Northport Vacation RentalMidcoast Maine Nature Retreat By Pristine Lake Near Ocean

Enjoy Maine at its natural best!: The lake and the immediate surrounding land is owned and governed by the Nature Conservancy, and for miles around there are other conservation lands including Camden Hills State Park, one of the hiking gems of the Maine coast. The lake is about 600' feet from the property, and accessible via a walking path. The beach area is a 15 minute walk. Penobscot Bay is a walkable 1 1/2 miles distant. Some of the best hiking is right out the door, including trails up to the top of Ducktrap Mountain, as well as an old Indian trail which extends around the lake. There is fantastic canoing, and it is possible to canoe or kayak from Knight's Pond through a bog area into Pitcher Pond, and from there to the Ducktrap River which takes you into the Atlantic ocean (via Penobscot Bay) There are many ferry connections nearby to places such as Vinalhaven, North Haven, Monhegan, and Isleboro of which Islesboro is the closest, providing excellent beaches, fishing, biking, touring and more.

In the heart of one of Maine's premier locations: This is very special place, unique for its spectacular setting in one of the few remaining wilderness settings in downeast Maine, yet only a short drive away to many of Maine's special coastal attractions and communities. There is always something to do, hiking, fresh and salt swimming, canoing, island hopping, exploring seafaring towns and villages, golfing at a world class golfcourse overlooking the ocean, sea kayaking in Penobscot Bay, mountain climbing, sitting out on the harbor, deep sea fishing in the bay, antiquing, browsing the art colonies of Blue Hills and Castine, Rockport and Camden, enjoying some of the fine cuisine in the numerous world class restaurants scattered around the area. There are few locations anywhere that can compare. Come and see for yourself, or browse the web for the Camden/Rockport/Belfast area attractions to find out about this beautiful and fascinating area of Maine!

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