Cottage in Vinalhaven, ME
Reasons to book
About this cottage rental
Matinicus is located 23 miles from Rockland, Maine in Penobscot Bay. The island is a wonderful place to get away from it all, a place for relaxation and exploration and hiking. There are no paved roads and everything is within walking distance since the island is only one mile wide by two miles long. Matinicus is also a natural bird sanctuary with hiking trails through spruce forests that lead to the shore. The beautiful ocean vistas are astounding.
Matinicus has two beautiful public sand beaches that are wonderful for swimming and collecting shells. The island is a working fishing community, not a tourist island, although visitors are always welcome. You can buy live lobster from the local fishermen and fresh baked bread and sweets from a resident baker. There is a small artisan's shop and art gallery to visit and the island residents host a local crafts fair once a week during July and August.
Getting to the island is part of the adventure. Penobscot Island Air located at Knox County Airport in Owls Head, Maine runs a flying service and a boat taxi service for transportation to Matinicus Island. Contact them for information and scheduling.
Please refer to our Lease Agreement which includes additional information including links for travel options to the Island.
If this is your first time to Matinicus Island, we recommend that you book for one full week. Once you are settled in you won't want to leave! Rental weeks in July and August are from Saturday to Saturday only.
Keywords: Cottage, Oceanside, Family get-away
