A Sense of Place

“One of the things I loved about our walk to the downtown was the historic homes that bore the names of their original owners. Some were weathered, giving way to their age. Others were happily restored to a gleaming white, which blazed in the July sun, and stood out against the blue sky, blue bay, and green hills. There were B&Bs, a wine shop, art houses and galleries, little shops, and the historic Stonington Opera House. But there were no touristy shops – the shop that did sell t-shirts and the like was low-key and, I dare say, dignified.”

– Patty Enrado, Author
A Village in the Fields

“This Isle is like Avalon; it must disappear when you are not there,” wrote John Steinbeck in Travels with Charley. “Stonington, Deer Isle’s chief town, does not look like an American town at all in place or in architecture. Its houses are layered down to the calm water of the bay.”

Testimonials

“ What a terrific stay at this lovely cottage! Highlights included Opera House events, Steel Drum Band, Fireworks, Fin & Fern, and shooting hoops… Just a short walk away”
- The Knight Family

Many thanks for a lovely, clean, and comfortable place to stay”
- John Arens