# Eco East Coast Hostels The Deer Isle Hostel Features a Main House Inspired by 17th Century Design By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-10-10 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deer-isle-hostel References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/deer-isle-hostel/) & [sites.google](https://sites.google.com/a/deerislehostel.com/deerislehostel/) Hostels are traditionally in urban locations with little more than rooms and a bit of living space, but [Deer Isle Hostel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fathers-deer) in Maine helps to add a [rustic, real life experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dairy) to your time with them. With private and dorm-style rooms available to suit your needs, the Deer Isle Hostel is a [self-sustaining property](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daria-sheina) that draws water from a well, uses solar panels for energy and farms the surrounding land. During the spring and summer seasons when the property is open to guests, the Deer Isle Hostel holds communal dinners each night at 6:30: perfect for helping guests to get to know one another and their hosts. The area surrounding the Deer Isle Hostel is, as one might guess from the Maine locale, stunning and perfect for hiking, canoeing and simply basking in nature's glory. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Hostels:** The trend of eco-friendly hostels offers opportunities for sustainable and environmentally conscious accommodations in the hospitality industry. - **Communal Experiences:** The trend of communal dinners and activities in hostels creates opportunities for building a sense of community and connection among guests and hosts. - **Self-sustaining Properties:** The trend of self-sustaining properties in the hospitality industry allows for innovative solutions in water, energy, and food sourcing. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating eco-friendly practices, promoting communal experiences, and creating self-sustaining properties. - **Sustainable Tourism:** The sustainable tourism industry can benefit from the trend of eco-friendly hostels and self-sustaining properties to attract environmentally conscious travelers. - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can find opportunities in providing solar panel installations and other energy solutions for self-sustaining properties like eco-friendly hostels. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Warm Tonal Earthy Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aethos-ericeira.md) - [Sustainable Eco Surf Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-eco-surf-villa-in-portugal.md) - [Rustic Contemporary Bunkhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guemes-island-bunkhouse.md) - [Tranquil Seasonal Canadian Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-cabin.md) - [Cedar-Clad Cabin Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prospect-berkshires-resort.md) - [Affordably Decorated Getaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-homegoods.md) - [Sustainable Off-Grid Remote Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daria-sheina.md) - [Cozy Contemporary Hotel Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodlark-hotel.md) - [Local Stone-Clad Coastal Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caochan-na-creige.md)