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The Kingsleigh Inn

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  • The Kingsleigh Turret Suite - the fireplace located in the bedroom
    Our view at sunrise over the harbor (this taken from The Abbott's deck)
    Our very bright and more formal of our two living rooms, a wood burning fireplace and beautiful art and collectibles to peruse
    The harbor view from The Kingsleigh Inn
    Our formal living room
    the inn at dusk
    Breakfast Shots! Just juiced from the whole fruit or vegetable...a palate awakening experience which begins our breakfast service.
    Meet Webster, the Inn dog, available "on request" for petting and tricks!
    Blueberry Souffle with Wild Maine Blueberries and Canadian Bacon
    • Address 373 Main Street
      Box 1426
      Southwest Harbor, ME 04679
      USA
    • Phone+1-207-244-5302
    • EmailContact Innkeeper
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    A beautifully restored, elegant 1904 mini-mansion overlooking the waters of Southwest Harbor, surrounded by Acadia National Park and just 15 minutes from Bar Harbor. We offer uncompromised hospitality, well appointed guestrooms with HOMEMADE CHOCOLATES, Port wine, HARBOR VIEWS AND PRIVATE DECKS, private baths, and secluded three-room Turret suite with gas fireplace. A full three course creative gourmet breakfast is served - save room for dessert! We are delighted to share favorite hiking trails, biking routes,the best local restaurants, boat excursions,nature kayaking and other activities to make your stay a memorable one. After a full day of exploring the Island, return to the Inn to enjoy freshly baked 'Goodies' with hot tea or ground-to-order espresso and our early evening wine and hors d'hoeurves hour! See why Fodor's says "It's the details that make the difference at this inn in Southwest Harbor" and why Conde Nast Traveler Magazine highlights our emphasis on gourmet breakfasts!

    Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 6 Reviews

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

    Explanation of Our Ratings

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

    A slice of heaven and a shot of fresh juice to boot!

    May 29, 2011

    From the moment we pulled into the parking space steps from the door, I knew I was going to love this place. Right in the heart of Southwest Harbor, there are nice restaurants for any price range within walking distance. Beautiful views of the harbor from every room. The host and hostess immediately were friends we wanted to visit again. Southwest Harbor is the "quiet side" of the island. Just a fifteen minute car ride to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. Bar Habor is busy, lots of shops and restaurants. Once you are done with the hustle and bustle, a short ride to this oasis. Breakfast got better everyday with two choices each day. We were smart, we each chose a different breakfast and shared! Portions were large and the fresh juice every morning was a wonderful treat. We have definately found our favorite vacation spot!

    3.6 out of 5
     

    great bfst!

    July 11, 2010

    I picked this b/b for the gourmet bfast and was not disappointed. There was less to do in the town that I thought though. Unless your into hiking and biking dont go to sw harbor. Owners were very helpful and lots of hike info there. Owners live on lower level and its like you have the house to yourself. You can click on the fireplace and cozy up to the great selection of coffee table books on local history. We biked to Bass Light house for 2 hrs, hardly any cars. Ate at lobster pound by the coast guard station a good walk away. $9.95/lb. great clam strips.

    4.2 out of 5
     

    A very nice place to stay

    April 07, 2010

    The Kingsleigh Inn was a nice place to stay in Southwest Harbor. The Innkeepers were very helpful and made our stay quite nice. The breakfasts were picture perfect and delicious.

    5 out of 5
     

    Worth Every Penny

    October 26, 2008

    Absolutely beautiful house inside & out. The fairly new innkeepers have done a fantastic job remodeling & decorating. They are both extremely charming. The attention to every small detail was amazing, from the common areas to the bathroom. The room was large, pillowtop mattress, feather bedspread, wine & chocolates in the room. Oh the fresh roses in every room. Common areas had a real fire going, brownies, hot beverages, etc. The gourmet breakfast was large & excellent. The outside porch even had a hammock on it. Too bad the house wasn't directly on the water, it should be. That would make it perfect.

    Location

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeeper(s)

    Pamela & Bryan

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    Resident Pets

    1 Dog

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  • Rooms & Rates

    • Nightly Rate $140 - $315

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check In: 4:00 -6:00 PM    Check Out: 11:00 A.M.

    • Minimum Stay: 2 Night Minimum High Season and Holidays

    • Deposit Amount Required: Two night minimum deposit or one half the total due - whichever is greater.

    • Cancellations: If cancellation becomes necessary, deposits are fully refunded provided cancellation is received at least 21 days prior to the scheduled date of arrival. With less notice, refunds are made if the entire reservation can be resold. $30 non-refundable one time fee for all cancellations.

    • Open All Year Round: No

    General Policies

    • Smoking Allowed: No

    • Guest Pets Allowed: No

    • Drinking Allowed: Yes

    • Drinks Available: Limited

    • Suitable For Children: No

    • Childcare Provided: No

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  • Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 6 Reviews

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    4.4 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
    4.0 out of 5
     

    A slice of heaven and a shot of fresh juice to boot!

    May 29, 2011

    From the moment we pulled into the parking space steps from the door, I knew I was going to love this place. Right in the heart of Southwest Harbor, there are nice restaurants for any price range within walking distance. Beautiful views of the harbor from every room. The host and hostess immediately were friends we wanted to visit again. Southwest Harbor is the "quiet side" of the island. Just a fifteen minute car ride to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. Bar Habor is busy, lots of shops and restaurants. Once you are done with the hustle and bustle, a short ride to this oasis. Breakfast got better everyday with two choices each day. We were smart, we each chose a different breakfast and shared! Portions were large and the fresh juice every morning was a wonderful treat. We have definately found our favorite vacation spot!

    3.6 out of 5
     

    great bfst!

    July 11, 2010

    I picked this b/b for the gourmet bfast and was not disappointed. There was less to do in the town that I thought though. Unless your into hiking and biking dont go to sw harbor. Owners were very helpful and lots of hike info there. Owners live on lower level and its like you have the house to yourself. You can click on the fireplace and cozy up to the great selection of coffee table books on local history. We biked to Bass Light house for 2 hrs, hardly any cars. Ate at lobster pound by the coast guard station a good walk away. $9.95/lb. great clam strips.

    4.2 out of 5
     

    A very nice place to stay

    April 07, 2010

    The Kingsleigh Inn was a nice place to stay in Southwest Harbor. The Innkeepers were very helpful and made our stay quite nice. The breakfasts were picture perfect and delicious.

    5 out of 5
     

    Worth Every Penny

    October 26, 2008

    Absolutely beautiful house inside & out. The fairly new innkeepers have done a fantastic job remodeling & decorating. They are both extremely charming. The attention to every small detail was amazing, from the common areas to the bathroom. The room was large, pillowtop mattress, feather bedspread, wine & chocolates in the room. Oh the fresh roses in every room. Common areas had a real fire going, brownies, hot beverages, etc. The gourmet breakfast was large & excellent. The outside porch even had a hammock on it. Too bad the house wasn't directly on the water, it should be. That would make it perfect.

    4.6 out of 5
     

    A Charming Place with Exquisite Breakfasts

    July 18, 2008

    The Kingsleigh Inn is a charming B & B located in the lovely town of Southwest Harbor. (If you are looking for a quiet, relaxed environment while at Acadia National Park, avoid Bar Harbor and stay in Southwest Harbor!!). The location is terrific, and the general ambiance of the inn is very appealing. We had a small room on the east side of the inn overlooking the harbor. The room had a nice balcony where we spent an hour each morning drinking the excellent coffee served in the inn. Dana and Greg were excellent hosts. The inn deserves its outstanding reputation for the quality of the breakfasts that Dana makes each day (Greg confesses that he just serves!) The stuffed french toast with chocolate drizzled on top was exquisite. This was our second stay at the inn and, if we return to Acadia National Park again, we will certainly stay here.

    5 out of 5
     

    Details do make ta difference, but the service makes it the best

    November 07, 2007

    We could go on about how the details, cleanliness and fantastic breakfasts have made this inn our favorite. For us, the service and comfort provided by Dana and Greg set them way above any other inns we have ever stayed at. We stayed in the Chelsea at the end of October for a fall getaway and it was exactly as depicted on the website; the only surprise was the spectacular views from the private deck where we spent most of our time during the day. The combination of colorful trees and boats in the harbor made it a postcard setting. On our last evening, we returned from dinner at Red Sky, where Dana recommended and made reservations for us, (fantastic!) and enjoyed sitting in one of the living rooms in front of a crackling wood fire, not a fake gas fireplace where the innkeeper flips a switch and you watch the fire like a TV. While we were enjoying a cup of coffee and more of Dana’s homemade treats, we remembered our flash card in the camera was full and we had planned on going to Cadillac Mountain for sunrise the next morning. We called Dana to see if she had any suggestions as we knew there was nothing open in town so late. Their solution? Greg downloaded our pictures onto a CD for us, cleared the card and returned the camera with fresh batteries as well. Needless to say, we were able to get the sunrise photos and even more needless to say, we have booked a spring getaway with them. There are many places to choose from, but none better than the Kingsleigh from our experience.

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  • Location

    Overview Points of Interest Restaurants

    Location Type

    • 15 min. from Bar Harbor

    • 25 minutes from Bar Harbor Airport

    • 3 hours from Portland Airport

    • 45 minutes from Bangor Airport

    • Island

    • Mountains

    • Village

    City - Bangor

    • Distance to city: 45 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From Rt. 1 in Ellsworth - take Rt. 3 towards Bar Harbor. After crossing on to Island (at the traffic light), bear to the right and follow Rt. 102 to Southwest Harbor. We are on the left facing Main Street at the corner of Phillips Lane.

    Airport

    • Bangor, ME (BGR) 45 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Bangor International

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Aquarium

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Ocean

    • Acadia National Park

    • Guided Sea Kayaking

    • Whale Watch Tours

    • Bike Rentals

    • Lobster Pounds

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • Winery

    • Zoo

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Kayaking

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Hiking

    • Whale Watching

    • X-Country Skiing

    • Lake Swimming & Ocean

    • Kayaking

    • Biking

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Tennis courts

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     Nearby States

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  • Amenities

    Type:

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    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Historic Inn

    Property highlights

    • Early Evening Wine and Hors D'Oeurves

    • Fabulous Breakfast with Dessert!

    • Gracious Hospitality

    • Homemade Afternoon Baked Goods

    • Outstanding Harbor Views

    • Wonderful espresso, hot tea, cocoas, etc. 24 hrs

    • Excellent views

    • Gourmet food

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    On-site

    • Board games

    • CD player

    • Computer

    • In-room internet

    • Internet Service

    • Library

    • Telephone

    • Videos

    Guest room(s)

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Bath robes

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • DVD Player

    • Fireplace

    • Hairdryer

    • Ironing Board

    • Wi-Fi

    Other

    • Waterview Rooms have Binoculars

    • In-Room Port Wine & Homemade Chocolates

    • Iron & Ironing Board

    • Guest Refrigerator

    • Individual Climate Control (A/C & Heat)

    • Topical Magazines & Local Literature

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  • Breakfast

    • Type: Served 3 Course Gourmet

    • Time Served: 8:00-9:00

    • Serving Location: Wraparound porch overlooking the harbor,Breakfast/dining area

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    Signature Dish

    Chocolate Stuffed French Toast
    Our signature dish arrives hot off the griddle with two slices of thick egg bread filled with melted semi-sweet chocolate and bananas, drizzled with a dark chocolate sauce and accented with raspberry coulis - DECADENT!!

    Special meal options

    • Vegetarian

    Additional food services

    • 24 hour Espresso Machine

    • Assorted Teas & Cocoas

    • Early Evening Wine and Hors D'Oeurves

    • Homebaked 'Treats'

    Recipes

    Breakfast-Brunch

    Moms Cinnamon Coffee Cake
    Serves: 12
    Prep time: 20 minutes

    Dessert

    White Chip Macadamia Coconut Crisps
    Serves: 16
    Prep time: 20 minutes

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