House in Islesboro, ME
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
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About this house rental
The Red House was a farmhouse for a working farm from the late 1800s until the mid-1900s. Miss Grace, the daughter of the founder of WR Grace- a specialty building supply company- bought the 100-acre point of land where the Red House now is. Miss Grace built a large summer house on the point and a red farmhouse at the beginning of the peninsula to supply her and those who worked for her with their food and flowers.
The Red House barn used to house the beef and milk cows, the sheep, and the hay and corn silage for the animals. The chicken coop was (and still is) behind the farmhouse. The vegetable garden was (and still is) in front of the farmhouse. The farm supplied Miss Grace, her house and garden “help” and the crew of her 100-foot yacht with fresh milk, butter, eggs, and vegetables daily and freshly-butchered chickens 2 or 3 times a week.
The Red House Barn was made into the beautiful apartment that it is now in 1984. It looks out over the field that used to pasture the animals to Seal Cove where Big Tree Beach and Boating offers any age sailing and navigation instruction and a wonderful beach for swimming.
Behind the Red House, there is a short walking trail to the shore which faces west- an ideal spot for picnics and sunset-watching.
This is an idyllic serene spot, a bird-watcher, and nature-lovers paradise. There are also opportunities to sail, hike, play tennis or pickleball, eat ice cream, and explore the island culture and beauties.
Sorry, no pets.
Keywords: Beautifully renovated rental barn, attached to owner 1880s farmhouse.
The Red House barn used to house the beef and milk cows, the sheep, and the hay and corn silage for the animals. The chicken coop was (and still is) behind the farmhouse. The vegetable garden was (and still is) in front of the farmhouse. The farm supplied Miss Grace, her house and garden “help” and the crew of her 100-foot yacht with fresh milk, butter, eggs, and vegetables daily and freshly-butchered chickens 2 or 3 times a week.
The Red House Barn was made into the beautiful apartment that it is now in 1984. It looks out over the field that used to pasture the animals to Seal Cove where Big Tree Beach and Boating offers any age sailing and navigation instruction and a wonderful beach for swimming.
Behind the Red House, there is a short walking trail to the shore which faces west- an ideal spot for picnics and sunset-watching.
This is an idyllic serene spot, a bird-watcher, and nature-lovers paradise. There are also opportunities to sail, hike, play tennis or pickleball, eat ice cream, and explore the island culture and beauties.
Sorry, no pets.
Keywords: Beautifully renovated rental barn, attached to owner 1880s farmhouse.
Amenities at Comfort & quiet on an island off the Maine Coast.
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Islesboro, ME
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2022
Our stay on the island of Islesboro, was wonderful - from our gracious hosts welcoming us and showing us around the property, even sharing some blueberries that they had freshly picked, to the beauty of the property itself. The flower gardens, vegetable gardens, fruit trees, massive white birch and fir trees, and the private coastline of the property made it very special. The Red Barn had a comfortable bed, large living area and kitchen with all the amenities and at night (in July) you could sleep comfortably with the cool breeze coming in the open windows. If you want to venture off the island for awhile, you can catch the ferry to the mainland. Just be mindful that the last ferry leaves for Islesboro at 5:00 pm and you might want to be in line for the 4:00 pm ferry just to make sure that if you miss making the 4:00 ferry, that you will be on the 5:00 one.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2022
Excellent spot for our young family of four. We hit up the beaches, playgrounds, and local stores (often). We really lucked out with the weather and enjoyed the water access from the property both at low and high tide (tide dependent but not a concern of the kids). Our hosts were great and the kids enjoyed picking some fresh vegetables from the garden...and blueberries from one of the preserves (perfect for pancakes). Thanks! Aaron & Mary
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2022
Great interior space, exquisite gardens. Penobscot Bay view and short walk to beach on other side of point. Great hosts, helpful and responsive, property was clean and well-equipped.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2022
My stay with friends was amazing and more.
The house and the environment around it provided the solitude, tranquility and at the same time adventure we were looking for. Laine and Jon were absolutely amazing as hosts and they didn't hesitate to help us out and answer questions. Overall we look forward to staying here again.
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Top rated by guests
10Outstanding
(19 Ratings)
"Our stay on the island of Islesboro, was wonderful - from our gracious hosts welcoming us and showing us around the property, even sharing some blueberries that they had freshly picked, to the beauty ..."
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