Mainestay Cottage Guidebook
Sightseeing
Acadia National Park Pond
Ellsworth
Quaint town for shopping, restaurants etc
Food scene
Chippers Restaurant
1239 US-1Great seafood!
Ironbound Restaurant & Inn
1513 US-1Great place for a nicer, sit down meal
J.M. Gerrish Cafe
352 Main StreetGreat cafe for homemade food and amazing pies
Great place for lobster with a beautiful view of Union River
84 locals recommend
Union River Lobster Pot
8 South StGreat place for lobster with a beautiful view of Union River
Blaze
198 Main StGreat food and drinks.
Neighborhoods
A very attractive section of the town is called Grindstone Neck. Its western shore provides spectacular views of Bar Harbor and several of the mountains on Mount Desert Island. The southern part, called Grindstone Point, has views of Mark Island Lighthouse, Ned Island, Turtle Island, and Schoodic Peninsula.
Schoodic Peninsula, part of Acadia National Park, covers the southern section of the town. This is the only portion of Acadia National Park that is on the mainland of Maine.
37 locals recommend
Winter Harbor
A very attractive section of the town is called Grindstone Neck. Its western shore provides spectacular views of Bar Harbor and several of the mountains on Mount Desert Island. The southern part, called Grindstone Point, has views of Mark Island Lighthouse, Ned Island, Turtle Island, and Schoodic Peninsula.
Schoodic Peninsula, part of Acadia National Park, covers the southern section of the town. This is the only portion of Acadia National Park that is on the mainland of Maine.
Grocery
Great place for farm fresh, local produce, and meats (best bacon ever!).
Simons Hancock Farms & Greenhouses
39 US-1Great place for farm fresh, local produce, and meats (best bacon ever!).
Closest stop for grocery staples. Also has great sandwiches, pizza, burgers etc
6 locals recommend
Tideway Market Irving
750 US-1Closest stop for grocery staples. Also has great sandwiches, pizza, burgers etc
Acadia Crossing
56 Myrick StSpeciality store with fresh seafood and meat.
City/town information
Bar Harbor
Hub for Acadia Park with restaurants and shops.
Things to Do
Little Tunk Pond
Beautiful spot for swimming
City advice
Getting around
Grocery Stores
Hannaford and Osco in Ellsworth are the closest large grocery stores.
Getting around
Dinner reservations
Summer months get very busy, so it's a good idea to call ahead to restaurants and/or make a reservation
What to pack
Slippers
Recommend bringing slippers or house shoes - the brick floor can get chilly!