Inn Brokerage Blog

So what does that pineapple logo mean?

I’m asked this question every now and then. So here’s your answer: The Legend of the PineappleThe sea captains of New England traded among the Caribbean Islands, returning to the colonies bearing their heavy cargoes of spices, rum, and a selection of fruits, which sometimes included pineapples. According to the legend, the captain would drop

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New Inn Listing in Maine’s HOT city of Portland!

Here’s a new opportunity to be a part of Portland’s ever changing, thriving tourism and hospitality industry. Inn on Carleton is one of a small handful of very successful small bed and breakfasts in Portland, where we see occupancy rates that far exceed the national average. You can live in a wonderful small working waterfront

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Top 10 Reasons To Live In Rockland, from Limerock Inn…

I spoke with Frank and PJ, owners of the beautiful Limerock Inn and asked them for their perspective on why they love Rockland. I know why I love it and why guests love it, but I wanted to hear it from them as ‘residents’ of the vibrant community. They have fully immersed themselves in the

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New price on this exquisite Victorian Maine inn for sale!

Now offered at $1,295,000 a substantial price reduction ($100k) for such a meticulously maintained inn. A new owner can come back from the closing table and welcome guests that evening. This is as turnkey as it gets. Recent additions include: new boiler fall, 2017; complete asbestos abatement fall, 2017, new porch roof by 2017 year

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New! Waterfront listing in Spruce Head, Maine

This is The Craignair Inn, a full service waterfront inn on Clark Cove in Spruce Head, Maine. There are 21 guest rooms in two buildings (13 in the main inn, 8 in the annex), a 45 seat restaurant, 2 bedroom 2 bath owner’s quarters and wonderful venue for small events and weddings. The annex and

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New Freeport, Maine Inn For Sale!

This is James Place Inn. Gorgeous paint colors are different in each room, and each has its own style. All are spacious and comfortable with lovely natural light. Common rooms are also spacious and comfortable with plenty of natural light. The outdoor dining deck is popular at breakfast or any time of day. Imagine taking

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New Inn for Sale in Portland, Maine!

This highly regarded neighborhood in downtown Portland. Any operating inn in this zone has been grandfathered. These urban style inns are in demand! This is a Historic John Calvin Stevens Design. This beautiful inn was designed by John Calvin Stevens and constructed in 1871. The townhouse-style building was originally purchased by Freedom Nash, a local

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SOLD! 1774 Waterfront Inn in Phippsburg, Maine

A big congratulations goes out to seller Jackie Hogg and John Atkinson and buyer Sarah Dunagan on the transfer of this beautiful property today. The buyer has wonderful plans to take the inn to the next level with B&B stays, events and weddings. And eventually they plan to offer dinner. It will be a great

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SOLD IN CAMDEN! Windward House Bed and Breakfast

We are pleased to announce the sale of Camden’s Windward House Bed and Breakfast today! Sellers Kristen and Jesse Bifulco passed along this lovely and well cared for inn to Matt Dempsey and Dan Hall. I represented the sellers and Eliot Dalton, a B&B Team affiliate, represented the buyers. WELCOME TO THE INNKEEPING WORLD, MATT

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Love the visuals in this marketing platform!

Just a few days ago I posted my new property offerings for five of my listings, and here are two more. Both in Naples, a popular summer destination, but also can bring tourism in winter with the nearby Shawnee Peak skiing and nearby ITS for snowmobiling. Great offerings. For more details click on each image.

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