CENTRAL HOUSE INN, Bar Harbor

Central House Inn - Historic 1887 property with front porch viewing and downtown Bar Harbor location

Dating back to 1887, this 3-star Bar Harbor hotel occupies a distinctive red building at 60 Cottage Street. Central House Inn features a signature covered front porch where guests have relaxed for over 120 years, offering views of passing horse-drawn carriages and local parades. The property includes a shared lounge, sun porch with games tables, and a garden with terrace. Guest rooms come equipped with air conditioning, private bathrooms, flat-screen TVs with cable channels, and free WiFi. Select rooms feature California king beds, extra-long twin beds, or seating areas, while all units include coffee makers, refrigerators, and complimentary toiletries. A 24-hour coffee and tea station, communal microwave, and ice machine are available for guest use. The Central House positions visitors within walking distance of Village Green, Grant Park, and Newlin Gardens, while the sand bar connecting to Bar Harbor Island sits just down Bridge Street.

Pros

Free private parking available behind the building

24-hour front desk with local expertise about Mount Desert Island

Complimentary shuttle service provided

Seven breakfast restaurants within minutes on Cottage Street

Cons

No on-site restaurant or included breakfast

12.5 miles distance from Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport