Where the heck are we?

We are located in the tiny lobster-fishing town of Milbridge (pop 1,350+/-), which is on the Atlantic Ocean in DownEast Maine.  Geographically speaking, DownEast refers to the northern coast of Maine (as compared to southern or mid-coast Maine). 

The ocean water here is incredibly blue, clean, and clear!  There are endless acres of tall pine forests that stretch as far as the eye can see. 

Besides lobster fishing, our area (Washington County) is famous for its production of wild blueberries, with over 60,000 acres of wild blueberry barrens up and down the coast of DownEast Maine.  ​They are a truly a sight to see in the Fall, as the wild blueberry bushes turn vibrant red, blazing orange, & vivid purple!
As you can see from the map above, we are protected from wicked Atlantic storms via the large peninsula directly (across from us) to the East.  The Little 'g' Cottage offers quick access (for experienced ocean kayakers) to the deep, open Atlantic Ocean (see arrows) via kayak or canoe.

But what is there to see & do?

Town of Milbridge

Our picturesque town doesn't even have a stoplight, although it DOES boast one stop sign.  Milbridge was founded in 1765, incorporated in 1848 and, at one time, was a thriving shipbuilding town.  Very wealthy seafaring Captains built large homes here and raised their families for generations.  When you drive through Milbridge, you will see some of those grand old Victorian homes.

McClellan Park

McClellan Park is a bit off the beaten path, but the views are enormous!  Maintained & run by the Town of Milbridge, McClellan Park offers camping, hiking, & general sightseeing.  Although not terribly well-marked, you can find parking and, with a short walk, come to stand on enormous granite boulders that line the waters' edge.  This park is certainly worth a peek while you're in town.

Acadia National Park

While there are many national parks within the United States, none of which compare to Acadia National Park.  It is one of the most popular & most visited parks, and with good reason!  If you've never been to Acadia, go!  You will never, ever regret it.  Promise.

Bar Harbor

Bar Harbor is located at the foot of Cadillac Mountain/Acadia National Park.  Utterly picturesque, the town is full of shoppes, restaurants, and a historic circa 1930s theatre, The Criterion.  It's also where you can climb aboard a tall ship and sail around Frenchman Bay or catch a ride on a whale watching tour boat!

Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge

Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge is just down the road from us!  It's an excellent place to hike & bird watch.  Just a short boat ride away is Petit Manan Island & Lighthouse, where you can see Atlantic Puffins in their full nesting glory!  Thousands of them nest here (Maine is the only U.S. state where they do) and they are visually beautiful birds to see, especially up-close.

Schoodic Point

Schoodic Peninsula, including Schoodic Point, is part of Acadia National Park and is considered to be the 'quiet' side of the Park, meaning that it's not as touristy or crowded, which is a huge plus in the Summer months.  The views are gorgeous & raw and, as a bonus, the drive to Schoodic is only about 15 minutes from Little 'g' Cottage (vs about 45 minutes to Acadia National Park).

Atlantic Puffins!

As mentioned above in the 'Petit Manan' section, these Atlantic Puffins are special to Maine because Maine is the only US state where Atlantic Puffins nest & live.  Truly beautiful birds that can be seen via numerous boat tour companies that specialize in bringing you up-close to these absolutely darling birds!

Penobscot Narrows Bridge & Observatory and Ft. Knox

We cross this bridge every time that we travel up to Maine.  It's amazing.  The observatory, atop one of the main supports, 420 feet high, is an architectural feat!  Its construction made it a wonder of the world, the highest bridge observatory in the world!  Click the link below to read all about the bridge, observatory, and of Fort Knox (not the 'gold' one).
And there's SO MUCH MORE for you to experience! 
​These are just a few highlights of what's available to you in or around our wonderful town!  For additional information, please see our Airbnb 'Guidebook'.