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The Eastport waterfront,
viewed from the deck at The Commons Vacation
Rentals. | Eastport has a
thriving community of artists who exhibit in several
galleries on Water Street in addition
to receiving visitors in their studios. The Tides
Institute and Museum of Art, newly-refurbished in
Spring 2005, is building a collection of work by historic
local artists on both sides of the border — art of
the Downeast and Maritime region — as well as an art
reference library.The breathtaking views of nearby Campobello Island and Deer
Island, New Brunswick, and their
islet neighbors, will inspire even non-painters.
Seasonal
car ferries (late-June to
early-September) make it easy to visit these Canadian islands,
indeed all of the Quoddy Loop.
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You can go
hiking on the
trails of the Roosevelt Campobello International
Park; do some leisurely
beachcombing at Herring Cove on Campobello
Island; or attend a
Wednesday-night
concert in Lubec, Maine,
given by the professional musicians who teach at the
internationally-recognized SummerKeys music program. |
Or, how about
sea kayaking on the Bay or on one of
several nearby lakes, or relaxing aboard the sailing schooner Sylvina W.
Beal
on a sunset or whale-watching cruise?
Nearby golf
courses, art
and antique shopping, and visiting with local
residents all make for a memorable vacation
experience.
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The Commons Vacation Apartments
Tide Watcher
& Water's Edge: two elegant,
fully-furnished vacation rentals on the waterfront in
Eastport, Maine, America's easternmost city.We are by no means
urban, however, and you can easily enjoy all aspects of the walkable
historic district, from the tugboats and fishing vessels that work the waters of
Passamaquoddy Bay, to the intricate brickwork of the Frontier
National Bank (now the police station) and the Peavey Library.
Twenty-nine of Water Street's buildings are on the National
Register of Historic Places, most of them dating from the
rebuilding boom that took place after a fire destroyed the
downtown in October of 1886.
Tide
Watcher
Tide Watcher has
two bedrooms, each with a duvet-covered queen bed, plus a twin
bed in one of the bedrooms.
There is a full
bath with tub and shower, plus an ensuite bathroom with stall
shower in the master bedroom.
The kitchen is
fully equipped for whatever you want to prepare, from lobster
to blueberry muffins.
In addition to
cable television and DVD and VHS players, the building is
wired for Ethernet, making it easy to use your laptop with a
high-speed DSL Internet connection.
There is premium
white-oak flooring throughout the apartment, with vinyl
coverings in the kitchen and bathrooms.
You have your own
laundry room with stacked washer and drier, complete with iron
and ironing board.
You will find a
small collection of books, games, and jigsaw puzzles to wile
away the occasional foggy or rainy day, including the mystery
novels of Eastport's own Sarah Graves.
Linens and towels
are provided, as well as a binder of information and brochures
of area attractions.
A spacious deck
overlooks the water, complete with gas grill and patio table
and chairs for you to enjoy your coffee while watching the sun
rise over Campobello (remember the movie?) and celebrating
that you are in the place where the sun rises first in the
U.S. each morning.
From the muffled
morning sounds of fishing boats leaving the nearby working
harbor, to watching seagulls, seals, eagles, and loons, having
a glass of wine on the deck as you welcome the first moonrise
in the nation, and snuggling down after seeing a night full of
stars, you will be so happy here.
Check
For Availability
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Water's Edge is
similar to Tidewatcher in all respects, except that it has one
bathroom, with tub and shower. Each of its two bedrooms has a
queen bed.
The WaCo Diner
(pronounced 'wah-ko) is next door, and will deliver take-out
meals at no additional charge. There are several other
restaurants within easy walking distance on Water Street, and
the IGA supermarket is a short drive away. Don't forget to
visit the Pantry Store at Raye's Mustard Mill and Museum, the
last operating stone-ground mustard mill in the
U.S.
Eastport is
"Different by Nature," and we hope you will want to come and
see for yourself what makes this area so special. In this time
of instant communication, instant food, and instant
gratification, it is soothing to live by the rhythm of the
great tides, the daily movement of the seagulls, the passage
of minke whales, and the lingering summer evenings.
During the summer,
our weekly rentals go from Saturday to Saturday. Check in
after 3:00 p.m., check out by 10:00 a.m. No smoking and no
pets, please. In the off-season, we have a three-night minimum
stay available at a special rate.
Check For
Availability
____________________________________________________________ Sabbatical Rental s
In the off season,
we offer Sabbatical rentals, which are perfect for authors,
composers, for spiritual retreats, for painters, and for those
just needing a restful or healing setting. We invite you to
inquire. |
