This is a quintessential and well-kept New England property, with all the narrow hallways, odd staircases, built-in bookcases, window a/c, and funny angles that you would expect if you're familiar with the area. We love this kind of charm, it's precisely what we visit for - your mileage may vary. Only note, and the owner is honest about this in the description: if you are over 5'10'' tall, maybe swap the top floor master suite with its very low ceilings (but spacious layout and comfy lounge area) for one of the smaller bedrooms on the 2nd floor - save your head a bump or two.
At the same time, the rest of the house feels open and airy and spacious - big kitchen with plenty of amenities, easy parking, plenty of rooms to spread out in, even for our party of 3 adults and 4 kids, and a beautiful backyard and patio, full of flowers and birds.
Owner Andy visited briefly to fix a leaky shower head and wobbly table that the previous tenants reported. He was respectful in planning a time, quick with repairs, and told good stories while he was there - all hallmarks of a great VRBO owner.
And location - chef's kiss! 1 block to a pizza/grinder joint owned by cheerful Brazillians that served the perfect post-beach-day take-home foods...3 blocks to Brother's Brew for the best coffee on donuts on Bearskin...5 blocks to Bearskin shopping and restaurants...8 blocks to Front Beach. Everything was extremely walkable and that made this property even more enjoyable.