Location: Deer Isle, Acadia, Maine, USA (1.5 hours from Bangor; on the NW Coast of Deer Isle)
Accommodations: Cottage Home built 2004, 5 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3 Baths (Sleeps 6-10)
In 2004, my husband and I finished building the first two floors of our three-floor cottage. It's been our dream for 20 years to build a house in Maine. We are sure that once you stay here you will love Woodberry Cottage (named after my Dad) as much as we do.
Woodberry is a furnished three story cottage with front entrance on the main level and walk-out lower (unfinished) level. The main floor has a living room with fireplace and hardwood floor; dining area with table for eight; large, well-equipped kitchen with island and stools; master bedroom with water view, walk-in closet and a full bathroom.
Two bedrooms and large bath are upstairs. The east bedroom includes two twin beds, dresser, arm chair, low boy dresser and bookcase. The west bedroom has a queen bed, dresser, sofa, desk, rocking chair and bookcase. Both bedrooms have water views.
Downstairs you'll find a washer/dryer, ironing board and iron. A portable grill is kept downstairs for outdoor cooking. At present there are two spartan, but usable, bedrooms on this level and the unfinished bathroom does have an operable toilet. These accommodations would suffice for non-fussy folks.
The water side of the house faces northwest. Sunsets are visible through the trees from the living room. A large deck with glass "rails" and a covered screened-in porch make outside rocking and reading a pleasure. A short walk (75') to the shore rewards you with a breathtaking view of the sunset over Eagle Island with the Camden Hills in the background.
The house is wheelchair friendly with a ramp to the front porch and 3'-0" wide doors on the main floor. It is not handicap accessible in the legal sense.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: Beach towels are not provided. Bring them if you plan on swimming either in the ocean or at the fresh water Lily Pond a short drive from the cottage.
- Off Street Parking: Parking by the front door of the cottage.
- Wood Fireplace: Wood provided.
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2) : Main floor and second floor
- Twin/Single Bed (4) : Second floor and lower level. Lower level bedroom is complete except for floor coverings, baseboard trim, hung pictures. Room includes area rug, lamp, rocker, dresser, bedside table.
- Bunk Bed: Located on the lower, unfinished level. Bedroom also has large couch-like day-bed, lamp and chair, area rugs.
- Crib: Collapsible crib, high chair, baby layette, stair gates for infants stored in second floor closet. Childrens toys, books and videos available.
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite): No reception for TV; for movie viewing ONLY.
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library: Children, young adults and adult videos on site. Also, rentals available at Burnt Cove Market.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Coffee maker, blender, food processor, toaster, toaster oven, pressure cooker, lobster pot, gas stove.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Staples are usually on site, including flour, sugar, olive oil, herbs & spices, paper products, matches, cleaning products.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill: with utensils for use on lower level, outside.
- Deck/Patio: Deck has glass rails for unobstructed viewing and deck furniture
- Lanai: Screened porch with seating.
- View/Location
- Oceanfront: We are 75' from the shore with woods surrounding the house down to the shore. The beach is accessible via a climb down rocks. Small children and the elderly will need help. No easy access. No access for kayak launching.
- Communications
- Telephone (3) : Long distance calls, off island, require a calling card.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Pets are welcome provided they are caged when left alone in the house, kept off furniture and provided they create no nuisance for neighbors. Dog run available for use with retractable leash provided by renter.
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations): Ramp allows access to first floor through front door. All doors are 3' on first floor. Not handicapped accessible in the legal sense.
- Kid Friendly: Videos, books, games, toys available.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Other Activities
- Golf and tennis at the public Island Country Club, mini-golf, bicycle and kayak rentals/guided tours at www.oldquarry.com, ocean swimming for the bold adventurer, swimming for the faint of heart in fresh water at the Lily Pond. Horseback riding lessons from Meg Black (207-348-9919, islewoodfarm@yahoo.com). Visit www.deerislemaine.com to learn about boat trips to Eagle Island or to Isle au Haut, Deer Isle Historical Museum and Granite Museum, movies/lectures at The Opera House in Stonington (15 min.). Grocery shopping at Burnt Cove Market is 10 minute away. Art galleries, crafts and antique shops await discovery all over Deer Isle. Walking or jogging "The Loop" is quiet and scenic. Easy drives to Blue Hill (25 min.), Bar Harbor (1 hr, 30 min.), Ellsworth (40 min.) & other scenic Maine towns.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Sep 5-Oct 16 $1100/week * Oct 17-Nov 20 $850.00/week
Nov 21-27 $995/week * Nov 28-Dec 18 $850/week
Dec 19, 2009-Jan 1, 2010 $995/week
Jan 1-May 29 $850 * May 29-June 12 $995
June 12-19 $1300 * June 19-July 3 $1700
July 3-28 $1850 * July 28-Sep 11 $1700
Sep 11-24 $1300 * Sep 25-Oct 15 $1100
Oct 16-Nov 19 $850 * Nov 20-27 $995
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Woodberry Cottage from the beach - Deer Isle, ME - Maine Cottage Rental
- Living room with wood-stove fireplace, comfortable seating for seven - Deer Isle, ME - Maine Cottage Rental
- Large well-equiped kitchen with island seating - Deer Isle, ME - Maine Cottage Rental
- Second floor bedroom (queen)
- Master bedroom on first floor (queen)
- Front of Woodberry Cottage
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A note received from a satisfied rentor. "I never felt like I had the opportunity to let you know just how much we enjoyed our experience in Maine last week. The Woodberry Cottage was beyond our dreams for a place to enjoy a longed for vacation with our grown sons and daughter-in-law. WE LOVED IT. Even the way the owners have furnished it was so our taste. It was [as] if we had picked everything out ourselves. Your office was so accommodating and friendly. We hope the towel bar that came loose was not too difficult to fix. I only wrote a quick note in the guest book [at the cottage], but wondered if you would please pass on to the owners, how gracious we feel they are in sharing this "home away from home" with strangers. We hope to return. With sincerest thanks, Mary Shingler"
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"Thanks for sharing your little slice of heaven with us! There is a lot of missing wine, lobster and blueberry pie on the island - we consumed all possible. Also, the mail boat [out to Eagle Island] is great fun."
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"What a beautiful place. Love the floor plan and all of your details. We would recommend Old Quarry for a kayak tour ... lots of fun on the 1/2 day tour ... swam at an old quarry on one of the islands. Added a piece of blue to your sea-glass bottle. Thanks again for sharing your home."
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"We had a wonderful relaxing week in your lovely home. Maine showed us almost all its weather and we loved it. We looked over Maine Maritime Academy, where our daughter hopes to study."
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"Thank you for sharing your lovely home. Unfortunately, the rains never stopped. Don't miss Carter's Cockatoo - loads of fun and great food. Great time in spite of the rain. Thanks for going the extra mile."
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"Wow! What a place! We are relaxed, refreshed and reluctant to leave. Your home will dwell in my heart forever."
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"It is apparent this home was built with love. It made our stay complete. We appreciate all that this area has to offer. Our wish is to return soon! Thank you!"
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Richard D Kane , Fernandina Beach, FL