Bed and breakfast
 The Elmhurst Inn

40 Holland Ave, Bar Harbor, 04609-1432, United States – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.8/10! (score from 94 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

9.5
Exceptional
94 reviews

The property is so charming and lovely.. our Cadillac room was wonderful, it was huge with all the comforts. Cheryl is a lovely lovely host, makes the best breakfast ever ( and huge spread). she is very warm, welcoming and thoughtful.

Pearl India

The staff was friendly and accommodating. The breakfast was delicious and the location was perfect. Overall a wonderful experience.

Kim United States

Très bonne literie, emplacement calme, excellent petit-dejeuner

Nadine Belgium

The host is excellent at communicating and providing all necessary check in information. The process is incredibly simple. The rooms are beautiful and offer everything you may need. The location is in on the edge of downtown and close to everything you may want to do. We will absolutely be coming back!

Chase United States

Cheryl, the hostess, was exceptionally friendly and helpful!

David United States

The Elmhurst Inn is exactly what you picture as a quaint New England Inn. Our room (Hull’s Cove) was on the 3rd floor. We had a beautiful view from the balcony and the room was spacious and comfortable! The Inn is close enough to walk to plenty of restaurants and shopping and even the Shore Walk in the harbor! We loved it!

Tamara United States

Staff was wonderful. Location very walkable. Manager said they have ordered new beds. That will be nice. It has a very nice front porch with white whisker furniture. Very yummy breakfasts. Thanks elmhurst.

Patrice United States

Cheryl was wonderful. Pleasant and always cheerful. Breakfast was amazing both days

Isabel United States

The woman that runs the Inn is awesome! She was a hard worker and ver accomodating. She made it a point to remember every one of the guests and their needs. The breakfast was amazing!!

Rob United States

The attention to details and comfort was excellent! Breakfast was superb, and you could walk easily to downtown!

Ruthann United States
9.5
Exceptional
94 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:

    • “The property is so charming and lovely.. our Cadillac room was wonderful, it was huge with all the comforts. Cheryl is a lovely lovely host, makes the best breakfast ever ( and huge spread). she is very warm, welcoming and thoughtful.”

    Pearl India

    “The staff was friendly and accommodating. The breakfast was delicious and the location was perfect. Overall a wonderful experience.”

    Kim United States

    “Très bonne literie, emplacement calme, excellent petit-dejeuner”“0”

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    Nadine Belgium

    “The host is excellent at communicating and providing all necessary check in information. The process is incredibly simple. The rooms are beautiful and offer everything you may need. The location is in on the edge of downtown and close to everything you may want to do. We will absolutely be coming back!”

    Chase United States

    “Cheryl, the hostess, was exceptionally friendly and helpful!”

    David United States

    “The Elmhurst Inn is exactly what you picture as a quaint New England Inn. Our room (Hull’s Cove) was on the 3rd floor. We had a beautiful view from the balcony and the room was spacious and comfortable! The Inn is close enough to walk to plenty of restaurants and shopping and even the Shore Walk in the harbor! We loved it!”

    Tamara United States

    “Staff was wonderful. Location very walkable. Manager said they have ordered new beds. That will be nice. It has a very nice front porch with white whisker furniture. Very yummy breakfasts. Thanks elmhurst.”

    Patrice United States

    “Cheryl was wonderful. Pleasant and always cheerful. Breakfast was amazing both days”

    Isabel United States

    “The woman that runs the Inn is awesome! She was a hard worker and ver accomodating. She made it a point to remember every one of the guests and their needs. The breakfast was amazing!!”

    Rob United States

    “The attention to details and comfort was excellent! Breakfast was superb, and you could walk easily to downtown!”

    Ruthann United States

Categories:

  • Staff9.8
  • Facilities9.2
  • Cleanliness9.7
  • Comfort9.7
  • Value for money 9.2
  • Location9.8
High score for Bar Harbor

Set in Bar Harbor, near Town Beach, Agamont Park and The Abbe Museum, The Elmhurst Inn has a terrace.

The bed and breakfast offers a continental or American breakfast.

Guests at The Elmhurst Inn can enjoy hiking and cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Popular points of interest near the accommodation include West Street Historic District, Criterion Theater and Village Green.

This is our guests' favourite part of Bar Harbor, according to independent reviews.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

The Elmhurst Inn has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 3 May 2017.

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Most popular facilities

Free parking
Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Bar Harbor, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8

Breakfast info

Continental, American

Free parking available on-site

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Guest reviews

9.5
Exceptional · 94 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.8
  • Facilities9.2
  • Cleanliness9.7
  • Comfort9.7
  • Value for money 9.2
  • Location9.8
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  • Pearl
    IndiaIndia
    “The property is so charming and lovely.. our Cadillac room was wonderful, it was huge with all the comforts. Cheryl is a lovely lovely host, makes the best breakfast ever ( and huge spread). she is very warm, welcoming and thoughtful.”
  • K
    Kim
    United StatesUnited States
    “The staff was friendly and accommodating. The breakfast was delicious and the location was perfect. Overall a wonderful experience.”
  • Nadine
    BelgiumBelgium
    “Très bonne literie, emplacement calme, excellent petit-dejeuner”
  • Chase
    United StatesUnited States
    “The host is excellent at communicating and providing all necessary check in information. The process is incredibly simple. The rooms are beautiful and offer everything you may need. The location is in on the edge of downtown and close to everything...”
  • David
    United StatesUnited States
    “Cheryl, the hostess, was exceptionally friendly and helpful!”
  • Tamara
    United StatesUnited States
    “The Elmhurst Inn is exactly what you picture as a quaint New England Inn. Our room (Hull’s Cove) was on the 3rd floor. We had a beautiful view from the balcony and the room was spacious and comfortable! The Inn is close enough to walk to plenty of...”
  • Patrice
    United StatesUnited States
    “Staff was wonderful. Location very walkable. Manager said they have ordered new beds. That will be nice. It has a very nice front porch with white whisker furniture. Very yummy breakfasts. Thanks elmhurst.”
  • Isabel
    United StatesUnited States
    “Cheryl was wonderful. Pleasant and always cheerful. Breakfast was amazing both days”
  • R
    Rob
    United StatesUnited States
    “The woman that runs the Inn is awesome! She was a hard worker and ver accomodating. She made it a point to remember every one of the guests and their needs. The breakfast was amazing!!”
  • Ruthann
    United StatesUnited States
    “The attention to details and comfort was excellent! Breakfast was superb, and you could walk easily to downtown!”
Property questions and answers
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  • Hi, I'm interested to stay at your hotel. and I still have some questions. 1. If I'm traveling form Massachusetts, Can I stay at your hotel? and 2. In the room, do you provide a hairdryer, towels, and bathroom amenities? Thank you and Have a nice day :)
    Yes you can book with us and yes we provide towels, hair dryers and bathroom amenities
    Answered on 18 June 2020
  • Does this last room have its own bathroom or do you share with others.
    All our king rooms have private bath in room.
    Asked about: Deluxe King Room • Answered on 26 December 2021
  • Hi, is the bathroom private?
    Yes all our king rooms have private bath in them.
    Asked about: Deluxe King Suite • Answered on 17 February 2022
  • Does 2 bedroom suite have separate bedrooms-2 couples looking to vacation together. Does bathroom have shower? Have Air conditioning?
    Yes the bedrooms are separate and are air conditioned with tub/showers
    Answered on 24 April 2021
  • What floor is the $74.00 Room
    The $74 is a queen with the bath outside the room on the second floor or we have two smaller queens on the third floor with a bath in the room. Cheryl
    Answered on 9 June 2020

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Hosted by Anne and Robert Bahr

9.8
Host review score
Anne and Robert Bahr
Anne and Bob Bahr have Inn-keeping in their blood. Bob is proud as he talks about the range of people who meet at their breakfast table, where life-long friendships are formed. He greets guests by saying, “Welcome home.” Anne likes to keep things fresh—she paints walls, upholsters furniture and sews curtains. Dedicated team members have been with them throughout this journey. Cheryl Streevy, who has worked side-by-side with Anne at Cleftstone Manor for seventeen years, will be your host at The Elmhurst Inn. Bob is also a concert pianist and if your lucky, you can hear him play evenings at the Reading Room Restaurant.
You cannot do it all, tempting though it may be. Mount Desert Island has so much to offer. Active lifestyle? Hike, climb, bike, and kayak. Love to learn? There are guided walking tours, museums, oceanariums, and an array of top notch lecture series. Want to relax, and relax more? A leisurely carriage ride through the park, cocktails by the harbor, and a round of spa treatments might be just the ticket. Love to eat? There is lobster, of course, and local cheeses, wine tastings, farmer’s markets, and blueberry everything. We know the area, and can help you choose the best combination of activities to give you a true taste of Mount Desert Island. We can probably give you a few ideas you won’t find in the guide books. Just ask, we are always glad to share our love of the area. We have trails maps, menus, field guides, activity information, and self-guided audio tours available.
Language spoken: English
Property surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
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What's nearby
  • West Street Historic District
    0.2 miles
  • The Abbe Museum
    0.3 miles
  • Criterion Theater
    0.3 miles
  • Village Green
    0.3 miles
  • Agamont Park
    0.4 miles
  • Grant Park
    0.5 miles
  • Newlin Gardens
    0.7 miles
  • College of the Atlantic Natural History Museum
    0.7 miles
  • Beatrix Farrand Gardens
    0.8 miles
  • Great Meadow Walk
    0.9 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Jordan's Breakfast & Restaurant
    0.2 miles
  • Cafe/bar Cafe This Way
    0.4 miles
  • Restaurant McKays Public House
    0.6 miles
  • Cafe/bar Tea House 278
    0.6 miles
  • Restaurant Mache Bistro
    0.7 miles
Top attractions
  • Frenchman Bay
    1.3 miles
  • Ship Harbor Nature Trail
    2.5 miles
  • Thunder Hole
    2.6 miles
  • Egg Rock Light
    3 miles
  • Pirate s Cove Miniature Golf
    6.3 miles
Closest airports
  • Bangor International Airport
    41.8 miles
  • Knox County Regional
    49.3 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Facilities of The Elmhurst Inn

Most popular facilities

Free parking
Non-smoking rooms
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Cycling Off-site
  • Hiking Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Internet
Wired internet is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Concierge service
General
  • Adult only
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
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House rules The Elmhurst Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 hours

Check-out

Until 11:00 hours

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa American Express The Elmhurst Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Please inform The Elmhurst Inn in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about The Elmhurst Inn

  • Check-in at The Elmhurst Inn is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at The Elmhurst Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to The Elmhurst Inn by:

    • Car 15min

  • The Elmhurst Inn offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • The Elmhurst Inn is 600 yards from the centre of Bar Harbor.

  • Guests staying at The Elmhurst Inn can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • American

  • Room options at The Elmhurst Inn include:

    • Suite
    • Double