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~ Peaceful And Quaint Family Cottage On An Island In Maine ~

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Interior
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Aerial view

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Islesboro, ME
  • Pitcher Pond
    52 min drive
  • Main Street
    116 min drive
  • Maine Maritime Academy
    116 min drive
  • Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    133 min drive

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About the area

Islesboro

When you stay at this cottage in Islesboro, you'll be on the waterfront and 13 minutes by car from Warren Island State Park. .This cottage is 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Lincolnville Ferry Terminal and 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Schoolhouse Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Lincolnville Beach - 37 min drive
  • Camden Hills State Park - 44 min drive
  • Belfast City Park - 60 min drive
  • Belfast Harbor - 61 min drive
  • Maine Maritime Academy - 116 min drive

Getting around

  • Belfast Station - 57 min drive
  • Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hoot - ‬56 min drive
  • ‪Sand Castle Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Nana's Kitchen - ‬50 min drive
  • ‪The Stone Brick Oven Kitchen - ‬51 min drive
  • ‪Passports Pub - ‬115 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

~ Peaceful And Quaint Family Cottage On An Island In Maine ~

This summer cottage on an island in Maine overlooks the beautiful Penobscot Bay. This rustic cottage has a moderate living space with a wood-burning stove, an inner porch with a great view of the bay, and a lot of family charm. The house was built in the 1930s by two sisters of the Allen family, who owned the property next to this one. This cottage has been passed down through the family and cherished by each generation. The entire property has a lovely view of the Penobscot Bay.
Amenities include: WiFi, beach access, shared driveway but private parking, w/d in home, dishwasher. There are only two markets on the island, so we suggest getting your groceries before embarking on your journey by way of ferry departing from Lincolnville (which runs from 8 am - 5 pm daily).

If you are looking for a calm, rustic retreat away from it all this is the cottage for you.

~ If your party needs a little extra room, we have an additional cabin for 2 on the property that you may also consider ~ See HomeAway Listing # 4210882 ~
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Juli

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the bay
  • On the waterfront
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1200 sq ft (111 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Property is located on a cliff w/ stairs to beach.

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
~ Peaceful Quaint Family Cottage On An Island In Maine ~

~ Peaceful And Quaint Family Cottage On An Island In Maine ~ Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 44 reviews" "
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9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Frank I., Warren

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect island cottage getaway!
We just finished a five-night stay at this property. Rustic is the perfect way to describe it along with offering modern amenities like 1 and 1/2 baths, a complete kitchen, washer dryer and great internet. It's a great secluded location with the General Store just a five minute drive away.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Restful
Cabin was welcoming, very clean, relaxful, and very quiet. The ocean views from the porches were spectacular. The stairs to get to the beach were scary but worth it. Over-all the stay was memorable.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex M., Rochester

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay
Really enjoyed our stay and walking on the beach. Lots of nice trails on the island. We spent most of our time on the sun porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends and family
Our second time staying at this house. Both times it fit our needs. Being above the water front with a set of stairs. We kayaked just about everyday and biked around the island. Spent a lot of time just sitting on the porch watching bald eagles, osprey fly by. Seals popping up and boats of all types. Quiet and relaxing!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jess r.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Little slice of heaven
This is our second visit, we love the rustic nature of this old summer cottage. We love the beach, swimming, and searching for sea glass. We played a lot of games, swam, went for walks, read, and ate lobster! The only things that are slightly troubling is the place needs a good scrubbing. I swept up a lot of fur, we didn’t bring a dog. We misplaced a charger and when looking under the beds you can tell they haven’t been moved and cleaned under them in a long time. Also, the toilets smell of urine. I cleaned them to be sure they were clean. Maybe there is a slow leak? These things did not ruin our trip! We had an amazing time and will be back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This vacation was just what we needed, peaceful and quiet cottage with all amenities, an indoor porch in case of bad weather, an outdoor porch with an amazing sea breeze, and a big cove for swimming or beach walking. We loved this so much we already booked next year too. If you like the outdoors and want to disconnect from the world for a while, this is definitely the place to go!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and Quiet.
Pros: Quiet. This is it if you are looking for quiet. The cottage: The glassed-in porch is the star. The windows open too. The kitchen is updated and a pleasure to cook in. The living room is very cozy at night. There was a musky smell when we 1st arrived, but went away quickly once all windows were open and never came back, but then again the windows were open the whole vacation. Cons: The view will be obstructed soon if the owner doesn't cut down some small trees, it seems without affecting the buffer zone. The outside grounds in general need a lot of TLC. The cottage was clean, but there was dog hair all over the bed blankets in one room. Would I stay there again, for $1,400? Yes, if the grounds were cleaned up and the view opened up.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maine Cottage
We loved our stay at this fantastic Miane Coastal Cottage. The cottage has some much character and history. The deck was larger then we anticipated from the photos. Enjoyed the views from the deck and sun porch. Lots of places to hike and explore on the Island. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stay
The property worked great for us. Kayaking was great out in the bay and around the contour of the shore. Walks along the rocky shore was relaxing. The deck while small worked perfectly for us. Also the closed in porch was great to hangout in during the evening. The stairs to the shore while steep were not an issue. Kitchen was well stocked to meet our needs. Bedrooms worked for us (2 couples for 5 nights plus my adult son and his girlfriend for 2 nights).
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place!
Wondergul and very welcoming island!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie L., Syracuse, New York

Liked: Cleanliness
A cottage with a view
We enjoyed staying at your cottage while we visited our grandchildren on Islesboro. The kitchen had everything we needed to make meals. The porch was our favorite place to hang out and play games. The view was spectacular. Thank you for sharing your cottage with us.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

jess r.

Journey back in time
We loved the peace and solitude of this island as well as the rustic family cabin. We read books, swam at the beach down the stairs as well as the town beach. We met some very nice neighbors and some friendly locals. We watched seals in the harbor, found star fish, shells, sea glass, and a sand dollar! We hiked a nearby trail, ate lobsters chosen fresh off the boat, shopped daily in both general stores. We had breakfast sandwiches and deli sandwiches from the Dark Harbor Shop. We truly appreciate the beautiful views and all the people we came across. Such a wonderful experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W., New London

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquility at its finest
Located on a small bluff over a cove, this is the vacation we most look forward to each year ! Lobster off the boat, morning sunrises out the window, and the sound of waves lapping the shore melt away all stress from the daily grind. This location has become our favorite yearly getaway 💐
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

jackie s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet cottage in a quiet cove
This little cottage is as described. It’s a quaint coastal house high up on a ledge in a calm cove. The house is furnished with cozy, modest furnishings that are clean and comfortable and not too dear for children to use comfortably. Family photos decorate the walls. Cups, dishes, pots and pans are in abundance in the old kitchen cupboards. There are steep stairs to the water’s edge —lovely swimming in high tide, and wonderful exploring in low. This house is perfect for getting away from the distractions of the modern world. There are games and puzzles. No TV. Bring books, your knitting, sketching supplies or just sit and watch the sail boat with the saffron sail cover float around its mooring as the tide comes in and out. Isleboro is a very quiet island. No restaurants per se. There are two small markets, an ice cream shop, cafe, and a couple tiny shops where one can visit with lovely folks. People are friendly. Everyone waves on the road. There are protected walking trails, but no big hikes. Water close by everywhere you go. Drive slow.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maureen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pure relaxation!
Lovely and relaxing cottage, great location in the woods, yet offers gorgeous bay views. If relaxation and peace is what you are looking for, this is it. Durkee’s store is conveniently right around the corner and is well stocked. We had a great time!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary G.

Liked: Cleanliness
House on the edge of the Sea!
We loved staying in this charming Maine cottage!! The views are spectacular and the location could not be better!! The cottage had everything we needed for our stay!! We loved the porch‼️We will be back!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C., Naperville, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay on Islesboro
We had a great stay and really enjoyed the location. The cottage had very quick access to the beach which was very nice. We really enjoyed drinking coffee in the sun room on the east side of the cottage each morning and watching the lobster boats in the small harbor next to the cottage. The kitchen was perfect and had everything you'd need, and three bedrooms was great for fitting our family. We'd highly recommend to anyone looking for a quiet getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Julie C., Medford, MA USA

Beautiful, quiet, off the beaten path
This location is spectacular!! Gorgeous views, your own private beach. Getting down to the beach was a bit precarious (a staircase that’s steep enough to be more of a ladder). Our nerves were tested watching our 3 year old getting up and down but he managed pretty well. The two older kids, 6 and 7, spent hours combing the beach for sea glass, starfish and sand dollars. Tons of treasures to be found! There’s also another beach on the opposite side of the peninsula we spent some time at too. It’s a quick little walk down the road. The cottage was well stocked and we had plenty of room to spread out even with a group of 7! There are plenty of dishes and cookware. We were so grateful for the dishwasher and washer dryer. We even used the wood stove on a chilly rainy evening! We so enjoyed our stay, it was the perfect place to decompress and relax for a week. Wish we had booked 2 weeks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Piece of Heaven
The MOST relaxing vacation we’ve ever had! This 1930’s cottage is exactly the lodging my husband and I prefer to stay in. All the kitchen necessities one could want, a great charcoal grill, and that wonderful homey feeling we both treasure in a world of crazy business. The cottage is perfectly situated on a small rock cliff above a private little cove, accessible by a set of wooden stairs. The Sunrises are beautiful and the peaceful sound of the waves lapping against the shoreline melted the stress of this Covid pandemic right off the shoulders of this nurse manager. I actually read THREE books!!! We have already booked next year’s stay - just a fabulous, relaxing week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

jackie s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic cottage
This little cottage is the quintessential Maine coastal spot. It is old fashioned, quaint and tucked away on an island among pines and cliffs. The perfect place to see the sunrise, unplug, sit on rocks, look at star fish during low tide, and do nothing. We’re going back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D., Westford

Liked: Cleanliness
Seaside bliss
So lovely. Quiet beautiful cottage on bay. Gulls, tides, sea breeze and beautiful landscapes to take in all around.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Penny K.

Gorgeous views
This property had gorgeous views and was very relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing island get-away
Islesboro is an amazing place for rest, relaxation and peaceful isolation; and the cottage is a beautiful place to call home for however long you can visit. The cabin is clean, comfortable, and the kitchen is really well equipped for cooking (you'll want to be prepared with most of your groceries before taking the ferry since there's just a few general stores on the island). We also really enjoyed the fireplace and spent time on the beach every day. It's a really great spot!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bridget M.

Liked: Cleanliness
perfection
This traditional Maine camp was absolutely, 100% what we expected, wanted and needed from a trip 'home'. The perfect place to relax and restore. Tune the radio to WERU and leave it on as you sip your tea on the porch, make a meal in the well outfitted kitchen, sit by the wood stove or scramble the rocks. Our son LOVED it and event with breaking his arm (the island emergency services was amazing!) he can't wait to go back to "his" camp. We hope to make this an annual trip.

10/10 Excellent

francis n., wapakoneta

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful quiet retreat
While older the home is well maintained and a decent size. The views of penobscot bay are beautiful. The owner was a pleasure to deal with answering any questions we had. Definitely would stay again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020