Ocean View Yurt on Private Island w/ historic fort

Set within the 16-acre grounds of civil war-era Fort Scammel, FORTLAND is a 7-site, one-of-a-kind island campground. Space to roam, 3 beaches for island guests only, a fort to explore, and breathtaking views in every direction of the Casco Bay islands and the beautiful Portland skyline. Birds & butterflies abound on this shining example of the unique beauty of the Maine coastline. Parking & boat transport included in cost of your stay! [Note: booking is cheaper through our website than here.] The space Site Highlights: • The island's most private site • 270º views from the open Atlantic to the Portland skyline • Fantastic for sunrise lovers • 1-minute walk to Community Areas • Most returning guests will request this site! About the Yurt: • This site hosts up to 4 guests. Please ensure your search accurately reflects the number of guests in your party. • Queen Bed (sleeps 2) + Daybed Trundle (converts to 2 Twin beds) • Slightly-insulated walls create a warmer environment than tent cabins - great for cooler months! Property Notes: • Every stay includes round trip transportation on our check-in/check-out boats and overnight parking for 1 vehicle. • Enjoy your private site, plus shared use of our community spaces/amenities (beaches, campfire, overlook deck, kitchen, lawn games, restrooms). • Our Community Tent has a covered picnic table for each site with a personal set of cookware and utensils. Guest access Guests have access to most of Fortland's 16 acres, with the exception of the other guest sites. There are walking trails, 3 beaches, a large central tent and cooking area, a central firepit, and 40,000 sq feet of amazing underground architecture: civil war era Fort Scammel.  Some of the Fort is only accessible when accompanied by Fortland staff, but some tunnels and one bastion is freely explorable on your own time. Other things to note We provide drinking water & water for washing/showers, but we do not provide or prepare food! All guests should bring their own food, coolers, and ice/ice packs. We do provide cookware, grills/stoves, and flatware.