Sadler House

10/18/2026

I've been terrible about posting lately, but I wanted to send special good wishes tonight, to our dear friends at Home Kitchen Cafe

Since the time we found our house in Rockland in 2013, eating at Home Kitchen Cafe was one of the "musts" for every single visit (many times, if the visit was long). Over the years, we became friends with Susan and James, and when our little boys became big boys, each of them had their first jobs there - William at the bakery and Cormac running food at the Cafe. We all had our favorite meals there (best haddock sandwich in the world!) but it was the warmth and friendliness we valued most. And every guest we sent to their door had an incredible experience, as well.

Tomorrow, they will serve their last customers and close, due to insurmountable staffing challenges that made it impossible to continue to deliver their impeccable service to an always-full-house. We are terribly sorry to see the cafe go. We will miss it so much. But we are grateful for the memories we made and the opportunity our boys had, to learn about work from such great people.

We are wishing Susan and James and the entire staff a wonderful next chapter! Thank you to everyone at Home Kitchen.

10/01/2026

09/08/2026

We are so lucky to have #9 nearby! We go every year.

Botanical gardens are a wonderful place to see rare plants, and to learn more about the natural environment. We rounded up a few that you should definitely check out.

09/01/2026

We couldn't agree more!

If you want the most beautifully decorated and whimsically flavorful donuts you've ever had, come to Ruckus Donuts in Rockland, Maine.

08/12/2026

No arguments here! And for a great selection right in Rockland, check out North Beacon Oyster.

From Maine’s Damariscotta River to Alaska’s Kachemak Bay, farmers, chefs, and shuckers share the U.S. oyster destinations worth a trip.

08/01/2026

13 years ago, we moved into this house with a 4yo and a 6yo, and we made them a dream bunk room. Over the years, countless children have enjoyed those bunks, although the folks who had adults along probably drew the short straw when they had to stay in the kid room! Today, our kids are 17 and 19, and that once-charming room has slowly become a bit inconvenient, with no place to set up a computer and beds that are tough to make up and change.

It was time. This summer we lovingly dismantled the bunk room and reimagined it as a cozy space with two beds and a nice, sturdy desk. Dan built the desk himself, and our kids have test driven it this summer, declaring it perfect.

Families, do not fear! We still have our toy box under the bed and the closet is chock full of fun things for your kids to discover. But, adults, you may also rejoice. Because now you have a darn side table and, oh, a place to charge your devices. And in the summer, there is now a dedicated A/C window unit!

"To every thing there is a season..."

Welcome to the new third bedroom, Friends.

07/26/2026

Our time here is short this summer but we have tried to get out and experience the new restaurants and bars in town. Last night we finally had a chance to sit outside at The Idle Hour (which I can't seem to tag, but here they are: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590194527736 ) and have dinner. My BLT was absolutely top notch and everyone at the table was likewise pleased with their meal. I really liked that the menu had a nice selection of solid favorites. Further, the service was friendly and prompt. Big thumbs up. Definitely go. I'm sure the bar inside is just as welcoming!

07/24/2026

Rockland, of course!

Rockland, Maine, offers a working waterfront, fresh seafood, art museums, boutique hotels, and iconic lighthouses, making it an affordable coastal getaway.

01/03/2026

The rockland breakwater lighthouse and the end of the rockland breakwater just as the shadows start to get long and the light gets warm.personally I’ve always thought that top down is a really neat viewpoint.

12/28/2025

As we look ahead to 2026, I wanted to share a change we'll be making. When we first set up the house in 2013, we had little boys who loved bunkbeds. And since we were planning a very family-friendly space, our bunk room made tons of sense. For sure, over the years, we've hosted lots of enthusiastic families and have loved every minute of it. It's hard to believe, but we now have boys who are (nearly) 17 and 19. They've outgrown the bunks and would rather have more headroom and a desk where they can sit with a laptop. Because of that, during our summer stay this year, we'll be converting the bunkroom to two twin beds and a small desk. This will reduce our total capacity to six people.

I'm sorry if this will disappoint anyone! We're just growing up and the house must grow with us. On the upside, older guests will have a little more space and flexibility. ❤️

If you want to stay with us before the change happens, we have availability in April, May, and early June! Hit me up.