Cleftstone Inn  

In Bar Harbor, Maine — minutes from Acadia National Park. Close to the George B. Dorr Museum of Natural History, the College of the Atlantic, and local whale-watching departures.

A restored 19th-century mansion that was Joseph Pulitzer’s summer retreat, reimagined as a luxe bed & breakfast. Seventeen air-conditioned rooms feature pillowtop beds with Egyptian cotton sheets, plasma TVs and private baths. Expect gilded-era charm across common rooms, a cozy library and a lobby fireplace.

Soak in the outdoor pool, unwind in the hot tub and steam room, or keep up with workouts in the fitness center. Concierge and a tour desk help book Acadia excursions, and free onsite parking makes coming and going easy.

A conference hall and 24-hour front desk support small meetings and events. Complimentary wireless internet keeps guests connected.

Complimentary full breakfast served daily from 8:00–9:30 AM. An on-site restaurant focuses on local Maine flavors to fuel your coastal adventures.