rooms feature queen size beds. All rooms have private en-suite bathrooms. Each room is uniquely decorated with furniture collected from around the world.
    Several rooms, like the Cape Elizabeth room shown here, have gas log stoves and limited views of Southwest Harbor.
    The Winter Harbor suite has a bedroom with queen size bed, and an attached sitting room with gas log stove.

    • Address 371 Main Street
      Southwest Harbor, ME 04679-0593
      USA
    • Phone+1-207-244-3835
    • EmailContact Innkeeper
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    One of the most photographed properties on Mt Desert Island and overlooking beautiful Southwest Harbor, the Inn at Southwest combines elegant Victorian charm and gracious hospitality. The inn is within walking distance of restaurants, shopping, the marina, and lobster wharves. The inn is located only 5 minutes from Acadia National Park and 20 minutes from Bar Harbor. Enjoy spacious rooms, private baths, gourmet breakfasts, afternoon tea and beautiful Acadia National Park on the quiet side of Mt. Desert Island soon!

    Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 55 Reviews

    4.5 out of 5
     
    • Guest room  4
    • Services  5
    • Value  4
    • Cleanliness  5
    • Dining  5

    Explanation of Our Ratings

      Outstanding
      Exceeded my expectations
      Met my expectations
      Okay, but below average
      Unsatisfactory
    5 out of 5
     

    Perfect place to stay for Acadia

    June 07, 2013

    Just returned from a two night stay at the Inn at Southwest and wished we could have stayed longer. The Pumpkin Island room was the perfect size, great windows, super comfortable bed, and nice bath. The Inn has great outdoor space for enjoying a glass of wine and cozy indoor space for sitting by the fire. Breakfast was just simply wonderful, too much to mention but really enjoyed the savory scones and French toast with blueberry sauce. The location in Southwest Harbor is perfect for exploring Acadia. We enjoyed the restaurants and shops in walking distance and really liked staying on the quieter side of the island. Highly recommended.

    4.4 out of 5
     

    Perfect Get Away

    October 30, 2012

    The inn keepers were so charming and knowledgeable of the area. The breakfast each morning was delicious.

    5 out of 5
     

    Delightful B&B

    October 30, 2012

    Loved sitting in the living room reading in front of the fire in the evening. Our room was spacious and well equiped. Great place to stay.

    3.6 out of 5
     

    Inn at Southwest

    October 10, 2012

    The Inn is attractive, well-maintained, extremely clean and the ladies who run the B&B are exceedingly helpful and gracious


    Location

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeeper(s)

    Sandy Johnson, Esther Cavagnaro

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    Resident Pets

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  • Rooms & Rates

    • Nightly Rate $125 - $200

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check In: 3 pm to 7 pm    Check Out: 11 am

    • Minimum Stay: 2 night minimum in July and August and on holiday weekends

    • Deposit Amount Required: A two day deposit is required on all reservations for two to four nights. A deposit equal to half of the reservation for longer stays.

    • Cancellations: Deposits will be refunded, less $35 dollar processing fee, if cancellations are made two weeks prior to the scheduled arrival date. Deposits will also be refunded if the room can be rented.

    • Open All Year Round: No


    General Policies

    • Smoking Allowed: No

    • Guest Pets Allowed: No

    • Drinking Allowed: Yes

    • Drinks Available: No

    • Children Allowed: Suitable for Children 5 years and older

    • Suitable For Children: Limited

    • Childcare Provided: No

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  • Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 55 Reviews

    4.5 out of 5
     
    • Guest room  4
    • Services  4
    • Value  4
    • Cleanliness  4
    • Dining  4

    Explanation of Our Ratings

      Outstanding
      Exceeded my expectations
      Met my expectations
      Okay, but below average
      Unsatisfactory
    5 out of 5
     

    Perfect place to stay for Acadia

    June 07, 2013

    Just returned from a two night stay at the Inn at Southwest and wished we could have stayed longer. The Pumpkin Island room was the perfect size, great windows, super comfortable bed, and nice bath. The Inn has great outdoor space for enjoying a glass of wine and cozy indoor space for sitting by the fire. Breakfast was just simply wonderful, too much to mention but really enjoyed the savory scones and French toast with blueberry sauce. The location in Southwest Harbor is perfect for exploring Acadia. We enjoyed the restaurants and shops in walking distance and really liked staying on the quieter side of the island. Highly recommended.

    4.4 out of 5
     

    Perfect Get Away

    October 30, 2012

    The inn keepers were so charming and knowledgeable of the area. The breakfast each morning was delicious.

    5 out of 5
     

    Delightful B&B

    October 30, 2012

    Loved sitting in the living room reading in front of the fire in the evening. Our room was spacious and well equiped. Great place to stay.

    3.6 out of 5
     

    Inn at Southwest

    October 10, 2012

    The Inn is attractive, well-maintained, extremely clean and the ladies who run the B&B are exceedingly helpful and gracious

    5 out of 5
     

    Best Inn in Southwest Harbor

    September 17, 2012

    What a lovely stay we had in Southwest Harbor. Our host, Sandy, was very kind and helpful with restaurant, hiking, biking, and Acadia questions. Our room was very comfortable -- the inn was beautiful, clean, and well-cared for. Loved all the interesting things in the common rooms. It was great to have access to hot beverages 24/7. Breakfasts each day were absolutely delicious and beautifully prepared. Deep thanks to Esther, too. I would highly recommend a stay at this B&B when you are in the MDI area. Our stay was 4 nights and we loved it.

    4.8 out of 5
     

    Another Great Visit!!

    September 08, 2012

    My wife and I recently enjoyed our 3rd visiit to the Inn at Southwest. The location of the inn is great and each room is clean, warm and comfortable. The breakfast was wonderful and the afternoon cookies were always a treat. Sandi and Ester continue to deliver top-notch service and are ready to provide helpful tips for exporing the Acadia. This is our favorite place to stay on the island.

    3.8 out of 5
     

    Wonderful find in SWHarbor

    August 28, 2012

    Lovely stay. SW Harbor is convenient to all of the areas on the island. There are a number of very nice restaurants within walking distance as well as great lobster pounds. Sandy and Esther are very helpful and make your stay on the island a very positive experience. Our room was clean and bright. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

    4.8 out of 5
     

    wonderful time

    August 27, 2012

    we stayed last year, Loved it, And came again this year. it was a wonderful stay and we plan on coming back next year. hard to pick which room to choose


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  • Location Type

    • Acadia National Park

    • Island

    • Oceanside

    • Small town

    • Village

    City - Bar Harbor

    • Distance to city: 15 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From Ellsworth follow Route 3 toward Bar Harbor. After crossing onto the island, bear right and follow Route 102 to Southwest Harbor. We are located after the center of the town -- on the left -- overlooking the harbor.

    Airport

    • Bangor, ME (BGR) 60 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Take I-95 to I-395. Take I-395 East to 1A South. Follow 1A South to Ellsworth. From Ellsworth follow Route 3 toward Bar Harbor. After crossing onto the Island, bear right and follow Route 102 to Southwest Harbor. We are located just after the center of town, on the left.


    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Aquarium

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Museum

    • Nature area

    • Ocean

    • Bar Habor

    • Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse

    • Carriage Trails

    • Hiking Trails

    • Lobster Wharves

    • Acadia National Park

    • Picnic area

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Kayaking

    • Acadia National Park

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Snow shoe trails

    • Swimming

    • Tennis courts

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  • Amenities

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Historic Inn

    Property highlights

    • Acadia National Park

    • Biking

    • Gourmet Breakfast

    • Hiking

    • Victorian Gardens

    • Antiques/decor

    • Honeymoons

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    On-site

    • Internet Service

    • Telephone

    Guest room(s)

    • Alarm clock

    • Board games

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • Ironing Board

    • Library

    • Wi-Fi

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  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 8 am to 9 am

    • Serving Location: Wrap-round porch,Dining Room

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    Additional food services

    • Homemade cookies

    • Regular and Decaf Coffee

    Recipes

    Breakfast-Brunch

    Blueberry Apple Crisp
    Serves: 6
    Prep time: 1 hour

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