Cute Cape at the Edge of Acadia National Park in Isle au Haut

If you are looking to escape the crowds and experience the most rugged and remote terrain that Acadia National Park has to offer, come visit "the Island". Please read below and google "Cute Cape facebook" for lots of additional island information!

The Isle au Haut section of Acadia National Park lays at the front door of this little cottage, which itself is ideally located just a short walk from the village of Isle au Haut.  The cottage sleeps four, and a small lawn and nearby forest offer easy camping to allow for a tent and a couple of extra people.

The island is truly remote: once nighttime falls the clarity of the stars is unforgettable. The island is crisscrossed with hiking trails. A hike from the cottage to Duck Harbor and onto the incredible Cliff Trail is perhaps the most strenuous, but well worth the effort. Or go easy on yourself and hang out on the sunny deck in the morning and move onto the shady side for the afternoon. Walk up to the lighthouse to catch the sunset over the Camden Hills in the evening.

After arriving to the island on the mailboat from Stonington (you leave your car parked there-this is perhaps what keeps the island so unique), take the bikes back into town to hit the store and get acquainted with the town.  Walk next door to Black Dinah Chocolatiers and sample their other-worldly creations at their wi-fi cafe. Explore around the house; there are blueberries galore,  bogs and meadows. There is an excellent trail map available from the National Park Service online or available at the Ranger Station, just a few minutes walk from the cottage.  Go to the town landing to fish for mackerel and watch the lobster boats.  Bike around the island and swim at the freshwater pond.

The cottage is small with an open feeling. The furnishings are simple but comfortable, the kitchen is equipped and pleasant, and the bathroom is clean and cute. A spiral staircase winds up to the sleeping quarters, which contains two full size futons, one normally set up as a bed. Back downstairs, a retro couch pulls into another full sized bed. 

A large deck, meadow and woods surround the house, with the island’s loop road providing occasional passersby and entertainment, mostly hikers and trucks filled with kids and dogs. A small lawn leads down to an enclosed highbush blueberry garden. Pick them for breakfast with your pancakes!

Amenities include high speed wi-fi internet access and a landline phone (you need a phone card). There's a cassette/cd/radio, a heater (the house is winterized) and a small collection of books including some island classics.

There are three rugged island bikes of varying sizes, and a kid's BMX bike too. The kitchen has a small four burner gas stove, pots and pans, knives, a small fridge/freezer, coffee maker, coffee grinder, toaster..etc. Plus some basic staples, like sugar flour, spices, oils etc.

Bring your own towels/linens.

Rates:

Spring/Early Summer (Jun 4 Jul 2): $525/week or $85/night (three night min)

Mid-Summer (Jul 2- Sep 3): $950/week or $150/night (three night min)

Late Summer/Fall (Sep 3- Oct 31): $525/week or $85/night (three night min)

Discounts for multiple weeks.

Interested in staying the winter? Contact Peter.