The Nevada: A Historic Revival on Long Sands BeachThe Nevada: A Historic Revival on Long Sands Beach The Viewpoint hotel team, known for their success in Maine, has renovated and reopened a historic motel on Long Sands Beach in York. The Nevada, named after its original counterpart, has undergone a meticulous transformation, retaining its maritime-inspired design while incorporating modern amenities. A Maritime Legacy Reborn The Nevada’s curved building and wraparound deck evoke the silhouette of a U.S. Navy ship. Designed in collaboration with CR Design, the renovation preserves the motel’s unique character, providing each of the 21 rooms with a private terrace. Sustainability and Comfort To protect against flooding, the building has been raised on stilts, and heat pumps provide efficient heating and cooling. Hot water boilers and a recirculation pump ensure comfort throughout the property. The Nevada is committed to sustainability as a member of the Green Alliance. It donates to Giving Green, supports Clean the World, and uses eco-friendly products such as Blueland cleaning supplies, commercial composting, and bamboo paper products. Amenities and Partnerships Guests can indulge in culinary delights at Lulu’s restaurant and bar, which offers 75 seats and an outdoor dining area with fire pits. The owners have also partnered with the nearby luxury hotel The Viewpoint, owned by Chris and Elizabeth Crane. A new spa, The Baths, will debut on the property this summer, completing the luxurious experience. With its maritime charm, sustainable ethos, and comfortable amenities, The Nevada has become a welcome addition to Long Sands Beach, offering a unique and memorable stay for guests seeking a coastal retreat.
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US: The hotel team behind Maine’s The Viewpoint hotel has renovated and reopened a historic motel on Long Sands Beach in York as The Nevada.
The Nevada was relocated from a 70-year-old motel of the same name. The former business closed in 2021.
Designed by CR Design in collaboration with new owners Joe Lipton and Michelle Friar, The Nevada retains many of its original features resembling a U.S. Navy ship. The curved building includes a wraparound deck, giving each of the 21 rooms a private terrace.
Amenities include Lulu’s restaurant and bar with 75 seats. An outdoor dining area has fire pits.
Additional measures were taken to raise the building on stilts so that it was no longer in the flood zone. Heat pumps (for heating and air conditioning) were also installed in every room and hot water boilers with a recirculation pump were installed.
The Nevada is also a member of the Green Alliance and donates a portion of each stay to Giving Green, which directs money to evidence-backed projects. The Nevada partners with Clean The World and uses Blueland cleaning products, commercial composting, and bamboo paper products.
Owners Lipton and Friar, along with business partners Chris and Elizabeth Crane, also own the nearby luxury hotel The Viewpoint. A new spa called The Baths will launch on the property this summer.
