Island vacation rentals in Northeastern United States

The Erickson family has taken incredible care of this absolute gem of a summer home. The island itself is picture-perfect Maine, but the buildings themselves blew us away. We felt like we were stepping back in time-- the main house was built around 1918 (right, Michael?), and while it now has modern luxuries like plumbing and electricity, you can tell that the family took the greatest care to preserve the house's character. Our favorite activity while staying there was the wood-fired sauna circuit: jump in the ocean, sweat in the sauna, one more ocean dip, and then an outdoor shower, before heading to the cook house for a drink and, eventually, dinner. Time slows on McGee Island, and while our stay felt effortless, you can tell that there was great effort taken by the family (and their amazing caretaker, and housecleaners) to create an energy of nostalgia, simplicity, and unpretentiousness. We truly hope to come back!

Great rustic cabin for 5 fisherman. Great location and great fishing as well. Lads want to return next year.

The Beck's home is wonderful with gorgeous views from the wrap around deck. One feature of the house that we took full advantage of is the screened porch, a real plus in Maine. The kitchen is well equipped and included a filtered water tap and ice maker. Wifi was stable throughout our stay. It was an easy drive to Deer Isle Village, hiking trails, and Stonington. Island Agency was very responsive and helpful. A great stay overall. We hope to return next year.

Thank you much. It was a great experience.

Our family had a wonderful time swimming, boating, fishing, hiking the trails, canoeing and sitting by the nightly campfire. Whenever we had needs, Michelle answered promptly and graciously. Lee was a huge help, as well. FANTASTIC hosts!!!!

It was our 9th wedding Anniversary and we were looking to get away from our busy lives for a weekend. Our entire stay on Garden Island was above and beyond anything we could of imagined experiencing. The Bunkie is perfect size and stocked with all necessities. Tranquil, serenity, peace, nature, Thank you so much Maxim for your brilliant hospitality from the moment we met you until we departed. And until we meet again. Cheers. Alex and Zee 2024

Wow - we had an amazing experience on the Island. Ray is a great host, so helpful from the moment you book and all the way through our stay. He picks you up from the dock, and takes you to his beautiful little island with a great, clean and well kept cottage. The island is a special place, interesting to explore - great to swim, kayak, canoe, paddle board. The cottage is very clean, the kitchen has nearly everything you could want, bathrooms are pristine. Ray will take great care of you during your stay - we were so impressed. We will be back - thank you Ray!

We were delighted to get a chance to stay on this beautiful island in a quiet spot surrounded by water and birds! I liked walking barefoot in the mudflats during low tide…! Very well stocked and we appreciated Deborah’s flexibility around the weather. Hope to come back!

Really cool place! Very peaceful and quiet!

Hosts were amazing! Such a beautiful view and perfect location! Will be returning!

What a fantastic destination to visit ! Owners were absolutely amazing and accommodating, cottage was clean and one of the most beautiful spots we have visited ! We will definitely be going back !

Our stay at Benjamin’s private island cottage on Charleston Lake was fantastic! The island was stunning, and the provided water activities equipment was a great bonus. We loved exploring the lake, swimming, and enjoying cozy fires each night. Benjamin’s hospitality made our family getaway truly memorable. Highly recommend!

Our family absolutely loved our stay at Corinne's home! A perfect spot to stay to explore the south and north forks, and the location of the home is stunning. we will be back!

We had the best time at Brett and Lindsay’s Paradise island cottage! The island and surroundings are beautiful. They could not have been more helpful as hosts, answering all of our questions and arranging transport/boat rental. The cottage is well equipped and private. It was perfect for a stay with our dog. We look forward to hopefully being able to stay again in future! Highly recommend.

Tim was helpful before and during our stay. That weekend, we had a lot of snow, and everyone did their best.

This is a beautiful, unique place. The 2 home setup was perfect for our group (2 families w/ young teens). It was amazing to have the tennis court and water sports toys to keep everyone busy. The views were incredible and the island couldn't be prettier. As other reviews note, the wifi was not good. If you are planning to relax and unplug it's fine, but some people in our group needed to work and they had to use their phones for hotspots. I would also recommend downloading any movies you want to watch ahead of time. We had a few issues come up while we were there and the owner was extremely responsive. He is right next door, which is great when we needed help (but did make us feel like we were lacking in a some privacy). Finally, I would recommend anyone renting this house have at least one very competent boater in the group. The dock is a tight squeeze - we did not go out for dinner or in the evenings at all because we were nervous about getting back and getting docked in the dark.

We had an amazing stay at Brian's. Cottage was equipped with everything we needed. Very clean and spacious. We did alot of fishing and caught many fish. Morrison Lake is beautiful and clean. Loved to hear the call of the loon that swam in the lake. Brian answered any questions we had promptly. We would recommend this beautiful island cottage

Rachel’s place was perfect. Being new to the island, I had lots of questions during my planning to take my family to Matinicus for a week and Rachel responded quickly and kindly each time. She even bought a new and improved blender for us in case the other two in the kitchen weren’t quite right. The house suited us to a tea. Comfortable and peaceful. The perfect place for my family to reconnect after being spread out during a busy summer. But here is the best example of Rachel’s kindness: We forgot our car key in the house and only realized once we were on the boat back. We called Rachel from Rockland make sure the key was still in the house. She quickly found it and ran it to the mail plane who was able to get it us a few hours later. It was amazing.

Our stay at Grants Island was just what we needed for a little family getaway! The weather complied, the lake and views from the dock were amazing. The use of the pontoon made for good fishing but even better fishing right off the dock! John was more than accommodating with our needs and communication was easy. The cabin fit 5 of us just fine and everyone enjoyed themselves. The local restaurant had great food and drinks!

Magical! The house and lawn are immaculate and delightful. The bedrooms are large and filled with light. The condition of this house is stunningly fine, and its age of more than 100 years makes it a thrilling place. We brought kayaks, and a kayak ride from the nearby town takes only 10 minutes. Having kayaks permits you to explore the many beautiful islands nearby. On the other hand, the little ferry service is wonderfully friendly and efficient, and they happily carried some of us and lots of luggage. We loved swimming around the island, either jumping off the dock or wading in from the little beach, and we took great pleasure from the outdoor shower! (Oh: there are also two indoor showers.) The kitchen is wonderful for cooking, as are the outdoor grills, and we did all of our dining outdoors, either on the beautiful porches or the surprisingly spacious lawn. In summation: Wow!

This was my second time staying at Florent’s island- it is a lovely, private, and pristine heaven. I recommend it to everyone I know. Perfect for a romantic getaway with quiet seclusion.

This place is magical! Adam was super helpful giving us advice on when to arrive and plan accordingly. We had a blast staying here for a week with our two kids. Everything we needed was there and the town was easily accessible by boat. Gas grill on the porch and fresh fish from town made easy dinners. The resident eagle family was fun to watch. Recommend bringing a charging block, water shoes, and a headlamp. Miss this place already! It is a true Maine summer experience.