Stories, guides, and ideas for a private island stay.
From family reunions and large group trips to island activities, Maine travel, and private island planning, the Journal helps guests imagine what a week on McGee can feel like.
Family ReunionsPlanning a Family Reunion on a Private Island in Maine
For families who want everyone together without renting multiple homes, McGee Island offers one private setting with three historic buildings, shared meals, porch time, games, trails, and space for every generation.
Large GroupsHow to Plan a Large Group Vacation Without Feeling Crowded
The best large group trips balance togetherness with breathing room. McGee Island sleeps up to 24 across three island buildings, giving groups shared gathering spaces and quiet corners when they need them.
Read MorePrivate Island RentalsWhat Makes a Private Island Rental Different From a Vacation Home?
A private island stay is not just about the house. It is about the arrival by boat, the shoreline, the privacy, the rhythm of the tides, and the rare feeling of having a place entirely to yourselves.
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Island ActivitiesThings to Do During a Week on McGee Island
Walk the shoreline at low tide, watch osprey overhead, paddle around the islands, play croquet or volleyball, gather for board games, or spend an afternoon on the porch looking toward the Atlantic.
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Planning TipsWhat to Know Before Planning a Week on McGee Island
McGee Island stays run by the week during the season, with boat transfer, group size, dogs, availability, and pricing confirmed by inquiry. Here is what guests should know before planning.
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Maine TravelWhy St. George and Port Clyde Make McGee Island Feel So Removed
Just three miles by boat from Port Clyde, McGee Island feels like a world apart while still being connected to the character of the Maine coast.
Read MoreIsland days, your way.
McGee offers plenty to do without making the week feel scheduled. Walk the shoreline, watch osprey, paddle around the islands, play lawn games, gather for board games, or simply sit on the porch and let the Atlantic set the pace.
Kayaking around one or both islands
Walking trails, shoreline, osprey, sunsets
Croquet, cornhole, ping pong, volleyball, badminton
Board games, cards, puzzles, books, porch time