A real gem in MDI and a perfect place to relax in style! Elegant and inviting inn nestled inside a magnificent 19th century sea captain’s home. 15 super cozy and comfortable rooms & suites, tastefully decorated with the owners art and furnishings collected during their faraway travels. Hot tubs, heated pool, harbor views. Fantastic and highly creative homemade breakfast, beautifully presented and changing daily. Special attention to dietary restrictions. Vegan friendly!
A New England favorite, for Superyachts, club cruises and any boaters looking for a special place and an amazing experience. The marina is ideally located at the head of Southwest Harbor and just a short walk from the village. Manager Micah, assisted by a team of friendly dock hands are very professional and will go out of their way to make their visitors feel welcome. Young kids and dogs, including tiny mascot dog Marina, running on the docks, add to the convivial family feel. Passionate about the region, they always take the time to share their local knowledge with their guests.
The Island Explorer is a fantastic free bus system operating from the end of May to September. Links the island’s villages with stops in most marinas and the Acadia National Park hiking trails, carriage roads and island beaches. Environmentally friendly & air-conditioned bus, equipped with bike racks.
Southwest Cycle is a full service bike shop that sells and rents road and mountain bikes, repairs all brands of bicycles, and sells clothing, shoes and accessories. Tel: (207) 244 5856 www.southwestcycle.com
Historic hotel, built in 1884, sitting on 6 acres of grounds with stunning view on Somes Sound. 32 rooms and 13 fully equipped cottages offering nice and simple comfort. Graceful, relaxing and old fashioned feel. Onsite facilities include dock, moorings, rowboats, bicycles, tennis court and croquet courts. Also home of acclaimed waterfront restaurant Xanthus, plus the Boat House for casual lunch & cocktails. Tel: (207) 244 5036 [email protected] www.theclaremonthotel.com
Working lobster pound and fish market located on the wharf, close to the Coast Guards base. Choice of scallops, crab meat, wild shrimps and of course lobsters! Popular/casual restaurant on site. Menu includes lobster, clams, other seafood & sandwiches. Casual, friendly atmosphere. Outside picnic tables. Beautiful views on the harbor. Dinghy tie up floats. Open daily, from 9am to 8pm. Tel: (207) 244 7178 www.bealslobsterpier.net
Bakery/restaurant serving delicious breakfast and pizzas for lunch and dinner. Highly recommended for excellent fresh baked breads and morning goods. Two locations in Southwest Harbor: Main Street and Dysart's Marina.
Tel: (207) 244 3357
Well established catering and event planning company, using local and organic products. They offer full vegan and vegetarian menus!
Tel: (207) 244 5520 Fax: (207) 244 5520 [email protected] www.countryfarecatering.com
Family-owned and well-established full service florist. Supplier to most of the local hotels, inns and restaurants. Fair prices and excellent reputation. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; Sat 9am-12pm. Tel: (207) 244 3540 [email protected] www.thewestsideflorist.com
A charming, beautiful 8 room inn highly recommended as a tasteful, restful, friendly and welcoming place to stay while in Southwest harbor. Unmatched attention to detail with fresh flowers, bath robes, bottles of port and homemade chocolate truffles in the rooms. All the rooms are equipped with state of the art individual heat and A/C control and some have balconies with harbor view. The inn is famous for its gourmet home made breakfasts! Owners Pamela and Bryan are truly wonderful hosts.
Full range of vehicles, pick up available on request in all the marinas on Mount Desert Island. Tel: (207) 667 1217 www.enterprise.com
Located at Bar Harbor airport, possibility of one-way rental. Tel: (207) 667 5017 www.hertz.com