My extended family (4 young adult cousins, several aunts and uncle and a grandmother) recently stayed at this gorgeous ocean front compound and I’m not sure I have words to express just how wonderful this place is. . . But I will try! We have been renting on Peaks for a number of years and this was by far the best place ever - as others have noted - and the first time for us that reality far surpassed the online photos. Everything seemed much bigger and more beautiful than the photos. In the main house, the feeling of floating over the water is almost fantasy-like. From inside in the glassed- in living room, from the upstairs deck literally hanging over the water, from the large stone patio, and even from the living room and loft of the Captain’s Quarters - one can while away the time just watching the constant boat activity surrounding the island, viewing seacoast birds, and even just watching the weather change, with binoculars (kindly provided) handy. There is a small beach (sandy at low tide) where we were able to launch the kayaks we brought with ease, and comb for shells and interesting rocks. The beautifully constructed large stone patio - built right into the small hillside between houses and right off the kitchen of the main house, has 4 sunset viewing “chairs” built right into its wall, along with the large table and chairs and a few Adirondack chairs in their own little nook. So thoughtfully designed for the NIGHTLY live color show that comes free of charge as you watch the sun sink into the ocean. We have a long list of activities we enjoy on Peaks, and all are easily accessed from the house - biking the circumference of Peaks and finding new little dirt lanes to explore, hiking in the preserve in the center of the island, exploring the old WWII battery and watchtower, jumping off the ferry pier (if one can summon the courage!), buying lobsters from Forest City Seafood - right on the dock, and our new tradition - spending a live-music filled afternoon of laughing and dancing at Raggae Sunday at Jones Landing near the pier - esp fun this year now that our young adults can sip drinks with us! The lawn space of this property is quite expansive for playing outside, and the landscaping is very nicely done. The hosts are responsive and very easy to work with. There is just nothing bad to say. We LOVED it and have already booked for next summer. Highly recommend!