We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Jonesport! If anything, we thought that this cottage looked better in person than in the photos online. It was immaculately clean, nicely decorated, and stocked with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The cottage overlooks a small cove on the outer edge of the working waterfront, so there is little boat traffic and is much quieter than we anticipated. There was a lot of bird activity in the yard; we saw and photographed quite a few different species! The mosquitoes seemed to ignore us when we were on the deck, but the minute we stepped foot into the yard, all bets were off; bring your choice of bug repellent! From this home base, we made trips to hike/walk on Beals Island, Great Wass Island, and at Roque Bluffs State Park, all of which were gorgeous. We took a day trip to Quoddy Head State Park, where we hiked along the shoreline and marveled at the stunning views, then spent some time in Lubec’s quaint downtown. The only dining options in Jonesport are two or three pizza/takeout/diner-type places, so if you want something different, plan to cook or drive further afield. Also, the well water in the cottage did have a fairly strong sulfurous smell as others have noted, so we just drank bottled water while there. All told, our family of four (two adults and two teenagers) had a lovely time and would highly recommend this spot to others.
