AAA Four Diamond oceanfront boutique hotel in a 1903 Bar Harbor mansion at 21 Albert Meadow — 27 rooms, heated pool, Shore Path access, and the Veranda Bar.
Balance Rock Inn occupies one of Bar Harbor's only remaining original turn-of-the-century summer homes — a 1903 Georgian mansion built as a family cottage during the era when wealthy tycoons chose the most desirable spots along the Maine coast for their season retreats. The 27-room AAA Four Diamond property sits on a secluded estate at 21 Albert Meadow with sweeping views of Frenchman's Bay, an outdoor heated pool, gardens, and direct access to the historic Shore Path. Rooms blend Gilded Age detailing with modern amenities like jetted tubs and furnished decks. The on-site Veranda Bar and Restaurant runs an award-winning chef's tasting menu and waterfront dining. Open late May through October.