The staff are excellent. Unfortunately we shared slip space with a boater who sucked on/smoked the largest cigar that can be purchased. The plume of smoke and stench from the cigar drifted directly to my boat. Goodbye smell of sea air. Despite our coughing & comments on the smell, and having a three year old on board, the cigar smoker sat facing us & continued to smoke. We planned (& paid) to stay at Hawthorne Cove for four days but left after one day. I don’t know if Hawthorne Cove has a no smoking/no cigar policy but if they don’t I would highly suggest they consider one.
Docked at one of the floating docks & had an amazing time. The Harbormaster crew are beyond helpful & friendly. We had fantastic. Theres water on the dock & I was able to clean my boat which was a real plus. Had a blast walking around Marblehead and checking out the sites. The harbor is active so lots of great people & boat viewing. Facilities are A+. Will definitely return and definitely highly recommend.