Do you have a memory of meeting the Mail Boat to buy ice cream? That is what many remember about the island.
The hotel was at the center of the northern half of the island. There is still a cellar hole and various metal and glass around. There is information on the island at
www.bearisland.org we also sell a book on the islands history called "Bear Island Reflections". If you can post a picture I can probably tell you the house number.