About Deer Isle

Deer Isle in Penobscot Bay offers you the very best of coastal Maine. Here visitors are greeted by a rocky coastline with its quiet coves and beautiful views. Guests of Maine Vacation Homes can explore the nearby trails, kayak in the surrounding islands, travel to Isle au Haut and Acadia National Park, visit art galleries, or take classes at the renowned Haystack Mountain School of Crafts. Deer Isle is also a perfect base for taking scenic drives along the coast and exploring the beautiful towns of the Blue Hill Peninsula.

Deer Isle is a cluster of quiet communities where fishing is the mainstay of the economy. Kayaking along the coast of Deer Isle is an experience not to be missed! Deer Isle one of the hottest kayaking destinations along the Atlantic coast, with over 60 islands waiting to be explored. The Stonington Harbor can evoke scenes from the past. Cruises are offered to the islands surrounding Deer Isle as well as to Vinalhaven, North Haven and Isle au Haut.

Isle au Haute, part of Acadia National Park, can be reached by boat from Stonington on Deer Isle, just 6 miles from Pilgrims Inn. The island is a great place to explore on mountain bikes or by foot and makes for a memorable day trip. Deer Isle has a country club with a 9 hole golf course and three tennis courts which are open to the public.

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