Bayview Hotel Bayview Townhouses Waterfront Lounge Continental Breakfast Gallery History Specials Links Rates & Reservations Directions Contact Us Bar Harbor Weather Home The Bayview History The Bayview is part of a rich history of the glory days of Bar Harbor's past. Our neighborhood was one of wealth and distinction, and was lucky enough to survive the 1947 fire that destroyed many of Bar Harbor's beautiful summer homes. "Bournemouth" 1886-1984 A neighboring estate is the former residence of Major George G. McMurtry, an investment banker from New York. Major McMurtry was a member of Teddy Roosevelt's "Rough Riders" in the Spanish American War. During World War I he was second in command of the famous "Lost Battalion." Our other neighbor is the former residence of a Maine native, Sir Harry Oakes. A multi-millionaire businessman who made his fortune mining gold in the Klondike, Sir Harry spent what time he could summering in his estate, "The Willows." The Bayview Hotel is situated on the foundation of "Bournemouth", another one of Bar Harbor's famous "cottages". Originally built in 1886, the architect was William Ralph Emerson, whose famous "shingle style" dominated the summer homes of Bar Harbor's elite. Past owners have included a Boston attorney, a famous author and Mrs. Robert Hall McCormick. Mrs. McCormick's family invented the cotton reaper and were the developers of McCormick Place in Chicago. Bournemouth was torn down in 1984 and the Bayview Hotel was built the following year. Winner: Best Bargain -- U.S., TripAdvisor 2006 Travelers Choice awards Winner: Top 10 Luxury -- U.S., TripAdvisor 2005 Travelers Choice awards The Bayview 111 Eden Street Bar Harbor, Maine 04609 1-800-356-3585 info@thebayviewbarharbor.com