Since 1982, Penury Hall (we were the first B&B on Mt. Desert Island), an historic property built in 1830 in Southwest Harbor, has welcomed many through its distinctive red front door. We enjoy sharing our love of fine arts, antiques, gardening, books and sailing with our six guests. Private baths of course and breakfast ranges from Eggs Benedict, Cinnamon Waffles, Penurious Omelet to Blueberry Pancakes and beyond, a different one served every day.We are often asked where the name Penury Hall came from. B & B's being an English tradition, Dickens could well have coined the name. Further, since B & B's were generally ...