Our stay at the tides was exceptional. The house was immaculate upon arrival, with a surplus of all the supplies necessary for our stay. From Keurig pods, pots and pans, to paper towels, the home was clearly stocked with thoughtfulness and convenience as the prime motivation. The owners have maintained the home with a great deal of love, as is evidenced by the small antiques about the house, and the incredible landscaping. Flowering Rhododendron shrubs the size of trees, elegant floral beds, two firepit areas, and a delightful wandering path down to the water. Commensurate with the name, the cove in front of the house is subject to 7' - 9' foot tidal changes. The Tidal Clock in the house ensured that we could plan each day accordingly, and so we swam, fished, and launched kayaks each day from the rocks, and explored the charming estuaries that surround the house from the water. The waterline has a raised deck with gravity chairs where one can while away the hours with a cup of coffee or glass of wine, staring at the seals, small offshore islands, and the lobstermen out checking their pots. The house is strategic to several excellent local restaurants, gift shops, and within 7 minutes of a full sized grocery store. Driving the island we discovered a myriad of small signs leading us to wharf side lobster shacks, oyster sellers, and fishmongers that afforded us the luxury of feasting on fresh and affordable seafood every day. One remarkable aspect was the noticeable absence of heavy tourist traffic. We did the expected day trips to Boothbay Harbor, Bath, & Portland, which whilst lovely, reminded us of how intimate and secluded the area is where we were staying. No hawkers of cheap t-shirts near the Tides.. No long waits for mediocre food. And no traffic jams to get there. As far as communication was concerned, everything was so equitable and satisfying during our stay, that we never required any contact at all with the owners or property manager. However in the buildup to our arrival, they were overtly friendly, incredibly gracious, and zealous in their efforts to ensure that we had a memorable time. Overall the experience was so perfect, that my wife fell into a deep state of melancholy when we were packing to leave, and is now demanding that we find a way to buy the house and move there permanently. Our stay was a pure delight. One we plan to revisit.