Fogo Island Inn

Perched on the rocky shores of Joe Batt’s Arm, the Fogo Island Inn is a luxury statement piece.

Opened in 2013, the Inn was the brainchild of Zita Cobb, a native of Fogo Island who returned after a successful tech career to revitalize her home. Through the Shorefast Foundation, she envisioned a place that would celebrate local heritage while creating sustainable economic opportunities. The Inn was designed by Newfoundland-born architect Todd Saunders, whose striking modernist style pays homage to traditional outport buildings—think saltbox houses and fishing stages—while embracing the raw drama of the North Atlantic.

The Inn’s design is a study in contrasts: sleek yet rugged, minimalist yet deeply rooted in place. Its stilts echo the wooden “shores” used in cod drying, while its cantilevered structure juts boldly over the rocks, offering uninterrupted views of the sea. Inside, every detail from the locally crafted quilts and furniture to the wood-fired sauna reflects Fogo’s artisanal spirit. Even the wallpaper in the rooms and stairwell is custom made to reinforce the connection to the island.

Each of its 29 rooms (listing for over $3k per night!) faces the ocean, inviting guests to witness the wilds of the ocean. The inn also has a world class restaurant, theater, spa, library and various reading spaces, and activities scheduled through the day to keep guests entertained.

But be sure to bring your boots because the road to the inn isn’t paved and is very muddy!Read more