The only house on a private island, perfect for large, extended families

Deer Isle - Stonington cottage rental - Aerial view of Spruce Island
  • Bedrooms7
  • Sleeps18
  • 7 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
Rates (USD)
Per property (USD)
  • Per night $2,600
  • Per week $3,500 - $5,000
  • Per month $10,000
Description Cottage, 3600 sq. ft.

Colie O'Donnell

Speaks English

Telephone: +1 978 3189310

Photos and Description of the Deer Isle - Stonington vacation cottage rental
7 Bedrooms, 7.5 Bathrooms, Sleeps 18

Spruce Island is a seventy-three acre private island in Merchants Row, an archipelago of several dozen islands and cruising grounds off the coast of Maine. Spruce is unique for its massive, smooth granite ledges, superb for hiking, and small pocket beaches of old, American Indian shell middens. The island is home to deer, mink, and other small mammals, and frequented by many species of birds including song birds and bald eagles as well as sea birds and wild ducks.

The stone house compound is the only residence on Spruce Island. There are many places to explore, by foot, or in a kayak or small boat, on and around Spruce Island and the surrounding islands in Merchants Row, many conserved in forever wild states by well known organizations such as Maine Coast Heritage Trust and Nature Conservancy as well as the United States government through the Acadia National Park system.

Deer Isle - Stonington cottage rental - Aerial view of Spruce Island

Aerial view of Spruce Island

Deer Isle - Stonington cottage rental - The main house

The main house

Deer Isle - Stonington cottage rental - The main house interior

The main house interior

Deer Isle - Stonington cottage rental - View from bunk house crows nest

View from bunk house crows nest

Deer Isle - Stonington cottage rental - View from Spruce Island tidal beach

View from Spruce Island tidal beach

Deer Isle - Stonington cottage rental - View of Spruce Island from off shore

View of Spruce Island from off shore

Deer Isle - Stonington cottage rental - Typical bedroom in bunk house

Typical bedroom in bunk house

Deer Isle - Stonington cottage rental - Fern meadow on Spruce Island

Fern meadow on Spruce Island

Deer Isle - Stonington cottage rental - Upstairs bunk house bedroom

Upstairs bunk house bedroom

Deer Isle - Stonington cottage rental - Typical bunk house bedroom

Typical bunk house bedroom

Deer Isle - Stonington cottage rental - View from Spruce Island toward Saddleback Island

View from Spruce Island toward Saddleback Island

Deer Isle - Stonington cottage rental - View toward Buckle Island from Spurce Island

View toward Buckle Island from Spurce Island

Deer Isle - Stonington cottage rental - View along east shore of Spurce Island toward Acadia NP

View along east shore of Spurce Island toward Acadia NP

Deer Isle - Stonington cottage rental - Spruce Island landing craft

Spruce Island landing craft

Deer Isle - Stonington cottage rental - Spruce Island is off the grid

Spruce Island is off the grid

Deer Isle - Stonington cottage rental - Kitchen stove has grill and griddle

Kitchen stove has grill and griddle

Deer Isle - Stonington cottage rental - Energy from the sun and wind

Energy from the sun and wind

Deer Isle - Stonington cottage rental - Meadow

Meadow

Deer Isle - Stonington cottage rental - "carriage roads"

"carriage roads"

Deer Isle - Stonington cottage rental - Wind generator no. 1

Wind generator no. 1

Deer Isle - Stonington cottage rental - Deck chairs at the main house

Deck chairs at the main house

Deer Isle - Stonington cottage rental - The main house library

The main house library

Deer Isle - Stonington cottage rental - Looking out toward cove from the beach

Looking out toward cove from the beach

Deer Isle - Stonington cottage rental - swing and card table corner in main house

swing and card table corner in main house

Location: Downeast and Acadia < Maine < USA

Nearest Airport : Bangor International Airport at 40 Miles
Nearest Golf : Dere Isle Golf Club at 9 Miles

Spruce Island is a private island in Merchants Row, half way between Acadia National Park/Bar Harbor to the east and Camden to the west. Isle au Haut, part of Acadia National Park, is about 5 miles to the south. Merchants Row is renowned for its scenic beauty and is a destination for boaters from around the world. There are dozens of small, uninhabited islands in the area that can be explored by kayak or other small boat and on foot. Robert McCloskey’s “Time of Wonder”, captures the essence of summering on a small Maine island in this area. Stonington is a pituresque fishing Village frequented by artists who capture its unique beauty on canvas. There is an old Opera House in town, built originally to entertain the many thousands of granite workers in the 1800's, which now conducts plays and musical performances throughout the summer and fall.

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Rental Rates for this vacation cottage rental in Deer Isle - Stonington, Maine

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Spring 2012 Apr 28 2012 Jun 8 2012 $3,500 $2,600 $2,800 $2,600 $2,600 $10,000 - 1 Night
Notes: Up to 18 people; discounts available for couples and small groups.
Summer 2012 Jun 9 2012 Sep 1 2012 $5,000 - - - - - - 1 Week
Notes: Up to 18 people
Fall 2012 Sep 2 2012 Nov 16 2012 $3,500 $2,600 $2,800 $2,600 $2,600 $10,000 - 1 Night
Notes: Up to 18 people; discounts available for couples and small groups.
Thanksgiving 2012 Nov 17 2012 Dec 1 2012 $5,000 - - - - - - 1 Week
Notes: Up to 18 people
Holidays 2012 Dec 2 2012 Jan 5 2013 $5,000 - - - - - - 1 Week
Notes: Up to 18 people

Additional information about rental rates

  • Rates up to 18 people

    Transportation to and from island first and last days is free (up to two boat trips each way);
    Various options available for transportation mid week.;
    Electricity usage charge: $2/KWH; Propane usage charge: $5/gallon.;
  • Dates Available: May-December

Fees

Tax Rate:
7.0%

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation cottage rental in Deer Isle - Stonington, Maine

Property Type:
  • cottage

Floor Area:
  • 3600 sq. ft.

Location Type:
  • near the ocean
  • rural

Theme:
  • adventure
  • away from it all

General:
  • linens provided
  • firewood

Kitchen:
  • refrigerator
  • freezer
  • microwave
  • washing machine
  • clothes dryer
  • oven
  • stove top burners
  • dish washer
  • cooking utensils
  • ice maker
  • grill
  • lobster pot
  • 4 ring stove

Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • woodstove

Bathrooms:
  • 7 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
  • Full 1 - Toilet, Shower
    Full 2 - Toilet, Shower
    Full 3 - Toilet, Shower
    Full 4 - Toilet, Shower
    Full 5 - Toilet, Shower
    Full 6 - Toilet, Shower
    Full 7 - Toilet, Shower
    Half 1 - Toilet

Bedrooms:
  • 7 Bedrooms, Sleeps 18
  • Bedroom 1 - 2 Twin/ Single
    Bedroom 2 - 2 Twin/ Single
    Bedroom 3 - 2 Twin/ Single
    Bedroom 4 - 2 Twin/ Single
    Bedroom 5 - 2 Twin/ Single
    Bedroom 6 - 4 Twin/ Single
    Bedroom 7 - 4 Twin/ Single
Entertainment:
  • TV
  • stereo system
  • books kids
  • ping pong table
  • satellite or cable
  • DVD
  • books adult

Internet Access:
  • wireless broadband
  • broadband access
  • computer available
  • internet access

Communication / Internet:
  • computer PC
  • cell phone

Outside:
  • child's swing
  • deck wood
  • outdoor grill charcoal
  • parking off street
  • parking
  • walkway to water

Suitability:
  • non smoking only
  • pets considered
  • children welcome
  • wheelchair inaccessible

Onsite Equipment:
  • crows nest

Attractions:
  • cinemas
  • museums
  • live theater

Leisure Activities:
  • whale watching
  • walking
  • sight seeing
  • beachcombing
  • bird watching

Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • swimming
  • sailing
  • fishing
  • wind-surfing
  • hunting
  • deepsea fishing
  • hiking
  • hunting small game
  • pier fishing
  • jet skiing
  • snorkeling

Notes: Cell Phone, This stone house compound is the only residence on a 73 acre private island, perfect for large families and lots of friends. Some fun things to do include: intra-island or even inter-island capture the flag, camp fires on the beach, sleeping in tents near the shore, exploring other islands in the area, hiding 'pirate treasure' on the island for children to hunt for, or even hiring some local, colorful characters to dress up as pirates and come ashore at night and do what pirates do around a campfire on the shore for children to watch from the shadows. Kayaks or canoes can be rented in Stonington, and several options area possible for motor boat transportation for excursions to explore the area.

Further details for this vacation cottage rental in Deer Isle - Stonington, Maine

The Island and Stone Cottage Compound: Spruce Island falls within the town of Stonington, Maine, famous for fresh Maine lobster and for the pink Maine granite that has been cut from its quarries for more than a hundred years. Spruce was quarried in the late 1800's and in harmony with this history, the owners of Spruce Island began in 2006 to build a granite lodge on the island. This lodge is comprised of two separate structures, the Main House with a granite fireplace, a large living room, and well equipped kitchen, and one bedroom and full bath. There is a 'crows nest' on the roof with spectacular views of the surroundings. The other structure, the Bunk House, is 200 feet away, and contains six bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. The Bunk House also has a crows nest on the roof. Power is supplied mainly by wind and solar with backup from a propane generator, all of which feed into a bank of large batteries that store the electricity. The backup generator comes on if wind and solar panels can’t keep up with demand.

Tranportation to the Island: Transportation to and from the island is free on the first and last days. For mid week transportation, there are a number of options. Old Quarry Ocean Adventures runs a 34 foot boat out of Stonington. They also rents kayaks, canoes, small sail boats, and a small outboard motor boat ($300 per week). Steve Johnson, the Stonington Harbor Master, runs a charter service on the side. The Isle au Haut Ferry also does private ferry service to and from Stonington to islands in the area. Another option is to hire my boat (21 foot high speed landing craft) with a captain. The cost is $100 per hour plus fuel. The advantage of my boat is that, as a landing craft, it can run up to the shore and drop a ramp on the beach for ease of walking on and off the boat. This is especially nice for exploring the many uninhabited islands around the area. For deep sea fishing, a good option is Eggemoggin Guide Service.

Island Life: There are many fun things to do on and around Spruce Island. Some examples include: Intra-island or even inter-island capture-the-flag; Camp fires on the beach; Exploring the many other small islands in the area; Hiring some local, colorful characters to dress up as pirates, come ashore at night, and do what pirates do around a campfire for children to watch and wonder from the shadows, and then next morning hiding ''pirate treasure'' on the island for children to hunt for; Kayaks or canoes can be rented in Stonington, and several options are possible for motor boat transportation for excursions to explore the area. Sleeping in a tent near the shore is a wonderful experience for children and adults. You can sit by a camp fire and gaze into the heavens wondering how it all came to be, even catching glimpses of satellites moving across the sky, before rolling into a cozy tent and letting the gentle sounds of waves and wind lull you to sleep.

Other Activities:

campfires on the beach; lobster bakes, Kayaking, Boating, Wildlife Viewing

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Reviews for this vacation cottage rental in Deer Isle - Stonington, Maine

The only house on a private island, perfect for large, extended families
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Island Journal entry July 15

Review Submitted: November 23, 2011 Date of Stay: July 2011
Today we woke up and had pancakes! It was my birthday today. I just turned 12. We made a cake that was huge! I had such a fun time and I really hope that we come back. My mom said that we might! We found a fort cave going down to the dock and we also made a fort out of wood. We had a really fin time and will hopefully see you next summer. Thanks so much!

P.S. Our friends are coming in two weeks so we left them something on the mantel. So please don't move it!
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Island Journal entry July 27

Review Submitted: November 23, 2011 Date of Stay: July 2011
Today at 10am we went fishing for mackerel! We caught sooo many and are having them for dinner (I think we'll have a lot of leftovers). Hiking and kayaking and walking in the cold water is so much fun! We played ping-pong and scrabble and went up to the crow's nests. The views from them are beautiful! It's awesome just climbing on the rocks by the ocean here. I love it!

P.s. I found the thing my friend left us. It was really a clever riddle you made up!
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August 12

Review Submitted: November 23, 2011 Date of Stay: August 2011
Today we woke to crystal blue sky and bright sunshine!! A spectacular day! We eased into the morning by playing a game of Five Crowns. After morning runs, yummy breakfast, and farewells to Liz and JD, we headed to Buckle Island. We relaxed on the beach, explored Buckle during low tide, and ate our picnic lunches. It is sad to think we head home tomorrow. It has been a fantastic week. This spectacular summer day ended with a sensational sunset and nearly full moon. Great views from the crows nest. Thank you for a great place to vacation.
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August 10 Storm

Review Submitted: November 23, 2011 Date of Stay: August 2011
We woke up to a fierce and windy storm: lots of rain and the wind mills were whirling. Despite the grey weather, the house was warm and cheerful with a fire in the wood stove. perfect for movie watching and indoor picnics. The highlight of the day was a lobster bake. A wonderful feast from the ocean. What an incredible week. We're so blessed.
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August 20 - 27

Review Submitted: November 23, 2011 Date of Stay: August 2011
We rented property for a week and found it to be wonderful. The days were spent wandering and exploring the island by both foot and kayak, having campfires on the shore and making “smores” . There was a lobster crate offshore and whenever wanted a lobster would paddle out and grab a few and then head to the house to cook it. The home is beautiful. Stone exterior with post and beam interior. Beautiful and airy. There is an indoor swing which is a lot of fun. Went fishing a few times and explored Buckle Island which is accessible at low tide. Being away on the island allowed me to relax more than I have in years. The kitchen made cooking a pleasure. Huge stove well laid out. We had a great week just relaxing. I would highly recommend going!
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