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Elsa's Inn on the Harbor

2.0 star property
Bayside bed & breakfast in Prospect Harbor with free breakfast

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Exterior
Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
27-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Front of property

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Signature Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View, Sea Facing | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View, Sea Facing

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Room

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View, Sea Facing | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View, Sea Facing

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Signature Room, Accessible, Bay View

Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Room, Accessible, Bay View

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
179 Main St, Prospect Harbor, ME, 04669

What's nearby

  • Schoodic Peninsula - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 62 min drive - 64.1 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 66 min drive - 66.8 km
  • Village Green - 66 min drive - 66.8 km
  • Cadillac Mountain - 77 min drive - 74.0 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪J.M. Gerrish Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Pickled Wrinkle - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Me & Ben's Dairy Creme - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Downeast Mexican Takeout - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Maine Fair Trade Lobster - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Elsa's Inn on the Harbor

Bed & breakfast near Chapter Two Art Gallery
Located close to Schoodic Peninsula, Elsa's Inn on the Harbor provides free full breakfast, a firepit, and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 27-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Porches or lanais, wardrobes/closets, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Private picnics

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 27-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

Outdoor space

  • Private porch
  • Yard

More

  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

MONETIZATION_ON

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 30 per accommodation, per day

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Elsa's On The Harbor
Elsa's Inn on the Harbor Bed & breakfast
Elsa's Inn on the Harbor Prospect Harbor
Elsa's Inn on the Harbor Bed & breakfast Prospect Harbor

Frequently asked questions

Is Elsa's Inn on the Harbor pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Elsa's Inn on the Harbor?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Elsa's Inn on the Harbor?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Elsa's Inn on the Harbor?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Elsa's Inn on the Harbor located?

Situated by the ocean, this bed & breakfast is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Chapter Two Art Gallery and within 6 mi (10 km) of Schoodic Peninsula and Grindstone Neck Golf Course. Bartlett Maine Estate Winery and Schoodic Point are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Elsa's Inn on the Harbor Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 143 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming, comfortable, clean accommodations directly across from the harbor.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The inn was great with outstanding breakfast great rooms and beautiful views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location, Quaint, Great Breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were Very Impressed with the room and the breakfasts were delicious , the owners were Genuinely caring and Freindly , HIGHLY RECOMMENDED !
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikel

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend this beautiful place. The freshly cooked breakfast was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
Our host was very greeting and made us feel welcome. The view of the harbor was beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and property. Delicious breakfast and friendly and kind host.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming bed and breakfast right on the harbor. Only stayed one night but wish we could have stayed longer! Gail was a lovely host and cooked a delicious breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Amenities
A wonderful B&B with a very gracious hostess!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gail was a joy, she really made us feel at home and was a wealth of information. The house was beautiful, and the breakfast was vey nice. A lovely stay, we’ll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great manager, spotless room, amusing retired chickens wandering around the yard.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast and very quiet. Only negative is that it is an hour’s drive from Acadia National Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute room. Stayed one night. Breakfast was amazing. Great conversation with other guests. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the perfect property for visiting Winter Harbor. I will definitely stay again. And breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gail was the perfect innkeeper at the most delightful B&B along the sea! Just what we were looking for on our quick journey in Maine.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff helpful and friendly. Our room large and comfortable. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view from front porch. Easy drive to Acadia National Park and very good restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful and Inn was very clean with comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about our stay. Gail was very personable and made sure we had everything we needed. The breakfast was amazing! Room overlooked the harbor. You could watch the fishing boats and sunrise right from your room. Perfect place to relax and get away from the hustle and bustle of life.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Earl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property in a quiet area. Delicious breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the room, the breakfast, the location. It was a wonderful stay and Gail gave us great info about the best local places to eat and visit!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing in a small, quiet Maine harbor town. Perfect for seeing the coastal area around Prospect Harbor, north of the National Park, or truly Down East in the Maine sense.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Halil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it is a cozy and clean place and the people who run the property are so friendly, the breakfast was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Great location for exploring the Schoodic Peninsula. Gail was a gracious host and served a tasty breakfast. The inn is conveniently located near the Schoodic section of Acadia National Park and nice restaurants in Winter Harbor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Werner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved Gail, the innkeeper! Very friendly and knowledgeable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024