Thank you to all our guests for helping make Mira Monte a Trip Advisor “Traveler’s Choice” for the third year in a row! Only the top 10% of all hotels are accorded this distinction, and we are grateful to all who have joined us through the years.
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 much easier to run. We think that’s just wrong. At the Mira Monte we still believe in providing the home-style hospitality that you’ve come to expect from a B&B. Instead of taking breakfast away, we’re investing in a brand-new professional kitchen so that we can bring you an even better breakfast experience during the coming seasons. Our breakfasts are hot, upscale and served at the table. From time to time, we’ll update you on our progress here in our blog- stay tuned!
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 its test or quarantine requirement to travelers to and from that state. The Maine CDC will publicly announce any such states when they are identified.” This means that for now, we will no longer be requiring a written attestation upon check-in. We and all of the shops and restaurants here in Bar Harbor look forward the return of a semblance of normacy following a long hiatus and await your visit!
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 this popular two-mile stretch of the Park Loop Road was included in an 18-day pilot of the reservation system last October, further implementation and planning has been postponed for this area, as well as Jordan Pond.
A separate park pass is required to visit any portion of Acadia National Park.
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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 a reminder, breakfast is not offered during winter months.
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 soon.
The Mills Administration announced today that, effective immediately, travelers from Massachusetts are exempt from the requirement to get a negative COVID-19 test or quarantine for 14 days. This is great news for our guests from MA- there’s still time to book in time for leaf-peeping season!
Leaf Peeping Season is almost here! Summer is quickly drawing to a close in Acadia- there’s a new chill in the air and, though rare, a few of the trees around the park are already starting to show their fall colors. High season for viewing typically starts the second week in October, and we’re already starting to book up at the Mira Monte. If you’re driving to Acadia from Bangor, be sure not to ignore the sights along the highway as some of the best viewing can be found there. The state of Maine publishes a leaf report seasonally to keep visitors up to date on the best times to visit each part of the state. We expecct it to be up and running soon: https://www.maine.gov/dacf/mfs/projects/fall_foliage/report/index.shtml We look forward to seeing you in the fall!