Historic restored cottage with fabulous deck and views of wildlife pond
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)
The following wonderful weeks of late summer are still available:
August 29 - September 5
Labor Day week - - September 5 - 12
September is wide open and it is a FANTASTIC time to be on the island.
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. A GREAT VALUE FOR A FABULOUS LOCATION. 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: October 1 (or sooner) through May but negotiable.
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
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: New in 2007
- Dryer: New in 2007
- 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 tapes in particular. DVDs can be rented on island.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: New gas stove for 2009.
- 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.
- 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.
- Smoking Not Allowed: This is absolutely a smoke-free cottage.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- 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.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
JUNE 6 -27; Sept 12 and after: $ 750/WEEK includes cleaning and trash removal.
JUNE 27 - SEPT. 12: $ 800/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: $ 500/WEEK. Winter rental OCTOBER - MAY: $ 550.00/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.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2006
Why the Owner Chose Islesboro
Islesboro Island is magical, a place that time forgot in the ocean
The Unique Benefits at this Cottage
incredibly relaxing, incredibly beautiful, a marvelous huge deck to spend many wonderful hours.
Owner's Map of Islesboro
a great Vermont family who would like to share their magical Islesboro cottage with you.
Property Photos
- Historic restored cottage with fabulous deck and views of wildlife pond - Islesboro, Maine Cottage Rental
- A corner of our perfect large deck - an enormous "outdoor" living room - Islesboro, Maine Cottage Rental
- The large private backyard and deck from which you can watch deer and birds - Islesboro, Maine Cottage Rental
- Large, sunny, open, combination living room, dining area, and kitchen
- The open dining room connects to the spacious open kitchen & living room
- Spacious and bright master bedroom facing the Meadow Pond
- Bright spacious kitchen, you can look forward to a new gas stove in 2009
- Islesboro is a magical place - amazing beaches & views are minutes from cottage
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Beautiful! We had a fabulous time. So many adventures! Thank you for your hospitality.
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It took but a little time to fall into the comfortable rhythm of your cottage and this lovely island. When we weren’t being blessed with blue skies and ocean breezes we were sleeping in the glow of a shimmering full moon and star-studded sky. And what is Maine without a walk along a fog enshrouded beach? A bit of our heart will always be here.
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It has been very relaxing being island people in your pristine cottage if only for a short time. Thank you for making it possible. We will always remember our time here in the summer of ’08. Being here has been such a joy to us. Seeing the deer in the backyard and hearing the noise they make when they are frightened. Our own little cove not far from the cottage. Thank you so much for letting us share this.
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We have had a wonderfully relaxing time - - enjoyed every minute of it. Crow’s Nest is a real home away from home - - we particularly enjoyed sitting on the deck and browsing through all your books and magazines. Islesboro is beautiful.
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Crow’s Nest is certainly a charming little place to escape the hectic life. I sat on the deck and played guitar or just lounged in the sun, and then when it got too hot (that sun can be mighty fierce!), one could always flee inside to lie on the sofa and read for hours on end. By the end of the week I was utterly relaxed….
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What a cozy, welcoming cottage! Here are some of the many things I’ve enjoyed or appreciated here: the crazy-angled apple trees on the front lawn, the little outdoor lamps that come on at dusk, the lovely open downstairs space that flows from one area to another (and stays cools even on hot days), the many attractive sea-themed images and maps on the walls, the comfy sofas, the firm and comfortable bed in the main bedroom, the extremely efficient ceiling fan in the same room, the beautifully made and efficient "telephone” show attachment,…..the list could go on and on from here. Turtlehead remains my favorite spot on Islesboro - - and one of my favorite places on Planet Earth. What a luxury to live for a week just 7 minutes’ drive away from that paradise...
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Giovanna, Thank you!We are back. Sadly. We could have stayed on a bit longer. We love the island, the scenery, the hiking, the views, that air! The cottage was adorable. We can tell you have put a lot of work and care into it. It was so open and easy. We were very comfortable. The kids really loved the apple trees. We loved watching them enjoy just being. Thank you for helping us find the hidden treasures. Turtle Head was our favorite! Stunning! We also spent quite a bit of time at Pendleton Beach and picnicked at Marshall Cove. We feel lucky to have spent a weekend on Islesboro, such a spectacular place!
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[excerpt from a long, daily journal] Wow! What weather! Today was sunny and warm and humid. In fact, except for about 4 hours of cool and cloudy weather on the morning on Thursday every day has been sunny and warm..... On Wednesday we traveled to Rockland to visit the Farnsworth Art Museum featuring works by Jamie Wyeth. An excellent collection complimented by several interesting special exhibits.Any visitor to Islesboro should take a day to visit the Farnsworth........We have enjoyed the fantastic weather and the beauty and solitude of Islesboro once again.
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Arrived on the 3:00 PM ferry, kayaks on the roof, food I the back of the van…. What a lovely house and lovely pond….Our spot at home sits in a silver poplar grove, so we were warmly welcomed by your poplars! On Sunday morning, several crows visited briefly before 6 AM. The unset over Meadow Pond last night was spectacular…. Islesboro is as beautiful as ever. Saw a bald eagle fly over the house at the end of the day…..The cottage is lovely, comfortable, and homey. All-in-all, a perfect 3 week vacation as we enter retirement. PS. No TV was wonderful!
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We are leaving today. We came Saturday the 14th. We brought our bikes and biked all over. I really liked biking to Hutchins Island. Once we came too late and while we were on the island the tide came up and covered the sand bridge so we had to wade across! I collected 19 pieces of sea glass! We had a lot of fun!