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Inn at Southwest
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  • Inn Details

    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!

    Innkeeper Information

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Historic Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • Acadia National Park

    • Biking

    • Gourmet Breakfast

    • Hiking

    • Victorian Gardens

    • Antiques/decor

    • Honeymoons

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Alarm clock

    • Board games

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • Ironing Board

    • Library

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Internet Service

    • Telephone

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    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: N

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: No

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: Suitable for Children 5 years and older

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

  • 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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  • 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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    Inn at southwest harbor

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    Very nice congenial host. Made very welcome. Cozy and comfortable main rooms

    The Inn at Southwest Harbor, ME

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    What a super place to stay on Mt Dessert Island! It's away from the hoards of tourists on the quiet side of the island. Our hostess was friendly, knowledgable and gracious at all times. The common room was a pleasure to use as it was filled with novels, board games, coffee, candies and cookies at all hours. Our room had a separate sitting room that was accessed through french doors and replete with lounging sofa, chairs and a gas fireplace. We'd go back in an instant to spend time with Esther and Sandy!

    Southwest Harbor Inn

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    Upon arrival we were greeted by the very friendly and helpful, Ester. We were shown all the particulars of the inn and showed to our room. Later we enjoyed coffee and cookies (delicious) in the relaxing parlor while reading all the interesting information books and leaflets that are available. Our room was clean and comfortable. Dinner in Bay Harbor with the working lobster boats tied up to their buoys was like the Acadia side of the island must have been years ago. Highly recommend going to the restaurant on the Bay Harbor wharf. Sandy greeted us the next morning with a super breakfast. We shared our love for flow blue plates of which she has many displayed on the breakfast room walls. Both innkeepers made our 2 night stay memorable and we also enjoyed meeting other travelers at the inn.

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    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family

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    we were lucky and had the best weather at Southwest harbor, but the building is fascinating, the rooms breathe the old times, housekeeping is gorgeous, breakfast outstanding. I do not hope to have an experience like that and was overwehlmed. Fantastic. best wishes from germany, George

    Lovely Inn

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    We stayed at The Inn at Southwest this past weekend and can highly recommend it. The property is lovely - rooms individually decorated, all with a deft hand. The owner, Sandy, and her staff could not be more accommodating - we arrived several hours past our expected time - they left the door to our room open and the lights on and the key and a note in an obvious place. Breakfast nicely done - perfect B and B experience. And Southwest Harbor and the rest of the quiet side of Mt. Desert Island certainly worth a visit - weather and landscape particularly nice at this time of year.

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