Spruce Island is an 80-acre private island off Deer Isle/Stonington, Maine. It offers a secluded retreat with various activities and off-the-grid living, perfect for an unforgettable getaway.

Location

Spruce Island falls within the town of Stonington, Maine, famous for fresh Maine lobster and the pink Maine granite quarried for over a century. An aerial video of Spruce Island and a video of a traditional lobster bake on Spruce Island can be found at the bottom of this page.

Accommodations

• The Stone House: The only house on Spruce Island, available for rent by the week in the summer and for shorter periods in the off-season. It can accommodate more than 18 people with prior arrangement. The property consists of two separate buildings:

  • Main House: A large open room with cathedral ceilings, a huge fireplace, and a well-equipped kitchen. It includes one bedroom, a swing hanging from the timbers, and a “crow's nest” on the roof for spectacular views of the surrounding islands. On rainy days and at night, guests can watch movies on the big screen and listen to surround sound music.

  • Guest House: Contains six bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. Electricity is supplied by wind and solar power, supported by backup generators. Water is supplied from wells and a large rainwater cistern.

Amenities/Inclusions

• Off-the-Grid Living: The property is completely off the grid, but WiFi is available through HughesNet satellite connection, and cell phone service is available.

• Activities:

  • Kayaks and rowboats are provided

  • Outboard motor boats can be rented

  • Dress up as pirates and entertain children (pirate dress provided)

  • Enjoy campfires on the shore

  • Drive golf balls into the ocean and collect them at low tide

  • Swim in a freshwater quarry on nearby Green Island, owned by Maine Coast Heritage Trust

  • Play horseshoes, capture the flag, badminton, and ping pong

  • Charter the amphibious Sealegs to take you island hopping

  • Stargaze and watch wildlife such as bald eagles and ospreys

  • Experience the wonder that Robert McCloskey wrote about in the children's book, 'Time of Wonder'

Transportation

• To and From the Island: Transportation is provided free on the first and last days, up to three round trips each of those days.

• Activities: Intra-island or inter-island capture-the-flag, campfires on the beach, exploring nearby small islands, and sleeping in a tent near the shore. Guests can gaze into the heavens, watch satellites, and fall asleep to the gentle sounds of waves and wind.