If you like anonymity and unobtrusive hosts then this is not the place for you. Do not expect service your way. Service is at the whim of the host and with an attitude that can make you want to avoid further contact. If you have ever seen the BBC production of “Fawlty Towers” you will know what I mean. On the other hand if you like the intimacy of the B&B experience with quirky hosts then this might be the place for you.

Breakfast was at one time only, no exceptions, and was a good 30 minutes late so don’t plan on an early morning start to your activities. What ever you do don’t complain, contradict the host, put your glass down without a coaster or ask for an iron or you just might get a gentle scolding.

As lovely and clean as the place is with the family antiques and well appointed rooms, we found it a bit unnerving that there were no locks on our doors. It was also unnerving that the host entered our rooms while we were out and straightened up our belongings. To be fair the host has good intentions but his familiarity was not for us. We expected a first class Inn not a family B&B.

Our host Adam has it down! No detail was too small and nothing was overlooked. The Grey Rock Inn is what you expect when you think of a top quality inn. He took special care of my six year old daughter, offering her a "princess room" adjacent to the room my husband & I shared. We arrived early and Adam organized an appropriate itinerary and gave us beach towels to use. Next morning coffee was available early (and it was good!) and breakfast was simple and very well done (fresh fruit and a choice of eggs or French toast). This was not an inexpensive place, but really for the service, was a good value for money.

A friend and I spent five nights at Grey Rock Inn over the July 4th weekend. Adam, the innkeeper, served a delicious breakfast every morning, mapped out interesting bike routes and day hikes, and made reservations as needed. He knows the area well.

The rooms are spacious and have beatiful views of the harbor -- a perfect spot if you're looking for a place to get away from the stresses and busyness of everyday life.

Just finished a second stay at Grey Rock and couldn't have been happier. The rooms are so comfortable (most have fireplaces) and clean. Breakfast is delicious and the views are great. Janet and her children couldn't be more welcoming or helpful. The Grey Rock's location is great, as it's within walking distance to Northeast Harbor's main street and docks. We loved being able to walk to dinner or to the harbor for boat rides. The Inn is also close to a park entrance, which is good when you want to bike around Acadia. I couldn't recommend Grey Rock more.