Unique Ocean, Lakefront Property Offers Privacy, Luxury & Recreation
- Minimum stay:N/A
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:Yes
New home built in Japanese style on secluded and dramatic 5 acre, wooded, oceanfront property. The property is bordered on the opposite side by Long Pond (see photo) a pristine 1.5 mile long freshwater lake, excellent for swimming and canoeing. A 15 minute walk takes you to the entrance of Acadia National Park and it's well maintained system of both shoreline and forest hiking trails.
The house is fully equipped with new, excellent quality, kitchen appliances--a cook's dream! And central heating. Come to Sheep Thief Gulch and truly get away from all but you what you really want.
Because of risks associated with the rugged ocean coast-line, this property is not suitable for children under 12.
Sheep Thief Gulch: Our house at Sheep Thief Gulch is a 5 mile drive from the town and mailboat landing on Isle Au Haut. You can hear the stars twinkle out here. Our property faces the Atlantic Ocean on one side and Long Pond on the other. Swimmers have their choice between 60 degree sea water (brrr) or the fresh water pond with far more tolerable conditions. The owners do both, but the ocean with wetsuits.
There are 2 houses on the property built in Japanese style; the 'girl's house', a separate 'guest' house with two bedrooms and a bath and the larger 'aquarium' with the master bedroom, a study, a mud room and a 40' x 20' great room with kitchen, dining and lounging area with floor to ceiling glass on both sides offering spectacular views of the sea, birdlife, changing weather and night sky.
Walkers and hikers enjoy coastal and forest trails in Acadia National Park. The Ranger Station has trail maps. The house comes with three mountain bikes and others are available for rent from the mailboat company.
Island Life: Sheep Thief Gulch is very private and secluded, separated from the road by a dense forest, but Long Pond (a 5 minute walk on a path through the woods) is a magnet in fair weather, where, in the afternoon there's a bunch of kids and some adults swimming and sun bathing on the beach or on the sun warmed asphalt road. Other opportunities to socialize include church on Sunday, the very well provisioned Isle Au Haut Store, the excellent library in the town hall with wifi service, the cyber/cafe Black Dinah Chocolatiers, The town sponsors other social events at the town hall including a talent show most years in August. ALL ARE WELCOME. There is one FINE 'not to be missed' dining out option at the Keeper's House on Isle Au Haut, however Inn guests have priority, so reservations are iffy. Fresh caught lobsters, arguably the best anywhere, are available from local fishermen requiring usually a days notice. Other fresh and frozen fish can be gotten at the Island Store or by order from a Stonington fresh fish market. They send it out on the mailboat.
Activities: All in all, Sheep Thief Gulch is a fine place to slow down, catch up on your reading, painting, photography or correspondence, summon the muse, pamper yourself with good food and drink, get in better shape (waking, running, canoeing, biking or swimming), break the connection with the internet, though wifi service is on for the addicted. By the way, there is also a land-line. To top it all off, you will meet some exceptional people there, both year round and summer residents, which I think is one of the main reasons people keep coming back.
Property Type
- 1 story
- House
- 2000 sq. ft.
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Onsite Services
- Housekeeper Optional
- Car Available
- Housekeeper
Suitability
- Pets Not Allowed
- Non Smoking Only
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, Beds for 6
- Master Bedroom
- 1 queen
- private bath with shower and huge tub
- Charlotte's Room
- 1 double
- share bath with shower/tub combo
- Emily's Room
- 1 double
- share bath with shower/tub combo
- Air Mattresses
- 1 double, 1 twin/ single
- share bath with shower/tub combo
Bathrooms
- 2.0 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- toilet, tub, shower
- Bathroom 2
- toilet, combination tub/shower
- Bathroom 3
- toilet
- sink
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- Radio
- Books For Adults
- Piano
- CD Player
Theme
- Luxury
- Romantic
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
Attractions
- Autumn Foliage
- Library
- Churches
- Pond
- Forests
Car
- Recommended
Leisure Activities
- Beachcombing
- Whale Watching
- Walking
- Bird Watching
local services and businesses
- Groceries
Location Type
- Rural
sports and adventure activities
- Freshwater Fishing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Pier Fishing
- Mountain Biking
- Cycling
- Swimming
- Fly Fishing
- Surf Fishing
Arrival Day
- Saturday
catering options
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Dining
- Dining
- Dining Area
General
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
- Telephone
- Heating
- Linens Provided
- Internet
- Towels Provided
- Broadband Access
- Wood Stove
- Air Conditioning
- Living Room
- Fitness Room / Equipment
- Firewood
- Local Activities Guide
- Backpack
- Basic Soaps
- Wireless Internet
- Local Maps
- Activities Guide
- Parking
- Hair Dryer
- Toilet Paper
- Paper Towels
- Parking Off Street
- Iron & Board
- Ceiling Fans
- Thermos Bottle
- Shampoo
- Laundry Soap
house cleaning
- Housekeeper Optional
Kitchen
- Stove
- Microwave
- Dishes & Utensils
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Pantry Items
- Oven
- Coffee Grinder
- Stove
- Lobster Pot
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
- Blender
- Grill
Outside
- Binoculars
- Walkway To Water
- Large Cooler
- Lawn / Garden
- Bicycles
- Outdoor Grill
- Deck / Patio
- Kayak / Canoe
- Barbecue
- Canoe
- Unscreened Porch / Veranda
- Wood Deck
- Boat With Paddles
- Beach Towels
- Small Cooler
Reviews
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Perfect Maine Island Vacation
Perfect Maine Island Vacation
- Guest mark
- Date of stay 04/18/11
- Review Submitted 04/25/11
Our family of 6 (4 adults and 2 children) chose this house for an off-season Maine Island vacation. We were not disapointed. The Great Room in the main house was a gorgeous space for us all to be together -- to cook, to read and to relax. The house is well-positioned for hikes in Acadia National Park at the southern end of Isle au Haut. These are the best hikes, so for us it worked out a lot better than if we'd stayed at the northern end. Don't miss Duck Mountain Trail! In the off-season, there are essentially no amenities on the island. That's what we wanted, as we were also felt like we were the only people on the island. The IAH Store was incredibly helpful in arranging for all the food we needed to be pre-purchased and delivered to the house just before we arrived. The owner has a truck for a modest rental that we found useful and that we'd recommend, but most everything we did was within walking distance.Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers.
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Relaxation Heaven
Relaxation Heaven
- Guest doug
- Date of stay 07/03/10
- Review Submitted 07/13/10
I wanted a place to relax and write; my friends to hike, swim in the ocean and lake, and reconnect with their artistic talents. And for a week in this immaculately kept property, we were immersed in luxury. Bring your imagination and your cooking skills (we made bread and soup) as the island is short on commercial establishments. But this is the pinnacle of Maine island quiet and friendly atmosphere for those who want to relax.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers.
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Rates
$250 refundable damage deposit will be mailed after a property inspection shows no damages. Our pick-up is rentable for $250/wk plus gas. Users must be licensed and insured drivers. No teen drivers please and no driving lessons. Truck is for 'on-road' use only and is not to be used on Acadia Nat'l Park roads. There are no car repair facilities on IaH so please use the truck with care. Please refill tank to level indicated when you arrived.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Location
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2007
About the owner: Our houses at Sheep Thief Gulch were designed by award winning architect Evans Woollen and custom built in 2007 by Ellard Taylor, an Isle Au Haut builder.
Why the Owner Chose Isle au Haut:
After years of renting on IAH, we committed to building our own place when we bought our oceanfront property in 2005. Two years later, we moved in. We finally got our vegetable garden going in 2011 and it's going strong. We usually plant in early May, risking a late frost, but ensuring that we will have tomatoes and other VEG in August. There are always herbs (chives, garlic chives, sage, parsley, cilantro, rosemary, chervil, basil), and salad greens in July for our renters.
The Unique Benefits at this House:
The ocean view is breathtaking! A large colony of sea gulls gathers on a nearby granite point and a variety of water fowl (loons, eiders, guillemots, northern gannets, great blue herons, bald eagles, ospreys, crows and ravens) feed close to shore. The house is equipped with a spotting scope. On the land side of the house, a variety of song birds are attracted to the birdfeeder, including the occasional raptor.
FIshing for brook trout, either wading along the lakeshore or from our canoe, is often productive. The best time is early morning before the swimmers gather at the beech.
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Photos
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Summer Main House View
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Path to 'Girl's House'
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Ocean side deck
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Social area in use
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Great room dining area
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Moby Dick--pickup available
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Eastward view
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Ocean side of main house
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Winter ocean view
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View East from master bedroom
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Full Moon Rising
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Passenger Ferry from Stonington