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7 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. On 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.
Settled in the 1600's 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. Included 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.
A chef, boat captain, and maid service come with in addition to the use of the island's two boats including a 28 foot sport boat with cabin (12 person capacity) for local fishing and sightseeing and the 21 foot fishing boat (10 person capacity). 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!
20 Things to do at Boothbay Island:
- Fish for striped bass or mackerel on the Island's 21 foot fishing/speedboat.
- Pick the fresh raspberries, blueberries and blackberries that cover the Island (in late July and August).
- 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).
- Lounge by the heated salt water pool with a good book.
- Explore the surrounding area/sightsee on our 28 foot cabin cruiser and get a close up look at seals basking on the Island's outer rocks.
- Spend the day exploring/shopping/antiquing in quaint Boothbay Harbor followed by a great meal at one of the Town's Down East restaurants.
- Strike up a game of volleyball, croquet or wiffle ball on a grassy meadow near the Main house.
- Visit Boothbay Harbor's wonderful aquarium, play 18 holes at the Boothbay golf course or go for a train ride at the Railway village.
- 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.
- 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).
- Have a barbeque/weenie roast on the cottage beach (adjacent to a 220 year old cottage, one of the oldest structures on the coast of Maine).
- Hand pick your dinner out of the Island's lobster crate or collect mussels on the Island shore.
- 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.
- Enjoy a movie from the Island's extensive collection or peruse music from over 100 CDs.
- Peruse the extensive antiques and paintings throughout the house.
- Sit on the front or side porch and enjoy the 3 - 5 mile vistas surrounding the Island.
- Enjoy your culinary creative side in the fully equipped, granite kitchen.
- Savor a quiet moment (nap) in the hammock.
- Settle down with either a 300 year encapsulation of the history of the Island's inhabitation or your favorite book.
- Sit, after a relaxing steam and sauna in the house, and enjoy magnificent 360 views and a panoramic, colorful sunset.
Amenities:
steam shower
redwood sauna
heated Gunite swimming pool
deepwater dock
pool table
foosball
darts
electric Yamaha piano
Rental Prices are as follows:
From May 24 to September 6, 2008, the island is available for rent, by the
week, from Saturday to Saturday for $25,000 for up to ten (10) people. All
meals, beverages, boat transport to and from the mainland, local excursions,
chef and maid service are included. We try to accommodate guest special
requests with respect to food and beverage selections; however, we reserve
the right to limit these selections. Additional guests may be accommodated
for $360 per day per person.
For returning guests, the price is $22,500 per week for up to ten people.
Additional guests may be accommodated for $325 per day per person.
Prior to May 24 and after September 6, 2008, the island is available by the
week for up to ten (10) people for $21,000 or at a daily rate of $3000 for
up to ten (10) people. Additional guests may be accommodated for $300 per
person.
Please note that pursuant to Maine State law, we must collect a 7% lodging
tax which is a separate and independent fee. Gratuities are not included.
Please Contact John Greer for More Information.
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