Pilgrim’s Inn

This is an extremely charming inn with friendly, helpful staff. This was a first visit to Maine for both my boyfriend and me and we were not disappointed.
First of all, the staff are extremely warm and welcoming and they made terrific suggestions to help these first-​timers plan a really well-​balanced week of vacation! We loved the pond in the back of the property, which was a wonderful place to relax and watch the sun set. We also thought it was a nice touch to have a fresh pot of coffee placed quietly in the hallway (just outside our door, in our case) at 7am, although a larger pot of coffee/​hot water is there ²⁴⁄₇ downstairs along with a canister of freshly baked cookies! (Snickerdoodles, chocolate chip, orange chocolate chip were the cookies that made the rotation while we were there.)
We stayed in room 6, a front (roadside) room with a queen sized bed and a small bathroom with shower. We were both a bit surprised to have read complaints about «street noise» from others in these reviews, because this so-​called noise amounted to the gentle swish of the occasional car passing by (no motors, no excessive pedestrian traffic). Now, we are both from Manhattan, so our opinion may be skewed, but in no world was that disruptive at all! For those who are more sensitive, there is a sound machine in the room, but I can’t imagine needing it. The mattress was a tad too soft for my taste, but, otherwise, we both slept well, and found an ideal sleeping temperature by cracking the windows open each night.
The inn is rustic, and exactly as advertised. We looked through the website as we selected our room and so we were pleased to get exactly what was promised and we were delighted at how clean and well-​maintained the property is.
Breakfast was decent, and provided a light fare of yogurt, fruit, toast, and hard boiled eggs for those who didn’t want a hot breakfast (this was right up our alley). The homemade granola was a BIG favorite of ours — crunchy, not too sweet, and packed with cinnamon-​spiced yumminess. We did sample the blueberry pancakes one day and the omelette another day, which were both tasty. We took the advice of fellow travelers and booked a dinner ahead of time, and we were very very pleased. We had delicious fresh oysters and the best-​cooked halibut ever. The salmon was also exquisite (boyfriend says it’s the best salmon he’s ever tasted), and accompanied by a light mint pesto… and the home made liver pâté with chutney (from Nervous Nellie’s) was likewise delicious. And the raspberry-​blueberry crisp — I am still dreaming about it! By the way, the bar (closed Mondays and Tuesdays) is small, but serves the full menu, so it’s possible to sample the food even if you don’t have a dinner reservation.
Another nice touch: Tina (one of the innkeepers) helped my boyfriend to order a lovely bouquet of local flowers and sneak them into the room as a surprise for me on my birthday.

Charming, well-​maintained Maine inn. Staff was very helpful, especially Amy, who was exceedingly hospitable and knowledgable. She recommended a great hike in the area, for example. A great place to stay if you are in the area.

Mid-​June is not quite peak season yet in Maine & we stayed on a Sunday & Monday night so things were pretty quiet during our stay. We immediately loved the building & the location (water on both sides).
Our room (Room 3) was cozy, comfortable & spotlessly clean. The room felt quite private because it’s the corner room on its own at the end of the hallway off the game room on the first floor. The windows looked out to the road in the direction of the harbor but if you want a good view of the ocean, I think you’d have to be on the second floor.
Sube was very friendly & gracious as she checked us in & showed us around. Because the Whale’s Rib Tavern was closed that first night, I asked Sube for suggestions of places to eat & she recommended The Factory Tavern in Stonington. Highly recommended! (see my review here:
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Our second night, we had reservations for dinner at Whale’s Rib Tavern. See my review here:
The inn has a great library & lots of games plus tea, coffee & homemade cookies available all day so we knew we wouldn’t feel cooped up even if the weather was rainy during our visit. As it turned out, we had gorgeous weather so we’ll have to curl up with books another time. We did take full advantage of the cookies & tea though!
Breakfast is included in the room rate and it’s great. The first morning the entrée was french toast & bacon — so good! The second morning the entrée was an omelet with tomatoes & cheese — yum. Plus they have a buffet with a selection of muffins, homemade granola, cereal, yogurt, fresh fruit, hard-​boiled eggs, fresh grapefruit juice & fresh orange juice. And of course coffee or tea. The dining room has great views of the deck, lawn & mill pond. I wish we’d had more time to spend just roaming around the grounds.
WiFi worked great, parking is easy in their lot & they are right next to the post office & the town library. I would love to come back again some time!

This is a very charming and welcoming inn and restaurant on Deer Isle. The staff is very hospitable, and the food at the Whale’s Rib tavern was very well done during our four meals there. Very nicely situated on the shore of a tidal pond. It exceeded expectation, and we would certainly return.

Restored 1792-​era inn on a small, funky Main Street in sleepy Deer Isle. Rooms are updated without removing the original features of the historic home. Floors are sloped and creek when you walk on them. The stairs are steep.
Breakfast is served int the Tavern, which was tasty and offered fruit. In the Tavern, there is offerings of local brews, as well as a full restaurant menu.
The grounds are worth the 6+ hour drive from RI. Vistas are beautiful and peaceful. Adirondack chairs both in the shade and isn the sun. A small garden, whose raspberries we enjoyed at breakfast.
Not sure I will be back in Deer Isle in the future, but enjoyed a nice stay.

After six long hours in the car, this place was a heaven sent oasis. The grounds are beautiful. Resting in the hammock by the water totally relaxing and all those miles driven seemed to fall away. We totally lucked out that there was one room available-​Room 2. Amazing king size bed was like sleeping on a cloud. The staff were friendly and accommodating. The food, let me say, the food was worth the drive out to Deer Isle alone. The Ginny’s Gin is a must have.

Simply can not say enough positive things about the Pilgrim’s Inn in Deer Isle. My lady and I went there in October for our anniversary right before they closed for the season. Even though things were clearly shutting down, rarely have I experienced such a vital and vibrant establishment such as this. Outside the leaves were turning and it was unseasonably cool but inside it was warm, friendly, and inviting, with tea and cookies awaiting you after a brisk hike and a superb dinners offered in the authentic 1700s-​era tavern on the first floor. The proprietors and everyone who worked there was as friendly as can be… helpful but not obtrusive and fun to hang out with in the bar late at night. The rooms were very historically accurate and comfortable if not «luxurious,» but that really ain’t my scene anyway. Will definitely return to Deer Isle and hopefully stay here again.