Description

Located on Ray's Point in Milbridge, Maine, the Black Duck Haven is a log style dwelling with wonderful views of Back Bay and Pinkham's Island.

Observations from this cottage offer visitors a unique perspective of the ever changing inter-tidal area. Eagles, ospreys, sea and puddle ducks, as well as many different shorebirds frequent the shore as the tide ebbs and flows, an unfolding of the wonderful day to day routine of nature's inhabitants.

Family and friends enjoy walking the diverse seashore along Ray's Point for a beach combing experience that is coastal Maine. Guests here also have the opportunity to harvest soft shell clams in front of the cottage for a great clam bake meal the whole family will love. Renters also enjoy the warm, cozy feel of the open cathedral great room and a crackling fire in the fieldstone fireplace.

This cottage is situated close to a number of pristine lakes and ponds with remote beaches which are great for fishing, swimming, canoeing and kayaking. These waters include Tunk Lake, Spring River Lake and Long Pond. If you're really adventurous and love to fish, we suggest hiking into the hills that surround these lakes and fishing for brook trout in Rainbow and Tilden Ponds. Mountain hikes, such the trails up Schoodic, Black and Caribou Mountains, are also located close by and give visitors terrific panoramic views of the ocean and surrounding lakes.

Black Duck Haven has an inviting country charm with its glossy log interior, cathedral living room and fieldstone fireplace. It boasts four bedrooms with 1 king, 1 queen and 2 double beds, two and a half baths, open kitchen, living room, dining area, elevated front porch, screened-in terrace and back grilling deck. The cottage also includes washer, dryer, Internet access, satellite TV, VCR, phone, linens, gas grill, firewood, outdoor shower, ping pong table, and outdoor basketball pad.



Rental fees: The rate listed for the main house covers up to 8 occupants. The house is limited to 8 occupants in total (adults and children included). Groups with more than 8 occupants will require rental of the guest cottage as well.

A separate guest cottage with one bedroom, living room with sleeper sofa and one bathroom is also available to accommodate larger groups. The guest cottage is available for an additional fee of $650 (plus tax). It must be rented in conjunction with the main house and is not a stand alone rental.

Rental terms:
Reservation deposit of 50% of the rent + state tax total is due within 14 days of making your reservation.
Balance of rent + state tax total and a separate refundable $600 damage deposit are due 30 days prior to arrival.

Window mounted air conditioning units are available on request for an additional fee of $120 per week.

The cottage is a Saturday to Saturday rental with check-in time at 3:00 PM and check-out time at 10:00 AM the following Saturday.

The Black Duck allows dogs with permission. Limit of 2 dogs per rental.

Smoking is not permitted.

The Black Duck Haven is 10 minutes from in town Milbridge, and 45 minutes from the coastal town of Machias. It is 50 minutes from Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor, 1 hour 45 minutes from the city of Calais and the Canadian border, and only 1 hour and 15 minutes from Bangor International Airport.

Layout

Main level: kitchen, dining area, living room with fireplace, guest bedroom #1 (full bed), guest bedroom #2 (full bed), full bathroom
Second level: master bedroom (queen bed), half bathroom
Lower level: guest bedroom #3 (king bed), bathroom

Guest cottage: queen bed, kitchenette, sitting area, bathroom

Amenities

washer, dryer, Internet access, satellite TV, VCR, phone, linens, gas grill, firewood, outdoor shower, ping pong table, and outdoor basketball pad.

Rentals

Linens

Appliances

washer, dryer, stove, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher