Everything about this intimate little haven is tranquil and romantic. Fireplaces and Jacuzzis add finishing touches to the spacious and luxuriously appointed rooms.

Because there's no place quite like it. Salt air, fresh seafood, cottages lining pine-trimmed beaches - it's summer in Maine.

Looking across the water to both Islesboro and Seven Hundred Acre Island as they rise up from the chilly sea, the Inn is the picture of an idyllic Maine getaway.

The property includes 11 acres of wooded land, 500 feet of oceanfront acreage and a multilevel, 1970s home overlooking the Atlantic. The abundance of land and the desired location for the restaurant gave us a mix of possibilities and challenges.

Set on 23 breathtaking bay-front acres, this upscale inn recently benefited from a $3 million makeover complete with an infinity-edge heated pool, sensitive landscaping, and a top-notch restaurant that serves delicately prepared fare using local products.

Chef Bryan Dame makes the most of the state's natural resources, turning out local cod in a creamy bacon-and-vegetable-laden chowder...