Owls Head Rentals for Great Fishing

Owls Head is in Maine. In 2000, the population was just 1,601 residents, making it a small community. The small fishing town is located on the coast of Maine offering the Atlantic Ocean as your play area when you stay in Owls Head rentals. Consider visiting some of the sites of interest that can be reached from your Owls Head vacation rentals.

Exploring the City by Owls Head Vacation Rentals

Owls Head vacation rentals are centrally located for you to reach the historical landmarks that are housed within the town limits. Samuel de Champlain explored Owl’s Head in 1605. At the time, the Abenaki Indians resided in the area and called it Bedabedec Point, meaning Cape of the Winds. For a long time, this name remained, until Mariners stated that the point resembled an Owl’s Head. You can enjoy the Cape by staying at Owls Head cottages with the whole family.

Owls Head Light Station beside Owls Head Cottages

An extraordinary attraction near Owls Head cottages is the Owls Head Light Station. Mariners needed to find their way home so the town began the construction of a light house in 1826, at the entrance to Rockland Harbor. It is possible to see the lighthouse from Owls Head rentals during sunrises or when you are on the beach. The structure is 87 feet in height and made entirely of granite.

Owls Head Rentals near Owls Head Transportation Museum

Transportation has evolved over the years and with your stay at Owls Head rentals, you can take a journey down the transportation path. The museum houses antique aircrafts, automobiles, motorcycles, carriages, and bicycles. Each item is in operating condition. The collection begins with World War I, with a few pioneer vehicles in the mix. The museum will not take all day, so you might return to your Owls Head cottages for lunch. After a meal, consider spending the day walking along the beach near your Owls Head vacation rentals.

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