You can only access this beach shack at low tide
A beach cottage in Maine is on sale for a song – and it’s perfect for those who want to get away from it all.
The pretty blue-and-white shack is one of a handful of homes on Basket Island in Casco Bay.
Most of the time, the island is accessible only by boat.
But twice a day at low tide, a narrow sandbar is exposed, leaving just enough space for homeowners to cross in a four-wheel drive.
Drivers need to be quick – the sand is only exposed for one hour before and after low tide.
Only residents who own or rent a home on the island are allowed to cross the sandbar.
The waterfront house at 7 Basket Island is a quintessential Maine island cottage.
Inside, the whitewashed shack is crammed with comfy armchairs, pinstriped curtains and vintage books.
Handmade quilts adorn every bed, and the wide porches are perfect for soaking up the afternoon sun.
“Step back in time and into all the charm and character that this antique waterfront cottage has to offer,” the listing invites.
“Gas lamps, weathered shingles and thin curtains billowing in the salty breeze – if these images spark joy in you, this summer retreat is worth a visit.”
One benefit of the island’s isolation from the world is the abundance of wildlife on your doorstep.
Every spring and summer, ospreys and sea-ducks come to nest among the rocky crags.
Deer sometimes swim out to the island, where native trees and wildflowers grow unhindered.
There are several shale and sandy beaches where residents and day-trippers can swim and kayak.
The cottage is on the market for $US450,000 ($697,000).
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