Easy access to the beach and waterfront, extremely comfortable interior, and peaceful location make this little spot on Islesboro a one-in-a-million find.
From the moment we walked in, we were struck by the sense of relaxation that washed over us. The house is spacious yet calming, due in part to the measured and thoughtful choices the owners made regarding furniture and decor, where it seemed to us that the focus was solely geared toward comfort (instead of on kitschy knick-knacks like at so many other places we’ve stayed).
The directions to the house were detailed and clear – and I highly advise you follow them because GPS and Google Maps will suggest a couple of wrong turns down private roads.
The kitchen had everything we needed, and the cupboards provided essentials – flour, salt, oil, etc. – that we so often forget to bring with us. And although we didn’t end up getting any lobster, they have a great set-up outdoors for a wood-fired lobster boil. Next time!
Mornings were spent sitting on the back-deck sipping coffee, and we packed the afternoons with beach combing, hiking, and paddling around the bay. In the evenings, we ate while watching the sun set and then built a fire in the fire pit, listening to the waves lap at the shore.
Our stay at Islesboro was easily the highlight of our vacation to Maine, and we can’t wait to stay here again.