We enjoyed our stay, as the house was perfect for a family gathering. Views were outstanding and good location for day trips to multiple towns for shopping, beaches, boat trips, etc. The house was very charming, with the porch being the primary gathering space for peaceful views of the bay, sunrises and family meals. There are many unique features in the house, that you will quickly discover which also add to the house’s charm. Being that this is summer, there is some humidity and bugs in the evening, so we opted to pass on the outdoor fire pit. However, we did enjoy seeing lightning bugs almost every night. Beach area is rocky, but very peaceful. There is a nice deck with chairs to enjoy the view. In regards to the house, rooms/beds were comfortable. With all BR’s on second floor, you will get your daily steps in! Living spaces in the house were comfortable, although they could use better lighting. House was well stocked (almost cluttered) with small appliances, kitchen gadgets, cleaning supplies, etc. In general, house could use a good spring cleaning and some minor repairs to improve overall experience. Also, chimneys could also use a good cleaning. We had to close the flues to help minimize the smell from the soot. Carriage house was nice, but has one electrical outlet which is for the fridge. This made using the coffee pot and microwave a little bit of a challenge. Host was very responsive to all questions and one minor maintenance issue. A visit to Maine and renting this house was a nice departure from our typical NC summer beach house rentals.