Hidden Pond

A naturally spectacular boutique resort in Kennebunkport, Maine

This stunning resort’s original website had a pleasant, but generic, look that did not fully sell the very unique experience that is Hidden Pond.

In addition, the rigid content management template of the old site greatly limited opportunities for creative, interactive visual tools and immersive site navigation.

Rare Brick developed a visually striking and emotionally compelling website. A number of booking guests have commented, “Just looking at your website makes me feel like I am already on vacation.”

The site now fully reflects the resort’s brand -- a luxurious destination that harkens back to lazy summers and days at camp. Launched in early March 2009 -- pre-bookings for 2009 doubled those for 2008 within three weeks.

Union Street Inn

Sophisticated luxury inn on Nantucket island

A top-rated B&B, Union Street Inn lacked a web presence that accurately reflected its crisp, tailored decor and premium guest offerings.

As Union Street Inn is the only B&B with a full-service kitchen, it was vital that the website profile the inn's delectable morning fare.

Rare Brick developed a simple, classic "white on white" design that allows the property, island and food photos to grab the eye and tell the inn’s story. Launched in early 2008, the inn had its best year ever that year.

Casa Laguna

Stunning seaside resort hotel in Laguna Beach, California

While Casa Laguna had a nice website previously, it failed to capture the inn's key selling point -- breathtaking ocean views.

Rare Brick’s redesign not only features the great views, it also presents a wide-format structure that allows the hotel’s glorious high-end rooms to be profiled at their best.

An interactive property map provides site users with an overview of the large property's layout. Potential guests know exactly where each room type is located.

Carson Ridge Cabins

Luxurious private cabins with a rustic flair in Washington's Columbia River Gorge

Carson Ridge B&B’s old website did little to promote the inn's focus on privacy and its close proximity to the Columbia River Gorge -- an outdoor wonderland.

Rare Brick's "message board" design provided a unique way to display all that the inn offers -- private cabins, outdoor adventure packages, and much more.

Detailed slide shows profile the many luxurious features of each private guest cabin.

The website paid for itself in increased business within two months. After 10 months, the clients called Rare Brick to say that they were hitting record numbers they thought it would take them years to achieve.

The Veranda House

Retro-chic boutique hotel with sweeping views of the Nantucket harbor

A newly remodeled hotel in the heart of Nantucket town, The Veranda House needed a fresh, happenin’ look to promote its hip atmosphere and awesome location.

An interactive directions page provides detailed information about all the travel options to the island.

Rare Brick’s motion-driven wide format design promotes the hotel’s chic environment to potential guests both young and "young at heart.”

The new site launched in early February 2007 and within three months the client had $380,000 in pre-season bookings -- a dramatic increase compared with $25,000 in pre-season bookings the year before.

Rosehaven Inn

Romantic Arts & Crafts haven in New York’s Catskill Mountains

Small, yet spectacular, the detail work and lovingly accurate renovation of this delightful Arts & Crafts property needed to shine.

Rare Brick created a website that truly reflected the one-of-a-kind feel of this New York mountain gem.

According to the owner, “My most frequent comment among my guests is, ‘We looked at a lot of B&B sites and when we saw yours, we stopped looking and knew it was the place to be.’”

Ashton’s Bed & Breakfast

A classic New Orleans B&B in the up-and-coming Esplanade District

The owners spent two years recovering and renovating from the devastation of Katrina. They knew the inn would need to stand out from the competition to survive once tourism returned to New Orleans.

Rare Brick worked with Ashton’s B&B to create a fun, jazzy and dynamic site that would -- with one click -- remind potential guests of what they love about New Orleans!

2008 was a fantastic year for the inn, and early 2009 broke seasonal occupancy records. “I attribute that mostly to our great website,” said the owner.

Stone Hill Inn

A romantic luxury inn for couples in Stowe, Vermont

Although fairly successful, this modern inn was searching for a way to max out its occupancy by: 1.) Reflecting the seasonal appeal of its location’s year-round attractions and 2.) Highlighting its romantic “couples only” environment.

Rare Brick conceived of a four-season design. The background color, representational icon, and photography of the site’s opening slideshow change to echo the appropriate season.

Rare Brick photographed a couple enjoying the amenities of the inn and grounds and used these photographs in each seasonal opening sequence.

Stone Hill Inn is now the most successful inn in Stowe and the resort town’s #1 reviewed B&B on Trip Advisor.