Innkeeping Convention

March 31, 2009
Mary, Judi, and Helen are presently in Atlanta, Georgia. We are attending an international innkeepers convention for three days. We are learning many new technology techniques in order to stay better in touch with all our wonderful guests. We are learning how to package special getaways, how to give you the best service that BillowHouse can offer, and we hope to implement some of our new ideas in the year ahead. So please plan now to see if we keep our word. We shall be learning more tomorrow. Please stay in touch.

This past weekend we had a mother, daughter, and aunt stay with us for 2 nights. They wrote some very nice things in our guest book.
"We found this lovely place online and lucky for us a cancellation afforded us the opportunity to have a girls' weekend at the beach. We absolutely loved the room! The hospitality, cleanliness and amenities were wonderful. Our favorite feature is the dual decks - how amazing - we were able to enjoy the sounds and views of the ocean as well as the setting of the sun! We'll definitely be back!"

We stayed at the BillowHouse June 28th-July 5th and had a magnificent time. We stayed in the Ocean Dunes two bedroom cottage, our two boys ages 6 and 4 loved it (as we did too). It was very comfortable, the staff great, and being so close to the beach was such a treat. We heard about Ocean Park being such a family oriented spot with some old fashioned fun and we now know why those that have experienced it, love it so much. Truly a great escape and so close to some fun kid friendly excursions too. Liz

June 16, 2008
A rather gloomy day in Ocean Park, but receiving a recent email from guests has made the day sunny. With their permission we have posted their kind words.
"Just wanted to thank you and that we had a wonderful time at the BillowHouse. Everything and everybody were great, and we especially enjoyed the personal touches such as the cookies every day, the deck chairs, and umbrellas and the fresh muffins! The following week we went to Rome for a week to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary, but we still had Ocean Park in the back of our minds! Maybe not quite so historic as Rome, but definitely more relaxing! Thanks, and we hope to stay with you all again in the future!"

Another gorgeous day in OP for late October. Everyone is reeling over the Red Sox victory...so nice to be a part of the REAL Red Sox Nation.
We still have availability for Thanksgiving and we also have a connection to a pie baker in the park. Call ahead now and don't be a turkey.

Just wanted to mention the wonderful stay we had at the BillowHouse-you have truly thought of everything - the room was very comfortable, and all the little details made our life easier while "on the road". My Mom and sister and I really enjoyed the room, the view (the beach!) and the help of your staff. I' m sure we'll return to your place the next time we visit Maine (and we'll pass our great experience on to other folks).

Visitors from New Jersey

Here it is the last Saturday in September. This transitional month has been a glorious one weather-wise. We had summer-like weather on Wednesday and broke temperature records in Portland when the thermometer reached 90.
Today 3 parties who were here for a week departed and we are always sad to see them go. For several years now we have had an on-going "thing" with them about the bears in the BillowHouse.
More of our winter-rentals move in this week which is always a sure sign of changing weather.
Presently both Mary and Judi are battling nasty coughs, hopefully both will be better soon. Mary soon departs for her pilgrimage to Spain; we are anxious to hear all about it upon her return.