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Elsa's Inn on the Harbor

2.0 star property

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Front of property
Reception
Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Point of interest
27-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

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179 Main St, Prospect Harbor, ME, 04669
  • Place, Schoodic Peninsula
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Chapter Two Art Gallery
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Corea Heath - Maine Coast Islands National Wildlife Refuge - North
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Room

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Room, Accessible, Bay View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Bay view

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Harbor view

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

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

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

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About this property

Elsa's Inn on the Harbor

Bayside bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Chapter Two Art Gallery
This bed & breakfast features a garden, a picnic area, and free breakfast. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
Elsa's Inn on the Harbor offers 6 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 27-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The free breakfast at Elsa's Inn on the Harbor gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be close to Chapter Two Art Gallery. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are available.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Free self parking
  • Guests have great things to say about the comfortable accommodations and the helpful staff
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Chapter Two Art Gallery and 6 minutes from Schoodic Peninsula
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Elsa's Inn on the Harbor also features a garden and a picnic area. Self parking is free.
Guests are served free full breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 lift

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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 100 per stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 30 per accommodation, per day

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per night (maximum USD 100 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property does not have a front desk. Guests arriving after 3:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. The host will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

Elsa's Inn on the Harbor Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 211 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 211 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 211 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 211 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 211 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Travelled with partner
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

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

8/10 Good

Tracey

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

Christina

Travelled with partner
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

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nice room overlooking the bay. Our host was very friendly and hospitable. Great breakfasts in the morning. Excellent advice on places to go and see in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable. Gail was our precious hostess. She had a full house by herself. Her daughter was out of town. But she handled everything wonderfully. Provided a delicious breakfast 2 mornings we were there. Beautiful Inn with Prospect Bay right across the street. The only thing I would suggest is working on the landscaping a bit.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elsa’s was a perfect place to rest and get away from the the crowds in Bar Harbor. The rooms and inn were kept up with care. Our host was amazing he made some of the best stuffed French toast I have ever had. The location was perfect to see the northern part of Acadia natl park, it was nice to have its so close and away from the crowds. The beds were soft and comfy and the harbor across the street was beautiful looking out from our room. Wonderfull place to stay and I would only stay at Elsa’s for any return visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly. Fun to have breakfast with other travelers. Staff was very engaging serving our meal.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location. Right on the beach. Plenty of chairs. Close to everything around Cape Cod. Nothing better then going to sleep with the sliding glass door open to hear the waves!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Londonderry

Travelled with partner
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

John, Londonderry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is charming, everything was perfect. stayed here twice in two weeks, simply the best. The homecooked breakfasts cannot be beat. will definitely come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and fresh. Harbor views.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice people. Nice room. Good breakfast. Well located for north part of Acadia Park.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Blair

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A precious lady, Gail, welcomed us to her Inn. She had a full house of 12 to serve as hostess for morning breakfast which was excellent! The second morning was delicious as well. Gail’s daughter was out of town for medical testing for the week, leaving her to carry the load of which she did wonderfully. Our room was clean and comfortable. The only thing that I would recommend would be to tidy up the landscaping. It would improve the exterior of the beautiful Inn. Overall we enjoyed our stay at Elsa’s Inn to the utmost of pleasure. Gail is such a sweet lady with a cute disposition and an amazing cook!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Mallie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
It really wasn’t the place that was bad. It was the fact that it’s in the middle of nowhere and there’s basically nothing to do there, but I guess I should’ve understood that by reading you can hike.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayla

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 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

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful three days! The innkeeper was so gracious and willing to share her knowledge of the area, and recommendations based on what our interests were. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Host was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Travelled with partner
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