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Elsa's Inn on the Harbor

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A light blue house with a porch, two windows, and a front door. - Elsa's Inn on the Harbor (Prospect Harbor)
A rocky coastal landscape with a view of the sea and distant mountains. - Elsa's Inn on the Harbor (Prospect Harbor)
A cozy living room with a large bay window overlooking a body of water, a fireplace, and a collection of decorative plates on the wall. - Elsa's Inn on the Harbor (Prospect Harbor)
A bedroom with floral wallpaper, a white bed, a checkered armchair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a ceiling fan. - Elsa's Inn on the Harbor (Prospect Harbor)
A staircase with white balusters and wooden steps, leading to a landing with a bookshelf and a chandelier. - Elsa's Inn on the Harbor (Prospect Harbor)
Located close to Chapter Two Art Gallery and Schoodic Peninsula, Elsa's Inn on the Harbor provides free full breakfast, a firepit, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

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Room options

View all photos for Signature Room

A bedroom with floral wallpaper, a white bed, a checkered armchair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a ceiling fan.

Signature Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Signature Room, Accessible, Bay View

A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a floral armchair, and a ceiling fan.

Signature Room, Accessible, Bay View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A bedroom with floral wallpaper, a wooden bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a ceiling fan, and a door with a picture frame.

Signature Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View, Sea Facing

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a door.

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View, Sea Facing

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Prospect Harbor, Elsa's Inn on the Harbor is by the ocean. Grindstone Neck Golf Course and Bartlett Maine Estate Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Schoodic Peninsula and Schoodic Point. Chapter Two Art Gallery and Rogers Point Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like mountain biking, mountain climbing, and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Prospect Harbor travel guide
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Map
179 Main St, Prospect Harbor, ME, 04669

What's nearby

  • A calm lake with a forested shoreline and a mountain in the background.
    Schoodic Peninsula
    6 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Chapter Two Art Gallery
    6 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Corea Heath - Maine Coast Islands National Wildlife Refuge - North
    7 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Mrs JC's WildLife Ecology Center
    10 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Grindstone Neck Golf Course
    10 min drive - 5.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Bunkers Seafood And Spirits
    5 min drive
  • The Pickled Wrinkle
    3 min drive
  • Downeaster
    7 min drive
  • Treehouse Seaside Grill
    7 min drive
  • Chase's Restaurant
    7 min drive

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: 8:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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: 8:00 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

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 201 out of 255 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 255 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 255 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 255 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 255 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely accommodations, wonderful staff! A wonderful inn and a wonderful location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location , great breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner was very welcoming .Staff very nice ,views were beautiful seaside ,True Maine , wish we had more time to explore area , Go to right out of driveway for adventure ...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and beautiful location, nice hosts, well maintained, excellent breakfast! It’s a clear recommendation 😎
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful owner and location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, excellent breakfast and wonderful host.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Very nice inn run by a sweet lady who is very accommodating Nice rooms excellent breakfast Very quaint The only thing that needs to be improved is there was no waste basket in the room or bathroom and there needs to be bar of soap and shampoo in the bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and inn were beautiful! Gail was a wonderful host! The breakfasts were very yummy!! The bed was pretty hard and there wasn’t air conditioning in our room which made sleeping uncomfortable in the warm weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only booked this place for one night - actually by accident. It was a happy accident. I would have liked to have stayed a few more days. Very rustic , quiet and quaint. Thank you Gail for a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is where you would want to go if you want to stay someplace quiet out of the main touristy area of Bar Harbor. The Inn is very cute like staying at your grandmother’s, it is across the street from Prospect Harbor. We rode in on a motorcycle in the rain from Bar Harbor and Gale was at the door to greet us with two dry towels. She reviewed the map of the Schoodic Peninsula gave us helpful tips and places where we could go to eat. The included breakfast each morning was delicious and a great way to start the day before heading out for site seeing. It’s about an hour to Mount Desert Island, but only a few minutes away from the Schoodic Peninsula, which is much less populated, and worth a visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gail was very hospitable & helpful. Her recommendation for Me & Ben’s (?) ice cream was perfect. Elizabeth’s Room was perfect (my name’s Elizabeth). I especially loved the rose wallpaper. Thanks Gail
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Cheryl

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gail was informative when we arrived. Grounds need a bit of attention. Attention needs to made as to dusting of room furniture, floors and windowsill. Tasty breakfasts. Call to find out the details of your room. We were in Julie’s room on second floor with just a door separating us from another adjoining room. We could hear voices and their snoring kept me up all night.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Friendly service, comfortable room.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Totally comfortable stay with wonderful hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The inn was great with outstanding breakfast great rooms and beautiful views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay. Breakfast was amazing. Very cute and quaint bed and breakfast in a beautiful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at Elsa's Inn! Friendly, helpful owner and staff providing great recommendations and information about the area, delicious breakfasts, and a beautiful home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location, Quaint, Great Breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful and Inn was very clean with comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gail was very friendly and offered great suggestions on how to spend our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the room, the breakfast, the location. It was a wonderful stay and Gail gave us great info about the best local places to eat and visit!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming, comfortable, clean accommodations directly across from the harbor.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

jerry William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was exceptional. Loved the breakfast every morning. Great history and friendly people.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025