Location: Islesboro, Mid-Coast & Islands, Maine, USA (State Ferry Departs from Lincolnville , 7 mi North of Camden)
Accommodations: Cottage, 3 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)
Keywords: Cottage
Our beautiful 'work in progress' cottage, nestled on six and a half acres of water front woods, is available for rental in June, July and September. The property is on the quiet north end of Islesboro, a gear down island, reached by a State operated car ferry. It is a gentle quiet acreage with a gradually sloping secluded beach and gorgeous views across the East Penobscot Bay of the mouth of the Bagaduce River, the entrance to Castine’s Harbor. If you’re an early riser you can watch the sunrise over these vistas.
Beach comb for hours in this peaceful atmosphere. The edge of the beach is 70 feet from the house, a short hop, skip and a jump. Deer visit often as they have a run through the woods. Also wending its way through the woods is a semi permanent stream.
In walking distance is the northern tip of the island, Turtle Head, with a nature preserve and circuit hike trail offering panoramic overlooks of the rocks below and the whole north bay, including Searsport, Belfast and Northport. At night wherever you are on the island, enjoy the stars the way Mother Nature meant them to be seen. The Milky Way invites space travel.
If you don’t like nature and zoning down, then this is not the rental for you. The island is home to about 625 people in the off season and a max of 2,000 in the summer. There is no downtown, movie theater, or shopping center. There are instead, beautiful country roads with unending water views.
If you stop and go away from your car, you can leave the keys in it! Biking, town beaches, friendly people who wave when you pass them on the road, breathe taking sunsets behind the Camden Hills, and some of the best sailing waters in the world abound. Two grocery stores provide all the basics and serve as communication posts. Events are announced there and at the Town Hall, on the bulletin boards.
The island boasts a magnet K-12 school, a full service health center manned by PA’s, a lovely new Community Center with internet cafe and fitness center, and huge turn of the century 'cottages' on the ritzy southern end, Dark Harbor. There is a snack shop by the ferry in the summer and the two grocery stores serve sandwiches and takeout food. There is a B & B on the island.
The cottage, with 1,500 square feet, is a result of the collaboration of the owners and a renowned island design builder. From every window you can see woods or the close beach. Currently it is completely finished outside and has all the modern conveniences inside, except completed ceilings, wallboard and trim. It is now a three season home, thanks to the Vermont Castings wood stove. The owners are completing the entire house, for now it’s warm-colored raw wood and a mixture of primed and unpainted sheetrock.
A large cathedral ceiling living room and dining space adjoin the completely equipped kitchen. TV, VCR/DVD, and CD/tape player/radio provide entertainment. Dishwasher, gas stove, garbage disposer, microwave, and washer and dryer beckon. Handsome hickory cabinets hold all the gear a master cook could want. There just aren’t any upper cabinets as the budget didn’t include them. A large master bedroom with a queen bed adjoins the bathroom with its tub shower.
Upstairs is a second large bedroom with a queen bed. There is a second bathroom with a jetted tub and separate shower. Another newly enclosed bedroom with two twin sized beds that can be joined to be a third queen bed completes the upper story.
Antiques furnish the spaces and the mattresses are all top notch. The floors are light green painted subflooring with Oriental rugs softening them. Overall it’s rustic but beautifully designed and executed and comfortably furnished and equipped.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : can be connected to be a third queen bed
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- TV (No Cable/Satellite) : gets two channels
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Kitchen well equipped for cooks, has gas stove
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- View/Location
- Beachfront
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : available free at the public library the Historical Society, whether they're open or not, and for a fee at the ferry terminal
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly : very conducive to children with the beach and woods so near
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Horseback Riding
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Mainland museums, Excellent Health Center, Library, Charming shops, Book Store, Community Center
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
WEEKLY RATES: May/June ........... $900/week plus 8.5% Maine renters tax
July ............... $975/week plus 8.5% Maine renters tax
September........... $900/week plus 8.5% Maine renters tax
Half the Rent is Required to Effect a Lease with the Balance Due 4 Weeks Prior
to Occupancy. Utilities Included. Clean It Yourself Basis. The cottage rents
from Sat. at 3 pm until the following Sat. at 12 pm. PLEASE NOTE - COTTAGE
RENTS ONLY BY THE WEEK!!!
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2001
Why the Owner Chose Islesboro
had vacationed on the island for years and had been searching for property for some time. Finally bought land in '98 and built the shell as far as the money would go in 2001.
The Unique Benefits of this Cottage
Quietness, nature, big beautiful beach, early morning sunrises, reflected sunsets,
Property Photos
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- Back of the cottage, water beyond - Islesboro, ME - Maine Home Rental - 7 miles North of Camden!
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- Beach in Late Afternoon Looking Toward Castine - Islesboro, ME - Maine Home Rental - 7 miles North of Camden!
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- Living Room - Islesboro, ME - Maine Home Rental - 7 miles North of Camden!
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- Dining Area
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- Kitchen
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #39267
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