THE UNIQUE MAINE SEACOAST VACATION
Are you in search of a total escape from the traditional vacation that becomes a no-vacation? Most vacation destinations are encumbered by commercialism and overcrowding. Here is your opportunity to escape. Just click on all titles and photographs to experience our alternative, THE MOORINGS: 7 completely renovated, luxurious and private apartments in historic homes and The Gatehouse set in 22 acres of gardens and lawns with views of the most photographed harbor in Maine. Rentals are weekly and long term only. For mature guests only (18 years and older). We insure privacy and guarantee peaceful surroundings by low occupancy levels. No Pets are allowed.

We are constantly improving our facilities and services and are proud to announce the completion of The Gatehouse. Guests can now rent this updated 3-bedroom home which overlooks both the newly uncovered rocky ledges, THE MOORINGS and beautiful New Harbor. (See pictures below.) The site is already attracting artists: an artist from Chicago and Sarasota, Norton Rock, spending a week painting our ledges, commented: "This setting is the most magnificent juxtaposition of natural 'rock-bound' terrain and 'man made' building". See the artist's watercolor and its realization in the following photographs: “View The Gatehouse From The Road”. The Billiards Room (a former garage) is completed.

For a complete understanding of the Moorings we suggest touring the entire website.

WHY THE MOORINGS?
THE UNIQUE DESTINATION
1. Space: 22 acres
2. Water Views: Harbor and Out Islands
3. Linens and all amenities included
4. Tranquility
5. Indoor (Heated) Pool
6. Tennis
7. Hot Tub
8. Billiards Room
9. Landscaped Grounds
10. Internet Access, Satellite TV, DVDVCR
11. 2-minute walk to Reilly's Store with fine meats, fish and produce, a full line of groceries, deli, newspapers, full liquors, excellent wines and beers, fresh bread and muffins, movie rentals. Hours: 8AM to 6PM every day.
12. We offer our guests a complete and restful escape: a vacation to the best that Maine can offer. (See Trip Advisor New Harbor, Maine)

A Moorings Update

Media Center:
We have added a high tech media center (theatre) with a large retractable screen and surround sound, capable of showing films, concerts and documentaries in all recorded formats. The design and installation of the room is by Home Theater Concepts of Norwood, Massachusetts.

ANNOUNCEMENT

View the design of the Gatehouse by Richard Horowitz and its realization as photographed by Mr. Horowitz. “The Gatehouse”. This site is fast becoming a New Harbor attraction.

An additional page added to the website consists of photographs taken throughout the 2007 Season. More Moorings Photos. This page includes some dramatic as well as subtle changes, all geared to improving the experience of our guests.


Historical Perspective

There is no place in the United States with more historicity than the Pemaquid
-Monhegan Region of Maine.
Monhegan is the farthest possession of the United States and the closest land mass to Europe.(Read our Monhegan History on this site.) When staying at the Moorings it is like a visit to the true beginnings of this great country. It predates Plymouth Plantation. The first landfall of John Cabot was 1494. The strongest verification of visitors to the New World was Giovanni da Verrazano in 1525. In 1603, Martin Pring achored at Monhegan and described the area in his log the exact latitude of 43/one-half degrees north and wrote that Monhegan and the surrounding area "is part of America". July 12, 1625 was the date of the first legally executed deed recorded between John Brown and Samoset, the Indian. When staying at the Moorings you will be staying in historically significant buildings:
Cottage Mansard - 1875
Colonial - 1874
Victorian - 1895
Bungalow - 1924

Guests in The Carriage House, September 15-22, 2007:

Dear Tony and Sally,
Our vacation at the Moorings was so soul-satisfying we needed to write you this letter. During recent years with endless commercial development Maine has been made more intolerable that anyone could have ever imagined. The increasing popularity of Maine as a vacation spot especially along the waterfront in July and August has made it overcrowded. Undaunted, we have been searching for a place in Maine that remained unspoiled.

As uncompromising romantics we found your Moorings, a hidden surprise in New Harbor. Your place was such a find as it is centrally located with the greatest harbor and ocean views. It is the most beautiful, quiet, restful place. We spent one week and wanted to spend another but your season was ending. We shall return. The Moorings was the most comfortable place that we have stayed at.

We don't understand how you were able to create such a place given other accomodations in the area. The Moorings shows great respect for the natural beauty of Maine and should serve as an example of how similar places could avoid the ugliness of commercialism. Such comfortable beds and big decks with views of New Harbor and its lobstering activity. Your place has all the amenities that are usually reserved for upscale places.

Walt and Kim O'Reilly