The host was exceedingly responsive and helpful as we planned our trip and during our stay. The house is excellently situated with beautiful views and exactly the type of beachfront we wanted for our kids (tidal pools, starfish, place to throw rocks into the water, crabs, etc.). Even at high tide, there is still beach to walk along, which was great. The spacious kitchen was a gift for those of us who were in charge of coordinating the meals, and the spacious, high-ceilinged common space was perfect for gathering for games and puzzles. Our excursions included a night out in Blue Hill to hear live music (Blaze BBQ), a lovely hike through the pine woods on Peter's Brook trail, a trip to Acadia to drive up Cadillac Mountain and have lunch in Bar Harbor, dinner at the stellar Perry's Lobster Shack, and a fabulous afternoon at Kneisel Hall for the Chamber Music festival. We had perfect weather, minimal insects, and a fantastic time together in honor of my mother-in-law's 80th birthday. There were 6 of us in the group, age range 9 to 80.