The Inn

The Island Inn sits atop a bluff looking west over Monhegan Harbor toward the ocean and in the evening it provides a perfect location to view the dramatic sunsets and the magnificent colors that accompany them. Monhegan is located 10 miles off the coast of Maine at latitude 43 degrees 46 minutes and longitude 69 degrees 19 minutes.

The main building dates from 1816, when it was known as the Pink House, which was extended in 1907 to satisfy the need of the increasing number of visitors to Monhegan. It was last enlarged in 1910 to form The Island Inn as it is seen today. Its architecture represents a classic turn of the century style of summer hotel much reproduced in the early part of the 20th century but rarely found today. The Pierce Cottage, which sits on the meadow road and looks toward the lighthouse, with beautiful views of the island, was added to the property in 1924 by the Tribler sisters who had taken over the Inn that year from Frank Pierce. Pierce began the story of The Island Inn when he purchased the Pink House in 1906.

An extensive program of renovation has taken place over the last number of years to upgrade all the interior spaces, adding private bathrooms, refurnishing all the rooms and suites but at the same time maintaining a sympathetic period style. The rooms have painted floors, original pieces of antique oak furniture and extremely comfortable new beds with down duvets and crisp white linens. The Inn respects a more simple way of life and no telephones or televisions are provided in the accommodations.

Only the lobby and dining room of the main building are heated, but both of our Ocean View Suites and the Pierce Cottage have a new system which keeps the rooms snug at either end of the season.

In order to make your stay more comfortable we suggest that you bring a sturdy pair of walking shoes or hiking boots, binoculars, a flashlight, a windbreaker and sweater, your camera and a spare battery, and maybe even some thermal underwear for the cooler ends of the season!

We look forward to your visit and can assure you of a great time.

THE FACTS

Owners
Michael Brassard
Jaye Morency

Accommodations
32 Rooms and Suites – see Accommodations and Rates.

Cancellation
14 days for all changes – groups and suites min. 30 days.

Check In
Luggage will be held for early arrivals.

Check Out
10:30AM – luggage will be held for late departures.

Children
All ages welcomed.

Pets
We love pets but sadly are unable to accommodate them.

Length of Stay
Minimums may apply.

Communications
Telephones: Landline phones are not provided in individual hotel rooms.  Emergency landline calls can be made from the front desk if needed. .

Internet: The island has a broadband network as of June 2024.  The hotel has a campus wide Wifi network shared by guests and staff.  Wifi should be adequate for basic communications requirements such as emailing and cell phone use (settings must be turned on).  Extensive bandwidth apps like videos or gaming will not be supported by the Wifi network however.

Cell Phone Service:  Depending upon your carrier, cell phone service can be spotty at best.   While on the hotel grounds, it is best to use your cell phone over the Wifi network for a consistent connection.

Electricity
Produced on island and very expensive! For this reason we are unable to provide air conditioning, elevators or any electrical appliances such as in-room hairdryers or fridges.

Heat
Summer buildings in Maine tend not to be heated, however we do have heat in the Pierce Cottage and the public sitting rooms of the main building.

Medical Service
Not available on island.

Smoking
Not permitted inside the buildings or outside the village area.

Meals
Available to our guests and to the public:
Breakfast: Full Breakfast included in the rate for accommodation.

Lunch: Always available at The Barnacle.

Dinner: A la Carte menu served in the Dining Room.

Picnics
Sandwiches, baked goods, beverages and lots of other goodies are available at The Barnacle.

Refrigerator
Available for guest use in the luggage room adjacent to the front desk.

Wine and Beer
Not available for purchase in the restaurant. But a wide selection of wine and beer is available at The Barnacle to-go, for you to bring into the restaurant, where we will open it and provide glasses.