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Experience the magic of Bar Harbor and Acadia at an 1886 Victorian waterfront bed & breakfast. Three blocks from the center of town, the Saltair Inn offers spacious luxury suites appointed with king-size beds, elegant private baths, gas fireplaces, TV, and private sitting rooms overlooking the Bay. The Saltair Inn is set on over one acre of waterfront property. An expansive back lawn slopes gently from the rear of the house to the water's edge. Low tide reveals a sand bar connecting the Saltair property to Bar Island, from which Bar Harbor takes its name. Constructed in 1886 by Boston architect Arthur Rotch, the Saltair has been carefully renovated to accommodate guests while preserving the original architecture and period elements of its Victorian heritage. The spacious Master Suite is located on the first floor of the inn and offers a private sitting room with stunning views of Frenchman Bay through floor to ceiling windows. Other features include a magnificent king-sized four poster bed, gas fireplace, and an elegant private bath with a two-person Jacuzzi tub and separate shower.The Acadia Suite features a king-sized oak bed, gas fireplace, and views of the Bay from a private sitting room and second floor balcony. The spacious private bath has an additional gas fireplace to enjoy while soaking in the oversized Victorian claw-foot tub or separate shower.Can't get enough of Frenchman Bay? The Harbor Suite offers Bay views from the bedroom, private sitting room and second floor balcony. The bedroom boasts a luxurious king-sized bed and gas fireplace. The private bath includes an oversized Victorian claw foot tub with shower.On the front side of the house, the Chart Room offers a queen-sized oak bed, gas fireplace and private bath. This quiet hideaway is located at the end of a secluded private hallway with views of historic West Street.Breakfast will be served between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM, and will include an offering of fresh fruit, homemade granola and other cereal choices, freshly baked muffins and pastries, juice, tea and coffee, and one of Matt and Kristi's favorite hot dishes such as Maine blueberry pancakes or a breakfast strata. Fresh-brewed gourmet coffee will be ready by 7:00 AM for early risers. Grab a cup before breakfast and stroll down the back lawn to the water's edge. Adirondack chairs set at the shoreline offer the perfect place to relax and contemplate which of Acadia's natural treasures you will enjoy that day. The Village Green, town pier, and a variety of unique shops, galleries and restaurants are a five to ten minute walk from the inn. The Saltair is convenient to everything in town, yet far enough removed to preserve the peaceful tranquility of its distinguished location in the Bar Harbor Historic District.
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