The Most Beautiful Cottage on the Most Beautiful Island in the World

Top rated by guests
Exterior
Aerial view
Livinr Room fireplace
A tad overboard on the lighthouse theme --- it takes a life of its own.
Swimming at Long Pond
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10Outstanding
(16 Ratings)
Guests enjoyed a wonderful stay at the Stone Cottage, appreciating its location, serenity, spaciousness, and local community. The place offers a true retreat from everyday life, with beautiful views and well-equipped facilities.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
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10 / 10
Outstanding(16 Ratings)

Cottage in Maine

15 guests · 5 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area

About this cottage rental

Thank you for your interest in renting my home on Isle au Haut.

-Due to AirBnB's New Pricing Structure the Tenant must pay a
15.5% fee on the daily rate and cleaning.
-Additionally Tenant must pay the mandatory 7% Rehoboth Beach Lodging Tax and 4.5% State Tax.


-This will add $540.38 to the $825.00 daily rate - Inclusive Daily Rate=$1,365.38
This will add $540.38 to the $825.00 daily rate - Inclusive Daily Rate=$1,365.38
This will add $540.38 to the $825.00 daily rate - Inclusive Daily Rate=$1,365.38

Stone Cottage is the most beautiful home on the most beautiful island in the world. It was built as the summer home of Chief Justice Harlan Fiske Stone. He was an extraordinary man and much beloved on the Island. His good friend Eleanor Roosevelt stayed here on her way to Campobello. The Cottage overlooks the thoroughfare between Isle au Haut and Kimball's Island which has an endless parade of lobster boats and yachts. Located on the edge of the village, the Cottage borders Acadia National Park with miles of trails with astounding views. Stone Cottage is a large, rambling summer home with five bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, large kitchen, living room and dining room, a wrap around porch and generations of laughter, singing and wonderful memories. Dogs that will not worry the deer are welcome. Bicycles are recommended, some cars can be rented. When the mail boat leaves it takes the world with it.

Isle au Haut, accessible by mail boat three times a day from Stonington, is the most beautiful island off the coast of Maine. Access is limited and controlled. It is six miles long, three miles wide, has five mountains, one road, several harbors and rugged cliffs. The village has: a grocery, tiny post office, one-room school house, town hall/library, church, softball field, wharf and fire station.

There are is one gift shop (Maine items only), one cafe and the lobster lady. The grocery store is open daily and has a full-range of foodstuffs, wines, vegetables, newspapers and the like. Orders are delivered to the Cottage prior to your arrival. Half of the Island is owned by the Park and has miles of hiking trails. Telephone is located at the Grocery and Library, you will need a telephone card.

Guest will need to collect their introductory box of Black Dinah Chocolates at the cafe. Guests are also treated to a lobster dinner (we supply the lobsters, you supply the hot water).

Testimonial: Oh Mat, where do I begin. What a wonderful, unbelievable, amazing experience you gave us. Your home is a picture of beauty and feels like a home of love and coziness. My family and I had a time like no other. I can't explain how long it takes my husband to relax...he relaxed immediately. My children did not ask once for a tv or a computer. We enjoyed every ounce of beauty that IAH had to offer. Boom Beach was amazing. Long Pond was sooooo refreshing. The Seal Trap trail was one of my most favorite adventures of the week. Simply beautiful. A beached whale and it's foul stench awaited us at the trail's end but prior to that it was a picture of beauty every step of the way. The lighthouse was just so amazing. Every person we met was filled with a wonderful spirit and a smile ( a rarity in Miami).

Testimonial: Your home is just such a wonderful place to gather. We had so much fun cooking, laughing and playing games. Your taste is impeccable. I love every color in every room. I love every piece of art and every piece of furniture. You have turned me into a wild, composting woman! My family made fun of me all week. I loved journeying out to the compost pile with all my little scraps. I'm going back to Miami the non green city and starting a compost pile! I'll be the talk of the town! The only stress i endured the entire week was whether or not I was separating the trash correctly. I Anyway...she helped me. I hope I did it all correctly! WE loved riding bikes. Thank you so much for allowing us to borrow your two bikes. That was wonderful. Our whole family was on bikes all week which was such a joy. I can't believe I'm not sore! Thank you again for allowing us to rent your lovely abode. My kids said today that they did not want to leave! I agreed!

Amenities

Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

10 / 10
Outstanding(16 Ratings)
review starsSummary of reviews
Guests enjoyed a wonderful stay at the Stone Cottage, appreciating its location, serenity, spaciousness, and local community. The place offers a true retreat from everyday life, with beautiful views and well-equipped facilities.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
Comfortable, interesting, spacious, well equipped. My granddaughters want to come every year!!
8 / 10Excellent·Jul 2025
We had a wonderful time staying at Stone Cottage. Three generations had plenty of space in this beautiful house. Highlights included mornings and evenings on the spacious porch with its beautiful view, sampling the wide selection of books, and gathering for meals in the lovely dining room. Big hikes during the days, quiet nights. The house and island are magical!
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2024
This home is about as special as they come. So much history and so much love has been put into making this the home that it is. Very comfortable and exactly what we were hoping it would be. Such a great island community that opened their arms to me and my friends for the 4 nights that we stayed. The listing was spot-on accurate. It had all the normal necessities that you need to be comfortable and doesn’t have the things that detract from getting into the island vibe. It was truly a perfect 4 days.
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2024
We knew we were in for an amazing time on the mailboat ride to the island. Beautiful! The island is small with one main road, one store, one gift shop and a lovely library. The people.are friendly and helpful. Don't expect malls and gas stations. Or easy internet. This is a place for enjoying nature and family. Can't wait to visit again!

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FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Most Beautiful Cottage on the Most Beautiful Island in the World. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Most Beautiful Cottage on the Most Beautiful Island in the World pet friendly?

Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at The Most Beautiful Cottage on the Most Beautiful Island in the World?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.


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