CLEFTSTONE INN, Bar Harbor

Cleftstone Inn - A historic 17-room mansion with Joseph Pulitzer's dining table, garden views, and three-course breakfast

Located near Acadia National Park, this 3-star Bar Harbor hotel occupies a preserved gilded-era summer cottage that survived the Great Fire of 1947. The Cleftstone Inn features 17 air-conditioned rooms equipped with plasma TVs, private bathrooms, and garden views, with select rooms offering balconies or fireplaces. A three-course breakfast serves fresh local ingredients, including blueberry muffins, fluffy quiche, and Belgian waffles with Maine maple syrup. The property houses Joseph Pulitzer's 12-foot tiger oak dining table and a rare amber glass collection in the parlor with a fireplace. Guests have access to a library with games, books, and free Wi-Fi, plus Abby's Retreat sunporch for wine and appetizers. The Cleftstone Manor sits 0.3 miles from the George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History and 12.5 miles from Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport.

Pros

Historic furnishings include authentic pieces from Bar Harbor's golden age

Wicker-filled sunporch available for guest gatherings

Fire-lit parlor displays a unique amber glass collection

Each guestroom features distinct decor and its own historical story

Cons

Some rooms have detached private bathrooms

12.5 miles distance from the nearest airport