A vacation home should offer you balance and vigor, and you will experience all of what Maine offers in this 2004, off-the-grid, turnkey, 4 bed, 1.5 bath, seaside retreat. Imagine starting and ending your days with shimmering light, the sun's rays dancing on the vast ocean vista you view from every window and in the evening gaze up to rhythmic twinkles from more stars than can be fathomed. The natural world flocks to Maine via land, air, or sea, from your covered porch, decks or balconies you are sure to spot every kind of creature partaking in Maine's natural bounty. This home's bonus architectural feature, atop the third-floor porch is a tower. From this ''eagle's nest,'' you are lofted over trees where you can see undulating clouds usher in the next front and view spectacular sunsets. While off the grid, this home has every amenity; its solar panels draw in energy to store in your battery bank, and supplemented by a propane fueled generator. This well balanced system runs your mechanicals and appliances giving you time to enhance your physical and mental health in activities you choose. The Frank E. Woodworth Preserve might become a daily destination for you as it borders, buffers, and protects this peninsula. Hike its lush, evergreen forest and see seal from its coastal path. Perhaps you'll stay in your own backyard, sun on your rocks, and dip in the ocean, afterwards take a luxurious outdoor shower, or you might venture out. Know there's a strong sense of community here and there's opportunity to have a variety of social connections with locals and people who've returned for generations. Not far from shops and fresh local seafood; a short ride to Rte 1 can take you on to a day of exploring, knowing when you return at night you can enjoy a fire in your propane stove. The private setting with a border of trees allows you to have solace, reflect, gain inspiration, and restoration. This is the vacation home you've been seeking, pack a bag and find your way here.

Restorative tranquility may be enjoyed in this sunny lakefront home on the shore of Six Mile Lake. Start your day greeting the sun from the east-facing lakeside enclosed porch or step onto the wrap around deck and listen for the call of a loon as the shore gently laps just inches from your feet. Head down the dock to partake in a some kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, paddle boarding, sunning, or your favorite water activity. In the winter watch the lake freeze, plan your winter outings, and come home and start a roaring fire in the kitchen stove. Whether you vacation, live, work, or play here, this quiet lake home awaits you.

So much history has happened during the lifespan of this stylish, period cape built in 1775, constructed the same year of the Battle of the Margaretta, the first sea fight of the American Revolutionary War. Elevated views span straight-up the Machias River from the entertaining, private, back-deck and are a colorful joy as one may take-in the sun and moon rise over the eastern ridge and watch them slowly settle on the western ridge. Placed in the heart of Machias, it is a short stroll, or roll, to the riverfront's rails-to-trails, shopping, commerce, and eateries. Housed inside, the original character and construction is an homage to living with the generations who have called this warm cape home. Modern conveniences are designed to coexist with the setting. The original fireplaces and central chimney are a marvel to see so preserved. This two-bedroom, two-bath home is a ready showcase to gather with family and friends. The upper-level is ideal as a primary suite with a private bath, and the first-floor bedroom is perfect for guests with the second bathroom/laundry room. The added detached two-car garage has a bright, backside room, dubbed the 'solarium' and is a wonderful three-season option to view the attractive lawn and for meeting with guests to share a yarn or two. A home for a simple and elegant life awaits you here.

''I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately'' -- Henry David Thoreau. At the end of a gravel, private road you reach 30 Wilkinson Lane; the 154 acre setting of this historic and yet modernized/reconstructed, metal roof, 2-story cape echo's Thoreau's idea and could offer that life to you. The home's basic frame was constructed in 1820 and then moved to 11 Water Street in-town Machias in 1860, it resided there until 1990 where it was time for it to experience another deconstruction and reconstruction and modernization on a new foundation with walkout basement, electricity, furnace/radiators, plumbing, well and septic at 30 Wilkinson Lane—farm country Machias where today you are often greeted in the neighboring fields by the echos of the grazing sheep's bleats. With two bedrooms on the second floor and a bedroom option for the first floor, this 1 bath, year-round home has shared the thick woods with all of Maine's wildlife and endured the seasons providing warmth and camaraderie to its homeowners and their friends. Even when a fire is not burning in the fireplace or kitchen heat stove you detect the scent in the air of burning firewood. Outside on the property are eight outbuildings in varying sizes/conditions, one being a very large garage. There is plenty of storage and workshop space. Since this property will convey ''as is, where is'' come prepared to continue its current maintenance needs whatever they may be and start to live ''deliberately'' here.

Conveniently located under 2 miles from the amenities of Machias, this well cared for 3-bedroom, one-bath, 1994 double-wide, moved from a prior location, is privately set on a slab with no tie-downs. There are beautiful views of its quiet surroundings. The town record estimates it is 49 acres (not surveyed). A majority of the lot has been cut and would be ready for further building lots, great for creating trails, and participating in many of the Maine outdoor sports. The one-floor living home was placed in 2021 and has a metal roof, newer appliances, improvements, and is a cozy year-round retreat with rental history. The woodworking shed is well insulted, heated, and has an enclosed covered lean-to attached. Ready to move right in, a must see.

Surrounded by trees and centered in a grassy meadow this warm and inviting 2-story cape with long, covered porch has 3 bedrooms, 1 bath and skylighted office. Adjacent to the sunny eat-in kitchen is a great room with cathedral ceilings and stone fireplace. The 7.48 acres is a draw to all kinds of wildlife especially birds, who find this location to be a safe haven along there migratory route. The original structure was built in 1978 then remodeled in 1990, and has a full, dry, poured cement basement which is a good place for a workshop and storage. More storage options are available in the two-story barn with one bay garage door. This home is well designed for Maine's seasons. There are many heating and energy options available: wood furnace, a propane range, a wood range, heat pumps, solar panels, generator, gas wall lights, and monitor heater. You are sure to be safe and comfy in any storm. The large acreage allows for privacy and farming. Not far from Route 1 you are quietly off the beaten path however after a short trip you can easily access all the amenities you need. It's a welcoming spot to call home. Sellers are allowing for offers to come in until Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 3 PM. After that date they will review the offers and give responses.

Views of Machias River from this lovely and comfortable in-town farmhouse with over a half an acre. The first floor has an attractive kitchen, cozy dining room, spacious living room, convenient half bath with laundry, and private primary bedroom with large closet. The second floor has a full bath and two nice bedrooms. Home faces south and gets plenty of sun throughout the entire day. It's large side field has been known to have great gardens. The one-car garage has a great workshop in back and an attached storage room. The other shed has been a chicken coop and is large enough to be a flex space. This pretty setting is convenient to the local shops and Bad Little Falls, a calm place to watch and listen to the river.