A friendly vacation spot on over a quarter mile of saltwater shoreline with dock, floats, boats, moorings and eight acres of woods and fields. Located on the west side of Boothbay Harbor, Harborfields overlooks the marine activity in the harbor and the beauty of the village, a mile across the water. We are secluded, yet only two miles by land from the town center, convenient to restaurants, shops, churches, theatres, yacht club and boat landings.
We feature fully-equipped housekeeping cottages, each with its own special view, surrounding our waterfront meadow, in addition to our 1780 farmhouse and the Lodge.
We extend a warm invitation to spend your time in Maine with us, and enjoy the many activities to be found at Harborfields and in the Boothbay region, while relaxing in friendly informality and discovering what our guests have been discovering for over half a century - the way life can be!
Managers - Barbara and Rick Prose
Owner - Rick Thorpe
History of Harborfields
The property was purchased in 1832 by Rick Thorpe's great-great-grandfather, Charles Thorpe. The family lived in the existing 1780 house and used the property to graze sheep and cattle, and as a base for a fishing operation. The main house was built in 1870 by Rick's great-grandfather William Thorpe, in anticipation of the birth of Lewis Thorpe, Rick's grandfather.
The Harborfields business began in 1948 with the construction of the Lodge by Rick's parents, Dick and Peggy Thorpe. With this addtion, the original 1780 house was rented out for the season, and individual rooms were rented in the Lodge. Peggy Thorpe served breakfast in the main 1870 house for the convenience of the Lodge guests. The success of this small operation inspired the construction of the Shore Cottage in 1949. Hillside, Deck, Wharf, Terrace, Pine, and Rock cottages were added in succeeding years. Some excerpts from Dick Thorpe's 1948 Harborfields Journal are published in the 2002 Harborfields Herald.
Watercolor paintings by Dick Thorpe grace the walls in the cottages, Lodge, and 1780 House. These landscapes and seascapes were painted with a great love of the area.
Since Peg Thorpe's passing in 1984, Harborfields has had several managers, with Barbara and Rick Prose serving in that capacity since 1999. Guests and their families return year after year, many still with fond memories of Peggy and Dick Thorpe.
Back Issues of the Harborfields Herald, "Serving the informational needs of Harborfields' guests since the 20th century!"
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