The Maples Inn will offer you the feeling of being a resident of Bar
Harbor at the turn of the century.
Come and enjoy the simpler life of another time and leave the stress
and care of today's world behind.
Built in 1903, The Maples originally housed wealthy summer visitors
to Mount Desert Island.
Located on an attractive, tree-lined, residential street, The Maples is
a short walk to attractive boutiques, many excellent restaurants, and
the surrounding sea.
Acadia National Park is less than two miles from our door. Come and
watch the breathtaking sunset from atop Cadillac Mountain and enjoy
choosing from 160 miles of hiking and biking trails.
With more than 20 years of area experience, we will be happy to
assist with planning your days on our island.
Gourmet Breakfast:
A hearty breakfast is served each morning in the bright and sunny
dining room.
We take great pride in our breakfasts – a full, served, gourmet
meal that is freshly prepared and beautifully presented.
Your palate will be treated to gourmet delights and you'll have the
opportunity to engage in good conversation with other inn guests.
Each morning we greet our guests with a choice of freshly brewed
regular or decaffeinated coffee, a wide assortment of regular and herbal
tea, followed by a chilled glass of juice.
A warm or chilled fruit dish is presented in our next course and we
finish with a hot entrée that is either a sweet or savory dish.
Each day brings a different culinary delight. We pride ourselves in
not repeating dishes during your stay, so you can sample a variety of
dishes from our repertoire. Our signature dish is Blueberry Stuffed
French Toast.
Scrumptious afternoon refreshments are also served on the front porch
in summer and in front of a cozy fire in winter.
Our Rooms:
For your comfort all our rooms have queen size beds and private
bathrooms.
White Birch Suite:
This two-room suite awaits you on our second floor adjacent to the
Inn's library. Tastefully decorated in shades of light blue and butter
cream, it is accented with antiques and a collection of blue and white
oriental style pottery. Sip sherry in the spacious sitting room in
front of the working wood burning fireplace. At night retire to your
separate bedroom and slip under the down comforter on your queen size
canopy bed.
Weeping Willow:
This wonderful second floor room has a large bay window with a
built-in window seat. Start each day as the morning sun fills this
room decorated in pale yellow, appointed with antique furniture and
botanical prints. In the evening, snuggle under the down comforter in
your queen size antique cast iron bed.
Silver Maple:
Experience the peaceful charm of this second floor room elegantly
decorated in a symphony of blues and white. Slip beneath the fluffy
down comforter of the queen size brass bed. Curl up with a good book
in the room's cozy sitting area lined with windows all along one wall.
Shore Pine:
This enchanting room on our third floor is filled with afternoon
sun. The room is decorated in soft greens and rose accented with white
wicker furniture. The queen size white cast iron bed invites you to
cuddle under its down comforter.
English Holly:
This third floor room is romantically decorated with dark woods
enhanced by tones of tan and green. The antique queen size four-poster
bed and down comforter invites you to linger. An antique dressing
table and botanical prints finishes the cozy look of this room.
Red Oak:
Decorated in a nautical theme, this charming third floor room is
located at "the top of the house". Take the three steps up
from the bedroom and step out onto your own private deck we call the
"Red Oak Tree house".
Recognitions:
- Gourmet Magazine, July 2002
- AAA 3 Diamond Rated since 1998
- The Discerning Traveler, August 2002
- Yankee Magazine Favorite Recipes Cookbook, 2002
Activities:
When guests are planning their first visit to Mt. Desert Island, they
often ask how long they should plan to stay here in Bar Harbor.
If you enjoy outdoor activities, especially hiking and biking, we
suggest that you plan on spending at least three days.
Acadia National Park offers over 160 miles of hiking trails and over
50 miles of carriage roads, just waiting for you to hike or bike.
In the spring, summer and fall, you can be whale watching, sailing,
kayaking, canoeing and many other activities. If you are the type that
likes to "do it all", we suggest you spend at least a week.
Day trips can be easily taken to Castine, Blue Hill, Deer Isle and
Schoodic Peninsula.
No matter when you visit Mt. Desert Island, you will find yourself so
caught up in its natural beauty, you will be planning your next visit
before you leave us.
Directions:
- From Bangor 1 hour
- From Camden 2 hours
- From Portland 3½ hours
- From Kennebunkport 4 hours
- From Boston 5½ hours
Follow Route 3 from Ellsworth to Bar Harbor, approximately 15 miles.
In Bar Harbor turn left on Cottage Street, go four blocks to Roberts
Avenue and make a right (Watch for Mobil sign). Maples Inn is on the
left side of the street at 16 Roberts Avenue.
