Northeast Harbor   Mount Desert Island, Maine
Opened
1883
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Design LocalOutside the door
The house
Opal CollectionRusticator harbor hideaway
Hydrangea gardens and spruce-lined grounds slope toward Northeast Harbor, drawing hikers and sailors for sweater-weather coastal afternoons.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
An 1883 rusticator-era haven overlooking Northeast Harbor, reconstructed after an 1899 fire and surviving the 1947 blaze.
Notable
Restored coastal interiors featuring soft marine palettes, Cuddledown linens, and safari-inspired hillside terrace suites with harbor vistas.
Notable
Perched above Northeast Harbor near Acadia trails, serving fresh oysters and traditional popovers with Maine blueberry jam.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Interiors retain New England charm but are thoroughly modernized with custom furnishings, calming color palettes, and thoughtful details…
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
The quiet harbor village sits just minutes from Acadia National Park's historic carriage roads, hiking trailheads, and Jordan Pond.
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The rooms
Restored main-house rooms feature Cuddledown linens, while hillside terrace suites offer deep soaking tubs and private harbor-facing decks.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Yellow-striped loungers and scalloped pink umbrellas line the heated pool deck overlooking the sailboats in Northeast Harbor.
Restaurant
Dahlia's
Tables on the outdoor terrace look over the water, serving fresh local lobster and oysters on the half shell.
At the table
Tucked inside, the moody Moss Bar pours spicy pear margaritas under low lamplight and patterned armchairs.
How it began
Founded in 1883 for summer rusticators, this coastal retreat was rebuilt in 1901 and famously survived Mount Desert Island's 1947 blaze.
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Our shorthand
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.