We’ve noticed an alarming trend among Bar Harbor’s Bed and Breakfasts over the past year. Many independent inns have been bought out by large hotel companies and have closed their kitchens and eliminated breakfast service completely. We understand why they’ve done this; it’s a whole lot less expensive for them and it makes their businesses … Read More
One of Bar Harbor’s more colorful summer denizens was New York philantropist and socialite Peter Marie. His family, having made it’s fortune in banking, enabled Marie pursue a life of leisure relatively early in life. The consummate bon vivant, Marie was host to a variety of social activities throughout the summer colony. One of these, … Read More
Mira Monte History: In 1890, Mrs. Hannah Chapman, wife of eminent Philadelphia physician and naturalist Dr. Henry C. Chapman, bought the Ash Cottage from Orlando Ash to use as a permanent summer residence. Interestingly, title to the home was held in Mrs. Chapman’s name alone, a rare occurance prior to the turn of the century. … Read More
Each year we continue to discover new details that add to the rich history of the Mira Monte. New research by Bar Harbor Historian Brian Armstrong has revealed that the inn was the summer home of one of the preeminent politicians of the gilded age, James G Blaine, during the presidential campaign of 1884 . … Read More
The Governor’s office has released new, less-restrictive guidance for out-of-state visitors with regard to COVID-19 restrictions: “As of May 1, 2021, Maine no longer requires proof of a negative test or quarantine for travelers to the state. If one or more states see a spike in cases of highly contagious COVID-19 variants, Maine will apply … Read More
Visitors to Acadia National Park will need a vehicle reservation to drive up the Cadillac Summit Road during sunrise and daylight hours for the 2021 summer season. Details about reservation dates, costs, and sales procedures have not been finalized. Vehicle reservations will NOT be required for the Sand Beach Entrance corridor in 2021, however. While … Read More
Plan your summer or fall vacation early and receive a special rate of 15% off when you make your reservations NOW for any stay from May through October 2024. This is a limited-time offer which may be withdrawn at any time. Use promo code NEWYEAR2024 when making your reservation. Offer only good by booking directly … Read More
For our many blessings, we give thanks. Wishing you and yours a very happy Thanksgiving from Bruce, Cheryl and the Mira Monte staff.
Relax and enjoy a few days in our “Sweet Suites”, some with kitchenettes and fireplaces, for some holiday fun and getaways! Bar Harbor is a “winter wonderland” from November through March. Most people are unaware that the Mira Monte Suites are behind the main inn and open all through the winter at reduced rates! As … Read More
According to Maine’s website, leaf season won’t reach the island for a few more weeks. We have it on good authority (our own eyes) that fall has already arrived in spectacular fashion! We only have a few remaining openings available for October, so this is effectively “last call for fall.” We hope to see you … Read More