Fodor's Expert Review Highbrook Motel

Run by the third generation of the family that’s owned it since 1978, original mid-century features like porcelain tile and tubs and wood-framed screen doors to usher ocean breezes into guestrooms, don't show their age; the 24-hour access lobby shows the same meticulous attention to maintenance and cleanliness—even with free microwave popcorn available (and movie-style containers to put it in). Painted light blue, with one king bed, rooms are in two one-story buildings and have at-door parking; most furnishings are newer, but some rooms have original bureaus and headboards that add to the relaxing yesteryear vibe. The multiuse path across the street leads to Bar Harbor's waterfront.