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Harbor View House of 1807

his beautiful Federal-style inn was originally built in 1807 as a home for Belfast's first attorney, Bohan P. Field. It was built in an area known as Primrose Hill that rests above Belfast Harbor and entertains a view of the harbor and Penobscot bay. The current inn is situated on over 2 gently sloping, wooded acres.

Harbor View House is a true gem of Federal architecture that has been lovingly maintained to retain its original design and charm. Front and rear central hall doors are still accented by their original Federal-style fanlights. Authentic pumpkin pine floors guide the visitor into the common living and dining rooms, each complete with fireplace, original woodwork and shutters, and 10-foot ceilings. These rooms provide relaxing areas in which guests can play games, watch movies, chat, relax over afternoon tea and of course enjoy the breakfasts served every morning in the dining room. The living room also has an "Internet corner," providing guests access to their email. As one guest said "I can relax more fully if I know everything is OK back at work."

The inn has 6 guest rooms, with two on the first floor. The size of the rooms and the spacious hallways ensure a quiet stay in each of these guest rooms. The first-floor guest rooms, complete with private baths, fireplaces, and built-in bookcases, are at the rear of the first floor and provide a view of Belfast Harbor from their private deck area.

The main staircase leads up to the second floor hallway and four more guest rooms, each having private bath and fireplace. Most of these rooms have a view of the harbor as well. Rooms have different sleeping accommodations to better serve the needs of our visitors-twins, queen & king beds.

A large deck offers guests an outdoor area in which to relax and sip lemonade and snack on cookies, all the while enjoying the view of the Harbor View House gardens and the woods beyond. Enjoy the view of Belfast Harbor from the comfort of your own back yard! Guests are invited to wander in the partially restored gardens (still in the works!) and spend quiet moments in their tranquil setting.

All guest rooms are carefully furnished to provide comfort for our guests while honoring the Federal style of the house. Every room has a private bath with tub-shower (many have deep, claw-footed baths in which you can relax), a working fireplace to warm your body and spirit, a small TV/VCR, and beautiful views of Belfast, the harbor or Penobscot bay and beyond. Rates vary from $95 to $135, double occupancy; $15 for an extra person in the room. Rates include a full breakfast and afternoon/evening treats (varying with the whim of the cook!)

DISTINCTIVE FEATURES:

• Enjoy spectacular harbor views from large guest rooms
• Wood-burning fireplaces warm each room
• Delicious breakfasts and afternoon treats nourish you
• Pamper yourself in deep baths with luxurious linens
• Relax on the deck while enjoying the inn's spectacular bay views
• Helpful hosts will help plan your activities
• Walk to historic downtown Belfast
• Wander through the inn's woods to the bay
• Close to many activities such as golf, sea kayaking, fishing and hiking