Nestled in a wooded village on the Maine coast,
The Bracy House was a vacation rental designed and owned by an architect & a felt company founder.

Built in the late nineteenth century by Horace H. Bracy, The Bracy House remained in the Bracy family for more than a century before my architect husband and I became its next stewards in 2015. Following the death of its 96-year-old owner, the house had fallen into significant disrepair and had been divided into boarding rooms over the years. Rather than simply renovate it, we set out to restore the home's historic character while reimagining it as a true two-family residence where we could welcome guests while enjoying the house ourselves. The floor plan was reconfigured into two separate two-bedroom, two-bath apartments, one on each floor, and the house was completely rebuilt with new plumbing, electrical, HVAC, insulation, and finishes. On the exterior, vinyl siding was removed to reveal the original wood clapboards, shingles, and bracketed eaves, an enclosed porch was restored to its original open design, and a later side deck was replaced with a paver patio. Inside, original hardwood floors were refinished and missing period details were carefully recreated, while the interiors reflect our love of contemporary design with Scandinavian furnishings, modern finishes, and plenty of color.

The Bracy House operated as a vacation rental for six years, earning 164 Airbnb reviews, a 4.95-star rating, and continuous Superhost status. Not to toot our own horn, but it was also recognized by Condé Nast Traveler as one of "The Best Airbnbs in Maine, from Kennebunkport to Acadia National Park."