Crow Island and Deb's cottage offer a relaxing and remote vacation experience. Weather was gloomy during our stay but we made the most of it. We were glad to have brought slippers for added comfort inside and rain boots for exploring the clam flats in low tide. To those booking for future stays: cleaning is partially an honor system so please be prepared to pay it forward for whoever comes next! Overall a spectacular setting.

The only regret I have from this trip was not booking it for longer! We stayed from a Thursday to Sunday morning and enjoyed every minute of our stay. The tide rising up and down made it feel like we were exploring a whole new area every time. Plus the weather was a little different every day which made for the same effect. The breeze and shade at the cabin was perfect. 3 adults and my 50 lb - 2 year old dog had plenty of space and felt at home here! I love how clean and well supplied the cabin was. The dock worked perfectly for our boat and bringing all our stuff in and out. We saw the eagle, seals, many birds, and even a FAWN! My dog and I slept in the crows nest on the last night and saw a beautiful sunrise. The cook stove and outside grill worked great for our meals. We didn't use the fridge but were able to keep everything in our coolers just fine given there was much shade. I would HIGHLY recommend this rental to anyone who LOVES rustic and loves nature. I couldn't stop staring in awe of the whole experience. We plan to return!!

Just beautiful! Eagles, osprey, sunrise, sunset, mud flats, tide rips, and even a rainbow!

Good expirience

We had an incredible time at Crow Island. This being our 2nd visit seems like coming home. Very relaxing time is on our schedule. We had our own boat so we had many options including Striper fishing. That by the way was great!!

Very unkept and misadvertised.

The cabin is sweet and the island is so beautiful. I was there with my dog (she loved running in the mudflats) We saw a harbor seal throwing fish in the air and a seagull snatched a fish and then promptly had it stolen by an eagle. National geographic got nothing on this !!! I would suggest really good shoes as there is a fair amount of rock walking and no real even terrain Bring a portable charger so that you can stay connected if you need that, Once the dock is repaired it will be better. Deb was easy to work with and patient with my many concerns. All in all I would say it was an adventure with some beautiful nature.

This was the perfect little getaway from this crazy world we live in. My wife and I spent 3 nights there with our 12 year old son and our black and chocolate lab. The location was just perfect with the sunsets, watching the seals, and playing out on the mud flats. Our dogs ran and swam for hours when the tides were low and just had a blast. Our son loved looking for sea creatures and exploring the island. The cottage was a quaint place. Playing games at night surrounded by the hurricane lamps was a great experience. On the negative side please make sure you bring bug spray. The green heads at low tide at night were crazy. We did have to pickup a lot of trash that was left behind by previous guests. We also glad that we brought extra Coleman gas cylinders to cook with because the 20 pound cylinder was empty. We also did leave it cleaner than we found it. A little updating around the cottage would make quite a difference. The view and experience out ways any negative parts. We would definitely go back in the future. Communication with Deb and what to bring and planning for was great. Captain Gary was the perfect man for the job. He was there on time to pick us up and worked with us to get us off the island. When we left the fog had set in pretty thick and the tides were at the lowest. He texted with me and set a time that was safe for everyone. Will definitely come back and take a cruise around the area with Captain Gary. Also we brought a little battery jump pack and charged our cell phone batteries. I would recommend bringing one. Again it is great little piece of Heaven and something that everyone should experience. Tom, Toni and Cooper Parker and Piper

This is a hard one to review because the location and surroundings are a 5 star experience. The cottage, dock and paths on the other hand needs some serious TLC and I would give it 3 stars. Upon landing in a serious wind and current situation I helped the captain dock (I have a commercial boating license). The dock is missing floats which pitches it seriously upward and the gang way is weathered beyond repair. As I tied up the cleat actually came out of the rotted wood on the dock. At that moment I should have realized that many more things would be in a similar condition. The next thing you need to know is that the mosquitoes and ticks are intense. You need to apply real DEET based bug spray before arriving at the island. The cottage is cute but in need of TLC. It is not level at all and looks to be slowly sliding off the blocks. There are good windows and screens thankfully. The cottage leaks between the bedroom and the main house. The twin above is useless for all but a child assuming they are ok with climbing, the ladder. The carpet is covered in dog fur and the fridge if you can call it that, does not work. I re-installed the rainwater collection system at the kitchen sink to do dishes to save on lugging water. The solar showers are worn out and the caps pop off. An Install of a few solar panels would go a long way in keeping the place in better condition. You could pump water from under the sink, have a few lights, operate a fridge, and cut down on the waste of batteries. The fishing gear is all in serious disrepair so bring your own. I attempted to repair it and use it to no avail. The trails need to be maintained and one needs to be cut to the other side of the island, well away from the Eagles. My wife fell on the slippery rocks trying to access the other side of the Island while we were exploring on the first day. She got pretty banged up. There is trash and debris all over the camp from stuff being brought there, breaking and never leaving. if there were a 1-800 junk on a boat this place would be a perfect customer. Overall, I had a great time. The views and watching the seals play was amazing. Sunrises and sunsets were awesome. I got to see Outward Bound Pulling Boats (I was Staff and Alumni), Sometimes very loud people in fishing boats would come around, but most were quiet. Watching the Bald Eagles was fascinating. Would I go back? Probably, I don't think my wife would. Invest 5-10k in it and it is awesome. 4g cell is available

Excellent! Keep an eye on the tide charts, low tide at 2-3PM seems t be the best, it's when your private beach appears! Second time and we will return again.

This is a cozy comfortable house for one or two adults without feeling crowded (we had 3 adults and 2 large dogs - and managed just fine). It is surrounded by older trees and brush that gives it such a sense of security and privacy. I was concerned about the not having running water or electricity but the reality is - that is what I enjoyed during our 10-day stay. Many of us do not remember what it is to be in a truly quiet enviroment without electic machines humming, water dripping and all those trappings. The silence, filled only with wind, bird songs, and the sound of waves lapping is marvlous. I had forgotten. On the warm days we opened all the windows wide to the breeze and trusted the screens to keep the bugs out. On the cooler days we closed the windows, and on the coldest night turned on the little propane heater that made the house toasty in a matter of minutes. The house provides a kite, a fishing pole with lures, a handful of novels, gel pens, playing cards, beach chairs, and both solar and battery lights you can use indoors or out, and more. Flying kites was our favorite easy activity and the breeze was steady enough to keep them flying high. We cooked our veggies and carbs on the camp stove in the house, and our lobsters and other meats on the small grill outside. We cooked three meals a day for three adults with relative ease - so don't worry about that. And what made it even more wonderful was that they let us bring our two big dogs - who ran around the island and on the low-tide sandbars as if they had found heaven. There were no dangers on the island for the dogs which meant they could play and range freely without our worrying about them. Just make sure you clean up after them before you leave. We just returned home 3 days ago and are already talking about going back. My advice is to bring a knife sharpener, a few light mixing/serving bowls if you are cooking, sunscreen, bug spray, several favorite or new books, and your ability to let go and enjoy the quiet and the ebb and flow ​of the tides. I highly recommend to rent or bring kayaks or a boat with you so you can explore the surrounding areas. We wish you a wonderful trip no matter where you go. I hope you give this little treasure a try. - Tyson

Arrived on Friday evening at boat launch. Captain Jay arrived on time. Both Captain Jay and Nathan (who returned us back to our car) were super nice and helpful with advice. The accommodations were as described. The bed was comfortable, composting toilet luxurious (we are used to outhouse), and the solar shower worked great. We brought our cooler and ice. We didn’t need the gas fridge which was good because when we tried it, it didn’t get that cold. Lots of propane canisters for stove. Gas lamps were perfect for our cribbage game. The highlight of our trip was the scenery. Sunrise and sunsets from our island were incredible. Seals, eagles, herons, crabs, jumping stripers, gulls, hummingbirds kept us entertained. We did a 7 mile kayak trip up the back river which was totally picturesque. We will definitely return. Tips: Bring portable chairs so you can sit on all sides of the island. Bring water shoes Swim sandy beach/mud flat at low tide Bring coffee and spices Bring ice (In case fridge doesn’t work) Bring 3 gallons of water (although some is supplied)

Truly an island to yourselves, we kayeked and paddleboarded, swam and sunned. Small and cosy is a true statement, but for just two it is perfect! We could definitely do this again.

Jane and I had a great time! Unplugged for a week awesome views of the Kennebec and beyond!

This is the kind of place you may have paddled by and thought" Wouldn't it be great to stay there?" Usually these places are private and sitting unused. We felt very lucky to be on this tiny island with our dog, who enjoyed running on the mud flats and even riding in a kayak for the first time. The smells of the bayberry and huckleberries and the overall quiet were heavenly. We rented kayaks from Sea Spray Kayaks which worked out very well- the captain who brought us out was able to fit them on his boat. The cottage itself is quite small, and we found the "crow's nest" bed to be several inches too short for our teenager. If you don't mind roughing it, this is a wonderful stay.

My husband and I loved our stay on Crows Island! The eagles nest was wonderful to watch every day, could see mama feeding her babies and dad standing guard (female eagles are larger than males, easy to tell who's who!). Our dogs loved the free roam and playing down by the sandbars at low tide. Definitely gets cool at night so bring warm clothes just in case! Would definitely go back!

The island was amazing and private one side had clam flats with a few nice sandy spots overlooking a island made of rock "bald head" no houses. The dock side you could only see 3 houses. Sunsets and sunrises were beautiful. Fishing off the dock for stripers. The cottage was very quaint and comfortable. Bathroom had no bad order when following directions for compost toilet, Kitchen had everything needed. Bed was comfortable. The owner was so pleasant and gave us a list of everything we needed to bring. We will be returning every year for a nice long wknd.

My husband and I spent 4 days on Crow island. We opted to get a ride with Ed on his pontoon boat and have my husband follow with our boat, which is a small bass tracker type boat. (I would NOT recommend bringing a small boat, the waters can get rough and larger boats can create currents that were too much for our boat to handle!) I enjoyed the ride on Ed's boat and he was friendly and professional. The cabin was super cute and rustic. It was well equipped with everything we needed for cooking needs, and the fridge.. It was nice to have the battery operated fans at night as well. We brought a small generator used for camping (cost was about $110.00) which I highly recommend bringing!! We used it to make coffee and keep cell phones charged in case of emergency. (We did have one day of rain, we brought our laptop and a couple redbox movies to watch while it was raining.) It was nice to have the generator to charge the laptop as well. It was fun to have our own island!! I brought a float that I tied up to the dock so I could float and read a book.. At night we sat on one side of the island to watch the sunset and sip wine,, ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL AND PEACEFUL!! There was not much traffic on the water so it was quiet and romantic. In the mornings we sat on the dock sipping coffee and watching the loons and wildlife while watching the sunrise.. It was a unique experience. Now we can say we stayed on our own island!

We had a great time on Crow Island for a week!!! It was very peaceful and quiet away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The cottage was perfect and had everything we needed. We brought plenty of water and Deb was helpful in letting us know what to bring for supplies. We didn't even miss not having electricity!! We did bring our own boat which was helpful. We were able to travel to Bath, Westport Island and Popham Beach. We brought our 1.5 year old Golden Retriever and he loved the flats. He even learned how to swim! It was all around a perfect vacation!!

If you're looking for something unique, charming, private, and a little adventurous...this little magic island has it all! We had been tent camping in Maine for the last four days and were looking for something different for our last two days. This cottage was perfect! Even the boat ride there and back was great including seeing seals and an eagle! We explored the island finding little treasures, fished, built rock cairns..and our dog loved the freedom. The cottage is really cute and homey. Yes, there is no electricity or running water, but having the comfy cottage, bathroom and a bed...it was a real upgrade from the tent! They have a propane stove, a grill, and a propane powered frig if you need it. We made some great meals, played lots of cards, and basically unwound in complete privacy. I can't wait to go back next year!

We arrived in our little Whaler on a Thursday afternoon(from a nice all tide ramp/w dock at Morse Cove) . Crow island is quite a spot. And the spot is located in quite a central spot, you can get to lots of beautiful and interesting places: up the Kennebeck to Bath, down to Popham beach (though there is no real anchor and play scene there) around to Five Islands, or, as long as tides not too low, go up the Back River to all those cut throughs that take you to the Robinood gas dock(you could fill up water jugs here for free but their water was pretty chlorinated, better for shower or washing), or Wiscassett or over to Robinson's Lobster place/fish market(good prices on really fresh fish) or on to Boothbay Harbor. And then you are back at your dock, so secure and convenient. You don't really need to leave the island. The house is comfortable and the gas fridge and stove work great and we had plenty of light when we needed it. From your bed you could see the water. The cabin has big windows all around, nestled in the trees but with great views through them. I have always loved the water but I have never really gotten to experience the rhythm of the tides, the changing shoreline and the transformation of a place from dawn to dusk quite like this. So I spent quite a bit of my time just moving from spot to spot on the island taking it all in. We didn't catch any fish though the south side of the island was a very popular spot for fisherman, they'd come mostly a bit before or after low tide and drift from the Kennebec side to the Back river side. The low tide flats, have got lots of steamer type clams, there was guy in a canoe a couple of days who dug up 5 bushels. During low tide the dog could run there. We were looking for a nice place where we could bring the dog and the boat, where my wife could play French Horn and work on her music for 5-6 hours a day and this place fit the bill and then some. It was a splurge for us so we couldn't afford to do it every year. Our usual method to get near the water with dog involves the much more affordable camping (MITA). But this was a treat, we both loved it.