Waterfront on Coombs Cove, East Islesboro

• Best Spot On The Island

  Best Spot On The Island

  • Guest JenO (O'Neil)
  • Date of stay 07/21/12
  • Review Submitted 08/19/12
  This is a wonderful place. All prior reviews are on spot. The owner, Michael, IS fantastic, and makes your arrival, and stay, delightful. The house is beautiful. The accomodations are top notch. High end appliances make the stay on the island feel luxurious. Nice towels, linens, and everything you might need on your stay. The photos do not do it justice. The furnishings are lovely, and very comfy. Perfect all around. What makes this "spot" priceless is the sheer, utter calm, quiet and privacy. (And the air.) The sunrises make you wake from a deep sleep to enjoy. Our children, 9 & 14 survived without WiFi (although there is WiFi at the Library, inside and out), as there were so many other things to explore...Hutchins Island, the beaver pond, as well as so many other places on the island. We live in So.Coastal Maine, and have vacationed on Islesboro for many years. This is by far, the most wonderful spot on the island. I Could not give this property a higher rating.

  Recommended for: Pet owners, sightseeing, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway, adventure seekers, families with teenagers.

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• Beyond wonderful.

  Beyond wonderful.

  • Guest JenO (O'Neil)
  • Date of stay 07/20/13
  • Review Submitted 08/11/13
  This was our 2nd time staying at this house. (Please read my review from last year..."JenO") Everything about the house is wonderful. You will need nothing. But the spot. Oh, the spot. You will experience silence as you have never done before. My 10-yr-old daughter and 15-yr-old son loved it. No WiFi at the house, which meant lots of reading and island activities...and then a fun (short) drive to the library to get our internet fix. It is hard for me to review this property. No words could truly describe it. I am happy to share my thoughts with anyone who is interested in knowing more.

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• Peace and tranquility await

  Peace and tranquility await

  • Guest Ann C.
  • Date of stay 07/13/13
  • Review Submitted 07/29/13
  I spent my summers as a child on Islesboro and wanted to share the experience of "Island life" with my husband and children (14 and 12). I had originally been looking for a property to rent on Ryders Cove, where I spent my summers. When I couldn't find one that met our needs I opted to rent this house on the recommendation of a friend who has stayed here and loved it. We arrived off the ferry and drove to the house with kayaks, bicycles, and other assorted vacation necessities. The house was absolutely lovely and has one of the best views overlooking Coombs Cove. I instantly fell in love! The downstairs has a great kitchen with anytohing you can think of that you may need to cook with. We made blueberry bread with Maine blueberries and cooked a lot of clams. My husband went clamming every day right down the short and beautiful path to the beach. Four Adirondack chairs sat on the edge of the property overlooking the cove and Hutchins Island. We brought our two dogs and they loved every second. They played on the beach with us, played fetch in the large yard outside the house and were exhausted every evening. My favorite part of the house was the upstairs Master suite. There was a sitting room with a picturesque view, a large bedroom, bathroom, and another room with a TV and DVD player which the kids loved. The island was very much the same as when I was there as a child. Durkees store had everything we needed for groceries and was close by. I was very sad to leave but I know I will return again soon. I am grateful there was not a property to rent on Ryders Cove because if there was, I would not have discovered this beautiful property.

  Recommended for: Pet owners, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, adventure seekers, families with teenagers.

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• Fun and relaxing stay in Islesboro

  Fun and relaxing stay in Islesboro

  • Guest MICHELE P.
  • Date of stay 06/22/13
  • Review Submitted 07/02/13
  We recently spent a wonderful week at this home in Islesboro. My husband and I traveled with our two young children in an attempt to get a flavor of Maine's coastal regions. We absolutely fell in love with Islesboro. The house was fantastic, much larger than we expected. There was plenty of room for everyone to spread out and have privacy throughout the stay. The master bedroom was upstairs, along with a full bath, a TV room, and a sitting area that was perfect for sitting with a cup of coffee each morning watching the water. The main floor had a very well equipped kitchen, a laundry, beautifully appointed dining and living room, as well as two remaining bedrooms. The main floor also had one full and one half bath. The house was extremely clean and welcoming upon our arrival. The owner was wonderful and very attentive, answering any questions within a day. He even communicated with us several times during our stay to give us tips about the area and to answer questions. We've rented many times, but this stay goes down in history as one of the very best. The Hutchins Preserve, right next to the property, provided pretty much all of our daily activities during our stay. We hiked, watched beavers building a giant dam, swam in the bay, crossed the sand bar to Hutchins Island to spot seals, and explored the beach at low tide to find shells. Our children spotted a fox wandering along the beach at low tide looking for a snack. I cannot say enough good things about this house and our visit to Islesboro. I definitely recommend this property!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, adventure seekers.

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• beautiful house and real getaway

  beautiful house and real getaway

  • Guest Beatrice (Rhode Island)
  • Date of stay 08/11/12
  • Review Submitted 08/27/12
  This was a perfect place to stay on Islesboro; the house is comfortable, clean, well-stocked, and perfectly located overlooking Hutchins Island. On the beach just yards away, we gathered mussels and dug clams for dinner. We hiked just about all of the paths maintained by the Island Land Trust and (including the paths that begin just down the road from the house). We did wish that we had access to kayaks on island, as the location is perfect. While formal activities are VERY limited, we did enjoy the book signing at the local bookshop on a rainy afternoon, and the two concerts we attended on Sat. and Thursday nights at the up island church. The island's beauty is unsurpassed.

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• Great location, impeccable property

  Great location, impeccable property

  • Guest Rae (Langhorne, PA)
  • Date of stay 06/30/12
  • Review Submitted 07/10/12
  My husband, young son and I recently had the opportunity to spend a week at Coombs Cove in Islesboro. The home was perfect and the owner really thought of everything that we would need for a pleasurable stay. Prior to our trip, Michael was extremely helpful with answering all of our questions and helping us prepare (we flew part of the way, so had to provision on the drive from the airport). The house is spotless and the appliances are all brand new. The location was beautiful. I woke to watch the sunrise over Hutchins Island several mornings and the view was spectacular. The property is quite secluded and quiet and is a short walk to Hutchins Island at low tide, and the Beaver Pond trail. The lawn by the water's edge was perfect and large enough for our nightly baseball games. The island itself was great - very friendly people throughout. We hiked and explored every day. Turtlehead, Beaver Pond, Hutchins, Herberts Preserve, and the Narrows were all good and slightly different hikes. The trails on the island are well kept and well marked with blazes. I still can't get over the sweet smell of the pines at Turtlehead - just gorgeous. Although we beach-hopped throughout the week, our favorite spot to relax and enjoy the water and the views was Sprague beach at the northern end. Overall, a great vacation and a great property.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with young children, adventure seekers.

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• The Drakes and Brundiges

  The Drakes and Brundiges

  • Guest Cil (Levant Maine, Orrington Maine and Dallas Texas)
  • Date of stay 08/13/11
  • Review Submitted 09/07/11
  Our family was reunited in Islesboro, from Maine to Texas and we really made so many memories that will fill our hearts forever. No words could really prepare us for the week we were about to experience. We couldn' t believe how calm and quiet the ocean could be right outside our windows. The sky was always changing with color and energy. We tried to see everything and experience everything from the sandbars to the rugged walks around Hutchins Island, to the Beaver Pond, which at dusk seemed to have the most activity, and they were quite something to watch. You must try the trail that goes around the pond. I did not see ONE misquito which was quite enjoyable to be able to see what the woods unfolded without getting chewed. We didn't realize how wonderful the beachfront was right in front of the house for a couple days. It extends to the sandbar and Huchins Island. It seemed that the acreage went on to eternity but yet hardly anyone to bother you.Loved that! Seemed like it was all to ourselves to enjoy and watch the quiet of sailboats. Michael the owner is wonderful and we hoped to come back as soon as we can! Felt like home away from home and I surprisingly choked up when it was time to leave. This was such a gift to be able to stay here in this Magical Place forever seared in our memory:)

  Recommended for: Pet owners, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, people with disabilities, girls getaway, adventure seekers, families with teenagers.

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• Our Favorite Place in the World!

  Our Favorite Place in the World!

  • Guest Mary J. (Orrington, Maine, USA )
  • Date of stay 04/01/11
  • Review Submitted 04/01/11
  We hesitate to tell you all just how wonderful and special a spot you have found -- we'd love to keep this all for ourselves! We've always loved the calm and quiet of Islesboro, but there are no longer inns operating and there is no camping on the island. We were lucky enough to know the owner and spent our anniversary there last year. Absolutely beautiful, secluded, oceanfront spot -- the house is nice as well, but we found ourselves spending as much time as possible in chairs under the apple tree (bring your own outdoor loungers) and walking on the beach. Plenty of room in the house, modern bathrooms, comfortable beds and plenty of space for entertaining -- it would be great to be there with a few friends. The homeowner is delightful, easy to chat with and he has a large library of very interesting titles at the house. Bring your own kayaks, visit the marsh and watch the beavers swim...listen to the call of the loons and watch ospreys and eagles fish. Do as much walking, biking, hiking and kayaking as you want, but be sure to spend time just drinking in the chi of the place. This is a very special place.

  Recommended for: Pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway, adventure seekers.

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• Beautiful stay

  Beautiful stay

  • Guest Vanessa (Copake, New York)
  • Date of stay 06/14/09
  • Review Submitted 03/27/11
  I stayed at this beautiful house with my daughter in mid-June. The house is lovely -- comfortable, tasteful and very well maintained. I spent one rainy morning sitting in a comfy chair reading in front of the enormous picture window looking out at the water. Most days I spent outside, on the waterfront, walking the island, visiting the beach or sitting on the little deck with my book. We found the island peaceful and just to our liking. The house is very friendly -- with an easy, workable kitchen and pleasant, spacious rooms. The owner's description is very accurate and we found him to be quite helpful with anything we needed. I'd recommend this property to anyone looking for a completely comfortable, peaceful getaway on the water.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway.

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June:  $950/wk
July and August:  $1800/wk
September:  $1100/wk;  October:  $950/wk
These rates do not include the 7% Maine Sales Tax.
Check-in time is 4pm and check-out time is 10:30AM.
You are responsible for leaving the house immaculate.  To make your reservation,
mail a check for one half the weekly rate plus $500 refundable security deposit.
The balance is due two weeks before you arrive.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

Sorry this information is not available. Please contact the owner for more information.