The first floor has an interesting and eclectic Antiques Shoppe and Art & Photo Gallery, which is open to the public. In back is an enclosed porch overlooking the harbor, where you can relax and read, or just watch the activities of the colorful fishing boats.

Dawn, as seen from our guest rooms

There is a private entrance to our two spacious guest suites. Each has a private bath, sitting area, DirecTV, and other amenities. Located on the third floor, these beautifully decorated, non-smoking rooms have a panoramic, seagull's-eye view of the cove, Moosabec Reach and the nearby islands. Both rooms are the same size and enjoy the same views. Because of the varied arrival and departure times of previous guests, WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THE AVAILABILITY OF A PARTICULAR ROOM. A full breakfast is served on the all-weather porch or in the Cafe.

Our shore is easily accessible by kayak, and moorings are available at the nearby shipyard.

Jonesport is a quiet, unchanged lobstering village located in the heart of way "Downeast Maine" on a 12-mile peninsula that juts out from the last undeveloped coastline in the continental United States. The white steepled churches, colorful vessels plying the harbor, and piles of lobster traps in front yards create a sense of serenity and nostalgia. Local industries include lobster fishing, boat building, blueberry and cranberry farming, and making seasonal fir balsam wreaths.

Situated half way between Bar Harbor/Acadia National Park and Campobello Island, Canada, site of the famous FDR summer estate, Jonesport is a convenient base for day tripping as well as a memorable destination in itself. Undiscovered by the usual summer crowds, and free of traffic and tourist trappings, it is an oasis for a true change-of-pace vacation.

You can step back to a more peaceful and unharried time, breathe the fresh, salty sea air, observe the 10-30 foot tide changes in this eastern-most corner of the country, enjoy the spectacular sunrises and sunsets, and gaze at the clear, starry night skies, where the milky way is visible to the naked eye.

This is a paradise for naturalists, a pristine, scenic treasure for photographers and artists!

Charter boats are available to explore the numerous rock-bound scenic islands, salmon farms and Moose Peak Light. It is an ideal location for kayaking, with views of seals, eagles, arctic terns, razorbill auks, common muirs and other sea birds.

Set amid natural beauty, Jonesport offers antiques shops, art galleries, Maine-made crafts, an award-winning decoy carver, a public campground, casual dining, and a country church with exquisite stained glass windows that are among the finest in the country. July 4th is a multi-day festival, with floats and pipers on parade, community dinners, competitive events, fireworks, and the famous race for the "Fastest Lobster Boat in the World."

In autumn, the fall countryside takes on a new appearance, with beautiful New England foliage and fiery-red blueberry barrens. Even when coastal fog moves in, shrouding the boats and muting the lights, the distant sound of a lighthouse horn reminds one that this is the legendary maritime Maine.

West Quoddy Head Lighthouse at Lubec

A few minutes over the Jonesport-Beals bridge is Great Wass Island, where the 1,579-acre Nature Conservancy maintains wooded hiking trails that lead out to a bold, pink-granite, crashing surf coastline. Jasper Beach, in Machiasport, is a geological phenomenon, pebbled entirely with small, sea-smoothed stones.

In August, rakers can be seen harvesting over 200,000 acres in the vast barrens of low-bush wild blueberries. In summer, the processing plants offer guided tours.

The rugged coastline harbors many quaint, picturesque villages. History buffs should visit Machias, the site of the first naval battle of the Revolutionary War. This Shire Town, home to a University of Maine campus, also hosts the annual Blueberry Festival, a popular August event, plus musical concerts and local theater. Columbia Falls has historic architecture and local pottery artisans. Within short drives are state parks, golf, lake swimming, nature preserves, sea-cliff walks, whale-watching, and approachable lighthouses.

Up the coast a short way is Cutler, which boasts one of the best puffin watching excursions in the world, Bold Coast Tours, with opportunity to observe thousands of birds close up, in their native habitat.

Tern and Puffin Photo by Capt. John Norton

Acadia National Park, located along the coast by Bar Harbor and also at Schoodic Point in nearby Gouldsboro, is considered one of the gems of the National Park System, attracting visitors from all over the world.

Schoodic Point

Raven's Nest in Schoodic

Lobster Traps

From Ellsworth, outside of Bar Harbor, take Route 1 north for 35 miles to Milbridge, then follow 1A to Harrington, where it rejoins 1, near the Irving station. Continue on 1 for 10 miles past the first intersection with Route 187, and drive another 7 miles to the second intersection (187 is a loop). Turn right and follow 187 for 11 miles into Jonesport. The views along the Mason Bay section of 187 are well worth the extra few minutes of driving, and it's easier to find Harbor House from this direction. As you come into town, turn left at the Gulf Station onto Sawyer Square, then left again at the end of the block, just before entering the Jonesport Marina. Harbor House is on the right, facing the Sawyer Memorial Congregational Church.

From Calais, at the Canadian border, take Route 1 south for 70 miles to the first, more northerly intersection with Route 187. Turn left onto Route 187, and proceed as above.

Watch for Harbor House road signs on Route 1 at the Route 187 turn-off, and on Route 187 when approaching Sawyer Square.