Guidebook for Chebeague Island

Eliza Jane
Guidebook for Chebeague Island

Food Scene

The Chebeague Inn was named a top hotel by Conde Nast. Meals are served on the porch or dining room, both offer a beautiful setting. Meals at the Inn are a "must do" for a foodie. The best sunset view in Casco Bay is from the porch. The Inn will provide transportation for yurt guests with a meal reservation
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Chebeague Island Inn
61 S Rd
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The Chebeague Inn was named a top hotel by Conde Nast. Meals are served on the porch or dining room, both offer a beautiful setting. Meals at the Inn are a "must do" for a foodie. The best sunset view in Casco Bay is from the porch. The Inn will provide transportation for yurt guests with a meal reservation
The Niblic offers light fare to eat upstairs on the deck overlooking the bay, eat on the beach, or to go. The fare includes a variety of incredibly generous sandwiches , bakery items, coffee, drinks, beer and wine. Check out the gift and gallery at the Niblic for local and Maine artists, cards. Located at the boat yard, a short walk from the yurt.
The Niblic & Gallery
24 Niblic Cir
The Niblic offers light fare to eat upstairs on the deck overlooking the bay, eat on the beach, or to go. The fare includes a variety of incredibly generous sandwiches , bakery items, coffee, drinks, beer and wine. Check out the gift and gallery at the Niblic for local and Maine artists, cards. Located at the boat yard, a short walk from the yurt.
Lots of choices at Doughty's Market: sandwiches, salad, a chowder or stew, hot dogs, pizza. Or basic groceries. Eat on the deck and check out the local scene.
Doughty's Island Market
237 S Rd
Lots of choices at Doughty's Market: sandwiches, salad, a chowder or stew, hot dogs, pizza. Or basic groceries. Eat on the deck and check out the local scene.
The Two Birds Cafe has absolutely delicious food AND an expresso machine. Open for breakfast and lunch. Always fresh, love cal and friendly.
Two Birds Café
The Two Birds Cafe has absolutely delicious food AND an expresso machine. Open for breakfast and lunch. Always fresh, love cal and friendly.
The Secondwind Farm Stand has local, ( island grown) seasonal organic veggies. This is an authentic and quintessential farm stand. Walk to the farm stand by road or on the wooded path from the yurt.
Second Wind Farm stand
The Secondwind Farm Stand has local, ( island grown) seasonal organic veggies. This is an authentic and quintessential farm stand. Walk to the farm stand by road or on the wooded path from the yurt.
Grab a lobster bucket at the yurt and take a 10 minute walk to pick up the freshest live lobster in the bay. An outdoor cooking set up at the yurt is available to do your own lobster dinner. Bring buttah.
Chebeague Lobster Co.
Grab a lobster bucket at the yurt and take a 10 minute walk to pick up the freshest live lobster in the bay. An outdoor cooking set up at the yurt is available to do your own lobster dinner. Bring buttah.

Everything Else

The course is a historic golf course which will soon celebrate 100 years, and it one of only five course on the National Register of Historic Places. "Once you’ve played golf on an island, you’ll never be quite the same." This 9 hole course has stunning views, many unique and charming characteristics....and no water hole at low tide.
Great Chebeague Golf Club
16 Stone Wharf Rd
The course is a historic golf course which will soon celebrate 100 years, and it one of only five course on the National Register of Historic Places. "Once you’ve played golf on an island, you’ll never be quite the same." This 9 hole course has stunning views, many unique and charming characteristics....and no water hole at low tide.
The Rec Center offers a heated outdoor pool, tennis/pickle ball court, kiddie pool, summer camp programs, teen center, and all round things to do. Check the website for happenings.
Chebeague Recreation Center
382 North Road
The Rec Center offers a heated outdoor pool, tennis/pickle ball court, kiddie pool, summer camp programs, teen center, and all round things to do. Check the website for happenings.
Find your church home with us at Chebeague Community Church.
Chebeague Community Church
258 North Road
Find your church home with us at Chebeague Community Church.

Sightseeing

This is the most BEAUTIFUL beach on the island! Often called "The Hook," there is swimming, poking around in the mud at low tide, and expansive views. At low tide, walk across to explore Little Chebeague Island, with marked trails and historical markers. Beware to return before the tide comes in! https://www.ccltmaine.org/indian-point
Indian Point Road
Indian Point Road
This is the most BEAUTIFUL beach on the island! Often called "The Hook," there is swimming, poking around in the mud at low tide, and expansive views. At low tide, walk across to explore Little Chebeague Island, with marked trails and historical markers. Beware to return before the tide comes in! https://www.ccltmaine.org/indian-point
Deer Point is a beautiful walk through the pines to the point of Chebeague Island. Park at the end of the road, where South Road takes a sharp right to Chandler's Cove. Walk along the road, which will turn to a footpath....and burst out onto the rocks of Deer Point. Pack a lunch! Please be considerate of the privacy of Deer Point residents. https://www.ccltmaine.org/deer-point
Deer Point Road
Deer Point Road
Deer Point is a beautiful walk through the pines to the point of Chebeague Island. Park at the end of the road, where South Road takes a sharp right to Chandler's Cove. Walk along the road, which will turn to a footpath....and burst out onto the rocks of Deer Point. Pack a lunch! Please be considerate of the privacy of Deer Point residents. https://www.ccltmaine.org/deer-point
Walk to the Chebeague Island Boat Yard, and head right along the beach to Rose's Point. This beach is a part of the Cumberland Chebeague Land Trust. https://www.ccltmaine.org/roses-point
Chebeague Island Boat Yard
24 Niblic Cir
Walk to the Chebeague Island Boat Yard, and head right along the beach to Rose's Point. This beach is a part of the Cumberland Chebeague Land Trust. https://www.ccltmaine.org/roses-point
At the end of Casco Bay Landing Road...which is really the farthest end of South Road, is Chandler's Cove Wharf. Great for fishing, sightseeing, jumping off the dock. Be sure to time your visit to the Casco Bay Ferry arrival, always interesting! https://www.cascobaylines.com/
Chandlers Cove Road
Chandlers Cove Road
At the end of Casco Bay Landing Road...which is really the farthest end of South Road, is Chandler's Cove Wharf. Great for fishing, sightseeing, jumping off the dock. Be sure to time your visit to the Casco Bay Ferry arrival, always interesting! https://www.cascobaylines.com/
Dyl's Carts

Chebeague Living History Farm Museum at Secondwind Farm

Fresh veggies (in season) are available at the Secondwind Farm. Also check out the Living History Farm Museum, wander the farm fields until you see farmer Chuck. https://www.chebeaguefarm.com/
Check out island history at the museum. Charming and beautifully curated, get acquainted with the history of Chebeague. Or just visit the Gift Shop https://www.chebeaguehistory.com/
Museum of Chebeague History, South Road, Chebeague Island, ME
137 S Rd
Check out island history at the museum. Charming and beautifully curated, get acquainted with the history of Chebeague. Or just visit the Gift Shop https://www.chebeaguehistory.com/
No island visit is complete without a visit to the library! Books, used books for sale, DVDs, and general visiting. See why the CIL is one of the most visited libraries per population in Maine. https://cheblib.wixsite.com/chebeaguelibrary
Chebeague Island Library
247 S Rd
No island visit is complete without a visit to the library! Books, used books for sale, DVDs, and general visiting. See why the CIL is one of the most visited libraries per population in Maine. https://cheblib.wixsite.com/chebeaguelibrary

Entertainment & Activities

The Tennis Club is a private club that welcomes guests. The club offers two clay courts, weekly scrambles, clinics for all ages, and a free weekly clinic for kids. https://chebeaguetennis.com/
Great Chebeague Tennis Club
The Tennis Club is a private club that welcomes guests. The club offers two clay courts, weekly scrambles, clinics for all ages, and a free weekly clinic for kids. https://chebeaguetennis.com/

Travel to Chebeague Island by ferry

Arrive by ferry to Chebeague Island, and your hosts will meet you upon arrival.
Casco Bay Lines departs from downtown Portland. This ferry ride is a scenic way to see and explore the islands of Casco Bay as the ferry stops at several islands before arriving at Chandler’s Wharf on Chebeague. Leave extra time for parking in Portland, which is busy during summer months.
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56 Commercial St
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Casco Bay Lines departs from downtown Portland. This ferry ride is a scenic way to see and explore the islands of Casco Bay as the ferry stops at several islands before arriving at Chandler’s Wharf on Chebeague. Leave extra time for parking in Portland, which is busy during summer months.
CTC is the ferry service used by most islanders. No reservations needed, buy tickets in advance and parking is always available. Park at the satellite lot on Rt 1 in Cumberland (gps location is across from 1 Thomas Drive). Take the shuttle bus to the ferry dock on Cousins Island for a 15 minute ride to the Stone Wharf on Chebeague.
Chebeague Transportation Co
CTC is the ferry service used by most islanders. No reservations needed, buy tickets in advance and parking is always available. Park at the satellite lot on Rt 1 in Cumberland (gps location is across from 1 Thomas Drive). Take the shuttle bus to the ferry dock on Cousins Island for a 15 minute ride to the Stone Wharf on Chebeague.
Foggs Water Taxi departs from downtown Portland and will drive directly to Chandler’s Cove Wharf on Chebeague.
Fogg's Water Taxi & Charters
72 Commercial St
Foggs Water Taxi departs from downtown Portland and will drive directly to Chandler’s Cove Wharf on Chebeague.