Shining Sails

Stayed at Fish & Maine for a few days, which is a secondary property of Shining Sails, made up of small apartments rather than the more traditional B&B. We had a small one bed with a lovely deck. The apartment was simple, clean, airy, and had all the basics we needed– and then some, inasmuch as we were prepared to have little internet access but didn’t have a problem the few times we did want to get online. Loved our view of Mañana, the harbor, & the commercial lobster houses; lobstering is out of season during the summer on Monhegan, so the street was quiet but lined with the interesting paraphernalia of the major local industry that isn’t hospitality or art! As is the case on most small East Coast islands I’ve been on, there are understandable water restrictions, so be prepared to bring your own drinking water (or to buy it at Brackett’s Provisions, the excellent small grocer across the street) and to be careful with your washing water.
There’s no such thing as an inconvenient location in the small fishing village. We had a good fish & lobster house two doors down. Monhegan is a hilly island– simply getting from the dock to the main road means walking up a not-​too-​steep hill. Nevertheless, getting to Fish & Maine was pretty level after that first hill, if that’s an issue for you.
The proprietors, John & Winnie Murdock, were very nice and professional in a friendly way. I look forward to renting from them again in the future!

Like going back in time, but with a fridge and Net access. This is island accomodation with total respect for Monhegan Island. Books, music, comfy chairs both in and outside. Gardens, and an over-​arching buckeye tree. Sturdy beds with comfortable quilts and linens. Even a cat to demand entry at your door.