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Primrose Inn

3.0 of 5
73 Mount Desert Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
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Ranked #2 of 33 Bar Harbor B&B and Inns
5.0 of 5 stars 185 Reviews
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Peggy G
Peru, Maine
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Our second time staying at the Primrose Inn was as pleasant and restful and the first. We were not sure about B&B's because we are private people and don't always like to mingle during our infrequent vacations. But we had no cause to worry at the Primrose. Jeff and Kathrine Shaw are top-notch hosts, the rooms are comfy and quiet... More

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Dims57
London
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20 reviews
27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 2011
2
people found this review helpful

We really enjoyed our stay at the Primrose Inn, the owners have thought about everything to make your stay as comfortable and relaxing as possible. There are complimentary drinks, snacks, DVDs, computer and printer to use, hot and cold drinks, a wine fridge for chiling your wine, leaflets and guides for all the nearby attractions, GPS's, kindles, newspapers etc etc!... More

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ThriftyHouston
Houston, Texas
2 reviews
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2011
2
people found this review helpful

There were 4 of us who toured the coast of Maine staying in 4 B&Bs along the way. The Primrose Inn was by far the best of all. The owners have thought of everything to make your stay as comfortable as can be. The rooms and bathrooms are tastefully restored and spotlessly clean and the afternoon tea and breakfast is... More

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scarymary73
Boston, Massachusetts
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7 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 October 2011
2
people found this review helpful

I stayed at the Primrose for the second time this year and I love it. The homemade breakfasts, afternoon tea and snacks, the DVD's and hiking guides you can borrow...there are so many amenities! The rooms are comfy and quiet. They even have white noise machines you can borrow during your stay for light sleepers like myself. The walk into... More

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Bo S
Nevada City, California, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2011

We've stayed at the Primrose a number of times and never dreamed our experience could be any better. What's the same? Catherine and Jeff are hospitable and friendly, helpful and accommodating, The room and furnishings were comfortable and charming. For breakfast, I had the Nantucket Pie. Denise chose blueberry pancakes and we both enjoyed sides of canadian bacon, perfect melon... More

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MO2cats
Rolla, MO
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28 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 October 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Primrose Inn offers and provides everything you might need for a great visit to explore Mt. Desert Island. The breakfasts were excellent with all types of amenities. The hosts explained everything to ensure you hadd a great stay. More

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Kris132
Kenwood, California
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15 reviews
7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2011
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The Inn was lovely and clean. Well decorated and the Innkeeper charming and helpful. The pies at tea time were scrumptous and breakfast lovely. More

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Ewilkins20
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
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3 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 October 2011

We had a wonderful experience at the Primrose Inn. Jeff and Catherine are great hosts who seemed to have thought of everything from extra umbrellas inside the door, a computer showing weather and directions, etc. to a wine cooler and bottle opener. The room was very clean and the bed very comfortable. Breakfasts were a delight with a tasty savory... More

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Magsms
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 October 2011

Beautiful B and B with tons of amenities! Extremely clean and the food is delicious! More

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rakehead
burnley lancs
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7 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2011
2
people found this review helpful

Stayed 3 nights in room 8, although smaller than others it was perfect for us. The small porch with rocking chairs and external access was perfect for relaxing with a glass of wine on a warm summer evening. The weather was beautiful whilst we were there and really anjoyed the guided audio tour provided by the inn of Acadia National... More

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