Cohills Inn
& Pub
7 Water Street · Lubec, Maine · Easternmost Inn in the United States
A Coastal Institution
Ready for New Hands
Nestled on the picturesque waterfront of Lubec, Maine — the easternmost town in the United States — Cohills Inn has been a beacon of hospitality for 20 years. The property offers unparalleled vistas of the Bay of Fundy, Campobello Island, and the Lubec Narrows, visible from both the guest rooms and the beloved waterfront deck.
The ground floor houses a fully operational restaurant, New England gastro pub, and lounge — recently recognized by Yankee Magazine as the Best Seaside Pub in New England. Six of the nine rooms look directly over the water, where guests regularly spot seals, eagles, and the ever-changing Bay of Fundy tides.
The sale is turnkey: all furniture, fixtures, equipment, and inventory transfer to the buyer, along with the business goodwill built over 20 years of operation. The owners are available to remain actively involved during the transition period — from a few weeks to a full season — ensuring staff continuity and an uninterrupted guest experience.
"Recently crowned the Best Seaside Pub in New England by Yankee Magazine — this historic inn exudes warmth and character that simply cannot be replicated."
Yankee Magazine"The crown jewel of my trip up the Maine Coast. This is not only Maine as it should be, but America as it should be."
TripAdvisor Guest ReviewProperty Details
Accommodation
9 guest rooms · 11 bathrooms · Full owner's apartment · Storage areas on upper floors
Food & Beverage
Full restaurant, pub & lounge on ground floor · Herb gardens · Fully licensed bar
Waterfront
Expansive outdoor deck overlooking Campobello Island & the Narrows · Bay of Fundy tides
Building
Three-story structure · 6,480 sq ft total · 0.06 acre lot · Abundant public parking adjacent
Recent Improvements
Full restaurant & kitchen renovation (2020) · Equipment upgrades throughout · Modern systems
Operations
Current staff of 10 (capacity 15) · Seasonal operation May–October · Smooth transition offered
What's Included
All FF&E · Full inventory · Business goodwill · Established customer base · Social media accounts · Bitcoin accepted as payment
History
Established 2007 · Celebrating 20 years · Deeply rooted in Lubec's identity
The Opportunity
The current operation has been largely self-managed with minimal paid marketing — a deliberate choice by owners who kept the experience intimate and local. For a buyer with hospitality vision and energy, the runway for growth is substantial.
Extend Season & Hours
Currently seasonal May–October. Extending the shoulder seasons and adding lunch service could materially increase annual revenue with existing infrastructure.
Breakfast Service
The property has never offered breakfast — a natural fit for a 9-room inn that commands this level of location premium. High-margin, proven demand.
Digital Marketing
The inn has operated on organic reach and word-of-mouth alone. A structured digital marketing effort — Google, Instagram, booking platforms — represents largely untapped upside.
Elevated B&B Model
The property transitions naturally to a high-end B&B format, which often commands 20–35% rate premiums over standard inn positioning in comparable coastal Maine markets.
Events & Partnerships
Lubec hosts an active calendar: International Marathons, pirate invasions, whale watching season, music. The deck and pub create a natural private events venue.
Expanded Partnerships
Existing relationships with Yankee Magazine and Maine Life TV offer a platform to build. Campobello tourism, Bold Coast trail networks, and kayak operators are natural referral partners.
The Easternmost Town
in America
Lubec, Maine sits at the far northeastern edge of the continental United States — the first community to see the sunrise each morning. It's a destination, not a drive-through. Visitors come intentionally: for the bold coast hiking, the Bay of Fundy tides (largest in the world), whale watching, and the unhurried pace of authentic Downeast Maine.
Cohills occupies the prime waterfront position on Water Street, with views directly across the Narrows to Campobello Island, Canada, and the Mulholland Point Lighthouse. There is no better seat in Lubec.
- West Quoddy Head Lighthouse — 1.7 miles
- Campobello Island & Roosevelt International Park — 0.8 miles
- Bold Coast Trail System — short drive
- Mulholland Point Lighthouse (Canada) — visible from deck
- McCurdy Smokehouse Museum — walking distance
- Lubec Brewing Company — walking distance
- Quoddy Head State Park — nearby
- Bangor International Airport (BGR) — ~2.5 hrs
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Ready to Learn More?
Cohills Inn & Pub
We welcome serious inquiries from qualified buyers. The current owners are available for conversations about the property, operations, and transition planning. A 3D walkthrough and financial overview are available upon request.