Inn Brokerage Blog

I get to play “Guest Chef” in Camden this weekend!

Timbercliffe Cottage is a lovely 6 room Bed and Breakfast in the charming harbor town of Camden, Maine. My husband and I met Karen and Dave at an innkeeping seminar back in 2004 and have kept in touch since. They fully restored this home complete with beautiful historic colors and decor taking you back to

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Springtime at Craignair Inn…

I showed Craignair Inn a few days ago and never leave home without my camera. Talk about great conditions for a showing and some exterior springtime photos? It’s not easy planning your day according to the spring weather in Maine. Always keeps us guessing! this is the approach and the main inn and the waterfront

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In the spotlight…Frenchboro Bakery

I just read a Working Waterfront article this morning and now I must visit this local bakery! Frenchboro Bakery (yep, on Frenchboro Island-photo above) where a passion for cooking led to a nice business! They had me at “cinnamon rolls”…but then I read “English Toffee” and “whoopie pies”…a must visit for me this summer!

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A “surge in real estate activity”…

“The real estate industry in Maine is showing new signs of life after months of bad news, reflecting a national trend. Last month, pending sales of existing homes were the strongest of any month since August 2007. Pending sales – purchase and sales contracts that have been signed but not closed – were up 11

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Bangor Daily News reports that The Colonel’s Deli and Bakery in Northeast Harbor which was destroyed by fire last year opened on May 29th for business again! Congratulations to everyone involved and best of luck to you!

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Grilled Lobster…

Boil 5 minutes, then drop in cold or ice water to stop the cooking for a couple minutes. When cool enough to handle, cut lengthwise down the tail, use a mallet to break the knuckles and claws, and put on a medium hot grill freestyle stroke down for 5 minutes.Then flip to prepare them for

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Something New in Buyer Representation Services

With the importance of today’s Social Media/Networking and marketing your inn or bed and breakfast, I’ve decided to offer my buyer clients an additional service free of charge. When a buyer whom I represent closes on an Inn/B&B, I will provide marketing assistance to help with the transition. I’ll take new photos of your property

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New Waterfront Listing with a Spectacular view of MDI

If a picture speaks a thousand words, this one speaks two.This is Island View Inn in Sullivan, Maine. This is undoubtedly one of the most incredible panoramic views of Mount Desert Island. And it is enjoyed from Island View Inn’s sandy shorefront property. A classic, 1889 shingle style cottage built by architect Jarvis Hart out

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This is one fabulous inn on Deer Isle in Stonington, Maine

This is Inn on the Harbor in the postcard fishing village of Stonington, Maine. It’s a 13 room waterfront inn where at high tide the water comes up underneath your feet. There’s a very large deck with tables, chaise lounges and chairs for guests to enjoy day or night. This is the view… Schooners take

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Historic Restoration Progress of The Guilford Bed and Breakfast…

The Guilford Bed and Breakfast, circa 1905I was looking forward to my Guilford Bed and Breakfast visit last week – a beautiful drive through farmland north of Bangor offering incredible views of the mountains. When I arrived I was pleased to see the progress of the exterior restoration, but also the landscaping in its springtime

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Our own Maine cookbook author, Kate Gooding!

I had dinner last night at Havana in Bar Harbor, with Kim Swan and Kate Krukowski Gooding. I was so into my dinner (as are most who dine at this restaurant) that I forgot to take pictures of the rest of the meal. Kim had to remind me that oddly enough, I hadn’t taken any.

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Get INNspired Innkeeping Seminar September 13-15 Portland, Maine

Our fall innkeeping seminar/workshop is now being held at the newly remodeled Danforth Inn in Portland, Maine. This all inclusive session will help you determine not only if innkeeping is right for you, but which type of property might best suit your needs. We’ll also touch on the fast growing Social Media Networking and its

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NEW PRICE, Captain Briggs House B&B, Freeport, Maine

$819,000 – This is Captain Briggs House in the heart of the popular town of Freeport, home of L.L. Bean. Situated on a quiet side street just one block from the shops on Main Street, there are 7 guest rooms and a very spacious 2 bedroom 2+1/2 bath owners quarters in the renovated barn. Owners

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Fantastic Price Reduction! Lakeshore Inn B&B in Rockland, Maine

Priced below assessed value! A great 5 bedroom home or 4 guest room bed and breakfast with a spacious one bedroom owners quarters (living room, fireplace, eat-in kitchen, powder room, laundry), detached garage, across from Lake Chickawaukee, minutes to downtown Rockland and Camden. A large 6-8 person hottub, fabulous, bright kitchen, large parlors, fireplaces and

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