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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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Located near Chapter Two Art Gallery, Elsa's Inn on the Harbor offers a peaceful escape. Guests enjoy a full breakfast each morning and in-room WiFi. The outdoor space features a cozy firepit and a garden with comfortable furniture for relaxing after a day of exploration.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

View all photos for Signature Room

Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Designer toiletries
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Signature Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View, Sea Facing

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

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

View all photos for Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View, Sea Facing

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
179 Main St, Prospect Harbor, ME, 04669

What's nearby

  • Schoodic Peninsula - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Chapter Two Art Gallery - 9 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Corea Heath - Maine Coast Islands National Wildlife Refuge - North - 10 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Grindstone Neck Golf Course - 13 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Schoodic Point - 22 min drive - 9.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pickled Wrinkle - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bunkers Seafood And Spirits - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chase's Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lunch on the Wharf - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Downeaster - ‬7 min drive

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

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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 to 10:00 AM
  • Private picnics

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 27-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

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 night (maximum USD 100 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
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

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 night (maximum USD 100 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of USD 25 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

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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Reviews

Elsa's Inn on the Harbor Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 209 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 209 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 209 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 209 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 209 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

THERESE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this inn is perfect. best breakfast ever!! will be back in future
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Breakfast was outstanding, Gail was amazing. The setting of the Inn is spectacular.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elsa's is still our favorite place to stay in the Prospect/Winter Harbor area. It's a cozy, comfortable and quiet Inn, with thoughtful and friendly hosts. The breakfast is reliably delicious. And its just a short drive from artists and their galleries and the Schoodic Penninsula area, which is both beautiful and awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice inn near the water

A nice in with a wonderful hostess
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm and knowledgeable hostess. Personally welcomed each guest and showed us to our rooms. Breakfast served between 0800-0830 so we missed it both days as we had already left for adventures at Acadia National Park which is slightly over an hour away. Smelled delicious. Recommended local restaurants with good food. View was beautiful, room was clean and comfortable. Would stay here again and plan to enjoy breakfast and more conversations.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Two-night stay. Actually, thought this was located in Bar Harbor but as it turned out preferred Prospect Harbor! Quaint and relaxing. Friendly hosts and wonderful breakfast. Just enough to start your day! We had Sarah's room and found the room size just perfect, and the bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cobwebs in corners of room and outside lights very bright so not dark in room at all. Shade is needed on bathroom window as you can see in and out no problem.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 5 days at Elsa's Inn. If you drive its a ways from Acadia NP, but so close to the one side of the park that no one really ever goes to, Schoodic, its so worth being in Peospect Harbor. It's beautiful. Gail and the family are very nice and helpful. Breakfast was delicious! They allow pets (yellow lab), which was awesome.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall, the state was nice. A nice Gal greeted us on our arrival. The room was cute and pleasant however no window shade over the bathroom window, no garbage can to be found and a shelf above the bathroom sink made using the sink quite challenging. Breakfast in the morning was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

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

8/10 Good

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Didn't like 4pm check-in, should be 3 Didn't like breakfast ending at 8:30, it should be later. Otherwise, nice clean pretty place with comfortable mattress, but no air conditioning Very nice hostess
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the staff made us feel at home and were very helpful about the area
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

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

Therese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice room and breakfast. Fresh air. Nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay at Perfect Harbor

This is a nice B&B if you decide to stay on Perfect Harbor during your Acadia visit. The host is very friendly and accomodating, ensuring you have a pleasant stay. Breakfast was fresh and hot. You can see the lighthouse right from the porch.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Inn Keeper and the aewsome guests we met.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Mark

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful Food was fantastic Rooms were very clean Very quite Ground and facility were a little tired View was underwhelming to the Southeast but picture perfect to the Northeast It was an hour from Bar Harbor
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fantastic!!!! The room was even nicer than the pictures, and we had an absolutely delicious breakfast every morning. Wouldn’t stay anywhere else! It’s a bit farther from Bar Harbor but absolutely worth the drive.

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful and quiet…off the beaten track…but not too far off
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

John

Bad breakfasts
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable Maine property with recently upgraded bedroom, good breakfast, and friendly host. Location is across the street from a working portion of harbor.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay! Clean, had everything we needed! Comfortable bed and pillows! Great conversation! Good humans!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Amenities
Elsa was warm and happy to share special places to see and hike and eat. We found her very accommodating and eager to make sure we were comfortable. She also made a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

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