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The Kingsleigh Inn

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  • Inn Details

    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!

    Innkeeper Information

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Number of Dogs: 1

    Features

    Type:

    • Other

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Historic Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • 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

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • Bath robes

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • DVD Player

    • Fireplace

    • Hairdryer

    • Ironing Board

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Board games

    • CD player

    • Computer

    • In-room internet<br />

    • Internet Service

    • Library

    • Telephone

    • Videos

    Other Amenities:

    • 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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    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: N

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: No

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinks available: L

    • Suitable for children: No

    • Childcare provided: No

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

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    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!

    great bfst!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    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.

    A very nice place to stay

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    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.

    Worth Every Penny

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    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.

    A Charming Place with Exquisite Breakfasts

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    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.

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