DoveHill Acquires Iconic White Barn Inn in Kennebunk, Maine

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- DoveHill, a vertically integrated real estate investment firm, is pleased to announce its acquisition of the legendary White Barn Inn in Kennebunk, Maine. An icon of New England hospitality since the 1970s, White Barn Inn is celebrated for its timeless elegance, intimate luxury, and award-winning culinary experiences.

White Barn Inn, part of Auberge Resorts Collection, has earned some of the industry's most prestigious accolades, including Forbes Five-Star recognition and a coveted AAA Five Diamond Award for its renowned fine dining restaurant. Known for transforming historic barns into a world-class culinary destination, the White Barn Inn Restaurant has long stood as a beacon of New England gastronomy. The property consistently garners acclaim in major travel rankings, appearing in Travel + Leisure's World's Best lists and named by Condé Nast Traveler as "one of the great places to stay and eat in the world."

Beyond its celebrated dining, the property offers a collection of charming guest cottages, a serene luxury spa, and a tranquil pool that together create an immersive coastal retreat. Guests can now also enjoy the Cora Houseboat, an exciting new way to experience the Maine coast from the water — further elevating the property's unique appeal. DoveHill plans to build upon White Barn Inn's rich heritage and exceptional recent performance with targeted enhancements that improve the luxury experience while preserving the authenticity and intimate character that have made the hotel so beloved.

A Continued Strategic Investment Vehicle for DoveHill's Newest Fund

"White Barn Inn represents a turning point in our hospitality strategy," said Jake Wurzak, Founder and CEO of DoveHill. "We are focusing on highly unique, independent hotels and inns in incredibly high-barrier-to-entry markets. This property embodies everything we look for: iconic status, one-of-a-kind character, and a legacy of excellence that we are excited to steward into the future."

Jake Wurzak, Founder and CEO of DoveHill, added, "DoveHill's investment in White Barn Inn represents a strategic opportunity to combine our operational and investment expertise with one of the most distinctive brands in hospitality. Our shared goal is to safeguard the quintessential Maine experience, make targeted enhancements throughout the property, and protect the cultural foundation that has made White Barn Inn a landmark in Kennebunk."

Charles Paloux, Chief Investment Officer of DoveHill, added, "This acquisition perfectly exemplifies the kind of strategic investment we are pursuing in today's hospitality landscape. Through our newly launched DoveHill Opportunity Fund 2, we are highly focused on preferred equity and direct investments in distinctive, irreplaceable hotel assets. White Barn Inn stands as an iconic property that aligns seamlessly with our vision for the next generation of experiential and value-driven hospitality investments."

Auberge Resorts Collection will continue to manage White Barn Inn, bringing its world-class expertise in luxury and experiential hospitality to the partnership. Auberge expressed its enthusiasm for the collaboration, noting that the relationship with DoveHill underscores its shared commitment to creating exceptional and lasting guest experiences.

About DoveHill

Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, DoveHill is a real estate investment firm focused on hospitality, industrial, and preferred equity strategies across the United States. With a hands-on approach and deep operational expertise, DoveHill targets high-growth, supply-constrained markets to identify underutilized assets and create enduring value for its partners and investors.

For more information about DoveHill:
Website: www.dovehillcos.com
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About White Barn Inn, Auberge Resorts Collection
A beloved local landmark for over 150 years, White Barn Inn, Auberge Resorts Collection is synonymous with warm New England hospitality, rustic charm, and uncompromising attention to detail. Just a 90-minute drive north of Boston in the charming coastal town of Kennebunk, Maine, the 28-room property is renowned as one of the country's most distinctive getaways offering supreme levels of quality, luxury, and gracious service. The hotel's four waterfront cottages and one-of-a-kind houseboat boast coastal views and access to White Barn Marina. Amenities include an outdoor infinity pool, coastal views, an award-winning spa, two restaurants,  convenient access to fine shopping and art galleries in Kennebunkport, as well as a variety of experiences from bike riding to local apple orchards to traditional Maine lobster bakes. The White Barn Restaurant, a culinary legend, Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond fine dining destination, offers seasonal, contemporary New England cuisine while the new Little Barn is a casual eatery highlighting the local Maine farmstead and fisheries to the table in flavorful, approachable dishes. In summer 2020, White Barn Inn unveiled a property-wide redesign led by New York-based Jenny Wolf Interiors that refreshed guest rooms and public spaces with playful contemporary touches and elements from local Maine purveyors. 

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About Auberge Resorts Collection
Auberge Resorts Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative spas and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 30 one-of-a-kind hotels and resorts, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world's most desirable destinations.

For more information: aubergeresorts.com

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