The first floor has an interesting combination of two storefronts, an Antiques Shop and a Cafe open to our BB guests. 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, cable TV, 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! Photo by Capt. John Norton. Jonesport boasts one of the best puffin watching excursions in the world, with opportunity to observe thousands of birds close up, in their native habitat. Charter boats are available to explore the numerous rock-bound scenic islands, salmon farms and ancient petroglyphs (rock carvings). It is an ideal location for kayaking, with views of seals, eagles, arctic terns, razorbill auks, common muirs and other sea birds. Private boats are available for cruises around the nearby lighthouses and numerous small islands. Set amid natural beauty, Jonesport offers antiques shops, art galleries, Maine-made crafts, award winning decoy carvers, a public campground, both casual and fine 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. Raven's Nest in Schoodic. 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. Discover Jonesport and this authentic region of Maine. Off the beaten track, but well worth the trip! Directions to Harbor House. 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.

Harbor House on Sawyer Cove P.O. Box 468 27 Sawyer Square Jonesport, Maine 04649. A Bed Breakfast and Antiques Shop. This historic house, circa 1880, was originally the area telegraph office and ship's chandlery. It is set at the edge of the sea in the village of Jonesport, on the Downeast coast of Maine. Maine Handbook Kathleen M. Brandes. Maine - An Explorer's Guide Christina Tree Elizabeth Roundy Richards. Fodor's New England... special * rating Karen Cure, Editorial Director. Pelican's Complete Guide to American Bed Breakfasts Kimberly C. DiGrado, Editor. Hot Showers - Maine Coast Lodgings for Kayakers and Sailors Lee Bumstead. Yankee Magazine's Travel Guide to New England... a 2008 Editor's Choice. Your Hosts: Maureen Gene Hart. Telephone: (207) 497-5417. E-mail: vmghart@verizon.net. For a more detailed description, see our of our BB and vicinity. The best references we can give you are some comments from our. To learn more about what the Downeast coast has to offer, go to our

Some Comments From Our Guest Book. Great place to stay. Warm hospitality and fabulous birding opportunities. -- Tallahassa, FL. Especially loved the boats reflecting the setting sun - magic. -- Santa Cruz, CA. I'm taking so many decorating ideas home with me. -- Baltimore, MD. Thanks for helping us discover all the interesting things to see and do in the real Downeast. -- Corpus Christi, TX. Incredible view, great accommodations. -- Pierce, SD. What a wonderful place to have our first bed breakfast experience. -- Spearfish, SD. Sorry we only had one night this time. This is definitely top of the list for next year. -- Apalachicola, FL. We know exactly why people want to move here. -- Maple Grove, MN. Talk about a room with a view! -- Lafayette, LA. How lucky we just happened upon this treasure. -- Ottawa, Canada. The view from the room is spectacular. You made a great vacation even better. -- Hubertus, WI. This was truly the most beautiful room, with the most beautiful view, that we've ever stayed in. -- Mountain View, CA. Harbor House was the best two days of a two-week vacation. -- Vero Beach, FL. You are wonderful innkeepers in a very special part of this universe. -- Arlington, VA. This is exactly what we had hoped for, and more. -- Miami, FL. Four glorious days/nights! What a place! -- Roanoke, TX. You spoiled us! -- Monson, MO. The hospitality tops all before, and the suites are beautiful. -- Beaumont, TX. Of all the BB's I've stayed at, this is my favorite. -- Chatham, MA. You and Harbor House will remain an enduring part of our memories of Maine. -- Black Mountain, NC. You thought of everything. Our stay here was the highlight of our Maine vacation. -- Bucks County, PA. We enjoyed our visit here so much last year that we returned again. We think we've died and gone to heaven. -- Kempton, IL. Your kindness and hospitality made this stop just a dream. -- Geneva, Switzerland. Breakfast will never be the same without your back porch view of the harbor. -- Fairfax, VA. Rooms were great, food was excellent, you're a hostess with the mostest. -- Pine Grove, LA. You've thought of everything plus some. -- Toronto, Canada. A great surprise. We have always loved the coast of Maine but have never been above Acadia. -- Fairport, NY. A beautiful inn and a lovely town. -- Colorado Springs, CO. This is the perfect home base for exploring the area. -- New York City, NY. Thanks for a wonderful honeymoon. -- Ann Arbor, MI. We felt so at home and pampered. -- Cumberland, MD. We enjoyed lobster for the first time in our life. Thank you very much for the lesson (how to dissect) -- Wolfratshausen, Germany. You certainly have the special touch. -- Naples, FL. Gently rocking boats, tinkling wind chimes, beautiful sunrises, peaceful dreams. -- Melbourne, Australia. It was a dark and stormy night, but we are warm and dry and safe in this wonderful haven. -- Halifax, Nova Scotia. We couldn't have found a nicer place in Maine. -- Munich, Germany. Wish I could clone your view and take it home with me. -- Spruce Head, ME. Everything we hoped for and dreamed of in Maine is all right here. -- Salt Lake City, UT