CAMP IN NATURE WITH A BIT OF STYLE Vinalhaven is an unabridged island off the coast of Maine brimming with beautiful views, magical hiking trails (literally everywhere!), fresh water quarries to swim, lobsters right off the boat and a peaceful quiet that settles any restless soul. The second you get on the ferry (it’s an hour an 15 minute ride to the island ), you will fall madly, deeply in love! A simple life you sink into… *See my home Air BnB here airbnb.com/h/birdhouse-shangri-la ABOUT THE ISLAND'S RENTAL SEASON: We have a short 3 month tourist season on the island. Camping on public land on the island is not allowed. Camping on private land is allowed. ABOUT THE BIRDHOUSE An off the grid, star gazing glamping tent nestled at the edge of a quiet tidal wetlands. *Please note, you are not camping on the ocean's edge. The island offers dozens of breathtaking hikes available along with ocean’s edge and at different inland locations. All hikes are easy to access! Life is simple and easy being here! You’ll enjoy these amenities at the birdhouse tent: ✓Eco Flow solar power generator for lights and anything you need! ✓ Solar powered LED string lights, path lights, and twinkle lights around campfire. ✓Joolca on demand propane water heater for out door tent shower and kitchenette sink. Hot water fast and amazing pressure! ✓Fresh drinking water hose runs from my house to your tent. ✓Loveable loo composting toilet. ✓Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite high speed internet. ✓Campfire with bench, wood stools and chairs (FIREWOOD INCLUDED) ✓Heavy duty barbecue swivel grill for outdoor BBQ over open fire ✓Coleman propane stove with small grill for cooking on kitchenette ✓ Linen sheets & brand new mattress and pillows enclosed in hypoallergenic covers. ✓Extra blankets & electric blanket. ✓Games and puzzles for chill-in evenings. ✓I live in a little modern home tucked away at the top of the hill above your tent, hidden from view with sail shade and umbrella. If you need me, I am close by, and if you want privacy, you won't be bothered. Hi! I am responsive and here to answer any questions or help! Otherwise, I leave you to enjoy the island and stay out of your way. This is a rural setting. There is a neighbor at a distance on one side of the tent, and I live in a pre-fab tiny home on the hill above the tent area. Driving and biking are welcome on the island. I am located 2 miles from town and the ferry terminal (5 minute drive). *I do recommend biking for experienced riders only. The roads do not have separate bike lanes. FERRY: Vinalhaven is an unabridged island. To learn more about the ferry schedule, please visit the Maine state Vinalhaven Ferry schedule online for more info. TIPS: After you book, we’ll discuss more about the ferry line for cars, plus tips and tricks for getting here. HIKING: You can discover many of the trails owned and managed by the Vinalhaven Land Trust on their app. Search 'VHtrails' in app store. After you book, I'll send you everything you'll want to know about your stay on the island. BIKING: The island is bike friendly. It is approximately 23 square miles. *I do recommend experienced bike riders only, as there are no biking lanes on the island. You are sharing a rural, winding road with cars. DOGS: We are dog-friendly. Please know, the property is not gated. If you bring a dog, please know it will need to be on a leash and tied up when outside. If you leave the dog in the tent when you go out, it will need to be placed in its crate. Thank you.