It doesn’t get much more Maine than this: Innkeepers Rick and Robbin Littlefield are direct descendents the colonial farmers who acquired this plot in 1889, via a land grant from King George. (The original sign remains.) On the mainland just north of the bridge to Deer Isle, it’s a classic coastal summer resort big on quiet and closeness to nature. Simple, wonderfully relaxing cottages are tucked among 50 acres of shoreline with extraordinary views of Eggemoggin Reach. The cottages have one to two bedrooms each and are of varying vintages—most have fireplaces (wood is delivered) and kitchenettes and lack televisions or phones. There’s a two-night minimum, but weekly rentals are more common (and preferred). If you’re looking for something less rustic, the Littlefields have recently reopened the original inn with 10 freshly renovated rooms and suites. Cozy Little Deer has a double bed; the rest are mix of queens and kings, and all are done up in a contemporary farmhouse style, with lots of pale pastels and checkered upholstery. If you’re coming with a crowd, inquire about the standalone Acorn Guest House, which has six bedrooms and two baths. All guests have access to breakfasts ($15) and prix fixe dinners ($40) in the dining room.
Deer Isle
Travel Guide
Deer Isle› Hotel
Oakland House Cottages
435 Herrick Rd.
Our Rating
Neighborhood
Brooksville
Hours
Closed mid-Oct–mid-May
Phone
800/359-7352
Prices
July–Aug $220–$334 inn rooms; $1,200–$2,000 weekly cottage; cheaper in the early and late season
Units
10
Amenities
Restaurant; beach; hiking trails; bike, canoe, and kayak rental; grill rental; free Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth)
Pet Policy
Some cottages accommodate dogs ($25/day fee)
Web site
Oakland House Cottages
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