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Bluff House Inn

3.0 star property

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Family Apartment, Ocean View (Pet-Friendly) | Living area
Lobby sitting area
The Chickadee Room (not pet friendly)
Dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Bluff House Road, Gouldsboro, ME, 04607
  • Place, Bar Harbor Whale Watching
  • Place, Village Green
  • Place, Acadia National Park's Visitors Center
    ‪60 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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Anchor Room (not pet friendly)

Anchor Room (not pet friendly)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Blueberry Room (not pet friendly)

Blueberry Room (not pet friendly)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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The Chickadee Room (not pet friendly)

The Chickadee Room (not pet friendly)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Futon

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The Cranberry Room (not pet friendly)

The Cranberry Room (not pet friendly)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 Double Bed

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The Evergreen Room (not pet friendly)

The Evergreen Room (not pet friendly)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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The Lobster Room (not pet friendly)

The Lobster Room (not pet friendly)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Oceanview Room (not pet friendly)

The Oceanview Room (not pet friendly)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Seashell Room (not pet friendly)

The Seashell Room (not pet friendly)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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The Strawberry Room (not pet friendly)

The Strawberry Room (not pet friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Apartment, Ocean View (Pet-Friendly) | Living area

Family Apartment, Ocean View (Pet-Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Futon

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Family Cabin, Ocean View (Pet-Friendly)

Family Cabin, Ocean View (Pet-Friendly)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon

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Economy Cabin, Ocean View (Pet-Friendly)

Economy Cabin, Ocean View (Pet-Friendly)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

South Gouldsboro

Located in Gouldsboro, Bluff House Inn is by the ocean, within a 10-minute drive of Bartlett Maine Estate Winery and Grindstone Neck Golf Course. .This beach guesthouse is 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Schoodic Peninsula and 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from Sullivan Harbor Farm.
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What's nearby

  • Acadia National Park's Visitors Center - 60 min drive - 69.7 km
  • Acadia National Park - 60 min drive - 71.1 km

Getting around

  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Geddy's - ‬61 min drive
  • ‪Stewman's Lobster Pound - ‬61 min drive
  • ‪La Bella Vita - Harborside Hotel - ‬61 min drive
  • ‪Finback Alehouse - ‬60 min drive
  • ‪Galyn's - ‬61 min drive

About this property

Bluff House Inn

Beachfront guesthouse for sun and fun
Bluff House Inn offers 21 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Gouldsboro guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include a private beach.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 21 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a private beach or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, a communal living room, and a picnic area.
Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Hiking/biking trails

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games

Conveniences

  • Shared microwave
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1990
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 150

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 1 and May 16.

Access methods

Private entrance, smart lock

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 150 (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Bluff House Inn Gouldsboro
Bluff House Gouldsboro
Bluff House Inn Guesthouse
Bluff House Inn Gouldsboro
Bluff House Inn Guesthouse Gouldsboro

Reviews

Bluff House Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 288 out of 412 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 412 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 412 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 412 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 412 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Prashant

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice stay in the nuture!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in one of the cabins for 2 nights. Great views and very comfortable room with all you need. Easy check-in and lots of good tips for what to do in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to get away

Quiet clean cabins away from the crowds of Acadia. Close to several restaurants and good hiking trails. About an hour away from the main part of the park- and its crowds. Very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay. Amazing sunsets, an outdoor patio to eat breakfast & look at the water. We went to Acadia/Bar Harbor in the morning & it was about an hour drive. Left 6:30 & the park was pretty empty until 11 am. 2nd day explored Schoodic part of Acadia (down the road/close by). Great continental breakfast. I would definitely stay here again!
Sunset
Breakfast views
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa K

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cabin we stayed in was adorable! It was very comfortable and clean and best of all had a beautiful view. The owners gave us great ideas for things to see in the area. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. We stayed in a cabin. Close to the Schoodic part of Arcadia National Park. Really great restaurants nearby. The continental breakfast was ok. I would bring some food next time. We enjoyed our visit and would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cabin get away

Water-view from cabin and trail to the water were amazing. Our stay was quiet & peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cabins were in great shape and offered more then you'd expect from a cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nevin

Amazing view
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Overall it was a good experience. This is a place to disconnect, unplug and be still after a day of not being still. Staff is only there during breakfast hours. Which led to guests having to explain to the newcomers the check in process. Which is basically cause people just don't read. One guy deleted every text thinking it was spam. Continental breakfast.The family style of everyone and their children touching communal butter, cream cheese, pb and jelly was a little off-putting. Be aware that there are no room TVs. The provided toiletries are in the form of a 3 in 1 soap. You will need to climb stairs with very small and deep steps of you stay in the inn. Grocery stores are not nearby, so come prepared.. If you drive by Ellsworth... That's where you need to stop. The view is amazing and everyone was nice. Plenty of space to just sit and enjoy the view. I stayed in the inn rooms not the cabins.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debarati

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful cabin. View from the cabin is breathtaking. If you want to avoid all touristy crowd from Main Street and relax and unwind, this is your place. Stuff are good. Breakfast is a plus. Only downside is the distance from bar harbor town. If you won’t mind driving an hour, this place is highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The AC window unit is undersized.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Srinivas

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cozy, scenic, and quiet.

So great! So easy and beautiful. They sent really great recommendations and the location is so fantastic and away from crowds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol A

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The cabin was great. The view was beautiful! Weather was very good. Couldn't have asked for better accommodations!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Md Mahbubur, New York

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay over if you like quite place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teri, Any city

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved every minute spent there. Beautiful place inside and out! Breakfast nice! Great staff. Clean and Comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin, HILLIARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Duke

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Great stay

The breakfast was not quite what I expected but other than the rest of the stay was great clean facilities beautiful views from our front deck. Very clean room really nice
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazingly beautiful but no service if needed

The hotel, the rooms and the view are absolutely breathtaking. If you're looking for peace, quiet and beauty this is it. The reasons my rating isn't 5 stars are as follows. Hotels.com says this is 6 miles from Bar Harbor. This is true as the crow flies but that is by boat. It is a 50-minute drive, however. I felt betrayed at first but the I fell in love with the place. I wanted dinner when I got there and dining within driving distance was scarce. It was very hot for the area and there was a portable a/c in the room, however it was not vented out (could not be vented out those kind of windows). Not realizing this, I turned it on and went to watch the sunset. The room was almost 90 degrees when I got back. It was blowing cold air out the front and VERY hot air out the back. Also, the very small ice machine was broken and full of water. Since the only staff we saw the whole visit was the person putting out breakfast at 7am there was no recourse and no way to get any ice or cool air in my room. Luckily it was cool enough and beautiful enough that I sat outside for another hour with the room windows open and the fan on high until it was cool enough in there to fall asleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay and the spectacular views. The cabin was cozy and well kept. The staff was very responsive and polite. My suggestions would be for a small microwave (couldn't reheat leftovers), comfortable chair inside the cabin and maybe an inside door lock to secure the door. Enjoyed Bar Harbor and small venues locally.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025