AAA Four Diamond · Oceanfront · Bar Harbor, Maine
Sea air.
Gilded-age grace.
A quiet waterfront estate on Frenchman Bay, where historic character meets the ease of a modern Maine escape.
Close to everything.
Removed from it all.
Set among old trees and sweeping lawns, the inn feels private and still—yet Bar Harbor’s village streets begin only a few steps away.
Start with breakfast, follow the Shore Path along the water, then return for a swim or an evening overlooking the bay.
Experience the inn
Stay your way
Rooms with a point of view.
Each room and suite has its own proportions and personality, with select accommodations offering water views, fireplaces, whirlpool baths or private porches.
Classic rooms
Quiet, characterful spaces that bring the inn’s turn-of-the-century architecture into the present.
- Luxury bedding
- Individually appointed
- Modern in-room comforts
Rooms with fireplaces
Select rooms pair the inn’s historic character with the warmth of a fireplace.
- Select fireplaces
- Traditional details
- Luxury bedding
Generous suites
More room to settle in, with distinctive layouts and select features including fireplaces and whirlpool baths.
- Expanded living space
- Select fireplaces
- One-of-a-kind layouts
Room features vary by accommodation. Confirm details when reserving.
A day at Balance Rock
The pleasures are simple.
Coffee in the morning light. A path beside the sea. A cocktail as the islands fade into dusk.
The best of Mount Desert Island
Bar Harbor at your doorstep.
Walk into the village for galleries, shops and dinner. Step onto the historic Shore Path from the grounds. Acadia’s mountains, carriage roads and granite coast wait just beyond town.
Around the inn
A sense of the place.
Historic rooms, open lawns and the changing light of Frenchman Bay—spaces made for lingering.
Your coast is calling
Make Balance Rock your Bar Harbor address.
Choose a room with character, settle in by the water and let the island set the pace.
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