We have trusted coastal Maine vacations to manage our home for short-term rentals. They have given…read moreus complete peace of mind knowing they have everything under control. From booking our guests to taking care of our property as though it were their own. They have the most wonderful staff keeping our property clean and in the best condition while finding us the absolute best tenants. I cannot recommend Coastal Maine Vacations highly enough. We just love that they are local. Living right here in the community they serve.

We rented a tipi in the woods in Brooks for a special occasion. Upon arrival, everything was very…read morewet inside and it smelled musty. The dishes were not clean, the grill was extremely dirty, there were only a small portion of amenities and we didn't want to use them because it was so dirty. There was no coffee pot as stated. The pictures were very misleading. The boats were disgusting and full of water. The bed was a futon style that didn't flatten, so it was a very uncomfortable night. We didn't use the outhouse/composting toilet or shower because that area was also a mess. We for sure weren't going to use the hot tub based on the rest of the site. We contacted the company and gave us a full refund. I just wish we didn't have to waste our time, money and energy on this. Now we are back home and pretty disappointed.

We came for a month on July 3rd and left December 3 exactly 5 months…read more Why you may ask the place is perfect as are the hosts Lisa and Moe. O problems. They even got us flowers for Thanksgiving. We choose Newport on a lark and ended up finding a wonderful town filled with truly friendly people.

Still a great value, hard to believe I've been coming here for seven years! The cottage is always…read morespotlessly clean when we check in, and the location on a dead end street means it's always quiet, yet we are a short drive into town for groceries or dining out. The price can't be beat!

When one thinks of a B and B words like: quaint, charming, romantic, getaway and home away from…read morehome probably come to mind. All of those words are fitting for the Brewster Inn, in Dexter, Maine. We happened upon this jewel of a place in the middle of Maine while I was traveling with my husband and two small children. We were returning from a speaking engagement I'd had in Bangor earlier that day and the thought of a 6 to 7 hour drive back to New York City was less than alluring. We were honestly just looking for a place to lay our heads; we had no idea we were going to be exposed to a magnificent part of history. This was my first time to Maine and since it was a business trip rather than a holiday I didn't have the time set aside to see the sites or explore the surrounding areas, but if that had been on our agenda this would have been THE perfect base. The Brewster Inn is essentially right in the middle of the state and surrounding seasonal attractions are just minutes to a couple of hours conveniently from this gorgeous mansion. You can check out their very thorough website to see what's around based on your interests or ask the unbelievably knowledgeable owner Mark Stephens. Whom, if you couldn't tell by the site or the British flags is VERY British. Which means he is attentive but doesn't fawn all over you, kind, but doesn't gush, short and to the point because there's no since in mincing words or wasting anyone's time. I, who have previously lived in Britain was fine with his demeanor. Do not be put off if when you ask "how an Englishman ended up in Dexter Maine?", he tells you to read his story in the incredibly thought out and informational binder that is designed for each room. He gets asked that same question every time he has a new guest so I'm sure after years of the same query it gets old. I highly suggest you read his story then ask any follow up questions- he will be more than happy to indulge you. I did read it and came to find that this man, Mark, is someone to greatly admire as he followed his dreams and has paid with his blood, sweat and tears to make them happen and to create a gorgeous property that any guest should be pleased with. All he wants is for his guests to feel at home and have a positive experience- this is obvious when you see the great detail he's gone through to renovate this 8,000 sq. ft former Governor and Senator's mansion. He could tell you anything about the history of the house and there are plenty of photos and literature around the house to give you an exquisite glimpse of the past. Considering how incredibly old the structure is, it was in impeccable condition- obviously very well loved and cared for. There are 9 bedrooms total each with a distinct feel and charm. We stayed in room #3 the Garden Room. It was lovely and so comfortable. My husband and I woke up at 6:45am and could have sworn it was 9am because we slept so soundly in the California King. We also had a lovely view of the garden, I'm willing to go out on a limb and guess that's why the room has that moniker. It's just a shame it was April in Maine, which meant it was still very cold outside and snow was on the ground. But I'm sure once spring really gets going and the flowers are in bloom it's absolutely lovely. Gray and dreary you could tell it was a magical place that would be perfect for a picnic and the ideal place for a wedding. We were exhausted when we arrived- too tired to go out and get dinner even though there were many options for food nearby. However we have children, which pretty much means there's always an excuse to drink, so we did indulge in some vino as Mr. Stephens has a very nicely stocked wine and spirits collection. Because it is a bed and breakfast we were able to come down to the common eating area for coffee and tea at 7am and breakfast was promptly served from 8am - 9am (times change based on the season). It was simple and perfect. We even met a lovely couple from Massachusetts who were their visiting their grown daughter and grandchildren and another woman who was in town on a business excursion. The highlight of the morning was when Mark, showed us the train he has running along the wall of his sun room. He turned it on for my 2 year-old and she went nuts. It brought a huge smile to all of our faces. As I said we weren't for anything other than a bed but what a pleasant surprise to have had such a lovely experience in such an incredible space with good energy- it made the stay all the more enjoyable. My only regret is that we weren't there longer, but I have a feeling we'll be back. We were lucky to get in as it is kind of off-season, but according to Mark he's full to capacity from late June - October so if you're thinking of visiting Maine a) THIS is the place to stay and B) don't wait to make your reservation you don't want to miss out on this. As Mark said people don't come to Dexter, Maine for the town they come for the Brewster Inn. Right you are Good Sir!

We've visited Tina and Mark four times - starting in 2016. Each visit was wonderful. They are great…read morehosts, provide comfortable, clean and spacious rooms, a great homemade breakfast, quiet surroundings. Good value. We highly recommend considering The Brewster Inn when you are visiting this area of central Maine.

Mariya is a fantastic realtor and was great to work with. She's smart, organized, empathetic,…read morehelpful, and I'd recommend her to anyone looking to buy in the area. I was an out of state buyer and she was always responsive and ready to help me move quickly when I was in town to search.

Mariya is the best! My fiance and I have really loved working with her to find our new home. In…read moresuch a stressfull time Mariya was able to make light of the special moments to make sure that we were able to cherish this time. She made selling our first home something we could be proud of. Thank you for everything Mariya!

Kim is an amazing realtor and we would highly recommend her. She is very professional,…read more knowledgeable and truly listens to her clients wants and needs. You will not find a better realtor. She helped us sell our home and I only wish we could of used her to sell us our new home out of state.

Kim at Own Real Estate is a fantastic realtor. She is very knowledgeable of the rules and…read moreregulations! She helped my husband and I sell our home and buy our dream home. There was many timelines to meet in order to sell one home and then to buy another home. Kim facilitated every aspect of the transactions ! If you are looking for a realtor I highly recommend Kim.

Had an amazing time. The rapids were great, the scenery was beautiful and our rafting guide Emily…read morewas great and knowledgeable. If you're in the area please stop by.

My husband and I had never been white-water rafting before and, boy, did we pick the right company…read moreto go with!! Booking our trip by phone was easy and they e-mailed super-helpful info. within minutes of making the reservation, so we felt well-prepared for the trip. Upon arrival, the check-in and outfitting processes moved along very smoothly; the pre-trip instruction was as entertaining as it was helpful; and they did a great job pairing us with a guide and fellow rafters we really clicked with. It was a "big water" release day on the Kennebec River and even the seasoned guides were super-stoked about the conditions which were **O-M-G**!! Pure thrills and spills!! We had such a dynamite experience that we booked another trip with US rafting a few weeks later for a Dead River release day, and again it was a total 11 on a scale of 1-10!! Oh yeah, the post-rafting lunches are the icing on the cake!!