An Eye-Opening Charmer in Maine 

Blind Tiger
Portland, Maine
Modern Charmer, $$

Vibe: Stately — but not stodgy — city charm.

Standout Detail: Old bones dressed up in new colors and materials.

This Place Is Perfect For: A romantic getaway; a cute birthday buyout.

There are a lot of fun times to be had at Blind Tiger, a nine-room guest house between West End and Old Port in the charming city of Portland, Maine. And lots of fun has already been had, apparently: Back in the days of Prohibition, the Federal-style mansion was a lavish party place known in the neighborhood as "Social Corners;" the phrase "blind tiger" was local parlance for an illegal joint where one could find a stiff drink. Let's just say that there's lots of texture and color — historically, figuratively, and literally — within these walls. And though the building has been in meticulous shape since its first occupants showed up 200 years ago, the bold colors, eclectic furnishings, and diverse artwork really make it sing, from the parlor lounge to the basement billiards room to the rooftop cupola.

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