My Portland Vacation Rental

MY PORTLAND CONDO IS NOW READY FOR RENTALS! Please message me at bbcportside@gmail.com to inquire about prices and availability! See all my photos of the condo here. I purchased this 2-bedroom/1-bathroom (sleeps 4) condo in the very heart of...
48ish Hours in Portland

48ish Hours in Portland

In December, I had the opportunity to spend a few days in Portland, Maine. I confirmed my hunch that this may be my favorite small city in America. December was chilly, but fighting low temps is worth it to see the wonderful displays of holiday lights. A family had...
A Day on Monhegan Island

A Day on Monhegan Island

For anyone visiting the Boothbay region in the nicer weather, a day trip to Monhegan is guaranteed to be one of the highlights of your stay. Monhegan is an island 12 miles off the coast, home to only about 65 year-round residents. The island is known for its history...
A Side-Trip to Vinalhaven

A Side-Trip to Vinalhaven

On a visit to Boothbay this spring, we took a little side-trip to the island of Vinalhaven. We spent three nights at the very comfortable Tidewater Motel, right in the center of the town of Vinalhaven — you could not ask for a better location! The Tidewater gets...