We stayed for 2 nights during the heatwave of mid July (temperatures reached 95) and the humidity shorted out the electrical system of our rental car when sightseeing just outside of the car - with the keys on the drivers seat. This meant the car was locked good and as tourists with the breakdown assistance information locked inside we were pretty stuck. And it was the weekend. A phone call to Sandy back at the inn was the only option we had before breaking a window. She promptly called on her AAA membership, then drove out to wait with us until the mechanic turned up and did his thing to safely force open a door. All told she took 2+ hours out of her day and was a real lifesaver. The inn was good too! It's true that staying on the third floor without AC didn't make for a great night's sleep but the inn is lovely, the breakfast's stellar and the two innkeepers are pure gold.

My wife and I made a late decision to visit MDI and we didn't want the hustle and bustle of Bar Harbor, so like everyone I hit the Internet to see if anything was available. The Inn at Southwest only had openings for 3 nights mid-week, so we took what was available. We wish we could have strapped a month. Sandy and Ester made us feel at home from the minute we walked in the door. Our room and the Inn was clean, and well appointed with many antiques from the Far East. T breakfasts were eual to any 5star resort and my wife is still raving about the blueberry pancakes that were "the best she ever ate"...and we are from Maine, so that is saying quite a lot. Ester and Sandy were extremely friendly and couldn't do enough to help us with local advice to making dinner reservations. We can't wait to go back next year.

A very relaxed atmosphere. When we travel, we try to stay at B&B's. The Inn at Southwest Harbor hit the mark. It felt like home away from home but with a better breakfast! The rooms were very clean and comfortable. Sandy and Esther were very helpful and suggested great places to eat and visit, yet were not intrusive into our privacy. Centrally located, it was a great spot to tour Acadia from.

The owners have done a wonderful job of assembling very classy art, objects, furniture, without the fussy, faux victorian look of many B & B's. Rooms are nice, breakfast is superb! Located short walk from great dining.