Keeper's House Apartment
at
Burnt Coat Harbor Light Station
on
Swan's Island

What People are Saying

What a magic place.  Sun and moon glinting off the water.  The lighthouse beam in the trees, the sound of a gentle surf when the tide is in  The bell buoy ringing in the channel.  Wonderful sunsets.  Mike and Kathy, September 2019

 

The view out our window – moonlight on the ocean,  porpoises, giant owls – plus the sound of the gong, and the wild berries …truly a special experience. Rebecca and Rich, August 2019

 

This is our first time to Swan’s Island and the Keeper’s House Apartment….How lucky we are to have found this treasure! We loved our week of peace, nature, and beauty.  The shimmering water, the ever-changing sky and clouds, the trails in the woods …made for a restorative week. Paul and Bonnie, August 2020

 

This place quietly, simply, intoxicates you. Senses are full; smell, sights, sounds … yet not enough to overwhelm, just enough to soothe, just enough to make you fully aware of the natural gift Hockamock offers. Conrad and Michelle, August 2020

 

What a perfect holiday!! … Heaven on earth …lobster every night for dinner, fabulous hikes, amazing kayaking, spectacular sunsets…But perhaps the most cherished memory is the kind and lovely people of this island…. Mary Beth & Michael, Sept. 2020

 

I have always wanted to stay at a lighthouse and now my dream has come true! The keeper’s quarters and the entire lighthouse park completely exceeded my expectations! Thanks for providing everything my son and I needed for a perfect stay and such amazing hospitality…. Kristin and Izak, Sept. 2020

About the Apartment

Enter by the original inside stairway. There is a lockable (keyed) privacy door at the bottom of the stairs. The living room is flooded with light, has a convenient work area, comfortable chairs, a neat and attractive dining area and views to the open ocean. The kitchen is a small but well-equipped. The spacious bedroom has a queen-size bed. The bedroom has views towards the harbor and village. The bathroom has a bath tub and a hand held shower.

HERE ARE A FEW THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

Special Rates for 2022 (6 nights only): September 25 – October 1, October 2-8 and October 9-15 $1,000/wk.

Summer rentals are by the week.  In 2022, the rental week will run from Sunday to Saturday.  Check in is on Sunday after 3pm.  Check out on Saturday by 9am.  In June, September and October, the rental is $1,460.60/week.   In July and August, the rental is $1,700.40/week.  No pets, no smoking.  Rental agent’s permission is needed for more than two occupants.  Our housekeeper will clean after you depart, but please leave the apartment in good order. The address of the keeper’s house is 433 Harbor Rd., Swan’s Island ME 04685

The apartment does not have a separate entrance, but it has a lockable privacy door at the bottom of the stairs. The downstairs rooms have art displays, historic displays, and a small amount of merchandise. When the downstairs rooms are not in use, it is VERY IMPORTANT that the two outside doors remain locked. Keeping the two outside doors locked will be your responsibility. The downstairs rooms (the public rooms) are open to the public for 4 hours a day, 5 days a week, Tuesday through Saturday, from 11 am to 3 pm. Sometimes, they are open at other times for public events such as receptions and classes. The downstairs rooms, including the downstairs kitchen and bathroom, are not included in the apartment rental.

The grounds of the light station are Town property, and open to the public. Fishermen sometimes come to the headland early in the morning to check the weather conditions outside the harbor. Sometimes groups picnic in the grounds, or park near the house to walk the trails. People may walk the public road to the headland to see sunset or sunrise, or to admire the moonlight on the sea. A Town ordinance forbids drinking in public areas. This does not apply to the apartment, but it does apply to the downstairs rooms and the grounds. No smoking is allowed anywhere on the property.

Electronics: Wifi is available through a DSL connection. There is a land-phone downstairs; please use it only if you have an emergency.  The tap water is clean and safe to drink.  

Are you looking for a property that will accommodate a big family?  A peaceful hide-away in the woods? A coastal property with the sound of the waves? A beach?  We have many excellent properties to rent. Check out our other rentals.