Thursday afternoons, sip a martini and snap some fingers because we feature the smooth sounds of our house band, The Jazz Collective. They’re sure to entertain…
Vacation Cocktail of the Week – Ginger Beer Float
Very refreshing — view original recipe here Ingredients 3 Tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger 5 –12 ounce chilled cans beer 4 cups ginger beer, chilled 8 big scoops of…
Sixteen awesome things to do with the kids in Down East Maine
Planning a trip to coastal Washington County, Maine with kids this year? Or maybe you live in the area, but have never ‘played tourist’ with…
Vacation cocktail of the week — Bailey's Irish Cream S'mores
OMG — this looks so good. And perfect grown-up treat for around the campfire and so easy. Recipe -Alternate layers of graham cracker crumbs and mini…
What our guests say about Featherbed Island House in Machiasport, Maine
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…