Location: Brooksville, Acadia, Maine, USA (50 minutes south of Bangor, 1 hour to Acadia National Park) View Map
Accommodations: Cabin, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4)
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,
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking: Park at the end of a long (0.2 mile) driveway, and walk down a short slope to the door.
- Wood Stove: Small window on the door of the woodstove allows you to see the flames. Very cozy ambiance for rainy days.
- Beds
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed: Drawers are built into this hand-made bed for more storage space.
- Convertible Bed: Sleep sofa opens up to a single-size bed.
- Entertainment
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Efficiency gas stove is small but powerful. Sink abuts a large window facing the ocean, so even tasks like doing the dishes become memories to cherish.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Also includes a drip coffee pot, coffee grinder, toaster, blender, lobster pot, a small selection of spices, salt and pepper.
- Refrigerator: Standard size.
- Microwave: Generous size.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Webber brand, located in storage shed adjacent to cottage
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- View/Location
- Oceanfront: Tucked into Lord's Cove on the Bagaduce River, a saltwater estuary, There are no strong currents near the shore. A wooden stairway walks you directly to the water's edge at high tide.
- Communications
- Telephone: Cordless phone, functional upstairs and down. Use your calling card for long distance. Phone number is posted on all phones.
- Other Amenities
- Screened porch looks out over the water--a charming place for an evening meal. Two ocean-going kayaks provided; paddles can be found in the storage shed as well as child and adult-size life jackets.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Well-behaved pets who are on flea medicine are welcome. Pets cannot be left unattended in the cottage.
- Kid Friendly: Child-safe covers on all outlets. Cabinet door stops are in the cabinet under the bathroom sink, to be used for keeping children out of medicine cabinet.
- Smoking Not Allowed: Failure to adhere to no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of entire deposit.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Other Activities
- Badminton, Art galleries, pottery and other artisan shops
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$850/week Saturday to Saturday.
Rental periods of less than one week will be considered only if the full
week is not rented by two weeks prior to arrival date. In such cases,
rates are $200 per night.
Discounts offered for four or more consecutive weeks at $750 per week.
7% lodging tax.
$95 cleaning fee.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1996
Why the Owner Chose Brooksville
When I first moved in, there was a small "camp" right by the water which was in disrepair from many years of neglect. I have always thought of a camp as a place to pitch my tent and build a fire, but I was quick to learn that in Maine a camp is a building, often in a remote area, where families go for vacation. Renovating this camp was a labor of love, as we did as much of the work ourselves, including shingling the outside and painting the old walls on the inside. The more time I spent at the cottage, the more I knew that this was a small treasure that had to be shared with others.
The Unique Benefits at this Cabin
Last year my husband built a boat house to store the paddles and lifejackets for the kayaks; we also keep the gas grill in the boat house. There is a supply of wood to use for the woodstove inside. Even though it's a "camp", there is still conventional plumbing and electricity. We try to be as eco-friendly as possible, and use all compact fluorescent light bulbs, we have a compost bin for compostable trash. There's a full-size ironing board and iron. Towels and extra linens can be found in the large bathroom closet. A variety of games and books are upstairs for a rainy day, and a cordless phone for local calls. The kitchen is fully equipped with dishes, utensils, and towels, including cutting board, pots and pans, and a few select spices; there is a lobster pot and a list of the closest places to buy fresh, live lobster. When we redesigned the kitchen, I made sure that the sink was located with a large window in front of it facing the water. There is a large, double sliding glass door which takes you out onto the screened porch, where you can sit and watch the sunsets and listen to the sounds of nature while sipping your favorite beverage.
Pristine nature reserve includes hiking trails to the ocean, up a small mountain, around a marsh, to a freshwater beaver pond, and to a pioneer's homestead
The last hand-built home of Helen and Scott Nearing, back-to-the-land pioneers and authors of "Living the Good Life". Monday night lecture series, other activities as scheduled. Closed Wednesdays
Attracts students internationally to learn to sail and navigate large ships. The "State of Maine" ship available for tours when it is in dock
Yacht club, market open daily with lunch available; dinner served in restaurant in back. Nearby artisan galleries, Farmer's market weekly, steel drums every other week.
World class chamber music, attracts international students to summer workshops, performances open to public several times a week
Park in one of two locations on the Mountain Road and hike to 600 feet elevation for a bird's eye view of the peninsula
Another great lookout. Blueberry fields owned by the Blue Hill Heritage Trust are open to public for hiking or hand-picking berries in season. Art gallery near parking area.
Owner's Map of Brooksville
I came to Maine with 4 criteria in mind; I wanted to live in a place with trees, water, hills, and four seasons. I got not only those things, but oh so much more. Every day I would get up, look out my window across the field to the water and thank God that I had found this place. To be a "real" Mainer, you have to be born here, but after 12 years of year-round living, Brooksville has grown ever deeper in my heart. Circumstances have required that I move away, but Maine will always be home for me, and keeping this little cottage is one way to be sure that I will always come back.
Property Photos
- Driftwood Cottage, entrance - Acadia, Maine Lodging
- Driftwood Cottage, southern exposure - Acadia, Maine Lodging
- Driftwood Cottage, inside - Acadia, Maine Lodging
- the view west
- Driftwood Cottage, upstairs
- The Kitchen
- Tidal pools at low tide
- Sunset over the Bagaduce
- Bedroom with double bed
- Single bed with drawers
- Bathroom sink, big mirrors
- Upstairs, books and games
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