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The Blue Hill Inn (c.1830), a place to relax, a place to vacation. Visit a quiet and scenic place on the coast. Sail, cruise or kayak past the lighthouses of Penobscot Bay or shop for antiques and visit galleries. Sample food and cooking from local farmer’s and fishermen or attend a chamber music concert. Then return to a bed and breakfast of distinction where hors d’oeuvres and wine are served by the fireplace and where our priority is individualized attention to guests. Your hosts: Don & Mary. 40 Union Street, Blue Hill, Maine 207-374-2844

Nestled on a seaside bluff, this inn overlooks the picture perfect village and harbor of Castine. Built in 1894 the Inn is Castine's oldest, original "summer hotel" still welcoming guests to Penobscot Bay. This whimsical bed and breakfast has a prominent three story turret, gables and a delightful wraparound porch lined with lush window boxes and wicker rockers, flowers are for sale by the honor box. The porch is a great spot to read the morning paper or to join us for an intimate dinner. 26 Main Street, Castine, Maine 207-326-8616

Kingsleigh Inn is a turn of the century, turreted Queen Anne Victorian that sits high on a hill, 100 yards from the water. The Inn, with its elegant yet casual atmosphere, is located in the center of town surrounded by Acadia National Park. Enjoy rooms with water views, private decks and pampering amenities. A three-course gourmet breakfast is served as are afternoon baked goods, early evening wine and hors d oeurves and all day tea and espresso. Come see why Conde Nast featured us as the place to stay on Mount Desert Island! 373 Main Street, Southwest Harbor, Maine 207-244-5302

Enjoy magnificent ocean views from our private sandy beach on this 200-acre, historic Sea Captain’s home. Discover the serenity of Acadia’s Schoodic Peninsula and the hospitality of our bed and gourmet breakfast inn. Situated five minutes from Acadia National Park, we’re the perfect place for your Maine vacation or romantic getaway. Discover tidal pools, four local lighthouses, kayaking, canoeing, whale watching, perennial gardens and wildlife. Experience concerts, science talks and art gallery in our 1820’s timber frame hall. 202 Corea Road, Prospect Harbor, Maine 207-963-5557

Just a stone's throw from Frenchman's Bay, sits a hamlet of fourteen separate cottages with stunning panoramic views. Perfect for couples and families yearning for the simple joys of a bygone era. These cottages are just a ten minute drive from the shops, restaurants, and other various attractions of Bar Harbor. Guests love our private beach, picnic tables and lounge chairs, and barbecue grills. All Cottages have kitchenettes, private bathrooms, color cable TV. Free Wireless Internet (WiFi) available. 126 Old Bar Harbor Road, Bar Harbor, Maine 207-288-5451

A French country Inn with 19th and 20th century authentic decor. Exquisitely designed with a rich European flair, each of the eight suites have a romantic ambience of their own. Our elegant Four Diamond Restaurant “Michelle’s Fine Dining,” recognized as the finest dining on the island. AC, balconies, fireplaces, full private bathrooms, private parking. Steps to shopping, 1 block to shore path and ocean. Enchanting, romantic and memorable! Fully handicapped accessible. Non-smoking facility. 194 Main Street, Bar Harbor, Maine 888-670-1997

The Atlantic Oceanside Hotel and Conference Center is located directly on the ocean in beautiful Bar Harbor. Surrounded by twelve acres of lush gardens with incredible views of Maine's scenic coast. Many of the rooms have balconies or patios, all have refrigerators, air conditioners and modern amenities. There are two tennis courts, an outdoor as well as an indoor saltwater pool and exercise facility. We are located near the entrance to Acadia National Park and a 1 mile from downtown Bar Harbor. 119 Eden Street, Route 3, Bar Harbor, Maine 207-288-5801

Bar Harbor's most accommodating hotel. 95 deluxe air conditioned rooms with a king or queen beds. Well-maintained grounds and recreational area. Amenities include: free continental breakfast, HBO, guest laundry, heated pool and Jacuzzi, refrigerators, free local calls, irons, hair dryers. Located one mile to downtown and all the shops and water activities. Just minutes to the wonders of Acadia National Park and its many outdoor activities. 98 Eden Street, Bar Harbor, Maine 207-288-3500

Overlooking picturesque Northeast Harbor, we are a Maine coastal gem on the “quiet” side of Acadia. Our classic, impeccably restored, turn-of-the-century inn beckons you with relaxed strolls through graceful flower gardens, a superb dining experience and the warm service that has been an Asticou Inn tradition for more than a century. Our spectacular harbor views, combined with the hotel’s charm and our commitment to superior service, make the Asticou Inn the perfect choice. 15 Peabody Drive, Northeast Harbor, Maine 207-276-3344

Clean, affordable, family run. Acadia Sunrise Motel is a family-owned and operated property with Down East hospitality and great rates. Located just minutes to Mount Desert Island and 15 minutes to Bar Harbor in nearby Trenton. Clean comfortable newly renovated rooms offer full bath, A/C, Cable, and phone. Some rooms have kitchenettes. Property offers stunning views of the mountains of Mount Desert Island, wildflower gardens, and a heated outdoor pool. Open mid-April to end of October. 952 Bar Harbor Road, Trenton, Maine 207-667-8452