Was planning to vacation with a group of people (friends and family) and one of them actually selected this place - she has family in the area so I trusted her judgement. We stayed in a suite at Pier One and we were really impressed with the cleanliness of the place as well as the rustic decor. Bathroom was a... more

My husband and I spent a most pleasant week at the "Quata Dek" at Pier One in June 2008. We especially loved the location right on a lobster boat bay and away from busy Bar Harbor. A quick 15 minute drive took us to Cadillac Mountain, the Loop Road, or downtown Bar Harbor. The same 15 minute drive brought us... more

I spent seven nights at Pier One in mid-May 2008, and my experience there was consistently superior. I was not familiar with Southwest Harbor--or Maine--when I decided I needed a break from city life. I researched a variety of lodging options in Bar Harbor and Southwest Harbor, and my conversation with Don (one of the innkeepers) convinced me to stay... more

Pier One is owned by Don & Javier, who also own the Harbour Cottage Inn, both in Southwest Harbor. If you are not familiar with Southwest Harbor, you are really in for a treat. This is called the "Quiet Side" of Mt. Desert Island, which also holds the much more famous, much more crowded, and much livelier Bar Harbor. If... more

Our family has stayed at Pier One each of the past three Summers - and just booked our stay for 2008. This is a wonderful place. The apartments are clean, roomy, and comfortable - perfect for a family of 3-5. Each of the units has a small patio or balcony overlooking the harbor, and a fireplace for warming up on... more