Island Rentals


No shortage of wonderful flowers...
Islesford House Bed and Breakfast

Evelyn Boxley invites you to join her in her newly-redecorated B&B.

Located conveniently in the center of town, directly behind the school.

Four delightful bedrooms.

Quiet elegance. Open May 15 through November 1.

207-244-0988.

E-mail: islesford@gmail.com


Homeland Security Detail...
Eagle Point - Summer Rental

Roger & Mary Baldwin's shingle-style cottage on the North Shore.

Panoramic views of the Mount Desert hills.

A stone's throw from water. Original rusticator house has three double bedrooms and two single bedrooms.


Victory Chimes sails by !
No smokers. Pets negotiable.

Available July-September.

More info at: letitia@directv.net


In the center of things...
Dandylion House for Rent

Island Home for rent known as “Dandylion House”.

Located in the center of town (across from the post office), five minute walk from the Dock and ten from the Beach.

Five Bedrooms, sleeping 9 comfortably and one full bath with a closet privy downstairs.

Large beamed living room with entertainment center and wood stove for the occasional cool evenings. Beautiful spacious screened back deck with dining area and porch swing.


airy screened porch in back

Additional landing off deck with large gas grill and spacious yard.

Well equipped kitchen and large dinning room for entertaining. Ceiling fans in bedrooms for warm summer nights.

High Speed Wireless Internet throughout entire house.

Available: All of July plus Aug 22nd- Oct 10th

Rates: $850 a week.

More info at: mhtheriault@yahoo.com



At home in the heart of the island ...
Vintage Island Home for Rent
(formerly the Braided Rugs Inn)

Enjoy the splendor of this gracious 19th-century village residence and the ease of 21st-century "mod-cons" any time of year.

Perfect as a writer or artist's retreat or for an active (or leisurely) summer vacation.

Four spacious bedrooms sleep several couples or a family; library doubles as a guest room.

Two full baths; living room; dining room; eat-in country kitchen and plenty of outdoor space. Dishwasher, washer/dryer, microwave, BBQ and a cook's delight of appliances (fancy some gelato?).


a vintage jewel ...

Books galore. Children's toys, games and baby items. Find hints of the island's history in the many original details and furnishings. In the heart of the village, yet private and spacious. A quick walk from the harbor, a short stroll to the shore.

Available weekly or monthly; very negotiable winter rates (Nov thru April); discount for multiple summer weeks.

Well-behaved pets with well-trained owners may be welcome.

No smoking, no flame-throwing, no fire-eating.

Contact Josephine: oblomova@cs.com or 917 251 8776.



Crow House nestled in the trees...
Summer Rental - The Crow Family House
(formerly David Valdina's Treehouse)

Light and airy house nestled in the trees.

Balcony with ocean view from Little Cranberry.

Upstairs is one big open area with views.

Living, dining, kitchen area with wood burning stove for cozy warm nights.

View towards Great Cranberry Island
Four bedrooms on the first floor with washer and dryer.

Bicycles and kayak included.

Minutes from the Town Dock. No pets.

For more information contact Al Crow: 440/725-5657
e-mail cransail@aol.com


Isolated and private!

The Malcolm Harrison house is for rent for summer

This 3-bedroom, 2 bath shorefront house, built for Malcolm and Allison Harrison, is available for the entire summer.

Located on Gilley Beach, this house offers all modern ammenities including a granite fireplace, cathedral ceiling and private deck off the master bedroom.

Available for the summer (July and August) for $13,500.
May, June and September are also available- please inquire

Contact Joanne Thormann (207) 276-3021
E-mail: thormann@acadia.net



Incredibly remote and private!

A property alone...
The Station is for rent for August and September

For the first time ever, Kim and Frank Newlin are making available The Station for rent during August and September.

A most unique property, The Station is an architecturally important conversion of the Life Saving Service station on Islesford.

Sweeping vistas, stunning architectural features and every possible convenience make this a once-in-a-lifetime summer rental opportunity.

Many bedrooms and bathrooms. Stunning features too numerous to mention...Incredibly remote and private!

Absolutely no smoking. Period...

E-mail: fbn@comcast.net



Caliandro/Drexel cottage for rent

Three bedroom recently restored 1860's summer cottage, steps away from sand beach, short ferry ride from Acadia National Park.

Ocean views from wraparound porch & MBR. Modern amenities, all new appliances (inc. dw, w/d & micro) 4 mountain bikes, trailer for bike, cart for walking, beach gear.

Fiesta ware dishes, excellent cookware.
Excellent restaurant and small store on island, mainland gourmet groceries will deliver to ferry.

Weekly in July & August: $1,200. June & September $1,000.

News Flash: August and the last two weeks of July are no longer available!

E-mail: fdrexel@middlebury.edu


Cozy excape...
Sand Beach Cottage for rent

Direct beachfront.

The Poarch cottage just became available for summer rental.

Well maintained, comfortable and charming cottage.

Wonderful beach for children. Artist's paradise.

The last cottage on Sand Beach next to the Maypole property.
Not too bad sunset viewing... Sweeping views of Acadia and Cranberry Isles.

Sleeps 4 to 6 with loft.

Available select weeks from July, August, & September.

Call Joan Poarch at 203-268-4955 for availability.

July through Labor Day $1300/wk. Sept. $1000/wk.

Wriggins Cottages

Rustic cabins with beautiful 180 degree view over Gilley Beach including the Coast Guard Station, Baker Island, and Great Cranberry.

The best incredible stone beach on the island right in front of you.

Main Cottage from beach
Main cottage has kitchen, dining room, living room with fireplace.

Two sleeping cabins, sleeps 5-6

Watch the sunrise over Baker Island!

Check for dates available and rates with Marian Baker: mbaker@meca.edu

Winter: 207-846-1420
mid-June through Labor Day: 207-244-5686

View from porch toward the station and Bakers


Watching over the harbor...


nicely decorated interior...
The Colonels - Summer Rental

Harbor view summer rental.

Nine unique bedrooms.

Three bathrooms.

Fully-equipped kitchen.

Living room, dining room and study.

$2000 per week.

Contact Paul Beisswenger at 603-643-0922


nestled in the trees...


informal and cozy interior...
The Belusovitch Cottage - Summer Rental

Comfy 2 bedroom, 1 bath house near dock and museum.

Sleeps up to four (1 king size bed; 1 full size bed).

Knotty pine interiors, vaulted ceiling, woodstove for taking off the morning chill, large open kitchen.

Non-smokers only. Prefer no pets.

$850/week in July and August.

For more information e-mail Cissy Leonardi   leonardi4@myfairpoint.net


The Morse 'old house'

Lots of old-island charm

The Morse family homestead is located on the main street accross from the school.

This big wonderful old house has many bedrooms and sleeps many people. available for the weeks of Jul 28-Aug 4 and Aug 25-Sept 1 for $1,700 per week, and also possible for weeks in June and September at $1,200 per week

For further information and current availability contact Tim or Sue Morse:   morses@snet.net


Watch the parade from the front porch...


Nice cosy living room...
Summer Rental - The Sandberg House

Watch the world go by from the front porch or the picture windows.

Central location - “The heart of the city”.

Large well equipped house, comfortably furnished.



Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms; 2 full baths. Living room and separate

“Great room” with cathedral ceiling & loft above full kitchen and dining area. Dw, W/D. BBQ in the backyard.



Non-smokers. No pets.

For more info   crsandberg@roadrunner.com


FOR RENT / John & Dot Brooks' House

Elegant Northshore summer home available during 2009:
May thru October (with limited availability in July and August).

Recently renovated kitchen with new appliances and dining area. Three full bathrooms, renovated.

4 double bedrooms, 1 single bed room.

Non-smokers only please.
House from the shore
Expansive living room with fire place. Porch on two sides of house with fabulous panoramic views from Bunker's Ledge to the Pool on Great Cranberry Isle.

W/D, heat in kitchen area and sitting room

For more information, availability and cost:

e-mail  nanbrooks@gmail.com
View from porch


Newly finished recent renovation
Summer Rental - Bradley and Barbara's cottage

Watch all the activity from your front porch. Be first at the softball games!

Completely remodeled during the summer of 2005. Literally rebuilt from the ground up.

2 bedrooms with 1 bath.

Wrap-around deck with a nice screened porch.

View from front porch over harbor
Beautiful harbor views with the sunset in your front yard.

$900 per week.

For more information contact Barbara at 443-617-2656 or
e-mail barbshome04646@gmail.com

The Leila and Stanley Bright Cottage - (Seal Sands)

Standing guard over Gilley Beach...

Seal Sands, overlooking Gilley Beach, the ocean and the islands beyond, will be available June, July and September 2006. Never in August...

This is a spacious, single level, fully equipped house with lots of warm southern exposure and privacy. There are four bedrooms, each sleeping two, and 3 full baths.

The big, family sized kitchen, dining room, and living room all have views out over the ocean and vaulted ceilings. The living room has a granite fireplace as well.

No smoking, pets negotiable. For availability and rates get in touch with Christine:   mollykeegan@yahoo.com


View from balcony


Breakfast overlooking the harbor
The McNamee Cottage - Summer Rental

The McNamee Cottage sits on 15 acres with harbor views in the front and private, secluded meadow views in the back.

It is a beautiful combination of a renovated 1900's barn and a newly built addition with the same feeling. Four bedrooms,each with a view.

Three full bathrooms.

Inviting and spacious living, dining and family rooms all offering outstanding views.

Kitchen with both water and meadow views.

All appliances, bathrooms, fireplace are top of the line.

End the day in the screened porch watching the sun set over the water and mountains.

Available: June-September

No pets or smokers.

For more information:  SusieMack50@aol.com


The Lauren Cottage - Summer Rental

Contemporary cottage, completely updated and modernized.

Located on Giley beach with outstanding views from the Station to the Maypole and beyond.

Watch the sunrise and sunset...
Main Cottage from beach
Three bedrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room.

Very open and spacious.

For more information:

e-mail Jeff at:  Jal4748@aol.com

View from porch toward the station and Bakers


House from Ocean
Summer Rental - Valdina Maypole

Unmatched 8 acre island point cottage c.1903

Privacy and exqusite 270 degree views: east to Bakers I. and open ocean, south to Duck Islands, across to Great Cranberry, and west to mountain sunsets over Acadia Large porch and decks on all sides.

The Maypole at extreme lower right corner
Four bedrooms, 2 baths, dining room with fireplace

Call Eric for availability and rates: 518 392-2110 or e-mail ericv@taconic.net


Loft addition is ready for summer 2009
Summer Rental - Valdina Loft

Rustic cottage looking toward the harbor, just a stone's throw from the dock and museum.

Two open floors with 3 beds on ground floor, and 2 beds up with kitchen/dining/living area, bathroom, and balcony/deck


Cozy kitchen
Rental $950 per week

Call Eric for availability: 518 392-2110 or e-mail ericv@taconic.net

Your island property can be listed here.

For details e-mail:   richard@islesford.com

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