By Everett Potter

The legendary coast of Maine has become more popular than ever in the last few years. You can credit the pandemic for that, a period when many new visitors headed north and discovered the state. That rising popularity has translated into sold-out summers, a season already short enough in this New England climate. That’s why the sage advice is to book way in advance. Here are three coastal hotels that I number among my favorites.

Chebeague Island Inn

The Chebeague Island Inn dates back to the 1880’s and has a wide and inviting porch, a lawn dotted with Adirondack chairs, and a full-service restaurant and bar … continue reading