Historic Seaside Cottage with its own beaches overlooking Penobscot Bay..
About this house rental
Located in Islesboro, this charming house for $474 per night is a fantastic option for your next trip. The Gables is a historic cottage built in the mid to late 1800's and has always been family owned. The 2 plus acre property is located on a very quiet road surrounded by cottages built by our great great grandfather. The Gables comes with its own private beaches, plenty of lawn for yard games, a hammock for napping and a back porch for watching sailboats cruise the bay. Bring your own kayak, paddle boards, or row boat to get out on the water yourself. The island is friendly for road bikes if you have one you want to bring. Just down the road from the property there is a playground and tennis courts. Be on the lookout for pop-up yoga classes as well. If you give us a heads up we can put you in touch with a local lobsterman for fresh off the boat lobster or mussels. The Gables is great for families, couples or the solo traveler wanted to find some quite solitude. There are two stores on the island for food, a bakery, and a sandwich/ice cream shop. In addition there are a number of gift shops for souvenirs. For the yachting enthusiast the cottage has its own 6 ton mooring just off the beach. Be sure and check the ferry schedule--see photos. More information at town of islesboro website. Check out Ducktrap Kayak and SUP for rentals.
Amenities
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony / Patio
TV
Family friendly
Map of Islesboro, ME
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(15 Reviews)
5.0
Excellent getaway. Home is warm and nicely decorated with all modern amenities. Charming handcrafted wood construction throughout. Well kept. Three upstairs bedrooms remind of simpler days. Waves lapping the shore put us asleep. Good communication with owner. Would stay again.
5.0
The host was easy to communicate with, everything was very clean and in good working shape. This is a nice, quiet home, great for a relaxing trip.
5.0
We had a wonderful stay at the cottage. The property has multiple viewing spots overlooking the bay and the house is simple and charming.
5.0
What a magical place! After a year of crazy and a yearning to hit the road we found the absolute perfect spot to get away from it all! This cozy, well appointed cottage has everything you need to settle in and feel right at home.
10.0
What a magical place! After a year of crazy and a yearning to hit the road we found the absolute perfect spot to get away from it all! This cozy, well appointed cottage has everything you need to settle in and feel right at home.
5.0
We had a wonderful stay in Islesboro at Mike’s Cottage. Check in process and communication was helpful and easy. The property is lovely! Craftsmanship of home was beautiful. Hidden oceanfront deck fir sunset cocktails was our favorite part. Thanks Mike for a great trip! We hope to be back!
10.0
We had a wonderful stay in Islesboro at Mike’s Cottage. Check in process and communication was helpful and easy. The property is lovely! Craftsmanship of home was beautiful. Hidden oceanfront deck fir sunset cocktails was our favorite part. Thanks Mike for a great trip! We hope to be back!
5.0
Cottage was in a great location, with a wonderful "perch" overlooking the cove adjacent to the property. Our stay was sadly cut short and we did not have a chance to enjoy everything Islesboro had to offer but Mike and Ginnie were very accommodating and would recommend this property highly.
10.0
Cottage was in a great location, with a wonderful "perch" overlooking the cove adjacent to the property. Our stay was sadly cut short and we did not have a chance to enjoy everything Islesboro had to offer but Mike and Ginnie were very accommodating and would recommend this property highly.
5.0
Great location. Peaceful.
10.0
Great location. Peaceful.
5.0
This cottage is for the nostalgic vacationer. The location is great and there is lot's of coast line to explore right out the door. I spent hours on the porch where the sun shone since it was chilly in October. Got carry out meals during Covid and one or two shops were still open.
5.0
We stayed in Islesboro Aug. 15-21 at Mike and Ginnie's cute cottage. Beautiful location with beach and lots to walk to....library, play ground, tennis courts, etc. And just a short bike ride to just about anywhere else on the island- ice cream in Dark Harbor or coffee at the Rock Cafe anyone? We have been to Islesboro 3 times before but still had plenty to see and explore. Mike set us up with a mooring for our boat, just outside the cottage door. This was so awesome and a real bonus for our week. There is a wonderful hammock to relax in and a sweet little front porch for hanging out. We even made it to Ginnie's yoga class held outside.
I have to say how easy it was to communicate with Mike. He is super responsive and was there to greet us when we arrived and give us a tour of the place(along with a neat history of his cottage and the area). We had no problems with any logistics and Mike assured us to contact him anytime if we needed anything. All was well.
5.0
This cottage reminded me of going to Grandma’s house...in all of the best possible ways! We spent a beautiful fall weekend watching eagles fly I over the cove in front of the house, then tucking in at night in cozy beds piled with quilts. It was heavenly
5.0
We loved this property! Everything about it was authentic and Isleboro was amazing. We loved the fact that it wasn't overrun with tourists....except us of course! Would love to stay here again.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Islesboro?
The average price for a rental in Islesboro is $411 per night. This rental is $63 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Historic Seaside Cottage with its own beaches overlooking Penobscot Bay... For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Historic Seaside Cottage with its own beaches overlooking Penobscot Bay.. pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Historic Seaside Cottage with its own beaches overlooking Penobscot Bay..?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, balcony / patio, and tv.
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