islesboro, Maine
PLEASE NOTE: I am currently booking for now through May of 2024. I am not yet taking reservations for summer 2024 (June through early October). I will know more about the availability of the house for Summer 2024 after April 2024.
Beautiful, private oceanfront house on 12 wooded acres on Islesboro Island, Maine. Islesboro is a 20 minute ferry ride from Lincolnville, a few miles north of Camden. It is an unspoiled, quiet place. The nearby towns on the mainland are some of the prettiest on the coast.
The house has four bedrooms: two queen beds, one full bed, and a twin bed up in a tower; as well as a sun porch with a twin daybed. There is a full kitchen, satellite Smart TV, very good wifi (the island has its own municipal broadband), fireplace, washer and dryer, charcoal grill. The property has 840 feet of private shoreline, with mussels to find at low-tide, if you are diligent.
The island and the house are low-key. Although there are many activities on the island in the summer -- public beaches, trails, little nature walks for children, community center activities, opportunities for sailing lessons, etc. -- time spent there is largely about relaxing, ambling around, thinking about what to make for dinner, wandering to the shore and back, looking at the sky and water. The island is not "developed"; there are a handful of wonderful little stores, a farmers' market and a cafe open in summertime and there are two grocery stores and a library, but that is about it. It is an ideal place to unwind and be away.
This is a whole-house, private rental. Dogs are welcome and the property and island in general is a paradise for them.
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Keywords: beach, ocean, Maine Island, cottage, Camden, mid-coast, wooded, Penobscot Bay, mid-coast, dog-friendly, quiet
Twice before, in 22 years of traveling, we have come across a location that felt homey and offered a place to just “be”. This stay was both these things on steroids. WOW! So relaxing, and lacked all the noise of vehicles, sirens, noisy people, etc., and just offered serenity. Highly recommended!
We spent a wonderfully relaxing week on Islesboro Island. Beautiful cozy home, on secluded spacious terrain. Magnificent views of Penobscot bay and opposite Turtle Head peninsula. Everything about this place was perfect! Welcoming from the very first minute. Very clean and comfortable. Well-appointed with linens, toiletries and fine kitchenware. Appealing home library. For “hobby cooks”, the selection of cook books is an experience… Mary was a wonderful host, very responsive to the few questions we had.
The home is beautiful and everything you could possibly need is there. In fact, the power went out our first night and within minutes the generator kicked in. Our family had a lovely time-complete r&r. The views from the outdoor decks are fabulous and there are paths down to the water. We will definitely be back.
This was our second time renting Mary’s house on Islesboro. It is the the north of the island; very quiet with absolutely incredible views. It is a wonderful place to just relax and let the world go by. Also, my two dogs love it. Will rent again!
Amazing and beautiful home on a secluded 12 acres…what more could you want. The ferry was very accessible and made shopping on the coast fun. Durkees market was perfect, groceries and handmade sandwiches and pizza!
We had a lovely stay. A beautiful location and great house. The views are amazing. Very comfortable and I would gladly stay again and would recommend to friends and family!
We had great experience at Mary’s place on Islesboro. Very clean, well stocked, comfortable. Felt just like home!
This is our second winter visit, but with additional family joining us. Everyone was delighted with the accommodations and the tranquility provided by the home and its surroundings.
We had a wonderful time visiting Isleboro! Thank you for providing a beautiful spot to bring in 2023!!
We loved our Thanksgiving Weekend stay. The spacious and well equipped kitchen was perfect.for our family gathering, and Mary, our host, made all the details easy to navigate. Hoping to stay here again next summer.
This past October my husband and I spent a wonderfully relaxing week on Isleboro Island staying in Mary’s house near Turtle Bay. This property lived up to every picture we viewed when deciding where to go. From the amazing waterfront views to the incredibly friendly islanders, we enjoyed every minute. You have to quickly get used to waving at the occasional oncoming traffic because every driver waves hello. Whether in the town community center or The Island Market, people were so engaging, helpful and friendly. Natives out for a walk will gladly recite anecdotes and facts about the island if you take a moment to pause. When we first got to the house we tried to guess when it had been built. My husband pegged it for some time between 1925 and 1940. It was actually built in 2005 but infused with an older charm that we fell in love with. From the period doorknobs to the claw foot tub and the endless nooks and crannies, it felt like a much older home. If that was the design intent, then it succeeds spectacularly. We love to cook and the kitchen was wonderful. We had everything we needed from spices to every type of coffee maker. My husband has now converted to only using a French press. The sunny day room behind the fireplace living room had a day bed that became my husband’s favorite place to nap. Deer walk through the yard almost every day and the ocean view is perfect from all rooms. If you enjoy quiet and solitude with a wood burning fireplace, you will love this house. Mary was a wonderful hostess and was very responsive to the few questions we had. We spent a week there and took one day to go antiquing on the mainland. Loved this respite.
A beautiful home & setting. Peaceful, tranquil environment. Absolutely nothing to add, everything was there and neat as a pin. I highly recomend this home if you are looking for nature and quiet.
Peaceful relaxing perfect location
This is a wonderful place, especially if you’re looking for a remote retreat. Everything is very comfortable, and the kitchen is abundantly stocked. When we go back, I’d like to do it when the Dark Harbor Shop and museum at the lighthouse is open. It’s a beautiful island and home, and we are looking forward to going back in the near future. Enjoy!
In March 2020, we had to cancel the 40th birthday celebration of our colleague and friend. Two years later found us in this beautiful house on Islesboro. This house was perfect for the four of us (all high school teachers). The beds are comfortable and the kitchen well-stocked. We had cold, rainy weather but a fire in the fireplace each night saved the day! We did manage one hike in the Turtlehead Preserve. I would love to return in warm weather!
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