York Harbor Inn
Once known as the Hillcroft, the rambling York Harbor lords over the best views of York Harbor and the sea. It’s also got some history of its own: the “Cabin Room” in the main building is made of original 1637 beams (once a sail loft) shipped over from the Isles of Shoals, and lanterns came from a trolley line that once ran along what is now the highway here. The basement pub has original hitching posts where travelers tied up horses as they drank. The handsome blue Harbor Crest building uphill is from the early 18th century, and contains wonderful tilework; another outbuilding dates from 1783. The main inn’s 22 rooms are simplest, and are closest to the convivial basement pub. The adjacent Harbor Hill Inn contains the best units: all have Jacuzzis, gas fireplaces, heated bathrooms, and sea views, plus a hot tub out back. Nearby Harbor Cliffs is also a good choice, with breakfast included and a variety of room styles. The latest addition to this collection is actually the oldest building: the 1730 Harbor Crest Inn, a half-mile up the road, with wonderful common areas, porches, a variety of color schemes, king-size beds, big Jacuzzi tubs, and black-and-white tiled bathrooms.
Once known as the Hillcroft, the rambling York Harbor lords over the best views of York Harbor and the sea. It’s also got some history of its own: the “Cabin Room” in the main building is made of original 1637 beams (once a sail loft) shipped over from the Isles of Shoals, and lanterns came from a trolley line that once ran along what is now the highway here. The basement pub has original hitching posts where travelers tied up horses as they drank. The handsome blue Harbor Crest building uphill is from the early 18th century, and contains wonderful tilework; another outbuilding dates from 1783. The main inn’s 22 rooms are simplest, and are closest to the convivial basement pub. The adjacent Harbor Hill Inn contains the best units: all have Jacuzzis, gas fireplaces, heated bathrooms, and sea views, plus a hot tub out back. Nearby Harbor Cliffs is also a good choice, with breakfast included and a variety of room styles. The latest addition to this collection is actually the oldest building: the 1730 Harbor Crest Inn, a half-mile up the road, with wonderful common areas, porches, a variety of color schemes, king-size beds, big Jacuzzi tubs, and black-and-white tiled bathrooms.
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