Paradise! Share our private peninsula & beach, vacation or year-round
Milbridge, Washington County, United States View On Map
About this Rental
Paradise! Share our private peninsula & beach, vacation or year-round Welcome! July 19, 2024 update: It's a busy year here! Right now, our property is fully booked through Thanksgiving weekend. Since travelers' plans can change, do message us with your needs between now and then--and make plans ahead for winter and for 2025!GENERAL NOTE: We now give priority to longer-term visitors. But always...
Paradise! Share our private peninsula & beach, vacation or year-round Welcome! July 19, 2024 update: It's a busy year here! Right now, our property is fully booked through Thanksgiving weekend. Since travelers' plans can change, do message us with your needs between now and then--and make plans ahead for winter and for 2025!GENERAL NOTE: We now give priority to longer-term visitors. But always ask about dates you may be interested in, including for a minimum stay of a week or two, in case there are quick changes in the schedule. We'll accommodate you if we can. *** IMPORTANT ABOUT RATES: it's not possible to set up an accurate one-size-fits-all cost calculation for longer stays through the platform's standardized system--we've tried--so please ASK for details before you request a booking, and we'll be happy to give you a customized quote based on your dates! :)SEND US INQUIRIES any time. Just please don't formally request dates till you've asked about availability and the actual cost for you. It hurts our standing in the rental platform if we decline booking requests.REVIEWS: Since March 2020, we've mostly had long-term, private-booking renters, hence the slight age of most reviews here.Now about that DESCRIPTION...===============Hello! Here at Fish Point we’re unique in welcoming not only summer and fall vacationers, but also, year-round, business travelers or medical personnel needing a longer stay, and people desiring artist-retreat rentals: writers, visual artists, and composers/songwriters. * While we know some travelers look for a stand-alone house, this is not "just an apartment." As one happy guest remarked when he first walked in: "You have a palazzo [a palace] here!" We're highly respectful of our guests' needs for peace and privacy. Meanwhile, we're available for special needs, help in emergencies, the latest tips and advice about the area.We call our rental business "THE 'GUST' HOUSE" for the sea winds that make things exciting! Our home was built in 2002, on a 3-1/2 acre property with a fascinating early American naval-defense history. The house is right along quiet Fickett's Point Road, on the back side of Narraguagus Bay just minutes from Milbridge's center. It's a great road for scenic walks & biking. Cross the broad field behind our house, and you come first to a beautiful gazebo facing the bay (new in 2020), then to a footbridge leading to our own wooded peninsula, used only by our family and guests, which gives you 270-degree views of the ocean, bay, town, and spectacular sunsets across the water. Enjoy the sights from the gazebo, the trail, the benches, or take a meal out to the picnic table at the end of the Point! Sunsets are spectacular out there.A set of stairs leads you down to the beach, one of the rare sand beaches on the Maine coast--along with the large boulders characteristic of the area. We're near the town marina, and kayak rentals are nearby. We live in the adjoining house, which we've made sonically and visually private from the 1300 SF apartment. The rental apartment is all on the ground floor, with its own private entrances, garden, and a patio/terrace facing the water. The facility is handicap-accessible, with wide doorways and hall, and flooring of tile, wood and low-nap carpeting--smooth surfaces for walkers or wheelchairs.Bedrooms are large for this part of Maine. One has a king bed and the other 2 have queen beds. The king BR has its own private ensuite bathroom with shower. The other two BR's share a bathroom with a large tiled shower. The fully appointed kitchen has excellent appliances, including dishwasher and high quality LP gas range/oven. And of course a lobster pot! The dining area adjoins the large living room, and the apartment has its own washer & dryer. Decor and furnishings are charming, restful--and unique, not off-the-rack.Other amenities: Up-to-date flat-screen television with Direct TV, Roku with Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc., plus internet music programs and other bundled services. Starlink internet, blazing fast. Cell services work fine in our location. Small library, games for rainy days, etc. Since acquiring this home in April 2014, we've been gradually restoring the lovely garden beds that surround the entire house. They combine native and wild plants with more formal plantings. The apartment has its own "secret garden" area, and private patio with a view across the fields and bay., and its own BBQ grill.Though 2014 was our first year at Fish Point, we owned a vacation cottage in Milbridge from 2008-22, and have rented to travelers since 2009. We've gotten raves from our renters at both properties! LOCATION, LOCATION: Guests often tell us how happy they are about our geographic location, too, since we're about equidistant from Mt. Desert Island (Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor) and the farthest-east coastal towns like Lubec and Eastport -- and Campobello Island! Do bring passports if you plan to visit Campobello, since it's Canadian. It's easy to make a day or half-day trip to these famous, fascinating vacation spots from our place. We're just about an hour's drive from ACADIA NATIONAL PARK. The main part of the Park is on Mount Desert Island, about 50 minutes from us. But a less-known section, Schoodic Point, is just about 20 minutes away, and is quieter, fewer crowds, same breath-taking views. Schoodic Point, this part of Acadia that Mainers tend to frequent, also has a fine information and conference center and campground, and is near many art and craft studios. * Our guests' vacation and retreat rental fees help to support the work of Sunrise County Arts Institute, the small Maine non-profit we founded in 2014 as a resource for quality music, theater, writing and visual arts activities in Milbridge and the DownEast/Acadia area.
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Wireless internet
- Free wifi
- Wifi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
- Internet
- Printer
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Basic soaps
- Telephone
- Desk
- Desk chair
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Stove
- Oven
- Grill
- Dishes & utensils
- Dining table
- Coffee maker
- Coffee grinder
- Kettle
- Blender
- Toaster
- Lobster pot
Outside
- Outdoor furniture
- Beach chairs
- Beach towels
- Bicycles
- Boat
- Kayak / canoe
- Golf
- Tennis
Entertainment
- Games
- Books
- Television
- Smart TV
- Satellite / cable
- Video games
- DVD player
- Video library
- Stereo
- Music library
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron & board
Parking
- Parking
Safety
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Deadbolt lock
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Exterior lighting
- Emergency exit route
- Fire station contact
- Hospital contact
- Police contact
Location type
- Beachfront
- Waterfront
- Beach
- Near the ocean
- Oceanfront
- Village
- Rural
- Ocean view
Nearby activities
- Museums
- Swimming
- Sailing
- Boating
- Kayaking
- Cross-country skiing
- Snowmobiling
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Mountain biking
- Rock climbing
- Horseback riding
- Mountain climbing
- Health/beauty spa
- Winery tours
- Shopping
- Antiquing
- Golf
- Whale watching
- Ecotourism
- Wildlife viewing
- Birdwatching
- Fishing
- Bay/sound
- Marina
- Hunting
Suitability
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Top family friendly amenities
- Toys/games
- Microwave
- Living/dining area
- Kitchen
- Tennis court
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Washer
- Outdoor space
- Dryer
- Sea view
- Hot tub
- Barbecue grill
- Air conditioning
- Free WiFi
- Business services
Languages spoken
- English
- German
- French
Beach
- On the beach
- Beach towels
- Beach loungers
Ski
- Cross-country skiing nearby
Pool spa
- Spa tub
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Car required
- Parking on site
Family friendly
- Children's books
- Playground
- Children's games
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Lobster/crab pot
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
- Coffee grinder
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Kitchenette
- Microwave
- Paper towels
- Spices
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 2 private bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Soap
- Towels provided
- Bathtub or shower
- Shower
- Toilet paper
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Living room
Entertainment
- Books
- Games
- Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
- Video games
- DVD player
- Music library
- Stereo
- Video library
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundromat nearby
- Washing machine
Work spaces
- Computer station
- Desk chair
- Desk
- Printer
Comfort
- Air conditioning
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Smoke-free property
- In-room accessibility
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
- Phone
Location highlights
- In a rural location
- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near the bay
- Near the ocean
- In a village
- Near a hospital
- Near the marina
- On the waterfront
Things to do
- Bicycles
- Golf
- Tennis
- Cycling nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Mountain climbing nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
- Boat
- Kayak
- Birdwatching nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Rock climbing nearby
- Snowmobiling nearby
- Whale watching nearby
- Winery tours nearby
General
- Bicycles
- Unit size: 1,300 square feet
- Garden
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Deadbolt lock
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 4:00 PM
- Check-out: Before 11:00 AM
- Children allowed: ages 0–17
- Events allowed: Events allowed
- Pets allowed: No
- Smoking allowed: Smoking is not permitted
- Children under 12 may not go to the Point unaccompanied.: Children under 12 may not go to the Point unaccompanied.
Important Information
- This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- Parties and events are allowed on site
- Note from host: Please ask us about your event before booking :)
- Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
- Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Milbridge
Located in Milbridge, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Chapter Two Art Gallery and Bar Harbor Whale Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Catherine Hill Winery and Bartlett Maine Estate Winery. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Nearby locations
- Acadia National Park 75 min drive
- Acadia National Park's Visitors Center 76 min drive
- Bar Harbor Whale Watching 80 min drive
- Village Green 80 min drive
- Cadillac Mountain 91 min drive
Getting around
- Bar Harbor, ME (BHB-Hancock County Bar Harbor)
Restaurants
- The Paisley Loon 12 min drive
- The Milbridge House Restaurant 5 min drive
- Vazquez Mexican Takeou 5 min drive
- 44 Degrees North 5 min drive
- Bbs Lobster Trap 15 min drive
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Paradise! Share our private peninsula & beach, vacation or year-round pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Paradise! Share our private peninsula & beach, vacation or year-round?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Paradise! Share our private peninsula & beach, vacation or year-round?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Paradise! Share our private peninsula & beach, vacation or year-round located?
This Milbridge holiday home is on the beach, 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Ray Point, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Rogers Point Beach and Petit Manan Point. Catherine Hill Winery and Bartlett Maine Estate Winery are also within 12 miles (20 km).