the bay and the sharp scent of a wood fire . Six pleasantly furnished suites feature fireplaces , private decks and spa tubs . The Pub restaurant serves seafood and locally brewed beers year-round . A 20-minute ferry ride connects Peaks with the shopping , dining and nightlife of Portland . Prices range from $ 175 to $ 300 ; 207/766 -5100 or innonpeaks.com . The Inn at Mama 's Fish House , Maui , Hawaii The handful of cottages that make up this hideaway rest under coconut palms on Maui 's North Shore , just off the scenic Hana Highway . `` Old Polynesia '' decor and a low-key atmosphere mark it as a throwback to an era when Hawaii meant tropical exoticism , not real-estate opportunities . Coastal Living : More on Maui A short drive west takes you to the town of Paia . A short drive east reveals the bright sails of windsurfers swooping just off Hookipa Beach . And simply staying put ensures the pleasures of lounging on the sand in front of your cottage or savoring the seafood at Mama 's Fish House Restaurant next door . Rooms from $ 175 ; 800/860 -4852
-LRB- Coastal Living -RRB- -- Leave behind the mainland and sneak away to these heavenly hideaways . At Petit St. Vincent , 22 understatedly elegant stone cottages overlook the water . Petit St. Vincent , Grenadines The fantasy : Your own sun-blessed , beach-fringed island in the Caribbean , with sailing , snorkeling and other pastimes available at your whim , and a staff to provide anything from meals to massages . The reality : At Petit St. Vincent , it 's the same as the fantasy . Twenty-two understatedly elegant stone cottages , overlooking the water and open to the breezes , scatter across this 113-acre island . With rates starting at $ 675 a night , Petit St. Vincent qualifies as a splurge , but the price covers all activities and meals . Open November through August ; 800/654 -9326 or psvresort.com . The Inn on Peaks Island , Maine Rocky , rustic , small-town New England floats languidly in Casco Bay , two miles from downtown Portland . Summer brings visitors seeking art galleries , nature and relaxation . In winter , you can snuggle up at the inn and enjoy the muted clang of buoys in