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Islesboro Island Maine Oceanfront Home on 12 Private Acres

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A two-story house with a wrap-around porch, surrounded by lush greenery and a body of water in the background.
A wicker chair with a white towel draped over it, positioned on a grassy area overlooking a calm body of water with distant landforms.
A dining table with chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a view of a body of water through open doors.
A room with a wooden floor, a white bookshelf filled with books, a wooden chair, and a framed map on the wall.
A bedroom with a bed, a blue door, and two windows with views of the sea and greenery.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cozy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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islesboro, ME
  • Place, Camden Hills State Park
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Place, Camden Harbor Park and Amphitheatre
    ‪59 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Battie
    ‪60 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County - Bar Harbor)
    ‪131 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Sunroom

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Islesboro Island Maine Oceanfront Home on 12 Private Acres


Dates for May and June 2026 now open.
Please note, I am not yet accept bookings for 2027.

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. There is a vegetable and flower garden that may produce well into the fall.

New and old renters take note! As of May 2024, the house has air conditioning in the three main bedrooms, large bathroom and living room, kitchen and dining area in the form of split system heat pumps.

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.

More pictures and information available on request.



Keywords: beach, ocean, Maine Island, cottage, Camden, mid-coast, wooded, Penobscot Bay, mid-coast, dog-friendly, quiet

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Cautions: Please be cautious using the stairs down to the beach, the stone at the bottom particularly can shift over the winter and be unsteady.
If you are bringing your dog , please vaccinate him against Lyme disease and have him wear or ingest an anti=tick medication.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 356787vb
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
On-site 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

About the area

Islesboro

Located in Islesboro, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Lincolnville Ferry Terminal and Cellardoor Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Perry's Nut House and Penobscot Marine Museum. ALLPLaY Family Entertainment Center and Coyote Moon are also worth visiting. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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islesboro, ME

What's nearby

  • Lincolnville Beach - 51 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Camden Hills State Park - 51 min drive - 23.3 km
  • Camden Harbor Park and Amphitheatre - 59 min drive - 35.2 km
  • Camden Public Library - 59 min drive - 35.2 km
  • Mount Battie - 60 min drive - 35.2 km

Getting around

  • Belfast Station - 64 min drive
  • Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sunoco / Blimpie / Chester Fried - ‬76 min drive
  • ‪Hey Sailor! - ‬73 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬76 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬63 min drive
  • ‪The Mill - ‬69 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Islesboro Island Maine Oceanfront Home on 12 Private Acres pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Islesboro Island Maine Oceanfront Home on 12 Private Acres?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Islesboro Island Maine Oceanfront Home on 12 Private Acres?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Islesboro Island Maine Oceanfront Home on 12 Private Acres?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Islesboro Island Maine Oceanfront Home on 12 Private Acres located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Warren Island State Park, Lincolnville Ferry Terminal and Schoolhouse Museum. Windsor Chairmakers and Camden Hills State Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

About the host

Hosted by Mary Zimmerman

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I am a professor and a theatre director and writer. I also direct opera. I designed and built the house with my long-time set designer.

Why they chose this property

Like most people, I came to the island first on the invitation of a friend. Within a few years I purchased the property and built the house a few years after that. I chose the spot for its privacy. No other house is visible from my house unless you really know where to look. The primary views are across Turtlehead Bay, where the sun rises, and it is a two minute walk to see the sunset. It is beautiful, peaceful, calm; far from the main road, surrounded only by trees and water. The island is a sort of heaven.

What makes this property unique

The feeling of being on an island is unique: there is a deeper sense of relaxation, a deeper safety. I sleep better there than anywhere in the world. My dog is free and full of himself.
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