The Elmhurst Inn
40 Holland Ave, Bar Harbor, Mount Desert Island, ME 04609-1432
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#20 of 26 B&Bs / Inns in Bar Harbor
Location
5.0
Cleanliness
4.8
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4.7
Value
4.1
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A visit to Acadia National Park and the Bar Harbor area offers opportunities for adventure and discovery. The summer is sensational, and all the other seasons have their beauty. The Elmhurst Inn welcomes travelers year-round. The inn is well-situated to be your gateway to adventure, while providing a calm respite at the end of the day. Surrounded by large gardens and lawn, the inn is set back on a quiet street a few steps from the heart of Bar Harbor. Our home-cooked breakfasts are classic, decadent B&B style feasts. In the afternoon you can join other guests and unwind with refreshments in the parlor or porch. At The Elmhurst Inn everything else fades away, all is right with the world, and life is in balance. This is your time. Your place is waiting.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Wifi
Free breakfast
Non-smoking hotel
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Non-smoking rooms
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English
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89Good for walkers
Grade: 89 out of 100
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21Attractionswithin 0.3 miles
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40 Holland Ave, Bar Harbor, Mount Desert Island, ME 04609-1432
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We had a great stay at the Elmhurst Inn. We are a younger couple (35 years old) who visited Bar Harbor primarily to hike and bike in Acadia National Park. We were pleasantly surprised by the wonderful breakfasts and planned our day around them! Our room was comfortable. One of the best parts about the inn is how central it is to Bar Harbor (walkable to everything), yet on a quaint and quiet street. Cheryl was really the perfect host - helpful, informative, kind, friendly.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Excellent stay. My family stayed in the Eagle suite for several nights. The suite has 2 bedrooms - one with queen bed and one with king bed- along with a sitting room and bathroom. It was nice to have the extra space. Also quiet and peaceful at night. We enjoyed our conversations with Cheryl the innkeeper. She is a gem who is always available to help and made several excellent suggestions for sightseeing in and around the park. The daily breakfast was so good!! As we’re the cookies and lemonade in the afternoon. The Inn is immaculate and tastefully decorated. Would give it more than 5 stars if I could! Highly recommend.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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You can walk to everything in Bar Harbor from Inn, which is located on a quiet street away from all the traffic and commotion. Comfortable rooms in a restored old house containing 12 guest rooms. The breakfasts could not be beat anywhere, and they changed each day with two options to choose from. The Innkeeper was friendly, helpful, competent and efficient. We enjoyed sitting on the comfortable chairs on the front porch and meeting some of the other guests. Good value for money.
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Date of stay: July 2022
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Room Tip: Be sure to pick a room with a private bath included. Some required a walk down the hall.
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We would definitely recommend staying at this inn. We just got home from our trip to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. We loved that we were walking distance (less than 10min) to the downtown restaurants. We felt comfortable walking home at night and the inn is on a quiet street with other inns and travellers. The breakfasts were some of the best food we ate. What a treat in the morning. We loved getting a choice of two options each day. We signed up the night before and looked forward to the meal each day! We enjoyed talking with Cheryl. We stayed in the Cranberry Isles room with the detached bathroom. It was not ideal bathroom situation (mainly felt bad for making noise in the hallway for other guests), but didn't damper our stay at all. We were so glad to have come across this inn very last minute and this was the last room available. It was private, quiet and the bathroom was only 5 steps away. We would def stay here again!…
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Date of stay: July 2022
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My husband and I spent two nights at the Elmhurst Inn and loved it! Cheryl is amazing! She is around all the time and remembers all the details. She is extremely organized and efficient. Breakfast was outstanding with a choice of a sweet or savory option along with juice, delicious bread, and fruit. Our room had everything we needed and we found the shower to be magnificent after a long day of biking on the carriage roads. The front porch is a fun place to sit and watch the world go by. I would definitely book the Elmhurst Inn again!
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Cheryl was knowledgeable about the area and was very accommodating to our needs as first time Bar Harbor visitors. Great location easy to walk to restaurants and waterfront Breakfast was very good and we loved the fireplace in the room. Jim and Ruth
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Date of stay: March 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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My husband and I spent three nights at the Elmhurst Inn and had the most lovely time. We stayed in the Frenchman room, which had a very comfortable king size bed, large bathroom with a walk in shower, and a fireplace. The breakfasts were absolutely amazing and plentiful. (The breakfasts were our favorite part of the stay!) We also loved sitting on the front porch after a long day at Acadia National Park with some hot tea; hot tea and coffee was available all day. Acadia National Park is a short drive from the Inn and Bar Harbor town is a short walk. Highly recommend staying at this beautiful and quaint Inn.
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Date of stay: October 2021Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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We stayed in the Eagle Lake Suite for 4 nights and it was very nice - large king bed, quiet, lots of privacy. Breakfasts were great and you could tell the place was expertly managed by Cheryl. Would definitely recommend.
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Date of stay: October 2021
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Room Tip: For quiet and privacy, choose the Eagle Lake Suite on the 2nd floor of the Carriage House.
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This was a very pleasant stop for us in busy Bar Harbor. That it is located on a pleasant side street within walking distance of downtown is a plus. This small inn has nice ambiance, and our room was pretty, nicely appointed and and had a comfortable bed and hot shower. The daily breakfast service on the veranda was expertly handled by Cheryl, the manager, and another obviously very experienced server. Food was delicious and choices were offered daily, including vegan options for three in our party. We were made to feel at home and were comfortable playing games nightly at the downstairs dining room table. Hot beverages were always available, day and night, on the dining room sideboard. We would definitely recommend this inn!
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Date of stay: October 2021
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We love historic hotels and inns. Elmhurst Inn was romantic and comfortable with delicious breakfasts and great service. We stayed in the large Cadillac room and I even enjoyed taking a bath in a claw footed tub. The Inn is on a quiet street and is close to town for walking. We enjoyed sitting on the porch in the afternoons and liked having the coffee and tea available all day, especially with home baked cookies!! Sheryl, the hotel manager was so friendly, helpful and professional. My only recommendation would be that the coffee should be hotter. There was a microwave available.
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Date of stay: October 2021
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PRICE RANGE
$140 - $353 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
graycote hotel bar harbor
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Graycote Inn
LOCATION
United StatesMaineDownEast and Acadia MaineMount Desert IslandBar Harbor
NUMBER OF ROOMS
12
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Elmhurst Inn
Which popular attractions are close to The Elmhurst Inn?
Nearby attractions include Land Bridge to Bar Island (0.2 miles), Criterion Theater (0.3 miles), and St. Saviour's Church (0.2 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at The Elmhurst Inn?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and free parking.
What food & drink options are available at The Elmhurst Inn?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to The Elmhurst Inn?
Conveniently located restaurants include Thrive Juice Bar & Kitchen, Jordan's Restaurant, and Side Street Cafe.
Are there any historical sites close to The Elmhurst Inn?
Many travelers enjoy visiting St. Saviour's Church (0.2 miles), Sieur de Monts Spring (1.8 miles), and Bar Harbor Historical Society - La Rochelle Mansion and Musuem (0.2 miles).