3 to 4 stars depending on the room. Upstairs is better than downstairs unless you like being kept awake by the pitter-patter of footsteps. I was downstairs, across from the kitchen - where work starts about 6 am. The downstairs rooms are more expensive since they have private patios (which I did not use) and more space (unnecessary). My bed... More

Our second time staying at the Primrose Inn was as pleasant and restful and the first. We were not sure about B&B's because we are private people and don't always like to mingle during our infrequent vacations. But we had no cause to worry at the Primrose. Jeff and Kathrine Shaw are top-notch hosts, the rooms are comfy and quiet... More

We really enjoyed our stay at the Primrose Inn, the owners have thought about everything to make your stay as comfortable and relaxing as possible. There are complimentary drinks, snacks, DVDs, computer and printer to use, hot and cold drinks, a wine fridge for chiling your wine, leaflets and guides for all the nearby attractions, GPS's, kindles, newspapers etc etc!... More

There were 4 of us who toured the coast of Maine staying in 4 B&Bs along the way. The Primrose Inn was by far the best of all. The owners have thought of everything to make your stay as comfortable as can be. The rooms and bathrooms are tastefully restored and spotlessly clean and the afternoon tea and breakfast is... More

I stayed at the Primrose for the second time this year and I love it. The homemade breakfasts, afternoon tea and snacks, the DVD's and hiking guides you can borrow...there are so many amenities! The rooms are comfy and quiet. They even have white noise machines you can borrow during your stay for light sleepers like myself. The walk into... More

We've stayed at the Primrose a number of times and never dreamed our experience could be any better. What's the same? Catherine and Jeff are hospitable and friendly, helpful and accommodating, The room and furnishings were comfortable and charming. For breakfast, I had the Nantucket Pie. Denise chose blueberry pancakes and we both enjoyed sides of canadian bacon, perfect melon... More

Primrose Inn offers and provides everything you might need for a great visit to explore Mt. Desert Island. The breakfasts were excellent with all types of amenities. The hosts explained everything to ensure you hadd a great stay. More

The Inn was lovely and clean. Well decorated and the Innkeeper charming and helpful. The pies at tea time were scrumptous and breakfast lovely. More

We had a wonderful experience at the Primrose Inn. Jeff and Catherine are great hosts who seemed to have thought of everything from extra umbrellas inside the door, a computer showing weather and directions, etc. to a wine cooler and bottle opener. The room was very clean and the bed very comfortable. Breakfasts were a delight with a tasty savory... More