Hardly Able
- Sleeps
- 2
- Beds
- Queen bed
- Building
- Main Inn
- Pets
- Not permitted
Embrace the unique charm of Eagles Mere in our "Hardly Able" room, named after the beloved, slow-but-steady boat that has been navigating the lake for a century. This 2nd-floor room offers a queen bed, 24" TV, A/C, and private bath with tub/shower, perfect for two guests seeking a touch of local history. Only Eagles Mere homeowners and guests of the Inn can take advantage of rides on the Hardly Able (running Memorial Day through Labor Day).
Room history
The Hardly Able is a unique feature of Eagles Mere that remains from the early years of the resort. For 100 years the present boat has been navigating the Lake (since 1921). Previously it was an old Navy launch. It still runs a regular schedule today (Memorial Day through Labor Day). The engine of the little canopy covered 26-foot launch required many repairs, which together with its slow speed is what prompted people to call it the “Hardly Able.” It travels in a counterclockwise route, changing the norm, probably because it had a pully system on the righthand side, making it easier for the one-man crew to attach the boat to the docks on the right side. Hiram Humphrey was the skipper, and the boathouse where it is stored out of season is named “Hiram’s Landing.” Only homeowners and guests of the Inn may take rides on the launch.