Sabbathday Harbor Ledge Cottage at 766 Billy Shore Drive
A 1900 dark-shingled Penobscot Bay cottage with a Chippendale ocean deck and guest bunkhouse on the ledges of Islesboro.
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Sabbathday Harbor Ledge Cottage at 766 Billy Shore Drive (3 Beds · 1 Baths · 864 Sq Ft)
Perched directly on the rocky ledges and pebble beach of Sabbathday Harbor on Islesboro Island, this 1900 dark-weathered cedar-shingle coastal cottage features a steep cross-gable roof, crisp white window casings, a Chippendale-railed water’s-edge deck, and a detached sky-blue guest bunkhouse. The interior preserves authentic knotty-pine wall paneling, painted wide-board floors, and French doors opening straight to Penobscot Bay.
Verified Features & Systems Summary
Craftsmanship: Knotty-pine harbor parlor with painted plank floors and glass doors opening to the water’s-edge deck.
Grounds & Outbuildings: Chippendale-railed ocean deck and seaweed-draped granite ledges directly on Sabbathday Harbor.
Systems & Structure: Dating to 1900 on Islesboro’s eastern shore, this classic Maine summer camp preserves its unspoiled pine-paneled interior, steep shingle gables, and direct harbor ledge frontage.
Thanksgiving At The Harvest Table
Watch lobster boats haul traps across Sabbathday Harbor in the crisp autumn air with a terracotta chiminea warming the bayside deck. Spending Christmas week together in Islesboro, ME: 3 bedrooms for visiting family and Chippendale-railed ocean deck and seaweed-draped granite ledges directly on Sabbathday Harbor.
Bring the New England Porch & Hearth Home
Pieces inspired by this circa 1900 Waterfront Shingle Camp sanctuary in Islesboro, ME.
Hand-Dipped Pure Beeswax Window Tapers (Box of 12)
The warm, honey-scented glow in every twelve-over-twelve window at dusk in Islesboro.
Preserved Boxwood, Magnolia & Winterberry Front-Door Wreath
Hand-tied New England botanicals to welcome family to the paneled front door for Thanksgiving and Christmas in Islesboro.
Heavyweight Heritage Wool & Washed Linen Hearth Throw
Drape over a deep slipcovered sofa after a brisk walk or holiday morning by the ME fireplace.
Unlacquered Solid Brass Federal Door Knocker & Rim Lock
Living-finish cast brass that develops a rich coastal patina over decades of family use.