Bird watchers paradise on quiet bay frontage

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.

Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park are and easy day trip as well. The national Park is just an hours drive away. You will want to be sure to include this area in your travel plans. Hiking, day adventures, whale watching, shopping and restaurants abound in Acadia. There's so much to do, you will want to plan a return trip to be sure you experience everything!

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, WiFi, satellite TV, VCR, bed linens, bath towels, gas grill, firewood, outdoor shower, ping pong table, and outdoor basketball pad.

Whether you prefer to stay at home, read a book and enjoy the tidal changes, or if you prefer to get out and hike or kayak on the water, the Black Duck Haven is the spot for you. This property provides the perfect "home base" for your Maine adventures.

Rental fees:
Base rate as listed applies to the first 8 occupants. There is a limit of 8 occupants in the main house.

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).

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 $500 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 cottage welcomes dogs (limit of 2) but 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.