We come to Peaks Island every few years but this was the first time we stayed in the Spar Cove area. We did not know what to expect, but this house exceeded our expectations. It has a really positive energy and the house has all that you need. It is dog friendly and kid friendly (we don't have children but I would guess any kid would love the "secret bunk bed room"). Huge front yard and a huge back yard that is ocean-front. Lots of seating in the back yard and there is a big picture window in the living room to meditate on the ocean view at all times of day. Sunrise, sunset, high noon, whenever—the view is amazing. Two of the bedrooms have ocean views, also. No stereo, but there is cable TV with plenty of all-music channels with every conceivable genre to listen to. Nice kitchen, bathroom and laundry room. Plenty of safe parking. We didn't use the wood-burning stove, but it looked nice if you are into that kind of thing. There is a hiking trail off of nearby Ocean Spray Road that leads to a nature preserve and/ or a rocky beach. The mile-long walk along Seashore Avenue is a daily must. Lots to do on the island: Hiking, biking, fishing, island tours via golf cart, three restaurants (although we recommend you avoid the Cockeyed Gull), Civil War Museum, ice cream store (try the Maine Blueberry), supermarket, library, veterinarian. There are bike rental and golf cart rental places. The bar at the American Legion hall is open to all adults and they have a good jukebox (however, this is NOT a "party" island so if you are looking for that, Peaks is not for you). There are a lot of "make-your-own-fun" opportunities.
Most importantly, the house and location are a really good place to relax and unwind. This is the perfect house for no-stress island living. We will come here again and we recommend this house very highly.