Balance Rock Inn is one of the premier oceanfront lodging properties in Bar Harbor, ME. Set on a secluded tree-covered property with expansive views of Frenchman's Bay, this luxurious bed and breakfast Inn's name celebrates the "balance rock," a precariously positioned boulder on the nearby ocean shore, a huge remnant from an ice age.

The Inn offers a tremendous sense of privacy and serenity, yet steps away lies downtown Bar Harbor with its village green and many fine shops and restaurants. Built as a family "cottage" in 1903, when wealthy tycoons selected the most desirable locations along the rocky, island-studded Maine coast for their summer season mansions, Balance Rock Inn today presents romantic ambiance and luxury amenities to make your vacation relaxing and unforgettable. Gaze from the veranda past the glistening swimming pool, beautiful flower gardens and sweeping lawns framed with stately trees, to where the property connects with the historic Shore Path walk along the water's edge. Delight your senses in the comfortably appointed guest rooms and suites, each unique with features such as ocean views, fireplaces, whirlpool baths, saunas and private porches. Indulge in the incomparable breakfast, elegant afternoon tea, music of the grand piano, cocktails at Veranda Bar, and the lazy comfort of a lounge chair by the pool.

Should you choose to venture from the Inn, Bar Harbor's renowned restaurants, shops, galleries, museums, and numerous outdoor activities are readily nearby. Mount Desert Island is home to Acadia National Park, just a short drive away and filled natural wonders not to be missed. Gorge on freshly caught lobsters, ride a bike to explore the scenic beauty of coastal Maine, hike a granite peak in the Park, or board a boat tour to see whales or seals in their natural habitats. A history of hospitality, spectacular scenery, and innate charm... Balance Rock Inn has it all.