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There is no better way to tour the Midcoast and surrounding islands than on a bike! Roll down back roads along the ocean or park your bike and stroll through downtown Camden or Rockland. There are very few places to rent bikes in Maine. In the Midcoast area, there is only one bike rental place we recommend, especially because they offer delivery to our rental properties between Friendship and Lincolnville (for an additional charge). The bike rental place is called Bikesenjava and they are located in Rockland.
 Bikesenjava offers the Townie 7D (shown above) - one of the most comfortable bikes to ride, and they charge around $100 per week, per bike including helmet, lock, and maps on suggestions where to ride. After -you have booked a property with On the Water in Maine, call Bikesenjava at 207-596-1004 to arrange your bike rental. They will contact us for directions on when and how to deliver the bike(s) to your vacation rental property. There are hundreds of opportunities to get out on a boat in Maine. We work with several companies that offer boat trips and highly recommend these company's when it comes to getting out on the water.... The Schooner Olad - Sailing from Camden Harbor: www.maineschooners.com If you book a boat trip on the Schooner Olad through us, we can offer you discounted tickets. There are 5 different boats sailing from Camden Harbor, but we think Capt Aaron Lincoln of the Schooner Olad offers the best trips and we have been referring him to guests for the past 5 years. The Schooner Heron - Sailing from Rockport Harbor: www.woodenboatco.com We love the Schooner Heron because the Bower family that operates it shares a great sailing experience. We especially love their island sail with a lobster roll lunch and the gourmet sunset sail. Hardy Boat Cruises - Boat Trip to the Island of Monhegan: www.hardyboat.com The best way to get out to the island of Monhegan, ten miles out to see off the entrance of Penobscot Bay, is on the Hardy Boat. Almost as good as the boat trip is the just under 1 hour drive from Camden/Rockland to Pemaquid Point where the Hardy Boat sails from You can't miss having a true seaside meal at Shaws Lobster Wharf, where the Hardy Boat sails from. The Schooner Eastwind - Sailing from Boothbay Harbor: www.schoonereastwind.com There are lots of choices when it comes to boat trips in the Boothbay Harbor Region. We think the Schooner Eastwind provides the best trip and highly recommend them. Maine State Ferry Service - Boat Trip to the Island of Islesboro: www.maine.gov/mdot/msfs The easiest way to get out on the water and get a rare opportunity to soak in island life is to take the Margret Chase Smith, a ferry that can accommodate over 30 cars, on a short 20 minute ride from Lincolnville Beach to the island. Explore the Grindle Point Lighthouse museum, drive by John Travolta's summer estate, or take a bike ride to the various public beaches on the island. There are two places to fish in Maine, the ocean, and the fresh water lakes and ponds. We recommend one company for the ocean, and the other for fresh water.... Superfly Fishing Charters - Fishing trips for up to 6 people in Midcoast Maine (Ocean Fishing for Striped Bass, Bluefin Tuna, and Bluefish): www.superfly-charters.com Our guests have been going fishing with Capt George for the past 3 years. He's able to pick up some of our guests at properties we rent near grounds that he will fish from. We've heard so many great stories about fishing with Capt George that we can't share them all here - but trust us - he's the best! Maine Outdoors - Fishing trips for up to 6 people in Midcoast Maine (Lake & Ocean Fishing for Striped Bass, Bluefin Tuna, Bass, Bluefish): www.maineoutdoors.biz Our guests have been going fishing with Don Kleiner for the past 3 years. He offers a wide variety of fishing trips and will come to most of the lakes we offer vacation properties for rent on. We recommend one kayaking trip that everyone should experience. Head down to Port Clyde and take everyone of all ages in the family out for a guided kayak trip. www.portclydekayaks.com We recommend SeaCoast Catering & Lobster Bakes - No bake is too big or small. www.seacoastcatering.com We recommend Hanna DeHoff at Synergy Massage - She can do massages at her studio in Rockland or come right to your vacation property - www.synergyrockland.com/hanna.html |
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