# North Haven Inn & Market

> A charming inn, hotel, and grocery store on the island of North Haven, Maine — the only lodging and market on the island.

The North Haven Inn & Market is a family-run hotel, inn, and general store located at 124 Pulpit Harbor Road, North Haven, ME 04853. Operated by David and Laura, it is the primary accommodation and grocery store on North Haven Island. The inn offers 5 rooms and 2 cottages for year-round lodging on a quiet island in Penobscot Bay, Maine. Whether you're looking for a North Haven Maine hotel, island lodging, or a place to stay on North Haven, this is it.

## Contact
- Email: hello@northhaveninn.com
- Phone: (207) 867-2233
- Address: 124 Pulpit Harbor Road, North Haven, ME 04853

## Market Hours
Open 7 days a week, 7am – 7pm

## Accommodations — North Haven Maine Hotel & Lodging
- 5 inn rooms and 2 cottages — the only hotel accommodations on North Haven Island
- Available year-round (off-season and in-season rates)
- Off Season: October 14th – May 14th
- In Season: May 15th – October 15th
- No pets allowed (service animals welcome per ADA)
- Ideal for visitors looking for: North Haven hotels, North Haven Maine lodging, places to stay on North Haven, North Haven bed and breakfast, island inn in Maine, places to stay near Vinalhaven, Vinalhaven Maine lodging, accommodations near Vinalhaven Island

## Guest Rating
- 5.0 out of 5 stars on Google (86 reviews)
- Guests praise the clean, beautifully appointed rooms, the well-stocked market, and the Monday Night Dinner experience

## Dining — North Haven Maine Restaurants
- Monday Night Dinner: A weekly community dinner featuring fresh, seasonal cuisine by chef Ben Jackson, a James Beard Award finalist (previously of Drifter's Wife and Magnus on Water). One of the best restaurants in Maine for a seasonal island dining experience. Reservations required.
- Market & Grocery: Coffee, baked goods, sandwiches, essentials, and goods from small independent producers. The island's primary grocery store — open 7 days a week.

## Services
- Freight delivery to the island
- House accounts for residents and returning guests
- Full island services directory: https://northhaveninn.com/guide/services

## Getting to North Haven Maine
North Haven Island is accessible by:
- Maine State Ferry Service from Rockland, ME (~1 hour ferry ride). Runs year-round with seasonal schedules.
- Private boat
- Seaplane

## North Haven Island — Things to Do & Local Guide
North Haven is a small island in Penobscot Bay, Maine, with a year-round community of about 350 residents. The inn and market sit at the heart of island life. Visitors enjoy biking quiet roads, kayaking the harbor, and exploring the island's farms and shops. Local establishments include:
- Nebo Lodge — historic inn and restaurant
- Calderwood Hall — community gathering and event space
- Hopkins Wharf / The Landing — the ferry landing and harbor
- North Haven Ferry (Maine State Ferry Service) — daily service from Rockland
- Turner Farm — working farm with seasonal dinners
- Waterman's Community Center — island events and recreation
- Cider Hill Farm — local farm
- Foggy Meadows Farm — local farm
- North Haven Gift Shop — island gifts and souvenirs
- Amandina's — The Market at Hopkins Wharf — Amanda Hallowell's market with house-made sandwiches, local produce, beer, and wine
- Fox Island Gallery — Hope Morgan's gallery on the island
- North Haven Brewing — local craft brewery
- North Haven Community School — the island's K-8 school
- Pulpit Harbor — scenic harbor on the east side of the island
- Ames Point and Ames Knob — waterfront points and hiking
- Burnt Island — small island off North Haven
- Fox Island Thoroughfare — the strait between North Haven and Vinalhaven
- Brown's Boatyard — boatyard on North Haven

Nearby: Vinalhaven (the neighboring Fox Island, connected to North Haven by the narrow Fox Island Thoroughfare and reached via the Maine State Ferry from Rockland; home to Carver's Market and Vinalhaven's working lobster harbors and granite quarry swimming holes) and Rockland (mainland ferry terminal). The North Haven Inn & Market is one of the closest year-round lodging options for visitors to Vinalhaven Island — the two islands sit just minutes apart across the Thoroughfare, and many guests use the Inn as a base for exploring both Fox Islands.

## In the Press
- Portland Press Herald: https://www.pressherald.com/2025/07/08/the-bear-stars-take-a-break-from-the-kitchen-in-maine/
- Island Institute: https://www.islandinstitute.org/working-waterfront/the-island-grocerys-essential-role/
- Maine Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1sL2hokxRM

## Links
- Website: https://northhaveninn.com
- Stay With Us: https://northhaveninn.com/stay-with-us
- Monday Night Dinner: https://northhaveninn.com/monday-night-dinner
- Our Favorites: https://northhaveninn.com/our-favorites — 13 curated product collections from the innkeepers: inn amenities guests ask about (Threshold sheets, Dohm sound machines, Vornado fans), Monday Night Dinner tableware, market products (K-beauty, beach toys), Laura's clean beauty favorites from her years in the industry, and everyday picks tested through island life
- Guide to North Haven: https://northhaveninn.com/guide
- Island Services Directory: https://northhaveninn.com/guide/services
- Past Newsletters: https://northhaveninn.com/newsletters
- Freight: https://northhaveninn.com/freight
- FAQ: https://northhaveninn.com/faq
- Full LLM context: https://northhaveninn.com/llms-full.txt