Fodor's Expert Review Harbour Cottage Inn

Built in 1870 as part of Mount Desert Island's first summer hotel, the elegant main inn has tastefully decorated rooms named after different kinds of boats and a two-bedroom suite; there’s also a wing with two modern accommodations and a "carriage house" cottage. Serving guests and the public, the Bowspirt Bar is a cozy spot that also makes use of the large porch and deck overlooking the sweeping front lawn. All lodging quarters have robes, and some have jetted tubs. A three-bedroom suite in the wing, with a full kitchen and private entrance, is perfect for families.