Relax and enjoy island life at Red Ledge Cabin. Find serenity on our 3-acre waterfront retreat. Unplug from stress at this cozy, rustic, well-equipped summer cabin with picturesque views of the ocean harbor and coastal Maine wildlife. Buy fresh lobster at T.I.M.S. (island market). Wi-Fi available at our cabin or go to the Library. More importantly, go outdoors to hike, visit our lighthouse & museums, swim at the quarry, sit on our granite bench, nap in a hammock, and explore island beaches. On the main level of our cabin is the living/eating area, wood stove, kitchen, bathroom and utility room. There's a large picture window facing the ocean and a pair of binoculars available for birdwatching. There is a common sleeping loft (with two queen beds and one twin bed) accessed by a sturdy ladder with handrails. There is also a queen-sized pullout couch in the main room. There are books, playing cards, board games, CD's, DVD's, and puzzles, plus you can play buoy golf, a family favorite--position buoys around the property and use putting irons and whiffle golf balls to chip your ball to hit each buoy. There's also a low deck at ground level and a high deck, which is ideal for fantastic views down harbor plus watching shooting stars at night. Go down to the pink granite ledge at water's edge, sit on our granite bench, and enjoy the ocean breezes and marine wildlife. Swans Island is accessible daily by a State of Maine Ferry from Bass Harbor (near Bar Harbor). Please search for the Swan's Island Ferry (Maine Department of Transportation) for the schedule and ticket pricing. This is a car and passenger ferry--a 40 minute ride. Four reservations are sold for each ferry. Otherwise, it's first come, first serve. If you miss a ferry, just relax as you'll make the next one. Swans Island is very charming and picturesque, and islanders are quite friendly and helpful. A 17-vehicle ferry leaves several times each day from Bass Harbor, near Bar Harbor, to get to the island and back to the mainland. Passage is based on first come, first served, but 4 reservations are available on each ferry for an additional $12. Once you're in line for the ferry, if you miss the 1st ferry that comes while you're waiting, don't worry--you'll definitely get on the next ferry. For ferry tickets, go online or call the Maine Department of Transportation or purchase them at the Bass Harbor Ferry Terminal. While you wait in the ferry line, enjoy the boat activity in the harbor. Parking is available on the property. A vehicle is handy on the roads, but bicycling and walking are also good options. You'll want to visit the Lighthouse, the Island Market (T.I.M.S.), the Odd Fellows Hall, the Library, the Lobster and Marine Museum, the Historical Society, Carrying Place Beach, Fine Sand Beach, East Point (Pebble Beach), the Quarry, and hike the trails at the Lighthouse, Back Cove (across from the market), and possibly the Blue Rock Trail, though this one is a bit longer, but well worth the effort as the views are amazing--just follow the blue rocks. There's a map of the island in our Welcome Notebook. Swans Island is dry--there is no alcohol sold on the island. Please bring any alcoholic drinks if you wish to partake. There is one store (T.I.M.S.) on the island, and it's very well stocked, but it's more affordable to bring your own groceries and drinks onto the island. T.I.M.S. is open everyday and sells fresh lobster at the lowest price.