Specialties
Experience a true working harbor stay in Midcoast Maine. Wake to lobster boats, enjoy fresh dock-to-table dining, and take in the authentic Maine coast—without the crowds. Conveniently located just minutes from the Monhegan ferry and an easy drive to Rockland and Camden, this waterfront retreat offers both charm and accessibility.
Rooms and suites feature stunning views of the ocean, harbor, islands, and an active lobster dock, placing you right in the heart of coastal life.
Guests enjoy fresh boat-to-table seafood, often sourced steps from the dock, along with elevated coastal cuisine at the onsite Harborview Bistro and Quarry Tavern. Mornings begin with a complimentary made-to-order breakfast served overlooking the water, and the wraparound porch is a favorite spot to relax, dine, and take in the view. The property also offers expansive indoor and outdoor spaces, including a firepit area, making it ideal for quiet getaways, gatherings, and waterfront events like lobster bakes.
Dog-friendly outdoor spaces make it easy to bring your four-legged companion along.
Guest Amenities:
Comfortable rooms with modern conveniences including TV, A/C, private bathrooms, and new mattresses.
Property Amenities:
Complimentary parking and EV charging; local coffee, tea, filtered water, ice, plus books, puzzles, games, and communal fridge/microwave access are included.
History
Established in 1860.
The Inn began life as a nineteenth-century sail loft, part of a working boatyard. Occasional town meetings were held there, as well as the village's first Masonic gatherings. In the 1920s, it was converted to an inn--the Wan-e-set--where tourists from Boston, arriving by steamer, spent long summer stays.
The Inn closed in the mid-1950s, and remained abandoned until the early 1970's. In 1974, Tim Watts, a native of Tenants Harbor purchased the now abandoned building, restored it and started the Inn again under the name East Wind Inn. Several years later he purchased a nearby old sea captains mansion and added it to the historic waterfront.
Meet the Business Owner: Danielle T.
Brian and Danielle Turner became proud innkeepers in 2021, committed to honoring the East Wind's past and welcoming guests to experience the timeless character of Tenants Harbor.
They established a History Wall celebrating the heritage of both the Sail Loft and the Captain’s House, and created Historical albums highlighting the stories and people who shaped the Inn.