In January of 2018, I moved back to Maine after living and working in Boston for the better part of the past decade. I now live in Portland with my husband, Phil, and our two cats, Jack and Diane. Having grown up in a small town in southern Maine, I have always been enchanted by the area and all it has to offer – from summertime on the coast or on the shores of its many lakes to wintertime in the mountains. Now, Phil and I enjoy Portland for all it has to offer: world-class restaurants, incredible breweries, seafood, and all of the culture of this enchanting city. We feel incredibly lucky to call Vacationland “home.”

I have always loved to travel and experience other cultures – whether it’s Europe, Australia, or a new corner of the US, Phil and I are always planning a trip somewhere. When we travel, we try not to stay in major hotels; rather, we’d like to stay in a neighborhood and experience the area as a “local.” We always find these types of experiences far more rewarding than saying on the so-called beaten path.

We purchased our first vacation home a few years ago: a house on a lake in the area where I grew up. In fact, it’s the house right next door to where my grandparents used to live, and it’s where my parents met! Since we love to stay in Airbnb-type places when we travel, we thought we’d try our hand at hosting fellow travelers in our little slice of the world. We have been hosting for a few years now, and we love it!

We recently purchased a second vacation home, this time nestled on the edge of the White Mountains by Sunday River Ski Resort. We look forward to sharing this home with travelers out to enjoy some skiing, hiking, or who simply want to revel in the solitude of the woods and enchanting views of the mountains.

We look forward to sharing our places with you!