Waterfront on Coombs Cove, East Islesboro

• Best Spot On The Island

  Best Spot On The Island

  • Guest JenO
  • 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: Sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, pet owners, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with teenagers.

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• beautiful house and real getaway

  beautiful house and real getaway

  • Guest Beatrice
  • 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
  • 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: Families with young children, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

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• The Drakes and Brundiges

  The Drakes and Brundiges

  • Guest Cil
  • 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: Sightseeing, people with disabilities, girls getaway, families with young children, pet owners, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

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• Our Favorite Place in the World!

  Our Favorite Place in the World!

  • Guest Mary J.
  • 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: Girls getaway, pet owners, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+.

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• Beautiful stay

  Beautiful stay

  • Guest Vanessa
  • 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: Girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway, age 55+.

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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.