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This was one fantastic dinner in Southwest Harbor…
Last night was my husband’s birthday -we just went up the street and had a casual dinner with some friends. The restaurant is Eat-a-Pita by day, Cafe 2 by night – and it’s a regular spot for us. And sometimes with that comes the same meal each time, because we just have certain faves. But
Wonderful Recreational Properties For Sale in Maine…
Rockwood Cottages on Moosehead Lake offers water frontage on Moosehead Lake, an owner’s home and 8 rustic cabins with a beautiful view of Mt. Kineo. Rockwood Cottages has hosted guests nightly and weekly for more than 25 years and could be turned into a recreational hub for snowmobilers and winter sports enthusiasts in addition to
Maine’s Prettiest Harbors…
The September issue of Downeast Magazine names Maine’s 10 Prettiest Harbors: 1. Camden Harbor2. Bar Harbor3. Perkins Cove (below)4. Boothbay Harbor5. Northeast Harbor6. Southwest Harbor (3 photos below)7. Cape Porpoise Harbor8. Rockport Harbor9. Winter Harbor10. Kennebunkport Harbor (below)Okay, so I’m a bit partial to Southwest Harbor because I live there! A Downeast Magazine comment on
New Listing near Lincolnville Beach, Maine
This is Abbington’s Seaview Motel and Cottages, just minutes from Lincolnville Beach and downtown Camden, Maine. Originally a 1950’s motor court – conveniently located on Route 1 offering wireless internet and TV in all rooms. Cottages were built in 1952 and the motel in 1985.A wonderful pool and lounge area…This is the motel’s suite…and the
Inn on the Harbor, Stonington, Maine…
This is the quaint fishing village of Stonington, Maine.And this is Inn on the Harbor, an incredible 13 room waterfront inn which exudes luxury in a very unpretentious form. I went to take photos at precisely 4:36 pm (high tide) yesterday since the water rises up beneath the large deck. With a pier foundation, every
ASPIRING INNKEEPER – BUYER INCENTIVE…
You’ve found inn of your dreams. You’ve got a lot on your plate, and not all buyers have the camera equipment necessary for high quality photos. Once you’ve settled on your property and made changes to reflect your personal style, you’ll need new photographs for your website, for print advertising, to show your friends, or
Hosting Weddings at Your Inn…
The Big Day. Intimate. Beautiful. Special. Certain inns lend themselves beautifully to hosting this memorable event for both the wedding party and guests alike, large or small. For some aspiring innkeepers, this would not only be a way to provide the ultimate in personalized services, but a fantastic additional revenue stream. Each of the inns
Chicken with Roasted Tomato Vodka Cream Sauce
What does this have to do with selling inns in Maine? NOTHING! But since I no longer own an inn and therefore don’t make the beautiful elaborate breakfasts I used to, I fulfill my passion for cooking by making dinner and sometimes blogging the recipes. So here is: Chicken with Roasted Tomato Vodka Cream Sauce
Giving credit to an Innkeeper, Business Owner and Marketing Genius
This has got to be one of the most creative ways for the non-people person to own a small inn or boutique hotel .Kudos to the owners of Durango Colorado’s Nobody’s Inn: “This is What We Offer: The homeyness and comfort of having your own apartment; privacy; and convenience to everything in downtown Durango. Guests
Social Media Conference…Twitter in a Nutshell Volume 1
You hear it on all the news channels, “follow us on Twitter”…it’s as common to have your Twitter “handle” on your business card as your email address. If you’re a business professional and have a need to market a product or service, if you aren’t on the Twitter bandwagon, you should get on it as
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
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
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
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
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
