Swans Island: Unspoiled Island Getaway

The house is a beautiful home and has everything you would want in a vacation home. The property is absolutely gorgeous and was fantastic to wander around. The owners answered every question and were very helpful.

We loved our stay on Swans. The house is in a spectacular spot with a stunning view. It was clean and well maintained and the owners were nice and helpful. FYI the house is not quite where it is depicted on the map (as of Aug 2024). It's arguably in a better location but we were coordinating with another family and thought we'd be closer to them. Our only complaint was the kitchen cabinets are stuffed with so much dishware and serving ware that we had nowhere to put a week's worth of groceries and ended up storing it in bags on the floor. On the flip side, the kitchen is well equipped. Also the beds are quite firm, which may not be to everybody's taste.

Our family of 6 (ages 17 - 50) stayed at this spacious and gorgeous home in mid July. Quite honestly in the beginning, the thought of arranging the ferry service, driving on it, navigating the roads and just being on an island, was a bit nerve-wracking. Luckily for us, we soon found out that the ferry service runs smoothly/accurately. The roads (there aren’t many) were accurate to the maps and the house was easy to find with the family name at the end of the driveway. (some of the most friendly people ever are here - EVERYONE waves to one another!) The house itself was well laid out and stocked with ALL of your cooking needs (spatulas, frying/cake pans, muffin tins…) along with all of the cleaning supplies you might need. The bathrooms were also fully stocked with towels. As far as entertainment, the house has a plethora of movies, games, cards and puzzles for your use. During one of our days, we traveled into the busy/bustling Bar Harbor. However, we honestly couldn’t wait to get back to the calm, serene comfort of the house- it was that relaxing! Tips - enjoy a fire by the ocean, star gaze at night (AMAZING), have all of your groceries, gas, and supplies BEFORE getting on the island, and check out the quarry. ANY time I had questions, Kerri, Caroline and Ron were QUICK to respond! Overall, this is a beautiful and peaceful house which comes highly recommended to anyone seeking a respite from the hustle of daily living.

This property is a beautiful house with everything required for a wonderful stay. The house is amazing and the view spectacular!

Our wedding guests were thrilled with the location of this house on a remote island in Maine. The house was clean, and spacious with many windows to enjoy the spectacular views.

Stunning, ever changing views of the Bay can be seen from every room. This well appointed home stands above the rocky beach nestled among the trees on this quiet,peaceful island. A path leads down to the shore with creative, adventurous stops to explore. Stay to yourself or mingle with the friendly residents of Swans Island.

The beautiful home and the fabulous views were as described , we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend. Few things to note, Board the ferry after filling gas from mainland and getting ample groceries from Ellsworth. There is only one store in the island which has some basic supplies that you may run out of. Caroline and Kerri were both very helpful from beginning till end. We had forgotten a few personal items and it was mailed to us along with our security deposit! If you are looking for a peaceful getaway with scenic views , this is the perfect spot. Point of interests you can’t miss - the coat harbor light house the quarry ( swimming in the quarry was the highlight of the trip for my teen) fine sand beach near the house.

A beautiful home with a cathedral ceiling and we enjoyed exquisite sunsets over the Atlantic. As a zoologist, I'd like to know why a caribou skull is hung in the 'great room' instead of the native moose or a white-tailed deer :) {I realize caribou have been released, though unsuccessfully, in the great state of Maine.}

We had a wonderful week on Swans Island! The house is just as described! Very comfortable, incredible views, quiet and private. Owners were very quick and helpful with answering questions!

Our family with 2 adults and three young boys had a wonderful week in this peaceful and well-furnished home. Located down a dirt road and meandering spruce-lined drive way, the house is perched overlooking a rocky beach. It is a totally quiet setting, except for the distant hum of lobster boats. Inside the house, the owners have provided every modern comfort, including an excellent kitchen, climate control, and plenty of clean linens. You could happily spend your entire stay inside soaking in the views. We have very busy boys, so we spent our time exploring trails and beaches. It was a great week and we will surely return!