ABOUT VINALHAVEN, MAINE
Vinalhaven is an unabridged island off the coast of Maine brimming with beautiful views, magical hiking trails (literally everywhere!), fresh water quarries to swim, lobsters right off the boat and a peaceful quiet that settles any restless soul. The second you get on the ferry (it’s an hour and fifteen minute ferry ride to the island ), you will fall madly, deeply in love! A simple life you sink into and can’t get enough of…
ABOUT THE ISLAND'S RENTAL SEASON
We have a short 3 month tourist season on the island. Camping on public land on the island is not allowed. Camping on private land is allowed.
ABOUT THE BIRDHOUSE TENT
An off the grid, star gazing glamping tent nestled at the edge of a quiet tidal wetlands. *Please note, you are not camping on the ocean's edge.
The island offers dozens of breathtaking hikes available along with ocean’s edge and at different inland locations. All hikes are easy to access! Life is simple and easy being here!
You’ll enjoy these amenities at the birdhouse tent:
✓Eco Flow solar power generator for lights and anything you need!
✓ Solar powered LED string lights, path lights, and twinkle lights around campfire.
✓Joolca on demand propane water heater for out door tent shower and kitchenette sink. Hot water fast and amazing pressure!
✓Fresh drinking water hose runs from my house to your tent.
✓Loveable loo composting toilet.
✓Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite high speed internet.
✓Campfire with bench, wood stools and chairs (FIREWOOD INCLUDED)
✓Heavy duty barbecue swivel grill for outdoor BBQ over open fire
✓Coleman propane stove with small grill for cooking on kitchenette
✓ Linen sheets & brand new mattress and pillows enclosed in hypoallergenic covers.
✓Extra blankets & electric blanket.
✓Games and puzzles for chill-in evenings.
✓I live in a pre-fab home tucked away at the top of the hill above your tent, hidden from view with sail shade and umbrella. If you need me, I am close by, and if you want privacy, you won't be bothered.
EXTRA ADD ONS AFTER YOU BOOK!
Contact me and we can add onto your stay:
✓Vintage cots that can be made into twin bunk beds and/or double blow up mattress with sheets and pillows for extra guests ($50 additional fee for each extra guest)
Other things to note
ABOUT THE FERRY:
Vinalhaven is an unabridged island. To learn more about the ferry schedule, please visit the Maine state Vinalhaven Ferry schedule online for more info.
TIPS:
After you book, we’ll discuss more about the ferry line for cars, plus tips and tricks for getting here.
HIKING:
You can discover many of the trails owned and managed by the Vinalhaven Land Trust on their app. Search 'VHtrails' in app store.
BIKING:
The island is bike friendly. It is approximately 23 square miles. *I do recommend experienced bike riders only, as there are no biking lanes on the island. You are sharing a rural, windy road with cars.
