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A well-maintained garden with various flowering plants and neatly trimmed trees.

A covered porch with metal chairs and a white column.

A pool area with lounge chairs and an umbrella, a white building with a balcony, and a parked car in the background.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a potted plant, and a wall displaying a variety of travel brochures.

1. Cromwell Harbor Motel

9.1 mi from Wendell Gilley Museum

Mark

£179

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a covered outdoor seating area, a parking lot, and a landscaped garden.

A two-story house with a porch, multiple windows, and a well-maintained garden with large rocks and flowering plants.

A room with a fireplace, a metal bucket with champagne glasses, and a rose in a vase.

2. Bar Harbor Manor

9.1 mi from Wendell Gilley Museum

Steven

£125

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A large, multi-story house with a front porch, a covered entryway, and a driveway leading to the entrance.

A covered porch with red chairs and potted plants, a wooden deck, and a grassy area.

A rocky beach with a calm lake and hills in the background.

A large red house with a stone staircase leading to a porch.

3. The Inn on Mount Desert

9.1 mi from Wendell Gilley Museum

James

£162

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A house with a covered porch, flower boxes with pink flowers, and neatly trimmed bushes.

A hotel room with a desk, two chairs, a television, a lamp, and a cabinet.

4. Highbrook Motel

9.2 mi from Wendell Gilley Museum

John

£221

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, surrounded by a fence, overlooking a body of water and distant mountains.

A deck with a fire pit table and wicker chairs, overlooking a scenic view of a lake and mountains.

A garden with a stone retaining wall, wooden steps, and various plants.

A window with a view of a garden and a pathway leading to a body of water.

5. Atlantic Eyrie Lodge

9.1 mi from Wendell Gilley Museum

Renee

£163

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A row of blue houses with white window frames and a tree with purple flowers in the foreground.

A spacious living room with a large sofa, a patterned rug, and a wooden floor. There is a staircase leading to another level, and a vase with flowers on a side table.

A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

A bedroom with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, a TV, and large windows with curtains.

6. Cleftstone Inn

9.2 mi from Wendell Gilley Museum

Bonnie

£139

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A wooden deck with outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a view of the ocean.

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of a lake and mountains.

A large building with a swimming pool and a covered patio area.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, surrounded by lounge chairs and a sunbed.

7. Bluenose Inn - Bar Harbor Collection

9.2 mi from Wendell Gilley Museum

Margaret

£163

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of the ocean.

A hotel room with a bed, a round table, a chair, a desk, and a window with curtains.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a minibar, a small seating area, and a coffee machine.

8. Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor - Acadia Natl Park by IHG

9.4 mi from Wendell Gilley Museum

Kayla

£209

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A grassy outdoor area with picnic tables and blue chairs, a pool, and a fenced area with a building in the background.

A playground with a swing set, slide, and picnic table.

A bedroom with a large bed, a window with curtains, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

A large, dense shrub with pink flowers, located in front of a white building.

9. Belle Isle Motel

10.4 mi from Wendell Gilley Museum

Olga

£173

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A cozy living room with a wooden rocking chair, a beige sofa with blue pillows, a wooden coffee table, and a large window with blue curtains.

A room with a blue sofa, a white pillow, and a view through a glass door to an outdoor balcony.

A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden wardrobe, and a ceiling light fixture.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white stove, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

10. Downtown Apartments in Bar Harbor

9.2 mi from Wendell Gilley Museum

Rebecca

£326

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A small cabin with a wooden deck, surrounded by trees.

A covered porch with white wicker rocking chairs, wooden flooring, and large windows offering a view of trees and a building.

A kitchen with wooden walls, a granite countertop, a sink, a refrigerator, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A cozy room with a large bed, a wooden bench, a brick fireplace, and a view of greenery outside.

11. Hinckleys Dreamwood Cottages

10.6 mi from Wendell Gilley Museum

Kristin

£219

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A park with birch trees, a picnic area, and a building with a light-colored facade.

A motel sign with an American flag, surrounded by greenery and a clear sky.

A two-story house with a front porch, a driveway, and a car parked on the side.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a coffee maker, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

12. Acadia Pines Motel

10.6 mi from Wendell Gilley Museum

John

£200

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A compact kitchen with modern appliances, a dining area with white chairs, and a hallway leading to a bedroom.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a white coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A campground with white plastic chairs arranged in rows, a fire pit, and a white RV parked among trees.

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, patterned curtains, and framed artwork on the walls.

13. 3BedroomApt Pool CampFire PlayArea

10.4 mi from Wendell Gilley Museum

Kujtim

£316

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A compact kitchen with white tiled walls, a central island with two stools, a refrigerator, and a clock on the wall.

A living room with a beige sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug. There are three framed artworks on the wall.

A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a patterned rug, and a large framed artwork on the wall.

A gallery wall with various framed artworks and a vase with flowers.

14. Cottage Street Downtown New Apartment

9.5 mi from Wendell Gilley Museum

£605

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Cromwell Harbor Motel	9.6 Exceptional 1,008 reviews	View
Bar Harbor Manor	9.6 Exceptional 1,005 reviews	View
The Inn on Mount Desert	9.6 Exceptional 1,006 reviews	View
Highbrook Motel	9.8 Exceptional 571 reviews	View
Atlantic Eyrie Lodge	9.2 Wonderful 1,014 reviews	View

Top Wendell Gilley Museum Hotel Reviews

Kimball Terrace Inn Northeast Harbor

10/10 Excellent

"Close to Acadia and bar Harbor Very helpful office staff"

2-Bedroom Apartment in Village Center, Southwest Harbor- "Seawall"

10/10 Excellent

"LOVELY apartment! Clean, well-stocked (Ed thought of everything!), and very convenient for exploring Mount Desert Island. We even walked for dinner during our stay. Ed is a prompt & thorough communicator, even developing a doc highlighting & the area, which we very much appreciated. Highly recommended! Thank you, Ed!"

Top Floor Condo + Ocean Views [Admirals Quarters]

10/10 Excellent

"Nice harbor town! Property had beautiful views, nicely decorated, and comfortable providing everything we needed. It was a lovely stay."

Ocean view 4 br, huge deck with grill, walk to town, pet friendly locally owned

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed sitting by the fire table on the large deck, with a glass of wine in the evening…and also enjoyed morning coffee on the deck overlooking the ocean! The unit is very spacious and clean, which worked perfect for our group. Proximity to the shops and restaurants downtown Southwest Harbour made for a nice stroll for dinner and shopping. A great place to relax and unwind after hiking the trails in Acadia. Our host, Luke, was excellent and responded very quickly to any of our questions."

Western Mountain Townhouse

10/10 Excellent

"A few more pots and pans would have been nice... we were there for 3 full days and cooked almost every meal. Had to wash/run dishwasher frequently. Also large upstairs room needs a curtain or blind for the window when lights are on downstairs it lights up entire room"

Quietside Quarterdeck: Dual King Wings, Bunk Room, Fire Patio & Pet-Friendly

10/10 Excellent

"We absolutely love this property. It was outfitted perfectly for our needs. We loved the "Quiet Side" and had amazing meals at great restaurants walking distance from the house. We went to Bar Harbor/Acadia National Park but it was so crowded and touristy that we preferred not stay for dinner. Finally parking was easy and they had a great patio with a fireplace that we enjoyed."

Unique Marina Side Condo With Great Views And Fun Atmosphere!

10/10 Excellent

"Great location on the dock and close to activities, downtown. Christi was a communicator and helped with recommendations for activities suited to our interests. The rental was well equipped with kitchen supplies and the best pancake mix and maple syrup."

Cozy 1-bedroom Efficiency in Village Center, Southwest Harbor- "Manset Room"

10/10 Excellent

"The condo was comfortable and conveniently located. The book of recommended restaurants, hikes, & activities was particularly helpful! Thanks for a great stay!"

New Listing! Garden level Apartment with great harbor access!

10/10 Excellent

"Such a sweet little cozy place to stay!I would definitely stay here again. So close to everything we wanted to see and do. It had all the things we needed for a great vacation!! And the gift of 100% Maple syrup and pancake mix was perfect!! Very Comfortable "

Other attractions near Wendell Gilley Museum

A calm lake with a pine tree on the right and a hilly landscape in the background.

Somes Sound

9.6/10 (10 reviews)

Explore the waterfront of Somes Sound and enjoy other activities such as hiking in Mount Desert. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its lively bars.

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A serene pond surrounded by lush greenery and autumn-colored trees.

Asticou Azalea Garden

9.4/10 (48 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Asticou Azalea Garden and also enjoy the hiking trails in Northeast Harbor. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its lively bars.

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A garden with neatly trimmed hedges, a tall conifer, and vibrant red flowers.

Thuya Garden

10.0/10 (4 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Thuya Garden and also enjoy the hiking trails in Northeast Harbor. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

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Long Pond

10.0/10 (4 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Long Pond during your travels in Pretty Marsh.

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Flying Mountain Trailhead

You can take time to visit Flying Mountain Trailhead during your travels to Southwest Harbor. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply enjoy its seafood restaurants.

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Northeast Harbor Golf Club

8.4/10 (10 reviews)

Play a round of golf in Northeast Harbor at Northeast Harbor Golf Club, and enjoy other activities such as hiking. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

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Echo Lake Beach

9.4/10 (14 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Echo Lake Beach during your trip to Mount Desert? Wander the waterfront or discover the area's mountain views.

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Beech Cliff Loop

10.0/10 (10 reviews)

Enjoy a trip to Beech Cliff Loop and popular activities such as hiking in Southwest Harbor. Wander the area's waterfront or simply enjoy one of its lively bars.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Wendell Gilley Museum?

Wendell Gilley Museum is located in an area of Southwest Harbor known for its beautiful island views, bar scene and hiking. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 172 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Wendell Gilley Museum?

Kimball Terrace Inn Northeast Harbor is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. It's located 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Wendell Gilley Museum.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Wendell Gilley Museum?

Expedia has 172 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Wendell Gilley Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Wendell Gilley Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available near Wendell Gilley Museum.

What can I see and do near Wendell Gilley Museum?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Maine Granite Industry Museum and Islesford Historical Museum. Enjoy the outdoors at Acadia National Park, Asticou Azalea Garden or Thuya Garden. Jordan Pond, Flying Mountain Trailhead and Echo Lake Beach are beautiful places to appreciate nature.

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Our top choices for Wendell Gilley Museum hotels

1. Cromwell Harbor Motel

2. Bar Harbor Manor

3. The Inn on Mount Desert

4. Highbrook Motel

5. Atlantic Eyrie Lodge

6. Cleftstone Inn

7. Bluenose Inn - Bar Harbor Collection

8. Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor - Acadia Natl Park by IHG

9. Belle Isle Motel

10. Downtown Apartments in Bar Harbor

11. Hinckleys Dreamwood Cottages

12. Acadia Pines Motel

13. 3BedroomApt Pool CampFire PlayArea

14. Cottage Street Downtown New Apartment

Compare popular hotels close to Wendell Gilley Museum

Top Wendell Gilley Museum Hotel Reviews

Kimball Terrace Inn Northeast Harbor

2-Bedroom Apartment in Village Center, Southwest Harbor- "Seawall"

Top Floor Condo + Ocean Views [Admirals Quarters]

Ocean view 4 br, huge deck with grill, walk to town, pet friendly locally owned

Western Mountain Townhouse

Quietside Quarterdeck: Dual King Wings, Bunk Room, Fire Patio & Pet-Friendly

Unique Marina Side Condo With Great Views And Fun Atmosphere!

Cozy 1-bedroom Efficiency in Village Center, Southwest Harbor- "Manset Room"

New Listing! Garden level Apartment with great harbor access!

Other attractions near Wendell Gilley Museum

Somes Sound

Asticou Azalea Garden

Thuya Garden

Long Pond

Flying Mountain Trailhead

Northeast Harbor Golf Club

Echo Lake Beach

Beech Cliff Loop

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