After 4 summers vacationing at the Moorings, I wanted to write about it. This place is amazing, so beautiful, huge landscaped grounds, an indoor pool and tennis court, really high quality accomodations. It is right on the harbor in the most charming Maine village setting. We have had other vacation rentals from hell and this was such a change! Not to mention it is so quiet, being from the city it was the most relaxing time.
We are going back this summer!

My friend and I are happy to report that a few seasons since its opening and (2) years since our last stay, The Moorings of New Harbor in the Pemaquid Region of mid-coast Maine, already a gem, has been improved! The improvements further enhance the joys of a vacation experience. It was our best vacation ever!

The Moorings experience is in stark contrast to our many years of Maine vacationing in shabbily furnished tiny rooms. Not only is this facility well appointed but also it is the most peaceful, spacious, beautiful and intimate destination I have experienced. The apartments are beautiful and comfortable with generous decks. Our apartment had magnificent harbor and ocean views. The grounds are amazing and there is an indoor heated pool, hot tub and tennis court. The stone pathways around the moorings are dramatically and romantically lit. There is an elegance and naturalness to this place. Everything is exquisite and tastefully blended, all contributing to a most relaxing vacation. The rates are modest and we found it a vacation value.

You’ll find peace, privacy and a true escape at the Moorings of New Harbor, Maine.

My wife and I stayed at the Moorings in New Harbor, Maine for one week (the minimum stay) in July.  It defies the logic of most similar accomodations and is in a category of its own.  These are condominium-like apartments, beautiful and comfortable. We were amazed at the beauty and attention to detail at the Moorings.  We stayed in the "Brackett" apartment which was in immaculate condition with the windows sparkling.  The private deck was huge and the views were amazing!  The kitchen is fully equipped and after coffee every morning we would walk down a sculptured winding stone staircase through the most pleasant landscape with an abundance of flowering shrubs and flowers.  We arrived at the pool for our morning swim, enjoyed the hot tub and occasionally played some tennis.  7 apartments in restored classic New England homes make up this destination which sits on 10 acres.  In short, the Moorings for us is the opposite of other establishments in Maine.  This place has the feeling of an elaborate upscale compound or private estate and is less expensive than first class hotel accomodations.  We fell in love with the Moorings and fell in love with each other all over again.  Thank you, Sally, the owner-manager.  We appreciated your integrity, taste and love for what you have created.  Strict adherence to occupancy numbers avoids any overcrowding.  Our only fear is that the Moorings changes.  We left wanting more.

If you’ve ever stayed at a hotel, the words “sprawling 10-acre estate” were probably not used to describe where you stayed. On my vacations, I usually stay at hotels but last summer I decided to stay somewhere different. I chose the Moorings in New Harbor, Maine, and it was truly unique. At hotels, one has to hang the “Do Not Disturb” sign on the outside doorknob if your habits include putting your jewelry on the nightstand or your unmentionables in plain sight and you want absolute privacy until you straighten up. Not here. Absolute privacy, peace, and tranquility are guaranteed at these amazing rental apartments. At the Moorings, I remember falling asleep at night and waking up in the morning to silence, perhaps a bird twittering nearby or the distant sound of a bell buoy alerting incoming boats that floated in on the dark sea.
At hotels, I remember falling asleep and waking up to other guests having amplified conversations on cell phones right outside my door and sometimes, vacuuming that apparently had to be done at 7am. Sure, I chose to stay at these destinations but I promised myself that I would not go to another hotel as long as the Moorings exists. The funny thing is that the Moorings is listed under “hotels” if the internet is your preferred way of booking. I said it before and I’ll say it again: The Moorings is not a hotel. It isn’t possible to stay there for one or two nights and there’s a reason for that.
The place is too beautiful and serene to make it a one or two night affair. You have to stay at least two weeks to discover how wonderful it can be to hear trees swaying at night instead of car alarms. The Moorings is in a category of its’ own, but it should at least be placed under “rental apartments” and even that doesn’t begin to describe the lush environment and clean air that cannot be replicated. Excuse me, but I have to call and reserve my month rental now before anyone reads this!