Since we spend most of our time between two major megapolises, Moscow and New York, we were really looking for a place we can downtime. Whitney and Dan's home is private, light, with more living space than we expected. A pleasant surprise was a great music corner (piano, base guitar, sheet music and other instruments!). Our kids turned the sun room into their play room. There are two additional living room areas (attached sort of in an L but offer separate seating), so there is space to watch movies and read simultaneously. The house offers everything you need to live comfortably and creatively (a library, games for kids, a stacked kitchen). The ocean air is a luxury. The private beach area, that is a two minute walk, offers both rocks and sand. There are also tables there that can be used to picnic. We loved everything that the Southwest Harbor area has to offer: very good swimming/beach area by Echo lake, tons of blueberries on the way up to Beech Mountain from Long Pond end of July, some wonderful restaurants, sailing, lots of great hikes - all just an 8-15 minute drive from home. You'll want to make friends with the homeowners! Wonderful people: a pleasure and a great resource to have them nearby. Best wishes to their emerging Music and Tennis Center! Will want to return!