Asticou Inn
The once-grand Asticou Inn, which dates from 1883, occupies a prime location at the head of Northeast Harbor. It was once one of those “must-see” hotels on the island, but then slid slowly into a state of neglect. It’s seen a series of management changes over the last decade-plus, and throughout, the trajectory of both the inn and its restaurant has been overwhelmingly positive. The rooms are furnished in a simple summer-home style; some have claw-foot tubs, others have fireplaces or kitchenettes, but none have phones or TVs. (Also, importantly, less than half have ocean views.) There are four outbuildings scattered about the property, containing 17 cottagelike units, and these might be my first choice: they’re more secluded, a bit more luxurious. Dinner in the airy, wooden-floored main dining room focuses on seafood—and now they also have the popovers that attract park visitors to Jordan Pond House. It’s good to see the Asticou reclaiming its former glory, because this part of the island is magical.
The once-grand Asticou Inn, which dates from 1883, occupies a prime location at the head of Northeast Harbor. It was once one of those “must-see” hotels on the island, but then slid slowly into a state of neglect. It’s seen a series of management changes over the last decade-plus, and throughout, the trajectory of both the inn and its restaurant has been overwhelmingly positive. The rooms are furnished in a simple summer-home style; some have claw-foot tubs, others have fireplaces or kitchenettes, but none have phones or TVs. (Also, importantly, less than half have ocean views.) There are four outbuildings scattered about the property, containing 17 cottagelike units, and these might be my first choice: they’re more secluded, a bit more luxurious. Dinner in the airy, wooden-floored main dining room focuses on seafood—and now they also have the popovers that attract park visitors to Jordan Pond House. It’s good to see the Asticou reclaiming its former glory, because this part of the island is magical.
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