Maine-based real estate developer Taylor Perkins and his holding company, The Surf Company, have partnered with Life House to operate two beachfront hotels in York, Maine.
The portfolio, which encompasses nearly 140 rooms on the beach in York, is Life House’s first projects in Maine. The company plans to expand its partnership with The Surf Company up and down the New England coast.
“We spent a lot of time talking with multiple companies that manage assets in this part of the world, and after careful deliberation, we ultimately identified Life House as being the most aligned with our vision for these assets,” said Perkins.
Formerly the York Harbor Motel and Cottages, the York Beach Surf Club has opened after a multi-million dollar renovation. The property has two heated resort-style salt water pools and several food and beverage concepts. The hotel’s 54 rooms range from oceanfront suites to two- and three-bedroom bungalows.
A five-minute walk up the beach from the York Beach Surf Club, The Sea Latch Inn (soon to be re-branded in 2022) has 84 rooms. Perkins and Life House will reimagine the hotel as a “lifestyle property” prior to the 2022 summer season.
“We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Taylor and his family, and Life House’s entrance to the Maine market,” said Bryan Dunn, managing director of Life House. “We were immediately drawn to the Perkins’ deep family roots in Coastal Maine, and the culture of these assets aligns with the Life House guest experience. We look forward to working with their world-class team to deliver an authentically local hospitality experience in York and beyond.”