Harbour Cottage Inn
Bed and Breakfast
and Pier One Vacation Rentals

9 Dirigo Road
P.O. Box 258
Southwest Harbor, Maine 04679

(207) 244-5738
Toll Free: (888) 843-3022
Fax: (207) 244-7003
Email: info@harbourcottageinn.com

Harbour Cottage Inn Website

Host: Don Jalbert and Javier Montesinos

Harbour Cottage Inn is an elegant 1870's Victorian bed and breakfast with a casual, light and breezy atmosphere. The inn was originally built as part of the Island House, the first summer hotel on Mount Desert Island. This majestic mansion sits atop Dirigo Hill overlooking the picturesque waters of Southwest Harbor, Maine. The expansive, beautifully manicured lawns invite travelers to relax and enjoy sunshine and ocean breezes. On a rainy day, the covered veranda is the perfect place for cozy conversation, card games and fun. Located near the center of the charming town of Southwest Harbor, Harbour Cottage Inn is a delightful combination of the elegant and the informal.

A variety of accommodations provide a vacation getaway for couple, families and friends traveling together.

Frommer's Travel Guide declares it "hard to find a better breakfast anywhere!" First, enjoy eye-opening coffee or tea, then let your hosts serve you a sumptuous breakfast to start your day right. Box lunches to take with you are available when your schedule is full. The inn also offers a wonderful choice of fine wines and beer.

You will want to take advantage of one of Harbour Inn's casual 'beach cruiser' style bicycles to explore the the local area with its charming shops, antiques, great restaurants and beautiful scenery. Experience the excitement of sailing the harbors and coves of Seal Harbor, Bass Harbor and Bar Harbor where you might see puffins on the famous Egg Rock or the large seal population on Mt. Desert Rock. Paddle your own canoe through the protected waters of Echo Lake or try the open waters of Southwest Harbor and don't miss the opportunity for whale watching tours offered every day of the week.

Rock climbers and hikers will find every level of challenge at Acadia National Park, the "recognized Mecca for rock climbers and hikers" according to Maine Explorer's Guide, 1999. Golfer's can enjoy some of New England's most beautiful courses just minutes away from the Inn. Plan a memorable horse-drawn carriage ride through the spectacular beauty of Acadia National Park. The winter sports enthusiast will enjoy cross-country skiing on the same 43 plus miles of carriage trails when they are covered with snow.

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