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Ivy Manor Inn - Village Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 342 Google reviews · Beachfront wedding venue in Bar Harbor, Maine · 0.7 mi to the beach

Tudor-style B&B offering refined rooms & suites, plus happy hours, a patio & a refined restaurant.

Plan your tour

  • Setting beachfront venue, 0.7 mi to the beach — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
  • Phone (207) 288-2138
  • Website ivymanor.com — most venues book tours right on their site

At a glance

194 Main St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609

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On the property

What couples name in their reviews of Ivy Manor Inn - Village Center and what the venue states on its own site — the fastest way to tell what's actually here before you drive out.

🔥 Beach Bonfire 4 mentions

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🍸 Full Bar Service 2 mentions

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What couples highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 342 Google reviews — in their own words, and only about the wedding and the setting.

🏝️ breathtaking beach setting 8 mentions

“The gardens were a beautiful view and we loved relaxing on the lawn for cocktails and live music.”

🤝 staff who go above & beyond 2 mentions

“) The location can’t be beat, and the staff has all been amazing!”

From the reviews

We spent 4 nights in one of the cottages, location was perfect and the cottage was lovely. Then we spent the last night in a room in the manor itself. We didn’t think it could be any better than the cottage but it was perfect.

★★★★★ — Laurie, Sep 2025

My wife and I had a great anniversary getaway here! We were welcomed with a bottle of wine in our cottage to celebrate. The rooms are nice. The blueberry muffins and coffee in the morning were great.

★★★★★ — Philip, Oct 2025

We stayed at this inn for three nights celebrating our five year wedding anniversary. We stayed in the king cabins located behind the main house. Simply an amazing trip. The location was perfect for walks to shops, food, and the scenic waterfront walking trail.

★★★★★ — Noah, May 2026

A wonderful stay in Bar Harbor! The inn has a beautiful front yard that’s perfect to enjoy some lovely live music during our visit. The staff were kind and welcoming. We really appreciated the coffee, tea, and water available — such a nice touch! The location is absolutely fantastic — close to everything.

★★★★☆ — Casey, Jun 2025

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Getting married at Ivy Manor Inn - Village Center

Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.