Basha's Guidebook to Deer Isle & BH penninsula
Restaurant on Private Cove , Beach Bar
Exceptional restaurant, beach bar , happy hour and nearby trail system that beats all
Incredible restaurant, Happy hour ( walk ins ) , beach bar . Gorgeous cove .
Best hiking trail - Barred Island Trail also located here . ( part of the Island Heritage Trust trail system)
45 locals recommend
Aragosta at Goose Cove
300 Goose Cove RdIncredible restaurant, Happy hour ( walk ins ) , beach bar . Gorgeous cove .
Best hiking trail - Barred Island Trail also located here . ( part of the Island Heritage Trust trail system)
Coffee
Excellent locally roasted , locally owned coffee shop & more . Two locations - Stonington & Deer Isle Village
25 locals recommend
44 North Coffee
7 Main StExcellent locally roasted , locally owned coffee shop & more . Two locations - Stonington & Deer Isle Village
Worth the drive to Blue Hill - locally roasted beans , small take out spot downtown
32 locals recommend
Bucklyn Coffee
103 Main StWorth the drive to Blue Hill - locally roasted beans , small take out spot downtown
Food scene
The Whale's Rib Tavern
20 Main StDelicious dinners at the restaurant or eat in the cozy downstairs bar .
42 locals recommend
The Brooklin Inn
22 Reach RdDelicious dinners at the restaurant or eat in the cozy downstairs bar .
If you are in need of takeout or Mexican casual dine in ( covered outdoor seating ) this is a great alternative . Just over the DI bridge in Sedgewick .
68 locals recommend
EL EL FRIJOLES, Mexican Food
41 Caterpillar Hill RdIf you are in need of takeout or Mexican casual dine in ( covered outdoor seating ) this is a great alternative . Just over the DI bridge in Sedgewick .
Make a reservation . Unreal outdoor dining in extensive gardens … too much to say . Kids very welcome - lots of room
To roam
72 locals recommend
Tinder Hearth
1452 Coastal RdMake a reservation . Unreal outdoor dining in extensive gardens … too much to say . Kids very welcome - lots of room
To roam
Excellent seafood . Right on the Reach - looking out at the bridge . Ideal Maine lunch or dinner
LDI Lobster
Excellent seafood . Right on the Reach - looking out at the bridge . Ideal Maine lunch or dinner
Blaze
The Morning Moon Cafe
Supreme breakfast & lunch spot in the heart of Brooklin
For all your needs including incredibel breakfast sandwiches, food to go , wine & beer & spirits and groceries - in the heart of Brooklin
23 locals recommend
Brooklin General Store
4 Reach RdFor all your needs including incredibel breakfast sandwiches, food to go , wine & beer & spirits and groceries - in the heart of Brooklin
Hikes & Exploration
Directions to Aragosta. Park & hike in the woods to a beach , sandbar , cove . Highly recommended. One of our favorites
Barred Island Preserve
Goose Cove RoadEdgar M. Tennis Preserve
Tennis RoadBlue Hill Mountain Trail
Blue Hill Mountain TrailTake the mailboat out of Stonington to Duck Harbor for an excellent Maine day trip . Hiking & extraordinary views ….
20 locals recommend
Isle au Haut Boat Services
37 Seabreeze AveTake the mailboat out of Stonington to Duck Harbor for an excellent Maine day trip . Hiking & extraordinary views ….
This is the # 1 resource for local
Hikes . Wonderful
Organization ( Printed out maps in the cottage )
19 locals recommend
Island Heritage Trust
420 Sunset RdThis is the # 1 resource for local
Hikes . Wonderful
Organization ( Printed out maps in the cottage )
Great organization to join & support . Guidebooks in the cottage to help guide kayakers & island explorers
Maine Island Trail Association
Great organization to join & support . Guidebooks in the cottage to help guide kayakers & island explorers
Boating / sightseeing / Activities
Wonderful local captain who takes guests out on his charming converted lobster boat . Swim in local quarries, visit islands , watch the sunset … message him directly also on IG : Good Tide Tours Cell eight zero eight six three four eight six nine five
Stonington
The Activity Shop
139 Mines RdExcellent place in Blue Hill to rent kayaks , etc
Grocery shopping
Fantastic grocery store - stop here on your way to Deer Isle
82 locals recommend
Tradewinds Marketplace
15 South StFantastic grocery store - stop here on your way to Deer Isle
Excellent , huge local food coop & more - Blue Hill
80 locals recommend
Blue Hill Co-op Community Market
70 South StExcellent , huge local food coop & more - Blue Hill
Wine . Bread. Cheese . Picnic ingredients . Cigars . Tobacco . They have it all - knowledgeable , fun staff
43 locals recommend
The Blue Hill Wine Shop
138 Main StWine . Bread. Cheese . Picnic ingredients . Cigars . Tobacco . They have it all - knowledgeable , fun staff
Burnt Cove Market
1 S Burnt Cove RdThe Galley Grocery
278 N Deer Isle RdThe Blue Hill Wine Shop
138 Main StLocal library
Deer Isle village : Excellent little library with free high speed Wi-Fi inside & out 17 Main st
Chase Emerson Memorial Library
Main StreetDeer Isle village : Excellent little library with free high speed Wi-Fi inside & out 17 Main st
Brooklin public library , gorgeous little town library - free WiFi inside & out
8 locals recommend
Friend Memorial Public Library
1 Reach RdBrooklin public library , gorgeous little town library - free WiFi inside & out
Stonington Public Library
64 Main StreetVery large , amazing ing resources , work rooms , free wi fi inside & out , incredible kids section & local programming
25 locals recommend
Blue Hill Public Library
5 Parker Point RdVery large , amazing ing resources , work rooms , free wi fi inside & out , incredible kids section & local programming