Local Love: Sharing the Best of Coastal Maine

At Salt & Shine Vacation Rentals, we know that a truly memorable vacation is about so much more than where you stay.

Yes, a beautiful home by the coast sets the stage — but it’s the little moments that make a trip unforgettable. The perfect morning coffee. A hidden boutique you stumble upon and can’t stop talking about. A stop at a local farm stand. A sunset sail. A dinner so good it instantly becomes part of your vacation story.

That’s exactly what Local Love is all about.

What Is Local Love?

Local Love is locals sharing their love with our visitors.

It’s Salt & Shine’s way of celebrating the businesses that make Coastal Maine so special — the places we personally shop, sip, sail, and send our friends to when they visit.

We believe vacations become unforgettable through those small, meaningful moments. The kind that can’t always be found in a guidebook, but are passed along through personal recommendations and local connection.

Our Local Love loyalty partners are hand-selected, locally owned, and deeply loved — by our team, our homeowners, and our guests. When we recommend a Local Love business, it’s because we truly believe it adds something special to the Coastal Maine experience.

Why Local Love Matters

One of the best parts of visiting southern Maine is discovering the heart of the community behind the coastline.

Beyond the beaches, the views, and the charming neighborhoods, there are passionate small business owners, welcoming shopkeepers, talented makers, local captains, creative entrepreneurs, and family-run restaurants that help shape the feeling of this place.

These are the businesses that give Coastal Maine its personality. They help turn a weekend away into something personal, and a family vacation into something worth repeating year after year.

Local Love is our way of sharing those places with our guests — not just as recommendations, but as part of the experience itself.

Hand-Selected Favorites We Truly Love

Our Local Love partners aren’t chosen at random. They’re places we know, trust, and genuinely enjoy.

They’re the businesses our team talks about, the places our homeowners suggest, and the stops our guests come back raving about. They reflect the very best of Coastal Maine — authentic, locally rooted, and full of charm.

Whether it’s a cozy coffee shop, a favorite dinner spot, a wellness experience, a boutique, a local market, or something uniquely Maine, every Local Love partner brings something meaningful to a guest’s stay.

Because when we share a recommendation, we want it to feel personal — like a local friend letting you in on their favorite spot.

Creating More Than a Stay

At Salt & Shine, we want every guest to feel connected not only to their home away from home, but also to the community around them.

That’s one of the reasons our local partnerships mean so much to us. They allow us to create a stay that feels richer, more personal, and more rooted in place. Guests don’t just visit Coastal Maine — they get to experience it in a way that feels genuine and memorable.

Through Local Love, we’re able to shine a light on the businesses that help make our coastal towns so vibrant, welcoming, and unforgettable.

Always Looking to Share the Love

One of the most exciting parts of Local Love is that it continues to grow.

We already have wonderful partnerships with many beloved local businesses, and we are always looking to expand and connect with more who want to share their love with our guests.

If you’re a local business owner who feels passionate about creating memorable experiences and showcasing the very best of Coastal Maine, we’d love to hear from you. Whether you offer food, retail, wellness, adventure, art, or something completely unique, there may be a place for you in our Local Love community.

We love partnering with businesses that align with the heart of what we do: helping guests feel welcomed, inspired, and connected during their stay.