Inn Brokerage Blog
Ahhhh, Winter in Maine on an Arctic Cat…
Yes, that’s me! On the stylish two-up sled from North Country Rivers in Bingham, Maine (love the animal print seat). It was approaching 40 degrees, the sun was out and the trails were fantastic (or wicked good as the locals say). Even in the 20’s, there are hand warmers in the grips, and your feet
Just announced…
The New England Press Association awarded the Mount Desert Islander newspaper first place once again for General Excellence and best weekly newspaper website. The Swan Agency Sotheby’s International Realty was awarded best weekly newspaper real estate ad in all of New England! Kim Swan says that in a time of unprecedented struggles, things like this
Aspiring Innkeeping Seminars…
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The Guilford Bed & Breakfast, just listed!
Grandeur in the Maine Highlands The Guilford Bed & Breakfast, circa 1904-1918 This incredible grand mansion in Guilford, Maine has been through meticulous restoration. Currently, two sides of the home (color photo above) have been hand scraped, sanded and repainted in the classic tri-color palette, chimneys restored, dormers have been restored to their original splendor
$40k PRICE REDUCTION – a great buy
Now offered at $450,000 Lakeshore Inn Bed & Breakfast Very spacious, 5 bedrooms, 5 1/2 baths, detached 2 car garage, huge eat-in kitchen and fantastic views of Lake Chickawaukie pictured below. Perfect as a B&B, a private residence or family vacation home. Sellers are motivated. A very good opportunity perfectly situated just minutes between the
Winter in Acadia National Park
This is the beautiful Seawall Coast of Mount Desert Island, Maine, and one of my favorite sections of Acadia National Park. Open during the winter, you can drive in and park your car and walk along the coast in boots or snowshoes and enjoy the beauty of the rugged granite capped with pure white snow.
How does this relate to innkeeping?
I recently came across this clipping while I was going through some files and clearly remember why. Twenty plus years ago I snipped this from a Washington Post when it reminded me of someone I knew whose father made good money and all he did was save; but by his attitude it was evident he
Was $489,000, now $450,000 – a wonderful opportunity to buy a 4 room B&B or 5 bedroom personal residence in Rockland, Maine from motivated sellers
The Lakeshore Inn – just 3 miles to downtown Rockland, 6 miles to Camden and situated across from Lake Chickawaukie with deeded lake access. 5 bedrooms, 5 1/2 baths, huge common guest spaces, 3 fireplaces, very spacious and private owner’s quarters with fabulous kitchen, lots of windows, large screened hot tub, charming brick courtyard with
Spectacular year round views at INN ON THE HARBOR – this is a lifestyle, investment and a home…
This is Stonington, on Deer Isle, Maine, as seen from our guest room at the inn. It’s mid-January. The time of year when people from the rest of the country wrongly assume we hibernate in Maine. My husband and I decided to head out of town for a night and stay at Inn on the
New Listing in Freeport – Captain Briggs House Inn, $845,000
Virtual Tour Property Photos The left side of the house is guest wing; the entire right side is owner’s quarters and are quite spacious and charming with exposed beams, wide plank hardwood floors and plenty of natural light. There are 6 spacious guest rooms all with private baths “The Barn” Owner’s Quarters” Owner’s Quarters Kitchen
Artisan Sourdough Breads
I picked up a new listing today in Freeport and on my way out of town I drove past a sign that read:I had to stop – what a name! (besides, I hadn’t eaten anything and I could survive on crusty bread, wine and cheese though I had to do without the wine since I
Sea Smoke at Sunrise…
Sea smoke is a cloud over the sea, which could otherwise be called fog, and is usually formed when very cold air moves over warmer water. The physics are in principle similar to lake-effect snow. My husband captured this photo (I must give him credit) early this morning. Evaporation from exposed water surface depends upon
New INN for sale in Mid-Coast Maine
This fully renovated historic grand mansion has become a well known and very successful 12 room inn offering high end luxury to its guests. The business and physical structure are in perfect turn key condition for new owners. This is true grandeur worthy of great pride. This mid-coast inn is the epitome of B&B luxury
NEW LISTING – offered at $590,000 and priced to sell
Sunset Vista Cottages in Edgecomb on 21 acres with water frontage in mid-coast MaineSunset Vista offers the buyer possible subdivision, commercial and residential use, family summer retreat; preliminary site evaluations in place for possible expansion of 6 additional cottages and expansion/renovation of the main house. This is a property which could lend itself beautifully as
Orange-Cinnamon Buttercream filled Almond Florentines
These are a crowd pleaser to say the least! Try them out, package them up as gifts for friends…who doesn’t love a homemade cookie, particularly one that’s a bit more unique? It’s the perfect mix of cookie and nut brittle. 2 cups sliced almonds2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 teaspoons grated orange zest3/4 cup white sugar1 stick
