Hearthside Inn

Hearthside Inn in Bar Harbor has it all: friendly welcoming owners, satisfying hearty breakfasts, beautiful clean rooms, and a terrific central location. Catherine and Brian were very warm and inviting hosts, and Brian has endless tips about what to do on the island. We were there for a week and had many things planned, but honestly our most favorite were things Brian suggested. The breakfasts were delicious and always started off with some sort of fruit, which I really enjoyed. They also would have an afternoon home-​made snack waiting for you, or tea and coffee anytime. We stayed in the Emily Dickinson room which was lovely and had a private bath as well as a fireplace. The bed was super comfortable! The location was fantastic because we could walk anywhere in Bar Harbor, yet the street was quiet. The only time we drove was to get to other parts of the island. Highly recommend if you are visiting the area.

My friend and I stayed at this wonderful and heartwarming B&B in Bar Harbor for three nights. We went to Bar Harbor to see Acadia National Park. Brian and Catherine made our stay in town a wonderful experience. They gave us recommendations and guides where to go around the area. Location-​wise, it is within close proximity, walking distance to be exact, to a lot of restaurants, souvenir shops, and the bay. Brian and Catherine accommodated our request to change room on the second and third night since our room the first night was booked for those days. Our rooms were clean and comfortable to stay at. Breakfasts were amazing. Thank you Brian and Catherine! We will be back for sure.

Loved it. Our first trip to Acadia in 40 years. Happened on Hearthside by chance and how fortunate that was.
The new owners are terrific (why else use a B&B) but so was breakfast, inn décor, room with an outdoor sitting area, impeccable cleanliness and amenities that go beyond your imagination.
We’ll be back to next year
Go, enjoy and have fun.

Brian and Catherine are the perfect hosts, friendly, kind and very knowledgeable about the area. When asked, they had great suggestions for activities and restaurants. Their breakfasts are fabulous and very filling. Our room on the third floor was cozy, comfortable and very clean. Staying at Hearthside Inn made our trip to Maine very special!

This centrally located B&B in Bar Harbor is under new ownership and in 2015 was their first season as the innkeeper and what I will tell you is that their hospitality is OVER THE TOP. They just don’t meet expectations but take it one step further! We had numerous instants where they went one step beyond:
* We were running a few minutes late to make a boat tour. They actually called for us and had the boat held!
* We were having a discussion on how girts are very popular in the south versus cream of wheat. The innkeepers surprised me with girts for breakfast with a twist. You have to ask them for girts Maine style.
* One morning we actually, had Mormisa’s waiting at breakfast for us; «just because».
If it is conversation you want then you will be in heaven. Sit down an have a beer or two with the innkeepers. They are great conversationalist.
As for the rooms, they have NO TVS. However, unplugging from the boob tube was great. Very relaxing. Our room was very spacious with a private bath.
Next time in Bar Harbor, we will be back!

My boyfriend and I stayed at the Hearthside Inn for Labor Day Weekend, 2014. This place was absolutely fantastic!!! I say that with zero hesitation. Everything you want in a B&B. We will definitely stay there again when we go back.
Location: 1 block outside of the main eating/​shopping area. Perfect location. Always had parking in the driveway and on the street. Really quiet/​no loud neighbors.
The actual Inn: PERFECT. The facility was clean, cozy and welcoming. We stayed in the Duke of Wellington which I think is one of their smaller rooms, and it was the perfect size. A little sitting area, bathroom and bed are all you need when you are going to be outside the whole time. Every room was different and beautiful. I love the way that they decorated the whole home! I believe it was a house that was 100 years old, and I would have never guessed. Nothing falling apart, all rooms had AC and fans if needed.
— they also had a ton of books/​maps/​information about the area to read and borrow if you hadn’t planned or wanted to be inspired by something new.
— computer with internet if you need to borrow it. Wifi for all guests.
The Owners: Incredibly nice and helpful. They are so friendly that I feel like I“ve known them for years. We loved how Barry gave us a map/​mini suggestion session when we checked in so we were immediately oriented to the town and Acadia. He had a ton of suggestions throughout the stay and I never felt uncomfortable asking «Hey, which trail do you suggest?»
Actual Breakfast! The breakfast was amazing, and definitely fueled us for the day. We stayed 3 nights and had french toast, omelets and pancakes, respectively, for our three days. (Sitting area at big dining table or outside if you want something private for you and your partner).
The best B&B experience I could have asked for!

Fantastic! The room we were in «Queen Victoria» had it’s own bathroom. Bed was big and comfortable. Susan was a wonderful, friendly, and helpful host. It was more of a family feel. Breakfast in the morning was cooked fresh and always offered a hot breakfast. Can not say enough good things. Will definitely stay again!

My wife and I stayed in the Hearthside Inn for a short vacation to Bar Harbor in late June. Susan and Barry are the heart of this place. Wonderful, wonderful people. Great food. The rooms are great. We stayed in the Winston Churchill room, which comes with a very nice and spacious private bath and a private balcony. It was so nice we kept the windows up all day and night. At the end of of vacation, we felt as if we had made new friends! We will without doubt be back. If you find yourself in this most beautiful part of the country, you should stay here.

Wonderful stay, beautiful room & great breakfast. Hosts are incredibly helpful and were a great resource for planning our days!

We’ve stayed here twice and plan to stay again anytime we are in Bar Harbor. Both times we had the Romeo and Juliet Room. Lots of nice touches like an assortment of classical music CD’s in the room, bath gel for the whirlpool bathtub, chocolates. The hosts are very kind and acommodating. The breakfast is alwasy good. You have the choice of sitting at a big table for a family style meal or sitting on the porch if you enjoy the solitude. The inn has a great location within easy walking distance of many restaurants and shops. Susan and Barry also provide a nice guide of things to do, restaurant recommendations. And oh yeah, there is always a nice assortment of treats throughout the day.

I almost hate spreading the word about this place because I have a tough enough time getting reservations as it is… :) As always, Susan & Barry never disappoint! Whether it’s recommendations on hiking trails or helping make dinner reservations or serving up their rocking homemade breakfast. Their home is gorgeous with lots of character — each room has a uniqueness to them (and its own private bathroom). They’re reasonably priced and their breakfast alone makes it worth every penny! Can’t wait to go back again!

This B&B is beautiful. Susan and Barry, the owners were very knowledgeable, helping us decide which trails to hike in Acadia. Our room had a porch, fireplace and whirlpool which was awesome after a long hike! Breakfast was great and we were able to sit outside and escape the chit chat at the main dining table. This B&B is so close to town, perfect location.

this place was great! the house is gorgeous, the rooms well taken care of and the innkeepers barry and susan were lovely, entertaining, informative and sociable. we were in bar harbor the night before staying somewhere else and hoped we could bring our things over to the hearthside early before embarking on our big day biking acadia. susan was very accommodating and let us bring our things over and even park there for the day. our room wasn’t ready yet so we left our bags in a corner of the living room. when we returned they had been taken up to our room which was extra nice since my bag as heavy! breakfast was delicious and i liked the fact that they had alternate items such as cereal and granola, bagels etc. in case you didn’t like the day’s entrée. we didn’t have to worry about that — delicious blueberry pancakes preceeded by a warm bowl of peach crisp. the option of eating outside was also wonderful.
we would definitely return.

Fantastic B&B. My spouse and I stayed there this past weekend (Emily Dickinson room) and had a delightful time in Bar Harbor. Susan & Barry were a delight and their breakfasts were exceptional. We were treated to a delicious spread in the A.M., including Eggs Benedict. The Hollandaise sauce was divine and better than many of the restaurant versions I’ve tried in the past (not too thickened with roux, nor clumpy — just right). They had fresh juices and coffees/​teas/​hot chocolate out as well. The rooms were quite soundproof and the other guests were great as well. There is a small fridge for guests to use during their stay on the ground floor (communal), which was appreciated. It’s location is right near Main Street, so you can walk about 5 minutes and be in the thick of things — which in Bar Harbor unfortunately does not say too much. I mostly enjoyed the hikes in the park and it was a short drive to get to the trails. Susan & Barry were not too intrusive, which I appreciated, and had helpful suggestions when engaged. They had cute touches in each room, including a book of poems in the Emily Dickinson room, as well as our names on a frame when we first arrived welcoming us. I would definitely stay here again and would highly recommend Hearthside Inn.
Photos to come.

We stayed here in October 2001, and still remember it fondly. Of all the B&B’s we stayed at this is our favorite, It is immaculately clean and Susan and Barry are the best

My recent trip to Bar Harbor was such an incredible experience, and a large part of that was thanks to the hospitality at Hearthside B&B. The owners are remarkably welcoming and friendly. My room was impeccable — cozy, personable, and clean — and the common areas inviting, with a warm fireplace and hot tea. Barry and Susan, the owners, went far above and beyond to ensure that I had a perfect visit. I cannot recommend this place enthusiastically enough! There will be many more visits to Bar Harbor in my future, truly because of this amazing place and the people who run it. Thank you so much!

This is an exceptional place. I don’t have much experience with B&Bs, but I feel like all B&Bs should be like this.
When you arrive, you are greeted by the owners, Susan and Barry. They are both super nice and have a wicked sense of humor. The rooms were nice and the sense of privacy was appreciated. The food in the morning was delicious, and the help we received from the owners when planning our days in Bar Harbor was really helpful. For $ 9, you can order a sack lunch from Susan and Barry, which I recommend. It’s great if you want to go hiking at Acadia and don’t want to mess with food.
I loved the sense of community we felt while at this B&B. It was the right amount of socializing, in that you don’t feel overwhelmed by strangers, but yet you know you’re not in some boring, mundane hotel chain.
Another big plus: round-​the-​clock coffee and tea in the dining room. To me, free and tasty coffee always makes for a good stay!