Penny and Michael invite you to visit our 1847 farmhouse in
Prospect Harbor, Maine. Thirty-two acres of woods and fields, and
1/4 mile of ocean shore offer visitors simple pleasures, small adventures
and quiet delights, in a casual, country setting. Mermaid's Purse
Farm a Maine Coast Bed and Breakfast, is convenient
to spectacular Schoodic Point (the uncrowded northern section of Acadia
National Park), Jones Pond, Mt. Desert Island by ferry, and points north.
We welcome you to our home, an American Gothic farmhouse built by Captain
Daniel Deasey in 1847. Our Maine Coast ME
Bed and Breakast is a constant work-in-progress; our offerings are
changing over time. We plan to have five rooms for guests with private
baths. Our Maine Coast Dog Friendly Bed and
Breakfast is open year round. Right now, we have five rooms available
with private baths. The Favorite room has a private bath room with
tub next door to the room itself. We provide robes, of course. The Maine
Coast Bed and Breakfast offers architectural surprises in the
form of arched dormers and interesting angles. Breakfasts at the ME
Coast Bed and Breakfast are informal and can be tailored to your
tastes. Well mannered pets and children are welcomed, though we are
not child proof. Our two sheep dogs, Pye and Meimei are happy to
see everyone, and we have several barn cats who don't come in the house.
Birders and naturalists will enjoy identifying the variety
of wildlife that can be observed in our fields and on the shore.
We regularly see eagles and osprey, as well as of course, gulls,
crows, the ocassional raven, a variety of small birds and marsh
hawks, ducks, herons and loons. There are great sites to set up an
easel. Sunsets are spectacular and the night sky is truly stunning.
(We are
happy to share the telescope!) We hope to become a favored destination
for walkers, bird watchers, readers, writers and painters all year
round.
We are artists and writers and we are happy to share
our work and yours. We are a great venue for special small retreats
- painter's group/ book group/ meditation group vacation and will
be happy to respond to your small group's special needs.
Please note: Our B&B is unique, a reflection of our personal
styles and goals. We want our guests to feel as at home here as we do. We hope to
become a working farm some day, and so, something is always going on. We are
accommodating and flexible, but not perfect. Rooms are comfortable and
clean; breakfast is good; views are wonderful; you can enjoy the house as
a base from which to take off or a place to stay and chat; but we are
casual rather than elegant. Please do not expect formality.
We are a Bed and Breakfast, but can arrange to offer evening
meals in seasons when local restaurant service is limited.
We welcome
inquiries from guests with special requests and can arrange packages
accordingly. We can help you arrange kayaking trips, lighthouse and
seabird tours, bike rentals and art workshops
High season rates:
$125-135/day + 7% tax; 7 days or more = 1 day at no charge.
10% discount
on Reservations for high season received by May 1.
Ask about special
rates for students participating in local workshops and at SERC.
Reservations are assured upon payment of half
the cost of the reserved stay. Deposits, less a $30 handling fee,
will be happily refunded if rooms can be rebooked. If rooms are
not rebooked, deposits can not be refunded.
The captain's room: - downstairs
- Queen bed/ adjoining private bath - harbor/ocean view
Favorite room: -upstairs - Queen bed/private bath
in hall - harbor/ocean view
Buttersky room: - upstairs - Queen bed/twin bed/ fold
out bed/ adjoining private bath - harbor/ocean view
RoofGarden room: - upstairs - Queen bed/ adjoining
private bath -roof garden/meadow view
Rose dream room: - upstairs
- queen bed/ adjoining bath (not pictured)
View from the window
Constructing the Great Wall of Prospect Harbor
