Port Madison is an historic area located on the northeast section of the Island. It was once the home of a booming lumber mill, and some of the original lumbermen homes still dot the landscape. Many of the older homes have been placed on the Historic Register, and sit alongside newer beachfront properties fronting the bay, a popular destination for boaters. The close knit community of Port Madison has its own boat dock and private water system. On summer evenings one can enjoy a sail around the bay or picnic on the community beach. The town is Poulsbo to the north, offering shopping and the incredible Central Market, is just a few miles away.