This property has everything my family and I love about Maine; the ocean and rocky shore, pines, birch, scrub brush, and woodland trails. The house is perfectly designed and situated, with the sights and sounds of the ocean as your front yard.
The interior is wonderfully spacious with large, open common areas and an enormous finished lower level as well the many bedrooms, all beautifully decorated, and we also enjoyed relaxing on the large deck. The kitchen is so well appointed that our only challenge was remembering which cupboard to look in for what we wanted, and the downstairs refrigerator was a great backup.
In addition to scrambling on the rocks there are several trails on the property, and just walking along them was highly memorable for the ethereal beauty of the moss-covered landscape, and the magic of the large heath. It is coastal Maine, so Deet and permethrin-treated clothing are very highly recommended for outdoor activities. With those protections I was comfortable in the woods and on the shore, though those more uncomfortable with hovering insects should consider mosquito head nets, which others in our group found very effective.
We visited Eastport, which is about an hour, and Lubec, about half that, as well as making runs into Machias – also about a half-hour – to re-stock at Hannaford, have dinner at Helen’s, and bring back pizza from Pat’s. We also visited the Roque Bluffs, but passed on planned visits to the Cutler Coast area and Campobello Island because we realized we’d only be going there for what we already had, right where we were. (In timing trips in or out, be aware that most mapping software, including Google Maps, apparently assign a default speed limit to the driveway and assume you will travel it in a few minutes, but fifteen is more on the mark. However, the view along the way is part of the experience.)
The Daniels are gracious hosts, available but not obtrusive, checking in by text to make sure everything was in order and wishing us a wonderful time (and being extremely understanding when we managed to trip the security system by accident, which was easily remedied).
This home appears to have been built by a family, for a family, and I am sure there are many wonderful memories stored in it. I am grateful to the Daniels for making it possible for my family to create some of our own.