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There’s not many places that you can soak in a clawfoot tub and just sit back
Every time we would go on vacation, we’d be telling friends and co-workers, ‘we’re heading down East ” “
At the heart of the B&B experience is breakfast - a multi-course event that guests rave about. “The main dish rotates daily, and we try to add an East Coast connection - something we grew up with or that’s tied to our family history,” Natasha said. “For example, if we’re serving eggs benedict, we might make it with smoked salmon, because of the connection to the river, or serve it on a fish cake instead of an English muffin.” Every dish is prepared with care, always served on china, and accompanied by a home-baked or local sweets. “There’s not many places that you can soak in a clawfoot tub and just sit back and relax and kind of turn off the world around you,” she said. Even as Down East Comfort grows, the personal touch remains central. “We’re not doing self-check-in for the guest suites,” Natasha said. “We meet you at the door, walk you to your room, ask about your breakfast preferences - just to make sure you have that comfortable start to your stay.” In saying that, if you want a more hands-off approach, the Guest House can accommodate a self-check-in process, and
breakfast can also be added to the stay. She described weddings where the bridal party gets ready at the B&B, then returns the next morning overflowing with gratitude. One bride told her that being there was one of the highlights of her entire wedding. “There’s nothing more rewarding than getting positive guest feedback…to have an impact in such a big way, on such a big part of their life,” Natasha said. That sense of connection runs deep at Down East Comfort. While comfort is in the name, it extends beyond ambiance - it’s also about family. Natasha’s parents, Ivan and Joanne, have been part of the operation since day one. “We were like, oh my gosh, how are we going to make this work?” Natasha remembered. “My parents insisted, ‘We’ll come and work that first summer with you.’ Thankfully, they did!” Five years later, they’re still part of the team. Yet none of this could have been possible without the dream also becoming Larry’s dream and his equally hard work and dedication to the vision.
and relax and kind of turn off the world around you ”
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