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| 22 Harris Island Rd, York, ME, 03909 | |
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Specialties
Our beautiful York Harbor Inn is ideal for short stays and even better for extended Maine vacations, weddings or family reunions. Appealing accommodations, bountiful breakfasts and creative cuisine offer guests in search of the ideal Southern Maine vacation all the ABCs for a relaxing and rejuvenating getaway. And it’s all so close to the historic attractions, outdoor recreation and shopping of York Harbor, Kittery, York Beach and Kennebunkport.
History
Established in 1953.
The Dockside Guest Quarters and Restaurant grew out of humble beginnings as a small marina and guest house. In 1953, David Lusty purchased Harris Island — complete with a dilapidated 15-room house, circa 1891 — to build and operate a marina.
Visiting yachtsmen would often inquire about accommodations and hot showers in the large house overlooking the harbor. After several lodging requests, David and Harriette decided to renovate the house and turn it into quarters. This was such a hit that people were soon coming by car to stay on Harris Island. Over the next 20 years, the Lustys would add a 90-seat restaurant and 4 multi-unit buildings to the property — bringing the room total to 21.
The Dockside is now in its second generation of Lusty family management after David and Harriette Lusty guided and nurtured their creation for 35 years. The third generation is not far behind, on any given day you will see the second and third generation working in all facets of the family business.
Meet the Business Owner
Philip L.
Business Owner
The lodging is now managed by second son Eric and his wife Carol. They have been at the helm for 18 years now. They have three sons; Harrison, Connor and Ryan. Carol came to Maine to teach school after graduating from Radford College in southwestern Virginia. Eric holds a Coast Guard license for navigating large ocean going ships that he obtained while at Marine Maritime Academy. Before innkeeping, they both worked for Cruise International, a Norfolk, Virginia based harbor cruise ship operator.
