Location: Pole Island, Portland & Casco Bay, Maine, USA (Small Island - 10 minutes to Brunswick, 20 minutes to Bath)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Keywords: Home
All rooms have beautiful sea and island views in this spectacular traditional cottage on five acres of unspoiled pine forest on an island very close to shore...you drive to your island hideaway in five minutes in a small outboard skiff. Watch ospreys, eagles, seals, and herons as you breakfast on a front porch with sprawling island views, or in front of a fireplace. Use our kayaks to discover uninhabited islands, fish from the dock, buy lobsters directly from the lobster boats, or just sit on the porch or the dock and listen to the sounds of nature around you.
The home is both elegant and rustic. There is a screened eating porch, a romantic master bedroom with cathedral ceilings and places to work and relax flooded with light and sea views. Near world class outlet shopping, historic sites. Please only apply if you are comfortable driving a small boat with an outboard motor.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Entertainment
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Oceanfront
- Ocean View
- Other Amenities
- Motor Boat, and Recreational Kayaks, Cell Phone Access Only
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Weekly Rate .. $2000/week. plus 7% Maine Sales Tax
New! One week rentals accepted!
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1995
I work in a small college in Westchester Country, New York. I am afraid I am much older than I was in this picture, which was taken quite a few years ago, but it shows how happy it makes me to go to Pole island in Maine. My children are grown now and I have a new job that does not let me spend the whole summer on the island any more. So I am happy to be able to share it with others!
Why the Owner Chose Pole Island
Harpswell, Maine is one of the most beautiful places in the world. My children were brought up in New York City, and I wanted them to have a place to go to in the summer in which they could experience unadulterated nature. There is not a day that you do not encounter animals, plants and wild views that transform your experience. We explored endlessly, and I know it had a big impact on their lives.
The Unique Benefits of this House
When I go to Pole Island, I love waking up early in the morning and taking my tea out in the kayak, paddling quietly through inlets. Sometimes I make drawings or take photos of the birds and animals I see. I also like to work there: I have written 4 books in the study in my house on Pole Island. It is so calm. (Well, the boys looked at it another way...swimming off the dock, fishing in the morning, squirt gun wars...and endless games at the tree house!)
It is also an amazing family place. It is often cool enough at night to have a fire in the fireplace, and we play Scrabble or Risk together, in a way we probably wouldn't if everyone was attached to their computers or glued to the TV as we often are at home. It s magical in those moments.
Property Photos
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- Fishing for Bass from the dock in the early morning - Pole Island, Maine Vacation Home
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- House from the back yard, showing screened porch and upper bedroom terrace - Pole Island, Maine Vacation Home
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- View From the Front Porch and bedrooms
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- The kitchen (door at right leads to screened eating porch)
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- Pole Island (House is on the right, 2/3 of the way up)
Traveler Reviews (2)
A wonderful rustic retreat
Guest: Busy Mom
(Inwood, NY )
Date of Stay: 07/23/11
Review Submitted: 08/31/11
My family and I had a wonderful time on Pole Island, from the little boat that we had to drive over, to the fantastic views of the water and lobster fishermen. My boys loved the little trails around the island; they came upon a tree house that they made their own. The house is rustic, and very comfortable. All the amenities such as dishwasher, washer/drier, lots of nice dishes, even table clothes and napkins, were there. Even though it was summer we lit a fire and reveled in the coolness. Mostly we stayed on the Island, but we did go out in the boat to buy lobster, and we took a trip to the outlets in Portland. The owner was extremely helpful in preparing us for the trip both by phone and email. The quiet, and the beautiful natural surroundings were a sanctuary from our usual busy life. We hope to go again next year.
Owner response:Thanks so much! Yes, I should take a picture of the Tree house. It is a wonderful hideaway for kids, not at all far off the ground!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway.
An Unforgettable Week
Guest: Pat
(Rochester, NY)
Date of Stay: 07/10/06
Review Submitted: 07/02/11
We rented this home for a week in 2006 and my family still talks about it. With my four kids between the ages of 16 and 20, I wanted to find a special place for us to have a great "togetherness" experience before they all headed off in different directions. This was that place. The home is wonderful, the island is beautiful, and the lack of internet/tv/phone was a perfect way for us to have a week of talking to each other, playing darts and board games, kayaking, lounging, reading, and buying lobster right off the boat from the lobstermen. When we boated over to the town, there were cute little stores, farm markets, and some nice restaurants. We went into Bath for a day and visited the maritime museum. While on the island, we enjoyed peace and quiet. We saw seals in the ocean and lots of jellyfish floating by like tumbleweed beneath the dock. It was beautiful. I would love to go back again. If we can ever all get a week off at the same time again, I know this would be at the top of our list.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children.
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