Candy Cottage was perfect for our 3 generation family. Grandparents loved having their own bedroom, bathroom, living room and kitchen on the lower floor. Parents and kids were very comfortable in the three bedrooms on the top floor. We all loved the water views, the open living area, grilling on the large deck, and walking down to the water at sunset. With my adventurous kids, I really appreciated the laundry machines. Owner Tom was very helpful, a great communicator, & had handy info on local sights, activities, and places to get fresh lobster. The town of Ellsworth was convenient for groceries. We all had a blast at the Great Maine Lumberjack Show, which is 15 min from the house. We drove to various parts of Acadia National Park, including the summit of Cadillac Mountain. We also drove to Fort Knox (the one in Maine of course), and the Penobscot Narrows Bridge & Observatory. Next time we are in Maine, we will stay here again!