Thornhedge Inn

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, a short walk to Bar Harbor Whale Watching

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Exterior
Interior detail
Stanwood | Balcony
Lobby sitting area
Chatwold | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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47 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609
  • Place, Village Green
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, West Street Historic District
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watching
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Blair Eyrie

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Stanwood

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Chatwold

  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Greenway Court

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Casa Far Niente

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Devilstone

  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Brook End

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

Fairview

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Strawberry Hill

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Corfield

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Bar Harbor

Located in Downtown Bar Harbor within a short walk of Bar Harbor Whale Watching, Thornhedge Inn is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as Acadia National Park. This 12-room, 3.5-star bed & breakfast has free breakfast along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Village Green - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • West Street Historic District - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Shore Path - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thirsty Whale - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Side Street Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Choco-Latte - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jordan's Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Finback Alehouse - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Thornhedge Inn

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, a short walk to Bar Harbor Whale Watching
At Thornhedge Inn, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, refrigerator in a common area, and express check-out. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. Front-desk staff can help with concierge services, and provide local restaurant recommendations. Additional amenities include a terrace and a garden.
TVs come with cable channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Wardrobes or closets are also standard.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during January, February, March, April, December, and November.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 14 and younger (only guests older than 14 are allowed)

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, 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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to Thornhedge Inn?

This bed & breakfast is situated in Downtown Bar Harbor, just steps from Bar Harbor Historical Society and Jesup Memorial Library, and within a short walk of Bar Harbor Whale Watching. You'll also find Acadia National Park and Acadia National Park's Visitors Center within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Thornhedge Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast.

Does Thornhedge Inn have a casino?

No, Thornhedge Inn doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Thornhedge Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

What do couples enjoy most about Thornhedge Inn?

Couples will appreciate amenities like free breakfast, concierge services, and a terrace at this bed u0026 breakfast.

Are there hot tubs at Thornhedge Inn?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this bed & breakfast.

Does Thornhedge Inn have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Thornhedge Inn offers free full breakfasts each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Thornhedge Inn allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Thornhedge Inn.

Does Thornhedge Inn have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this bed & breakfast.

How close is the airport from Thornhedge Inn?

The closest major airport to Thornhedge Inn is Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor), which is 12.4 mi away (21 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Thornhedge Inn?

Yes, some guestrooms at Thornhedge Inn offer a balcony.

Reviews

Thornhedge Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 97 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

D Taft

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
old house but well maintained....made our stay so much more interesting
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, great facilities, great host, and a fantastic breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Andy the in keeper is very informative. Delious breakfasts and delightful wine and cheese. Very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
A lovely vacation! Andrew, our host, was wonderful about giving us super ideas such as where to dine, where to hike, bike, tour. The B and B was lovely, comfortable, and In a great location.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay

Entire experience from breakfast to room and staff was amazing. The host is a wonderful and knowledgable. Location to town is incredible.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay

Entire experience from breakfast to room and staff was amazing. Andy is a wonderful and knowledgable host. Location to town is incredible.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Andrew was a great host and breakfast every morning was gourmet like. Thank you for a great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time saying at Thornhedge. The staff were amazing and the room was comfortable and quiet. We will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location and nice hosts. Main house has lovely rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Louisville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautifully restored Victorian mansion. Andrew was a great host. It has a good location within east walking distance to restaurants, shops and attractions. The breakfasts are delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice, the other guests made it special!

We really enjoyed sitting across the breakfast table with other guests and talking about what they had done and enjoyed the most. It helped us get the most out of our visits to the park, our sunset cruise and our restaurant selections.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evangeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Andrew is the most wonderful innkeeper!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic. Highly recommend.

Wonderful. Host was fantastic and gave great dining and tour recommendations. A museum setting. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Inn

Charming inn close to “downtown” Bar Harbor and Acadia. No need to search for a place to park since the Inn is so close to many restaurants and shops. Our room was spacious and we enjoyed the smart TV which allowed us to watch a wide variety of streaming services. Wish more hotels and Inns would have this. Breakfast was great with a different selection each day and there were always options for people with food allergies. We would definitely stay again if we’re in the area
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Inn keeper and room was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marshall

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and wonderful staff. The handmade breakfasts every morning were delicious, and the owner provided fantastic local options for food, hiking, and visiting that were off the beaten path. Absolutely recommend staying here.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and there if you needed anything. Location was close to downtown and plenty of off street parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

meggan, San Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful house and friendly staff. Easy walk to downtown. We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming b&b with everything you need

This was our first stay at a b&b. Andrew & the staff set the bar so high I don’t know if we’d ever be able to stay elsewhere. The property is stunning, impeccably maintained, our room was very well appointed & HUGE!! Very walkable to all the local restaurants & shopping. Breakfast was delicious with a nice variety of offerings. Really a fantastic stay. Wouldn’t change a thing.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Amanda

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022