The Ackley family has been in Maine since the 70's. Kent, a Registered Maine Guide and experienced boater, is dedicated to teaching, learning, sharing, and experiencing island living on Annabessacook Lake. He is available if needed, but otherwise the island will be all yours. VACATIONING WITH YOUR DOG? We are dog people and you simply need to send us a request. 1 Big Sustainable Island is pet-friendly, safe, leash-free environment. Request permission by sending us a picture and brief description of each dog's demeanor toward other pups and humans as there are times when others might be on the Ferry. The good news is that because you will have the entire island to yourself, no leashing is necessary once you get there and your dog can roam free! OUTHOUSAPHOBES: We're with you. New guests might wonder about our island, off-the-grid bathrooms. Rest assured that our compost toilets are designed with usability in mind. They smell great! We have all been to rural outhouses where this is not the case. It's the number 1 complaint (or is that #2?). Which is why, when we built each of our toilets facilities, we did something different. Through management of airflow, separation of liquids from solids, application of saw dust, and optimizing the force of gravity, we have a composting toilet system that has been in place for years with very little odor and maximum sanitation. So rest easy: if a member of your party is an "outhousaphobe", know that so are we! 1 Big Sustainable Island inspires the naturally curious to explore, create, and enjoy island life.

Weddings, Retreats, & Family Reunions - Prepare for Adventure! 1 Big Sustainable Island is a 14 acre playground for the naturally curious - an eco-resort with a large treehouse, an A-frame, two glamorous tents, and a floating cabin. Remote rustic doesn’t mean roughing it. Just bring your clothes, friends, and coolers of good food. Pack light. We’ve got the rest: cooking options, good swimming, hot showers and super clean, SuperHost, Maine Guide hospitality since 2015 - Away from the world, minutes to re-entry.

There's lots to do on 1 Big Sustainable Island. Island activities in the common areas include: Hiking or walking on more than a mile of trails, swimming, swinging off the rope swing at the lake's edge, cooking over an open fire, watching the sunset from Sunset Rock, resting in one of the hammocks sprinkled about the island, fishing off the dock, and canoeing or kayaking in our FREE boats. Annabessacook Lake is our 1400 acre backyard of clear water, good fishing, and great neighbors. GETTING TO THE ISLAND: You’ve got check in options SELF CHECKIN by: * Bringing your own boat or boat plane - we have a public boat launch, free parking for your rig at our place, and free island dock space available. * Paddling yourself - Take one of our canoes or kayaks and paddle the 30 minute trip across the lake to your stay. We can shuttle your gear on the next ferry if you want. Or, CHECK IN WITH FERRY SERVICE: Free ferry service to the island runs at: * 9:45 Early Arrival - We’ll shuttle you to 1 Big Sustainable Island early and while your stay is being prepared, you can begin your “Island Time” early. We’ll safely stow your gear and let you know as soon as your accommodations are ready. * 3pm and 5pm - With the standard checkin ferry, we’ll move your crew and your gear to the island and help get you settled in. *. Pre-arranged Ferry Service is available at other times for a one-way Fee. All paddled boats need to be off the water by sundown. Seats on all of our ferry services are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so it's important to make your reservation early.