Isle au Haut

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 456 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Check out the area

Isle au Haut, ME

Long Pond11 min drive
Acadia National Park19 min drive
Duck Harbor Mountain28 min drive
Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)72 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Schoolhouse

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Isle au Haut - purely beautiful rugged Maine coast at its best

Idyllic views await guests who visit Isle au Haut. Explore this less traveled part of Acadia National Park with 30+ miles of rugged coastal and woodland trails. Bikes are available for guest use to get around the 12 mile loop road on the Island. Much of the roadway is not paved. Biking and hiking are both physically demanding on the Island. Little Red Cottage was originally a one-room schoolhouse that now serves as a simple summer cottage. It is located along the Island Loop Road on the east side of Isle au Haut. Bike, hike, swim, or relax at Turner Cove with Little Red as a home base. Private trail to waterfront with stone pier and low tide beach. Fully equipped kitchen including all you need for a lobster feast.

IMPORTANT TO NOTE: There are NO medical facilities or dine-in restaurants on the Island. Isle au Haut is remote and only accessible by boat! Your car gets left on the mainland in Stonington at the Isle Au Haut Boat Company. From there, the mail boat will bring you and your provisions and we will welcome you at the other end.

Property manager

Stew & Sue (Turner) Foelix

Amenities

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Ocean view

Barbecue grill

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Kid's natural wonderland!

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Isle Au Haut, this cottage is in a rural area and by the ocean. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Acadia National Park and Long Pond, while Blue Heron Gallery and Stonington Opera House are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Isle au Haut, ME

What's nearby

Long Pond - 11 min drive
Sharks Point Beach - 18 min drive
Acadia National Park - 19 min drive
Duck Harbor Mountain - 28 min drive

Getting around

Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional) - 133 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Isle au Haut - purely beautiful rugged Maine coast at its best pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Isle au Haut - purely beautiful rugged Maine coast at its best?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Isle au Haut - purely beautiful rugged Maine coast at its best?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Isle au Haut - purely beautiful rugged Maine coast at its best located?

Situated by the ocean, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Long Pond, Acadia National Park and Duck Harbor Mountain. Sharks Point Beach and Reach Beach at Gray's Cove are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Annemarie Y.

12 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay at Little Red

Little Red was clean, comfortable and in the perfect spot for exploring IAH. Sue and Stew go over the top to make your stay enjoyable with use of their car, bicycles and kayaks. Could not have asked for a better place for a relaxing vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Milena K., Chevy Chase, MD, USA

5 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful experience!

I and my daughter could not have asked for a better experience. The place is wonderful with an additional lovely small cabin right by the coast; perfect for reading, writing or just resting. Our hosts were most generous and kind. They met us upon arrival at Isle au Haut harbor half a day earlier to make it more convenient for us, taught my disable daughter to kayak independently, lend us their car so we could explore the island, showed us how to cook lobster properly and more. Cannot wait to come back.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emelia v.

30 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful experience

Stew and Sue were wonderful hosts. Little Red is a great home base to enjoy all the islands trails from. Access to a car and bikes makes getting to the park on the other side of the island very quick. A special community and island. Thank you

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina W.

13 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful and Adventurous

Sue and Stew were fantastic hosts. Very helpful and accommodating. House is adorable and has all the basics for cooking. Hiking was excellent with more trails than you could possibly cover in just a few days. Little buggy so bring lots of spray and just keep moving! General store has just the basics, we planned out our meals and brought little baggies/jars of any spices or ingredients we needed. We plan to go back in the future!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan R.

25 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ocean Hiking

A great experience, Stonington, traveling on the Mail boat to the island, staying with Sue and Stu (great hosts, had everything we needed, very generous, good knowledge of sights and trails on the island, wonderful folks), the hiking was stunning, amazing views, cliffs, rock beaches, & diverse landscapes. Great place to recharge, will return. Thank you

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Stew & Sue (Turner) Foelix

Stew & Sue (Turner) Foelix will be your hosts. We spend summers at Turner Cove and will personally welcome you when you arrive for your stay at Little Red located at Turner Cove. Members of the extended Turner Family members have been present for ~150 years.

Why they chose this property

Isle au Haut is home to the "less traveled" part of Acadia National Park. It's hard to beat as a way to experience Island life! From Turner Cove, enjoy expansive views to the east toward Bar Harbor. Beautiful. Private waterfront. Bikes to explore the Island and the National Park. We look forward to welcoming you here! Little Red originally served as the East Side schoolhouse and now is a simple and sweet two room cottage.

What makes this property unique

For those who love Maine's rugged coast and untamed forests, Isle au Haut has unique appeal. Water, wind and light create interplay of natural beauty where no two days are the same. Leave your car and the world behind when you climb onto the ferry and come out to Isle au Haut.

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