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This fully renovated two-story camp on the edge of the water has a new kitchen and bathroom, but maintains its rustic atmosphere. Skylights in the gambrel roof give excellent water views. Sliding glass door to porch lets in plenty of light. Walk along the rocky ocean shore, which is just a few steps away down a wooden stairway.
Kayak or canoe across to historic Castine--30 minutes by water or 45 minutes by car--or explore the many inlets and islands of the Bagaduce River. Listen to the call of loons as you enjoy our ever-changing sunsets. A variety of games and puzzles and a collection of books will keep you occupied on a rainy day.
Brooksville, with a total area of 33.8 square miles and 53 miles of coastline is home to Holbrook Island Sanctuary, a pristine nature preserve, and also the Good Life Center, the last homestead of Helen and Scott Nearing (authors of Living the Good Life). Pastoral, rolling hills and scenic blueberry barrens are plentiful throughout the area. Nearby Buck's Harbor provides a locus of community activity where one can enjoy the music of steel drums and dancing in the street every other Monday evening throughout the summer.
Acadia National Park, with a road to the top of the highest mountain on the on the eastern coast as well as hundreds of scenic hiking trails, is just one hour away by car. Don't miss visiting the Wooden Boat School in nearby Brooklin; Haystack school of crafts on Deer Isle; and Kneisel Hall, famed for world-class chamber music, just 11 miles away in Blue Hill, |