Private, historic, restored cottage with fabulous deck & views of wildlife pond.

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Location: Islesboro, Mid-Coast & Islands, Maine, USA (20 Minutes By Public Ferry from Lincolnville.) View Map

Accommodations:  Cottage, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-5)

Keywords:  Cottage

Reserve a summer week now - - or two or even three weeks - - at our cozy, comfortable cottage on magical Islesboro Island. The sooner you reserve, the more likely you are to get your preferred week. A GREAT VALUE FOR A FABULOUS LOCATION. We are keeping our very reasonable 2011 rates for the "shoulder season" of June, September, and October.

Crow's Nest cottage, an easy 20 minutes by ferry off the remarkable Maine mid-coast, is a 100 year old, small, shingle-sided cape completely renovated in charming Maine island decor. Located at the northern, rural end of legendary Islesboro Island (considered by many the most beautiful of all Maine islands), the cottage faces the Meadow Pond, a wildlife refuge. The State of Maine ferry leaves from Lincolnville, minutes north of the lovely harbor town of Camden. Sleeps four comfortably. SMOKE-FREE HOME! For detailed information and many photos of the cottage and the island, see the link to our own web site below.

This is a place that "time forgot." Think about 19th century Vermont transported to an island in the ocean! If you are looking for movie theaters, amusement parks, bars, fast food, shopping, and crowds, this is NOT a place for you. Awesome beach-combing, walking, running, biking, kayaking, and birding area! Photographers and artists will be in heaven!

Prospective renters ask us, "Is the cottage on the ocean?". The cottage does not sit on the edge of the ocean, it does not have a private beach. If it did, you would be paying much higher rent. Instead the cottage is on a long, narrow island where you can walk, bike, or drive to a spectacular shore or beach in minutes. The cottage sits on an elevated knoll surrounded by a large lawn, with piney woods towards the back.

When you are not beach-combing you'll be hanging out on a large, marvelous deck. Inside, a large, sunny, open, combination living-dining-kitchen area is perfect for family enjoyment. Living room flows through into the dining room. TV with VCR and DVD but no TV reception - this is the time to brush up on your childhood card playing skills or pull out an old-fashioned board game - the cottage has a big stash! Sunny, spacious kitchen gives you plenty of elbow room in which to cook. As part of the large, open, main floor, the cook can chat with the kids playing cards on the dining table or your honey relaxing in the living room. With south-facing exposure and loads of new, large, insulated, windows with a view of the fields and woods surrounding the cottage and the Meadow Pond, the cottage is an awesome sunny place. Spacious mudroom for all your outdoor gear; new washer and drier.

Upstairs has a spacious, sunny master bedroom with queen bed facing the Meadow Pond. New large windows, cathedral ceiling, ceiling fan. Cozy, small, second bedroom with double bed. Mattresses are new and wonderfully comfortable. New, 100% wool Berber carpeting throughout the bedrooms and hallway. A SMOKE-FREE place. A bright, large bathroom with a great old tub and European hand-held shower unit.

Weekly rate includes house cleaning and trash removal. We ask that you supply your own bed linens and towels. Let us know if this is a hardship, for example, if you are flying to the East coast, and we will provide them for you.

THE PET SITUATION: We will consider one (1) - or at the most two (2) - well-mannered and well-groomed DOGS. They are NOT permitted on furniture and must be crated when not supervised by an adult. We ask AN ADDITIONAL $100 rent for each dog per week and an additional security deposit of $200 for each dog, in case there are damages or if excessive cleaning is needed.

For detailed information about the fine-points of vacationing on the island, catching the ferry, the rental period, cancellation policy, what to bring and not to bring, How To Get There, Frequently Asked Questions, and loads of awesome photos, GO TO OUR WEBSITE - see link below.

RENTAL PERIOD:
Saturday 4:00 PM through the following Saturday 10:00 AM.

WINTER RENTAL: November 1 through May but negotiable. Please note that our monthly rate increases for short winter rental periods.

Please note: Security deposit is not returned until monthly phone bill has cleared.

Discounts for Renting More Than 1 Week:
$ 50.00 off for 2 week rental
$ 100.00 off for 3 week rental
10% off for 4 weeks rental

We encourage our renters to consider purchasing travel insurance in case a reservation needs to be canceled.

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• Amenities
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided : Only if it's a hardship....We ask that you supply your own bed linens and towels, but let us know if this is a hardship, for example, if you are flying to the East coast, and we will provide them for you.
• Beds
  • Queen Bed : In the large Master bedroom.
  • Double Bed : In the small bedroom.
  • Convertible Bed : 2 Futons in the Living Room convert to Queen sized beds.
• Entertainment
  • TV (No Cable/Satellite)
  • DVD
  • VCR
  • Video Library : Various VHS and DVD tapes. DVDs can also be rented on island.
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen : Gas stove.
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio : A splendid 400 square foot deck for sunning, eating, reading, and relaxing in every way.
• View/Location
  • Water View : Cottage has a view of the Meadow Pond across the road, a rich wildlife refuge. It's not a swimming pond, but great for kayaking, canoeing, frog catching, and bird and wildlife watching.
• Communications
  • Telephone
• Other Amenities
  • Marvelous large deck with outside dining furniture and chaise lounges. TV with VCR and DVD(no actual TV viewing). Kitchen has large lobster pot, toaster and microwave. Bed linens and bath towels are NOT provided unless you are flying in from away; but we provide lots of pillows, blankets, quilts, and kitchen towels. New washer and drier. Our website -- see link below -- has detailed information about what's at the cottage and what you should bring. When you rent with us, we'll send you a thick "care package" full of helpful information several weeks before your scheduled holiday. The packet includes: various lists of what we have at the cottage, what you should bring, "Frequently Asked Questions," directions to cottage, various maps, and other useful information to make your holiday as perfect as possible.
• Suitability
  • Pet Friendly : Up to 2 dogs are welcome if they are well-trained and well-groomed. Extra rental fee and extra deposit PER dog.
  • Kid Friendly : See Guest comments for a glimpse into kids' reactions to their Islesboro vacation!
  • Smoking Not Allowed : This is absolutely a smoke-free cottage.
• Activities
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Swimming
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Fishing
  • Antiquing
  • Shelling
  • Hiking
• Other Activities
  • Bike riding, Walking, Running, Beach-combing, Birding, Photography (ocean, nature, sailing ships and boats, wonderful historic architecture), Ocean-kayaking, Exploring, Reading, Painting, Playing Old-Fashioned Board Games, Relaxing, and spending a day on the mainland visiting antique shops and a world-class museum in Rockland.

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June 9 -JUNE 30; SEPT 8 and after: $ 750/WEEK includes cleaning and trash removal.
JUNE 30 - SEPT. 8: $ 900/WEEK includes cleaning and trash removal.
(Week = Saturday 4:00PM - Saturday 10:00AM)
Please Add 7% State of Maine Sales Tax.
$200 Security Deposit.
ADDITIONAL $ 100/Week Rent for Each Dog; Additional Security Deposit of $200/Dog.
MAY if available: $ 600/WEEK. Winter rental NOVEMBER-MAY: $ 600.00/MONTH
Personal Checks or Cashier Checks. We're Not Taking Credit Cards at This Time.

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

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