Location: Stonington, Deer Isle, Acadia, Maine, USA (Bangor International Airport or Bar Harbor - 1.25 hours) View Map
Accommodations: Victorian House, 5 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 3 Baths (Sleeps 10-11)
Don't wait another day to reserve your 2010 vacation! "The Lobster Trap" is the only home you'll find on the island with such a special combination of waterfront location, charming ambiance, comfortable space for a large family — including your dog — and friendly, knowledgeable owners nearby. Just read our Guest Comments! Additional photos on our site; see link below.
All the charm of a 1900-vintage house with completely updated kitchens and baths and modern conveniences for your vacation on the coast of Maine! Our first two summer rental seasons, 2007 and 2008, have been a rousing success, with all our guests very pleased with our wonderful views and charming, well-equipped house.
Stonington is a busy, working fishing village, a place of such unspoiled natural beauty that many who drive over the bridge from the mainland want to stay here forever! From The Lobster Trap there's always something to watch, whether it's the lobstermen bringing in their catch, pleasure boats exploring the waters and the islands, or the majestic windjammers sailing down the Thoroughfare from Camden, Rockland, and beyond.
We're just a short walk to Stonington village, yet we enjoy our own quieter corner of the harbor and the colorful flower gardens our parents lovingly tended on the ledges. Our stairway down to the water is easily accessible, and passersby often picnic on the rocks or launch their kayaks there.
As every visitor to the Lobster Trap says, "Wow, what a view!" The first floor of the house sits one story above street level and has a wide, wrap-around deck that always offers cool and refreshing breezes. If you can tear yourself away from the deck, you'll find an open, sunny living room and dining room, plus a cozy library with studio couch. The walls are graced with paintings collected through the years. The one bedroom on this level has two comfortable twin beds, with end tables and good reading lights for each. A full kitchen with gas stove and dishwasher, the bathroom with tub/shower, and a washer and dryer complete this space.
The view and the living space only get better on the second floor, where our parents spent the summers from the time that they bought the house in 1970. This level comprises one large room extending the entire width of the house, with well equipped kitchen (they both loved to cook!) and attractively appointed dining and living areas, a brand-new deck, full bath with shower, and sunlight galore! Facing due south, you'll gasp at the glorious sunrises, sunsets, and moonrises from this vantage point. Two bedrooms are on this floor: a small one with brand new extra-long twin bed plus the computer desk, and the master bedroom, also with brand new bed, a king. All linens and colorful quilts are provided. A bathroom with shower is accessible from this bedroom as well as the kitchen.
And saving the best for last - if the extended family wants to join you on vacation, head upstairs! Two more bedrooms plus bath with shower await on the third floor, as well as the wonderful Crow's Nest, a large living room with an extra bed for you to lounge on. This is the spot to sit and read, paint, or enjoy an evening cocktail or a game of Trivial Pursuit. This floor has a queen, a double, and a single bed.
With its south-facing exposure and many large windows, The Lobster Trap enjoys brilliant sunshine. But many guests find watching the fog banks creep in over the islands or a rip-roaring storm even more fascinating! No worries: we have central heat on the first and second floors, so you'll always be comfortable. Air conditioning is not needed on Stonington's waterfront. Just open the windows!
Cozy enough for a couple, convenient for two couples (each having your own complete living area), or great for a family reunion! We are offering the use of our deep-water mooring, out-haul, and a two-person, sit-on-top-style kayak (with signed waiver of liability). Although this is our own home, we have been in the real estate and vacation rental business for years and can offer professional management, practical local advice, and hands-on caretaking if the need should arise!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: ample, fresh & new
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (5) : (including 1 x-long twin)
- Crib: Porta-crib or full-size crib available on request, with sheets, as well as highchair and other baby supplies
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2)
- DVD
- VCR (2)
- Video Library: variety of classics, dramas, comedies
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library: vast collection of classical music
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen (2)
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator (2)
- Dishwasher (2)
- Microwave (2)
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio (2)
- View/Location
- Oceanfront: 100 feet of easily accessible frontage at all tides
- Communications
- Telephone (4) : cell-phone reception here too
- Free Long Distance
- Computer
- Broadband Internet: Wireless connection for your laptop!
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
May 22-June 5, 2010 ........................ $1600/wk
June 5-June 26, 2010 ....................... $2400/wk
June 26-Aug 28, 2010 ....................... $3000/wk
Aug 28-Sept 11, 2010 ....................... $2400/wk
Sept 11-Sept 25, 2010 ...................... $2000/wk
Sept 25-Oct 16, 2010 ....................... $1600/wk
Four weeks or more discounted 15%!
7% Maine Lodging Tax, $100 cleaning fee, $500 refundable security deposit.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Treasured Family Home on Stonington Waterfront
Year Purchased: 1970
Why the Owner Chose Stonington
We moved to Stonington full-time in 2003 because it's such a pleasure to live in a place where one constantly stops to admire the sheer beauty of the water, the islands, the moon and brilliant stars at night. And life in a small community provides so many opportunities to admire creativity, to learn something new, to share your own talents, to help your neighbors, and to laugh with friends.
The Unique Benefits at this Victorian House
Relaxing on the deck, watching the boats come and go, kayaking, walking to the Lily Pond with the kids and the dog, poking downtown to the galleries and restaurants, hopping on the mailboat for a 7-mile trip to Isle au Haut. Find all the details on my website.
Ellen Dinsmore
Owner's Map of Stonington
My parents bought this picturesque old Victorian in 1970, just as Ray and I were starting our life together. It became our summer vacation destination as we raised our two sons: we all loved the cool ocean breezes, boating out to the many islands for picnics and exploration, and of course the family times together over the freshest seafood in the world! Lobsters bought at the dock, mussels gathered on the islands, Mom's fish chowder . . . Life just doesn't get any better!
Property Photos
- The Lobster Trap from the Water - Maine Travel
- The Deck of the Lobster Trap Has Wonderful Views - Maine Travel
- Glorious Flower Gardens among the Granite Ledges - Maine Travel
- Sunny and comfortable living room
- Lobster Trap Master Bedroom with King Bed
- Can you spot the Lobster Trap's distinctive red roof?
- Gourmet kitchen with Deer Isle granite counters & stainless steel appliances
- Kitchen has extra-large island with bar sink and loads of cabinet space
- Queen-sized bed on third floor overlooks the islands and lobster boats
- Double bed in cozy Crow's Nest
- First-floor bedroom has two twin beds that can be made up as king
- Gaze out over the harbor and village from the unique Crow's Nest!
Guest Comments (18)
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Dear Ellen, Our family had such a wonderful time staying in your home. We loved sitting on your deck and looking out to the lobster boats and the beautiful islands. We marveled at all of your pretty things and all of your neat decorating touches throughout the house. Everyone said how comfortable the beds were, and the linens and towels were great! We all hope to come back again. Thank you so much.
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