We are retired restaurant owners and former U.S. Government employee. Originally from MA, we currently reside in RI. Years ago, a whimsical land purchase, from a newspaper listing, had made us Gouldsboro land owners and later, homeowners of "Apple Hill". Corea is a very special place to us, since we fell in love with the house and the community years ago. The whole family enjoys time there, especially our grand son, Charley, who said, at age 5 exclaimed, "Thank God for Maine".

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Carol & Jack Stafford purchased this farmhouse in 1996

While vacationing at a local B&B, we were enchanted by the beauty, history and people of the peninsula. We happened by Apple Hill, and it was love at first sight. One cannot help but to be in awe of the magnificent scenery of this area, and to be inspired to explore and experience the surrounding wonder and beauty of nature.

Relax on the property, or stroll/bike the perimeter of the harbor, which from the house, horseshoes left by the local beach, where you can sit on the rocks, or comb the beach for sea glass, unique shells and sea tossed stones. Continue past the beach to visit the Co-op.at the end of the road, where you can pick up lobsters, fresh off the boats (lobster pots at house} . Turning right from the house brings you to the wharfs that you see from the house. One of the wharfs, a 2 min. walk from the house, is where you'll find The Wharf Gallery and Galley, mentioned in an issue of Yankee Magazine as being 'The Best Lobster With a Sense of the Past' Classic. Their entire menu offerings are delicious, including made in Maine ice cream! This side will also take you to Cranberry Island Road, which opens up to picture post card scenery, with its breathtaking ocean views, crashing waves on the rocks and beckoning sand patches. Back up Corea Road are Chapter I, which features works by local artists and craftsmen and Chapter II, a book barn with a broad spectrum of used books for sale, which (lucky us!) was also written up in the same Yankee Magazine, "Best in New England".