A Rocky Island—and the Boat to Get There—Shaped This Maine Cabin
Limited by what could be brought by ferry to Isle Au Haut, architect Eric Reinholdt created a series of bite-sized volumes connected by decking.
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Years ago, before they were married, homeowners Cynthia and Edwin hiked across Isle au Haut in Maine. The granite island is accessible only by ferry from the working harbor of Stonington, a seaside town on Deer Isle. On a more recent visit, the couple discovered that 80 acres were up for sale: an expanse of ferns and moss, glacial boulders, sheer cliffs, and sweeping Atlantic views.
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