While the Inn at Southwest is decorated throughout with wonderful vintage furnishings, and immaculate curios; you feel right at home in front of the fire on a cool morning, or while sitting on the wrap around porch on a warm afternoon.
Sandy and Ester are the perfect hosts-they are there for questions, if you would like information on activities in the area, but also stay respectfully in the background if you are in need of quiet time.
The breakfasts are (for lack of a better word) YUM! The Blueberry French Toast is such a treat! And the plates are always colorful and inviting.
If you're looking for a comfortable place to enjoy the beauty of Mount Desert Island, without the touristy trappings Bar Harbor,The Inn at Southwest is a great get-away, right in the center of "downtown" Southwest Harbor. Enjoy!

Just returned from a 4 night stay at The Inn at Southwest. It is in a perfect location for exploring Acadia - and the accommodations were great. Sandy and Esther and the rest of the staff ensured that we set off on just the right hikes, found all the good restaurants, and started the day with amply sized and very delicious breakfasts! Their enthusiasm for the work was much appreciated as well! We would definitely stay there again.

We spent our anniversary at The Inn at Southwest over Labor Day weekend. Aside from the superb breakfasts, clean, comfortable room and friendliness of Esther and owner, Sandy, the assistance we received on Labor Day Monday truly saved the day. When returning from dinner Sunday evening, the exhaust system on our car broke just as we turned into the driveway at the Inn. It separated at the front and was dragging on the ground such that the car could not be driven forward. A call to AAA Monday morning produced a flatbed, but the driver was unable to contact anyone open on Labor Day who could help us. After his departure, we relayed our tale of woe to Sandy, who called around to some of her friends and was able to get a mechanic to come to the Inn with a jack and lots of wire (!) to strap up the exhaust system so we could get home on Monday and go to work as scheduled on Tuesday. It was a loud trip home, but we made it without any further issues. Thanks, Sandy!

This is a well-kept Inn with a great breakfast and friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable keepers. We love this quiet side of the Island, and both Sandy and Esther have given us tips on great hikes nearby. We had car difficulty, and Sandy got us to a great mechanic. When we were looking for lobsters and wild blueberries to take home, Esther knew where the best prices and packing was to be found.

We have been enjoying visits here most every year for more than a decade. The breakfasts are large and delicious, and they are good at working around food allergies. If there is too much food, they are happy to put a muffin in a baggie for later. Water bottles can be filled for hiking at from the filtered water in the refrigerator. Wine glasses and refrigerator are available for any treats one might bring, which is good because there is an excellent wine and cheese store down the block.