I feel so lucky that we found availability here that aligned with our dates. The pictures just begin to do justice to what a magical place this is. The cabin has everything you would need for your stay, minus food and beverages.
We are already thinking about booking for our anniversary next year!
We brought our paddleboards and single person kayak. When the water was calm, we could easily paddle the boards to the island in the distance, Pendleton, which offer lots of exploring. We also used the provided 2 person kayak and our single to go further up Pendleton. When the wind picked up and the currents started, it was.... exciting, a bit too exciting for a couple minutes crossing the channel but I am here to tell the tale. :j
We met a lovely local woman who was well informed on all things paddling and natural history related who gave us great advice. I put her name and # in the guest book in the cabin (towards the front) if anyone reads this and wants some advice or a guide to go out on the water, call/text her.
The 2 person kayak that is there is a great family boat for tinkering around and exploring with calm seas. It is very stable which is also code for it being like trying to paddle a bathtub against the wind and tide. Thankfully we are experienced and strong paddlers.
A few things to note:
Do NOT trust google maps to get you there from Maine. Be sure to look into the two different ferry options (that are actually operational) and put that destination into your navigation.
There is no where to buy "adult beverages" on the island.
The cabin is right next to a salmon farm. There is a constant buzz of a motor of some kind, and at some points in the day and with the right wind, it sounds like having a refrigerator truck outside the door-- loud. But... it stops, eventually and we didn't hear it every day. 110% worth going here, even for a sound sensitive person like me. Maybe just consider some ear plugs if you have a hard time tuning out that kind of sound. Or, get out in the boat and go for a paddle!