$225,000 ReaL estate $209,000 44 P o R t L a n d monthly mAgA Ine scendants, who with their Abenaki allies became known as Penobscots. They con- tinued to use this canoe route well into the 20th century.” What better place to put your paddle in the water? “I love the location of this sweet cot- tage,” agent Cindi Eaton says, “It’s tru- ly a rustic Maine getaway and a dream spot for families and kids to explore.” The coast is reflected in what Eaton calls a “rustic and eclectic interior”—with rope spools for tables and driftwood logs for seating. Peter and Valerie Fife have owned the property for over 30 years, decorating it along the way with personal beach trea- sures. The family spent many summer days clamming, swimming, and paddling— memories they cherish. The property is a short distance away from Nervous Nellie’s Jams and Jellies, Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, and Deer Isle Village. Island Heritage Trust’s Tennis Preserve is within four miles and offers even more outdoor adventure. With 7.8 acres of land, the possibilities are end- less. Taxes: $1,770; 24 Fife Drive, Deer Isle. tRiPLe tHReat 210,000, whitin In Maine we don’t have to choose between sprawling fields, wooded trails, or cliff- bound coves. We’ve got the best of all three, and the ranch-style home at 1029 Cut- ler Road in East Machias is a testament to that. The home is listed at $210K and nes- tled in the coastal community of Holme’s Bay. Views of the bay glow as the morning sun spills into the windows. Current sellers called this their “waterfront gem.” “The house is elevated with a significant drop, which makes the view exceptional,” Nicole Ball at Better Homes and Garden Real Estate says. “Lots of sunlight, moon- light, and 155 feet of waterfront.” Built in 1977, the property has held more than one family and works as a year-round or summer rental home. The current seller acquired the property in 2007 and claims that the view is what grabbed her. “The lighthouse, the island, and the red slow blink of the tower lights at night, as well as the tide changes, shorebirds, and the wild blueberries all speak for themselves.” Imagine yourself eating breakfast co- zied in your dining nook. Better yet, bask in the sunlight on the deck, gin and ton- ic in hand as you gaze across the bay at “g C as in se or abo t 000 by the e i and their ancestors ” d C $210,000