amenities include a heated outdoor pool, a pirate ship play area and guest laundry facilities, as well as a fire pit and a patio. this straightforward seasonal motel (open from mid-may to mid-october) is 1. the unassuming rooms (some with mountain views) include private bathrooms, wi-fi and cable tv, plus minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. 3 miles from hancock county-bar harbor airport and 8 miles from acadia national park. some rooms add kitchenettes. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am Bangor International Airport 55 min
Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co (20 min) Established company providing whale watching, lighthouse & nature boat tours throughout the summer. Jordan Pond (27 min) Formed by glaciers, this 187-acre, mountain lake offers a tea house, loop nature trail & restaurant. Wild Acadia Fun Park & Water Slides (5 min) Family attraction with water features, an aerial course with ropes, go-karts & miniature golf. Hulls Cove Visitor Center (15 min) Visitor complex with maps, souvenirs & ranger-led activities, plus direct access to carriage roads. Frenchman Bay (16 min) National park bay with small islands stretching about 15 miles named after a 1600's French explorer. Azalea Garden (17 min) 2.3-acre garden featuring Japanese-style paths & vibrant rhododendrons & azaleas around a pond. Abbe Museum (19 min) Modern museum showcasing the culture of the native Wabanaki people with various exhibits & events. The Beehive (29 min) Dome-shaped peak with a short but challenging summit trail leading to panoramic views. Bar Island (19 min) Small island accessible by foot during low tide with forests, walking trails & scenic views. Eagle Lake (22 min) Scenic lake for kayaking, canoeing & fishing, with a 6-mile trail for walking & cycling. Sieur de Monts Spring (25 min) Springhouse on a spring, dating from the early 20th century, situated in Acadia National Park. Wild Gardens of Acadia (25 min) Native trees, wildflowers & ferns in a rustic setting with a stream & paths like the Jesup Trail. Cadillac Mountain (30 min) 1,530-foot mountain providing a trail marked with informative plaques & expansive views at the top. Acadia National Park (12 min) 47,000-acre park covering woodland, granite peaks & rocky shores, offering camping, hiking & more. Champlain Mountain (26 min) This 1,058-ft-tall mountain in Acadia National Park features hiking trails & peregrine falcons. |