Experience
life on an island off the coast of Maine
...beaches and bell buoys . . . swimming and tennis...
an island without cars or cares.
Relax.
Embrace the comfort and charm of another era in a restored brick home, part of a century-old fort listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
| Diamond Cove is a small residential and vacation community on Great Diamond Island, in Casco Bay, two miles by ferry from Portland. Our secluded beaches abound with tidal pools and sea glass, even shards of crockery from the fort’s heyday. Explore miles of walking trails through the island’s silent old growth forest and along the water’s edge - you may encounter our elusive moose, a family of wandering deer, herons and osprey, perhaps a few seals. |  |
A vacation at Diamond Cove offers a unique experience - the enchanting natural beauty of a Maine coastal island, coupled with the intriguing charm of a bygone way of life.
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Fort McKinley’s weathered brick and granite buildings, with their steep slate roofs and irresistible white porches, have been carefully restored as luxurious private homes. Officers’ row, the barracks - even the bakery and the jail . . . these charming residences may be the only island homes ever built to withstand heavy naval gunfire.
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Among the numerous amenities enjoyed by Diamond Cove residents and guests are a popular gourmet restaurant, five private beaches, tennis courts, a heated outdoor pool, a general store, a marina, even the original gymnasium and vintage bowling alley, all within walking distance. Since there are no private automobiles, we enjoy the peace and magic of island living, combined with the beauty of a bygone era.
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A small number of our beautifully restored homes are available
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