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Holbrook House

3.5 star property

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Front of property
Interior
Garden view
Porch
Daily full breakfast for a fee

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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74 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor, ME, 04609
  • Place, Village Green
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watching
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Shore Path
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, Private Bathroom (Seafarer - Queen Deluxe Room)

Room, Private Bathroom (Seafarer - Queen Deluxe Room)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (Blue Ribbon - King Balcony Room)

Room, Private Bathroom (Blue Ribbon - King Balcony Room)

Room, Private Bathroom (Blue Ribbon - King Balcony Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, Private Bathroom (Compass Rose - King, Balcony Room)

Premium Room, Private Bathroom (Compass Rose - King, Balcony Room)

Premium Room, Private Bathroom (Compass Rose - King, Balcony Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (Frenchmans Bay - Queen Fireplace Room)

Room, Private Bathroom (Frenchmans Bay - Queen Fireplace Room)

Room, Private Bathroom (Frenchmans Bay - Queen Fireplace Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, Private Bathroom (Lafayette - King Suite)

Suite, Private Bathroom (Lafayette - King Suite)

Suite, Private Bathroom (Lafayette - King Suite)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (Fiddlehead - Queen Balcony Room)

Room, Private Bathroom (Fiddlehead - Queen Balcony Room)

Room, Private Bathroom (Fiddlehead - Queen Balcony Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (Garden - Queen Standard Room)

Room, Private Bathroom (Garden - Queen Standard Room)

Room, Private Bathroom (Garden - Queen Standard Room)

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

View all photos for Classic Room, Private Bathroom (Driftwood - Queen Fireplace Room)

Classic Room, Private Bathroom (Driftwood - Queen Fireplace Room)

Classic Room, Private Bathroom (Driftwood - Queen Fireplace Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (Somes Sound - Queen Fireplace Room)

Room, Private Bathroom (Somes Sound - Queen Fireplace Room)

Room, Private Bathroom (Somes Sound - Queen Fireplace Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (Beachcomber - King Fireplace Room)

Room, Private Bathroom (Beachcomber - King Fireplace Room)

Room, Private Bathroom (Beachcomber - King Fireplace Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Bar Harbor

Located in Bar Harbor, Holbrook House is in the historical district, within a 15-minute walk of Criterion Theater and Grant Park. .This bed & breakfast is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Bar Harbor Whale Watching and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Shore Path.
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What's nearby

  • West Street Historic District - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Village Green - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Criterion Theater - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bar Harbor Whale Watching - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Shore Path - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Thirsty Whale - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jordan's Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Side Street Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Blaze Craft Beer and Wood Fired Flavors - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dog & Pony Tavern - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Holbrook House

Victorian bed & breakfast in Bar Harbor with free parking
Holbrook House offers 13 accommodations with designer toiletries and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Bar Harbor bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 13 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.
Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a library, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

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

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1876
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property in advance.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 11 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests should be aware that a dog resides at this property.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Holbrook House B&B Bar Harbor
Holbrook House B&B
Holbrook House Bar Harbor
Holbrook House Hotel Bar Harbor
Holbrook House Bar Harbor
Holbrook House Bar Harbor
Holbrook House Bed & breakfast
Holbrook House Bed & breakfast Bar Harbor

Holbrook House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 168 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 168 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 168 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 168 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 168 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

When you enter in, it is a very calm and peaceful environment. Very clean. People very friendly and accommodating. Breakfast is great. Wonderful location to town. Only feedback would be try to get a room on the backside away from the street as sometimes you can hear traffic.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorrie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very friendly and helpful staff. Breakfasts were very good as well. Great place overall and glad we stayed here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Plymouth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Holbrook House was an ideal location for our trip to Bar Harbor. A nice walk to town and an easy way to Acadia Park. The accommodations were lovely and the breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had the best stay at the Holbrook house. Eric and Michelle were super accommodating when checking in. We looked forward to each morning with Michelle’s breakfasts. The place was clean and tidy and had its own country/bay side charm. They definitely make you feel right at home. The house was walking distance from bar island and Frenchman bay and all the downtown restaurants and shops. Eric was very helpful and knowledgeable on where to go. Would definitely recommend Holbrook house to anyone that is planning on visiting Bar Harbor.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nichola

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at Holbrook House. It is a beautiful well cared for property with everything that you need. Thoroughly enjoyed the breakfasts and the host was very pleasant. Would recommend a stay there if you are in the area
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Amenities
The location was ideal. Michelle and Eric were great hosts. And the food was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly and a great location within walking distances to everything in the area. We absolutely loved our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

April

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

sharon

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

Great 3 night stay!

Amazing older house converted into a bed and breakfast. Breakfasts were wonderful! Room was small and did miss having a TV during Hurricane Milton.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We felt like we were being punished. No shower curtain in the bathroom, water was all over the floor, wall, etc. The room has a 6” slant from one side to the other. When you sleep in the bed, you feel like you are going to roll out. They could have disclosed this up front and gave us the opportunity to make our own decision. I have pictures of both.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph D.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great bed and bathroom. Nice morning breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey Alan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Holbrook House exceeded our expectations. The ambiance was warm, welcoming, and accommodating. The breakfasts were delicious! We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice … the food was great. Easy 5 minute walk into Main Street.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checking in was easy, the host were friendly and the location was perfect. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mason

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

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Holbrook house is an exceptional B&B! The building is like something out of a Hallmark movie and the owners are wonderful. The breakfast was outstanding also. We are already talking about going back and staying there next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023