Cleftstone Manor, Bar Harbor, Maine

You are invited to stay with us at Cleftstone Manor on your next stay in Bar Harbor, Maine. Where better to experience the splendor of Eden than a stay at a mansion built in 1881. Cleftstone is the only mansion on the west side of Eden Street to survive the devastating fire of 1947.

You will sit down each morning to a full, gourmet breakfast. Experience the elegance of the gilded age while enjoying the parlor with fireplace or the original dining room with the 12 foot tiger oak table once owned by Joseph Pulitzer. The library is equipped with high speed internet access, computer, books and games. At the end of an active day gather with the other guests in Abby's Retreat, a wicker-attired sun-porch, to enjoy light appetizers and socialize before dinner.

You can realize all the splendor of the gilded age, without sacrificing modern amenities. The décor is a tasteful mix of magnificent antiques and elegant reproductions. All rooms have private baths, air conditioning and television. Many have telephone, DVD players. Other amenities may include king sized beds, fireplaces, balconies and whirlpool baths. Cleftstone is eight blocks from the downtown area and only a few minutes from Acadia National Park.

Premium A rooms are exceptionally spacious and elegant. All have king sized beds and private baths with tub and shower. They also include either a fireplace or whirlpool tub and balcony/patio area. Televisions with DVD and telephones are in each room. For guests looking for that extra special experience, these are our most special rooms. Premium B

Premium B rooms are very spacious with one queen bed and private bath with tub and shower. All include a television with DVD and some include a telephone or fireplace. Rooms may include a sofa bed to accommodate one extra person.

Guests in Premium rooms enjoy use of the complimentary in-house DVD library.

Standard A rooms are spacious with one queen bed and private bath with a tub and shower. All include a television and some have a telephone and fireplace. Private bath may be detached from the bedroom. Standard B

Standard B rooms are moderately sized with one queen bed and private bath. All include a television and some have telephones. One has a fireplace.

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