Stay Bar Harbor: Stephen Coston

Stephen Coston did not intend to follow in his family’s footsteps.  Despite the fact that his grandfather was a hotelier in Bar Harbor, Maine for decades, Stephen struck off initially in another direction, seeking to make a career out of sports writing. When that did materialize, a book suggestion from his father spurred his interest in reading about business, which led to his getting a degree in this field. Somewhat on a whim, Stephen went on to buy and renovate the seventies-era 12-room Rockhurst Motel in Bar Harbor, and found himself back in the family business.  Since then he’s added multiple properties to his growing real estate collection. Taking a hands-on approach to all aspects of the hospitality business, Stephen continues to learn about design, art and architecture, as he seeks to create unique experiences at each of his properties. Join our conversation with intriguing auto-didact Stephen Cotson today on Radio Maine.

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