2 Best Hotels in Blue Hill Peninsula and Deer Isle, Maine

Nestled among spruces, moss-covered rocks, and the Barred Island Nature Preserve, Aragosta is one of Maine's most tranquil oceanfront complexes. The property includes nine private cottages with kitchenettes and sitting areas that sleep up to four guests as well as three semidetached suites, a private beach, and one of the most acclaimed restaurants in the state.

At this Federal-style inn, which was built as a home in 1835 and expanded into a lodging in the 1850s, wide-plank, pumpkin-pine floors perfectly complement the mix of antiques that fill the parlor, library, and guest rooms, several of which have working fireplaces, claw-foot tubs, and flower-garden views. Full breakfasts are offered most of the year while a continental one is served in winter. Fresh baked goodies and cold drinks are offered in the parlor most afternoons.