Moseley Cottage Inn & Town Motel

Faces of Moseley

Inn Keeper — Tue, 31 May 2016 17:34:10 +0000

Fun Times at Moseley

Hosta’s are Popping

Inn Keeper — Thu, 19 May 2016 14:17:22 +0000

The weather is getting warm and the plants are happy.

Moseley Cottage Inn History

Inn Keeper — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 22:50:01 +0000

This lovely Victorian home was built in 1884 for a man named Alex Moseley from Boston, Mass, who owned a Hide and Leather tanning business. He lived on Commonwealth Ave and wanted to escape the hustle and bustle of the big city. Finding the perfect spot in Bar Harbor, close to the action of down town, yet secluded enough to enjoy quiet summer evenings he built, what is now, one of the best BnB’s in Bar Harbor.

During the summer months he brought his wife and two daughters (Ellen and Annie) along with their staff to Bar Harbor. The staff included a chef, and accompanying servants. Throughout the years and renovations we have kept as much original craftsmanship and features as possible. Much like the overhead cistern located in The Cadillac Room.

Cadillac – Restroom

One of his daughters, Annie, was disowned because she married a New Yorker. The other daughter Ellen (nick named Ellie) was single. On Christmas morning one year there was a knock on the front door and a baby was found left on the doorstep bundled in a basket. Ellie adopted her and named her Sylvia. She had an amazing life. Ellie made sure she had the best education and exposed her to the world and all of it’s cultural experiences.

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Small amounts of winter

Inn Keeper — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 21:54:14 +0000

Here we are almost the end of Feb. and getting a little snow.Today was 53 degrees.I think winter is on it’s way out.

All the Snow is gone

Inn Keeper — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 17:21:28 +0000

Well here we are in to middle of February and not a drop of snow. We had a hard rainfall and warm weather in the 40-50’s. It looks like we may have an early spring.Cross our fingers.

Most Frequently Asked Questions

Inn Keeper — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 17:16:40 +0000

I usually get asked these questions daily so I thought I would make a post for you.

Location – right in town off on a QUIET side street. You can walk to most of the shops and restaurants. We are a block away from the ocean and the beautiful Shore Path. There is a 5 minute car ride to several Acadia National Park Entrances. We are a block away from the summer Island Explorer Bus Hub.

Parking is free. One space per room. You can park your car and use the bus service (if it is running), and never get back in your car until you leave.

Our breakfasts are only included in the Bed and Breakfast (Moseley Cottage Inn). You are welcome to join us for breakfast from the Motel, there is an additional $15.00 per person. Advance notice is helpful.

Our breakfasts include:

DELICIOUS HOME BAKED GOODS baked DAILY by Mary.Fresh fruit, home made granola, yogurt, juices, coffee, From the kitchen you have ONE CHOICE of Eggs any style with bacon or sausage and home fries. Eggs Benedict, Bacon or Sausage Egg Cheese Sandwich.Pancakes blueberry or plain. Believe me you won’t go hungry.

Motel guests are more than welcome to enjoy the living room and common areas of the Inn!

We do not allow Pets. Sorry about that.

There is a laundromat 2 blocks away.

The grocery store is about 5 blocks away.

Thinking Spring

Inn Keeper — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 16:45:07 +0000

Just woke up to 50 degrees, rainy day after 0 degree yesterday. It is making
me think of spring and our beautiful hostas popping up.

New Website for Moseley

Inn Keeper — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 14:16:39 +0000

We felt our website was in need of updating. A nice man by the name of Michael Arruda contacted us and wanted to take us to the next level. He did an amazing job transitioning us from the old to the new. We now are able to change anything we want ourselves. He made it very simple to understand and he has wonderful ideas. I would highly recommend him for anyone looking for computer and network services. Go to MikeArruda.com to see his website or call 207.664.4271.

Thunder Hole is Roaring

Inn Keeper — Sat, 13 Feb 2016 19:25:11 +0000

We took a walk along the Ocean Drive and you could feel the ground shake with the power of the intense waves.It was exhilarating to say the least.

2016 Acadia National Park Centennial Celebration

Inn Keeper — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 18:55:43 +0000

We will be celebrating our 100th birthday. The rugged coast of Maine has been drawing people for many years. Today visitors come to Acadia to hike granite peaks, bike historic carriage roads, ride the horse drawn carriages, drive the 27 mile Ocean Drive. The Jordan Pond house is a favorite stop in the park for fresh popovers and tea.