The Docent's Collection

Ready for a summer that feels like this: ☀️🦞🌳🦪🌊🐚?

This is your sign to book a trip to your private loft at The Docent's Collection.

This is your sign to bring along your furry best friend on your trip to Portland this summer 🐶

The Docent’s Collection is highlighted as a pet-friendly residential-style stay, emphasizing its spacious layouts, dedicated pet beds, bowls and treats, and its walkable neighborhood filled with dog-friendly restaurants and boutiques.

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There are so many things to explore this summer in Portland — here is a list of just a few of the items on our bucket list!

🐟 Dinner and drinks at
🥯 Trying out all the specialty schmears at
🛍️ Shopping spree at
🍨 Something sweet after dinner at
🎨 An afternoon at
👜 Designing a handbag at
☀️ Browsing the Old Port Maker's Market with

Book a visit to your private loft this summer and experience Portland at its peak.

Save this for your summer trip ☀️

The Docent’s Collection is highlighted in USA TODAY's travel guide to Portland as a distinctive place to stay, offering luxury loft accommodations in the Old Port that allow visitors to experience the destination like a local. The article emphasizes the property’s historic character, first-class hospitality, full kitchen amenities, and proximity to bookstores, restaurants, and coffee shops.

Read more here: https://www.usatoday.com/story/studiog/travel/northeast/2026/04/02/portland-maine-travel-guide-things-to-do/88552778007/

If this looks like a perfect trip to you, you're going to want to check out our latest edition of the Docent's Dossier 🦞

Book your stay and enjoy the best of a Maine summer. Arrive to a lobster roll kit from an iconic local establishment, like or , in your loft, and access to the or an exclusive visit to the Winslow Homer Studio.

Experience Portland at its peak. Link in bio to book.

A shout-out to 178 Middle Street (historically known as the Boyd Block) in the Press Herald.

It took four years to restore and rebuild this building so that it could stand for another 150 years in the heart of the city’s Old Port district. Today, it welcomes visitors of The Docent's Collection on its upper floors.

Read more: https://www.pressherald.com/2026/04/13/the-22m-rebuild-of-portlands-historic-boyd-block-has-won-honors-howd-they-do-it/

Food, shopping, exploring... need we say more?

Experience luxury lofts in the heart of Portland’s historic Old Port. The Docent’s Collection offers a distinctive approach to travel for discerning guests seeking a culturally rich stay.

Visit our website to book your summer getaway.

It's true! Portland has been listed as #1 for The Top 10 Small US Cities for Food and Drink by Food & Wine 🍾

When you stay at The Docent's Collection, you're steps away from the best restaurants — book your next stay and discover Portland's award-winning dining 🦪 Plus, our local concierge team can help secure you reservations at some of the top spots.

Read the full article here: https://www.foodandwine.com/top-small-united-states-cities-for-food-and-drink-2026-11910181

A few of our dealbreakers. Thankfully, you won't get any of these when you book at The Docent's Collection - but you will get:

✅ Full, modern kitchens
✅ Surrounded by award-winning food spots
✅ Large, bright and spacious bathrooms
✅ Closet and storage space
✅ Comfortable beds for everyone
✅ A view of Portland's historic Old Port