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Boothbay
Island to Rent
Boothbay
Harbour, Maine
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Bedrooms, 6 & 1/2 Baths - 1 of the bedrooms is large enough to serve
as a children's dormitory and sleeps 5.
Superbly
located in Gulf of Maine, just over a half mile from the mainland and about
three and one-half miles from Boothbay Harbor, Boothbay Island is an exceptional
68 + acre island archipelago whose main island offers more than 12,000
feet of varied oceanfront. Here one can enjoy rolling fields, quiet meadows,
exposed granite ledges, and a magnificent shoreline that wanders over protected
sand beaches, secluded coves, rocky headlands, and crashing surf. |
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the main island, a wealth of wild berries and roses attracts an unusual
variety of birds, while the Hypocrites, two smaller islands to the east,
are home to many families of seals. |
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Settled
in the 1600s as a fishing outpost, Boothbay Island was abandoned in 1675
with the start of King Philip's war. In 1925, a Unitarian minister named
John Wilson purchased the island and built a large stone retreat center
and summer home called Greystones Hall. The two-story residence is situated
on the highest point of the mile-long island with 360 degree views of the
mainland and ocean.
Convenient
to municipal an international airports and supplied with power from the
mainland, this historic, 5,000 + square foot, Gothic-style home has been
recently landscaped and remodeled in 1995 as a light and airy summer retreat. |
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are a historic fisherman's cottage, heated Gunite swimming pool, and deepwater
dock. For added recreation, the Boothbay region offers sailing, fishing,
golf, and tennis. |
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A
chef, boat captain, and maid service come with in addition to the use of
the island's three boats including a 34-foot cabin cruiser for local fishing
and sightseeing. All meals and beverages of your choice are included. Have
lobster from the Island's won traps every night if you wish! The house
can comfortably accommodate 10 people. Additional guests may be accommodated
on a per diem basis. Staff quarters are separate from the main house. NO
PETS ALLOWED!
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Amenities:
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steam
shower
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redwood
sauna
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heated
Gunite swimming pool
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deepwater
dock
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pool table
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foosball
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darts
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electric
Yamaha piano
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Things to do at Boothbay Island:
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Fish for
striped bass or mackerel on the Island's 23 foot fishing/speedboat.
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Pick the
fresh raspberries, blueberries and blackberries that cover the Island.
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Take a
walk around the circumference of the Island on the extensive paths and
trails in search of sea glass and other treasures on the Island's several
beaches (you might get lucky and find an arrowhead).
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Lounge
by the heated salt water pool with a good book.
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Explore
the surrounding area/sightsee on our 34 foot cabin cruiser and get a close
up look at seals basking on the Island's outer rocks.
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Spend
the day exploring/shopping/antiquing in quaint Boothbay Harbor followed
by a great meal at one of the Town's Down East restaurants.
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Strike
up a game of volleyball, croquet or wiffle ball on a grassy meadow near
the Main house.
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Visit
Boothbay Harbor's wonderful aquarium, play 18 holes at the Boothbay golf
course or go for a train ride at the Railway village.
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Enjoy
a game of pool on the solid mahogany pool table, foosball on the antique
French table, strike up some tunes on the Yamaha electric keyboard, chess
or checkers on the game table or enjoy any of the innumerable board or
card games available.
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Enjoy
a roaring fire every night in front of one of the three fireplaces in the
Main house (one is oversize, perfect for roasting marshmallows after dinner).
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Have a
barbeque/weenie roast on the cottage beach (adjacent to a 300 year old
cottage, one of the oldest structures on the coast of Maine).
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Hand pick
your dinner out of one of the Island's ten lobster traps or collect mussels
on the Island shore.
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Go for
a walk and watch the nesting ospreys tend to their young or get a first-hand
view of a rare seagull rookery on South Island.
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Enjoy
a movie from the Island's extensive collection or peruse music from over
100 CDs.
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Peruse
the extensive antiques and paintings throughout the house.
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Sit on
the front or side porch and enjoy the 3 - 5 mile vistas surrounding the
Island.
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Enjoy
your culinary creative side in the fully equipped, granite kitchen.
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Savor
a quiet moment (nap) in the hammock.
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Settle
down with either a 300 year encapsulation of the history of the Island's
inhabitation or your favorite book.
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Sit, after
a relaxing steam and sauna in the house, and enjoy magnificent 360 views
and a panoramic, colorful sunset.
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Rates
Available
on inquiry.
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