Paradise! Share our private peninsula & beach, vacation or year-round

On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Property grounds
5.0
Outstanding(29 Reviews)

House in Harrington, ME

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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About this house rental

Welcome! December Holidays update 2024:
It's been a busy year here! And now we're looking forward to our guests who'll be coming through the December holiday period and throughout 2025--on vacation, or for work, relocation or education.

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...

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Hello! Here at Fish Point we’re unique in welcoming not only summer and fall vacationers, but also year-round, for 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.

Amenities

Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly

Map of Harrington, ME

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Reviews

5.0
Outstanding(29 Reviews)
5.0
Jul 2024
This property was beautiful and peaceful. The point is perfect for watching a sunset or reading in a hammock. Danielle and Claude were very kind and helpful. It was hot while we were there, but the breeze on the point was all we needed to be comfortable.
5.0
Jul 2021
What a great property! The views are amazing. There is a short walk to the sand beach. Very Quiet and Peaceful!
5.0
Oct 2019
Very nice.
5.0
Sep 2019
The house was immaculately clean. Danielle and Claude were very gracious hosts. The views were beautiful, and this was a very enjoyable place to stay. Close to the Schoodic Peninsula, and not too far from Machias and Campobello for folks who would like to visit the FDR compound there. I would heartily recommend that you stay here!
5.0
Sep 2019
We had a great stay in Milbridge. The property was well furnished, very comfortable, private and quiet. We felt like we came home each evening to our little retreat. The beds were comfortable, the bathrooms were well appointed, and the kitchen (plus the outdoor gas grill) had everything you would need to prepare meals. The living room was a comfortable place to hang out. Thanks Danielle and Claude for a great stay.
5.0
Aug 2019
My family and I agree with the other 5 star reviewers. Outdoors: The peninsula is very long and private. It's a great place for sitting and relaxing. The beach is large enough to play paddle ball, and fun to explore. There are two decent sized fields my 9 year old son enjoyed playing in. There was a fire pit on the patio to roast s'mores. Inside: It's clean and stocked with everything we could need. The area: It's worth the drive. We've rented places on Mount Desert Island before and have to say I much prefer this area of the coast. It's beautiful and but doesn't have crowds, and the locals are friendly. We really enjoyed our vacation!
5.0
Jul 2019
Amazing!!!!!! Centrally located on the coast, nice little town with plenty of things to explore. The owners are great
5.0
Jun 2019
Hosts were great...friendly....good to communicate with...made us feeel very welcome...was spacious and comfortable for our party of 6. Our first time in the Northeast. We would highly recommend.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Harrington?

The average price for a rental in Harrington is $270 per night. This rental is $109 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Paradise! Share our private peninsula & beach, vacation or year-round. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Paradise! Share our private peninsula & beach, vacation or year-round pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Paradise! Share our private peninsula & beach, vacation or year-round?

We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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