The Maine House

Step inside some of the most authentic, soul-stirring homes along the Maine coast. The Maine House is a visual love letter to the state’s most original dwellings—from weathered saltwater farms and humble fish shacks to stately stone houses and cozy coastal cottages that have sheltered generations of the same family.

Acclaimed photographer Maura McEvoy and art director Basha Burwell spent years traveling Maine’s rugged coastline and quiet backroads, seeking out homes that embody the state’s fierce independence and unpretentious beauty. What they discovered isn’t a collection of designer showplaces, but rather real homes created by real people—artists, writers, fishermen, and dreamers who’ve crafted spaces with ingenuity and heart.

As the New York Post notes, this book offers “a visual journey through delightfully ramshackle saltwater farms and fish shacks, to stately stone houses and cozy coastal cottages.” These interiors possess what Kathleen Hackett’s eloquent text describes as “a kind of visual wealth that money can’t buy”—the patina of time, the accumulation of memories, the quiet confidence of spaces shaped by the people who inhabit them.

Perfect for anyone who dreams of coastal living or simply appreciates authentic design, The Maine House captures the very spirit of Maine itself. House & Home calls it “a dreamy summer read to take to the family cottage”—though honestly, it’s beautiful any season of the year.

Also available: The Maine House II, continuing this captivating journey.

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