Dana Moos

I'm a Realtor, Hospitality Investment Broker and Director of Lodging and Hospitality Brokerage with Swan Agency Real Estate. I’m an experienced innkeeper, Cookbook Author and taught cooking classes at Stonewall Kitchen in York, Maine for about 10 years. I've been an inn broker for about 16 years with over 200 million in inn sales and am very well versed in the industry. Whether you're a buyer or seller, I'll help you understand the nuances of a hospitality transaction and guide you through the intricate steps. My strengths in marketing, financing, understanding of tourism and hospitality and my creative vision will help you pursue and live your dream, successfully. I don’t sell real estate, I sell a lifestyle. And my relationship with my clients doesn't end at the closing table.

Aspiring Innkeeper BOOTCAMP!

We’ve just announced our new Fall Foliage Get INNspired Innkeeping “Bootcamp” to be held at the newly renovated Danforth Inn, Portland, Maine October 4-6. A gorgeous time of year to explore what Maine has to offer while contemplating where to buy the inn of your dreams…watch the video and see what The Best of Portland […]

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Travel + Leisure and Mount Desert Island…

Travel + Leisure has just announced Mount Desert Island as one of the top ten islands in the world. “Spruce-strewn Mount Desert Island accounts for 35,000 of the 47,000 acres of Acadia National Park, which teems with visitors during the summer months. In September, while the island’s trees explode with color, tourism drops considerably, and

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Another question I’m asked – “Do you miss innkeeping?”

The answer in general? Yes, a little! Being an innkeeper for a creative, generous type like myself is immensely gratifying. Being able to provide for, and share with your guests is a great thing. On a daily basis you are helping to make your guests vacations as memorable and as relaxing as you can. The

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Why are so many inns on the market?

This is a question that I understandably hear on a regular basis. And for the most part, it’s a cyclical coincidence, nothing more. Many ask “is it burnout?” And the answer (for most of my listings) is simply “no”. There are so many reasons why a property may be on the market, and it’s not

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A Gorgeous Custom Home on Kineo Island, Moosehead Lake

THIS is 5 Kineo Cove…A fabulous custom 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath home on one wooded acre with views of Mt. Kineo and Moosehead Lake. Located on a private golf course community of approximately 30 homes, this home sits against the fairway of the 2nd hole and makes a wonderful summer home as well as

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Mountain Village Farm Bed and Breakfast…a unique spin on B&B’s…

This is one of my listings on the market in Kingfield, Maine, near SKI Sugarloaf. It’s a beautiful 7 acre property, working farm, 6 room bed and breakfast with large, original barns and a beautiful view of the mountains. I found this photo on the inn’s new blog so I just needed to post it.

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A blog post inspired by a few of my favorite foods: mushrooms, shallots and cheese…

This is a savory cheesecake. It’s more of a cheese dip, but holds together like a cheesecake. Talk about the perfect appetizer for cocktail hour? I needed to bring an appetizer to a dinner party – and decided to make this Mushroom and Caramelized Shallot Cheesecake with 4 cheeses and a touch of fresh baby

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New Listing on Moosehead Lake! Rockwood Cottages

This is Mt. Kineo as seen from the lawn of Rockwood Cottages… This is the back side of Mt. Kineo… And this is the view of the home and cottages as you approach the property from Moosehead Lake… A view of the 8 cottages that look out over Moosehead Lake and Mt. Kineo… The front

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