Peaceful Shoreline House

This classic Maine summer home is located steps away from a sandy beach in a quiet cove, perfect for swimming and for young children. Grassy meadows surround the house, which has views of the ocean on three sides. The kitchen/dining/living area is comfortable and light. A wood stove can warm the house on cool evenings and in colder months. In the summer, doors open to a two decks, lovely for outdoor lunches or breakfasts. The first-floor corner bedroom has a queen bed and views of the ocean on two sides. The second floor front bedroom has a queen bed and a writing desk and offers views of the ocean. The back bedroom has a double bed and a single bed with views of the meadows. Twenty-five acres of meadow, woods, and pink granite shorefront invite exploring.

A small grocery store is just a five-minute’s walk away. Free wireless service is available at the town library, just ten minutes by car. The wifi in the house works ONLY in the dining room and small study to the left of the entryway and is not reliable for video conferencing or streaming.

The island features rocky and sandy beaches, spectacular hikes, fishing, and swimming in a local quarry. During summer months the town offers frequent “Town Breakfasts,” concerts, and other community events.

A second house located on the property, the Meadow House, may be rented together with the Shoreline House for larger gatherings. Please see the listing for VRBO #287076.

Travel to Swans Island requires a 30-minute ferry ride leaving from Bass Harbor, Maine. Maine State Ferry Service operates the ferry and makes 5-6 roundtrip crossings per day. Advance reservations are strongly recommended and can be made by calling the Bass Harbor and Swans Island terminals. (Without a reservation we recommend arriving at the terminal at least two hours before the boat is scheduled to depart. And note: with a reservation you must arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time or your reservation will be forfeited.)

There is no alcohol for sale anywhere on the island.



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