We just got back from a week at Featherbed Island and can’t say enough wonderful things! The property the house sits on is gorgeous. My…
A Recommended Day Trip in DownEast Maine – Roque Bluffs State Park
As the owner/manager of several properties in coastal Down East Maine, I am asked often where the best place to swim in the ocean is…
Cocktail of the week — Frozen Berry Martini
Ingredients: 2 oz strawberry infused vodka 2 oz white creme de cacao 5 oz strawberries about 1 cup, fresh or frozen 3 oz of vanilla ice cream 2 full scoops Place all ingredients in…
A great cafe and shop in Machias, Maine
Just because Washington County, Maine is sparsely populated, doesn’t mean that you can’t find specialty items. One such store is the fabulous Whole Life Natural…
Four reasons not to book your vacation rental through VRBO or AirBnB
Once upon a time in Vacationland… Susie had a killer vacation home in Machiasport, Maine. Because she wanted to offset some bills, Susie decided to…
Vacation Cocktail of the Week — Blueberry & Lemonade Margarita
For the Blueberry Puree 2 cups fresh blueberries 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar For the Margarita 1/4 cup sugar 2 lemons 4 teaspoons blueberry puree…
Five things to do on Campobello Island – New Brunswick, Canada
Did you know that you can take a short day trip from the Machias Bay area of DownEast Maine and have lunch on a Canadian…
Reversing Falls in Pembroke, Maine
The oh-so-interesting phenomenon of reversing falls can be seen in the narrows between Dennys Bay and Cobscook Bay in Pembroke, Maine. Because the tides in…
Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge – DownEast Maine
Are you looking for moose? I’ve been going back and forth through, around and in the state of Maine for almost 20 years now…