If you’re staying with us in Ogunquit for OgunquitFest 2026, block off the whole weekend. It’s the town’s biggest event of the season — three full days of car shows, craft fairs, costume parades, and enough going on that you genuinely can’t do it all, so don’t try. This is the 23rd year running, and...
Your Guide to York Harvestfest 2026
If you’re staying with us in York this October, block off Saturday the 17th. That’s Harvestfest — the one day a year Short Sands Beach trades sandcastles for craft booths, and half the town shows up. This is the 41st year the York Region Chamber of Commerce has put it on, and it’s grown into...
The Short Rib Potato Skins That Ruined Us for Regular Apps
The Short Rib Potato Skins That Ruined Us for Regular Apps Every trip up toward the White Mountains needs a food stop, and we have for you to add on the “best restaurants” in North Conway NH area list. Tuckerman’s just wrecked our standards for what a potato skin is supposed to be — and...
Don’t Unpack Yet — Go Get the Poutine First
Wondering where to eat at Attitash Village on your first night? Every guest asks us the same thing within the first hour of checking in, and our answer is always the same — you don’t even need to get back in the car. Head down to Matty B’s Mountainside Cafe, right in the Attitash hospitality...
Vrbo Sponsored Listings Are Live: What It Means for Your Property
Vrbo Sponsored Listings are officially live, and if you spent the first half of 2026 tightening operations to hit Vrbo’s stricter Premier Host standards, the timing might feel like whiplash — the rules just changed again. What Changed With Premier Host in January Vrbo overhauled its Premier Host program to evaluate every listing individually instead...
The Best Sunset Cruise in Portland, Maine (And Where to Grab Drinks First)
If you’re staying with us anywhere near Portland, do yourself a favor and book a sunset cruise in Portland, Maine for one evening of your trip. I finally did this myself last week — first time, no excuse for waiting so long — and I’m already planning my next one. The Plan: Drinks First, Then...
Spotted: Why Wells & Ogunquit Are Suddenly Full of Giant Rainbow Roosters
If you’ve been driving around Wells or Ogunquit this summer, you’ve probably run into the Roosters of Ogunquit — six-foot-tall, wildly colorful metal rooster statues standing outside gas stations, banks, restaurants, even someone’s front porch. Guests ask us about them constantly. “Is that… a rooster? Outside the bank?” Yes. Yes it is. And the story...
Where to Find the Best Pizza in Southern Maine (Straight from a Local)
Where to Find the Best Pizza in Southern Maine (Straight from a Local) If you’re hunting for the best pizza in Southern Maine, you’re asking the right people — it’s the first thing every guest wants to know within a day of checking in. And every time, we send them to the same place: Seacoast...
Old Orchard Beach in the Fall: Your Guide to September & October
Everyone knows Old Orchard Beach for its seven miles of soft sand and postcard sunsets — and honestly, that reputation is earned. But if you’re planning a trip to Old Orchard Beach in the fall, here’s the secret locals already know: September and October might be the best time to visit. The crowds thin out,...
Maine Beaches Just Cracked the Top 5 in the Country for STR Investment. Here’s What That Means If You Already Own One.
AirDNA just released its 2026 Best Places to Invest report, and Maine Beaches landed at #5 nationally in the $250K–$400K budget category — beating out West Palm Beach, Tulsa, and Minneapolis. The numbers: a 14.3% average yield, $48K in average revenue potential, and a $334K average home price. If you’re a buyer, that’s a green...