A Modern Maine Hideaway With Picture-Perfect Views - Hotels Above Par - Boutique Hotels & Travel

"Perched on the York coastline with front-row views of the iconic Nubble Lighthouse — a landmark even featured on Voyager 1’s Golden Record — this peaceful oceanside boutique hotel mixes dramatic, modern design with coastal DNA. Seven new king-sized shoreside rooms carved into poured concrete mimic the rocky shoreline and feature Maine’s first commercial grass roof for rain absorption and energy-efficient insulation; sleek, Bond-movie–style interiors include electric fireplaces, Samsung Frame TVs, custom woven headboards with planters, chrome bird bedside lamps (a nod to the 20+ bird species on the property), and private patios or floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the lighthouse even from the glass-walled bathroom with a Kohler spa shower. Eleven additional beach-cottage–chic suites sit on the hill behind, each with mini-kitchens and private entrances, and rooms start around $300/night. Owners who are lifelong local residents are hands-on and integrate the hotel into the community; on-site comforts include a heated saltwater pool overlooking the lighthouse, beach-club service with private shuttle to Long Sands Beach, free bike rentals, a well-equipped fitness studio with Peloton gear and Hydro Rower, summer yoga classes, and a spa with sauna and cold plunge opening soon. With a three-star, modern-Maine vibe and proximity to four public beaches and charming coastal towns, it’s a photogenic, design-forward getaway that’s especially busy in summer but rewarding off-season."