Balance Rock Inn, Bar Harbor

This inn was absolutely a dream come true. Everything about this inn is wonderful. The mansion is impressive, with a beautiful living room, dining room and piano room. The veranda overlooks a beautiful lawn and garden that takes you right to the ocean. The rooms were extremely comfortable and lovely. Our room had an amazing ocean view with a deck. Definitely stay at this inn when in Bar Harbor. It's within walking distance from the shops but tucked away for tranquility and privacy.

The Balance Rock Inn has everything that any reasonable person could ask for. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. It is one of the few places to stay which is right in town and on the water, and a short drive to Acadia. The atmosphere is comfortable, relaxed and cozy. If you travel with dogs as we do, they are treated as part of your family (welcomed, not just tolerated). Anyone looking for high quality and a low pretentious factor will value what they have to offer.

From the moment you enter the front door you are swept away by the view and the wonderful staff makes you feel like you have come home from a long trip. The Inn is beautiful, rooms very comfortable, but the staff (Mike, Sherry, Sergio, Etc.) make the Inn. They are helpful, polite and willingly assist with any problem you have, from dog sitting, making reservation, giving you a bright and happy smile. All the staff go out of their way to assist their quests. I love The Balance Rock and plan on staying their whenever I am in Bar Harbor.

We started by visiting the lodge in Lake George, NY then through Lake Champlain to Burlington Vt, on to Bar Harbor and Balance Rock, home by way of Mystic Seaport. Beautiful trip. The Inn at Balance Rock was wonderful, the food superb, the room beautiful. We extended our trip and moved into a suite for a few days. The Margaret Todd and the shore path will stay with us forever. If you have seen the sun from the back side of Cadillac Mountain you will know why we return.

There is not one thing that we did like about this Bed & Breakfast, from the moment we got there we were taken care of. My husband, myself and my parents all stayed and every one of us agreed that you couldn't ask for a better place to stay. The service was great without someone being on top of you the whole time, the rooms were beautiful and had that old-time feel to them, and the setting/view/location was ultimate. And to top it all off, it was a very short walk to everything in Bar Harbor. We loved taking our breakfast out to the veranda in the mornings to eat. FYI: They are sooo dog friendly and we loved that!

We loved staying at your inn. This is the perfect place to be in bar harbor. Friendly,charming and our westie and scottie give it an A+ too. Would highly recommend it. thank you, suzy and dave saline Kasey and shelby too.......

There is no better location in Bar Harbor. The inn is on a quiet street, but less than a block from all the tourist traps lining Main Street. It is located just off the central Village Square. The view off the veranda is beyond expectation. THe grounds are beautiful. The pool is heated and comfortable. You might just want to chill at the Inn and not even bother with Acadia! (that would be a mistake though). AND they LOVE dogs- there were at least 4 others there while we were staying there. It is expensive, but keeps the bargain hunters at bay. If you are fortunate enough to be able to afford it, you will hit the jackpot in Bar Harbor...and probably re-book for the following year

If you like Inns and B&B's with "thin walls", this is the place for you. Our four-day stay was like living in a "bass drum"!! Slamming doors and bathrooms with flushing toilets on both sides, and above!! Further, the desk is only managed by Sherry at certain times (she is great), but the other help SUCKS!!! No smile, no graciousness, and especially a total lack of hospitality!! In wet hair!! NO CLASS. Michael and Sherry are great, but the building is not conducive to peaceful sleep, and if you want amenities, better search for a different venue. Bob C. From NY