This house was perfect for our family vacation (we have 2 grown children in their mid 20's) on the coast of Maine. After 3 nights in Boston, we wanted a place to stay near Acadia so we could visit the park, but also not be in the thick of the summer crowds, and this fit the bill. It is spacious and functional, with a lot of rustic charm. Its location on a cove of Taunton Bay was wonderful for kayaking, canoeing (provided by owner) and fishing and swimming. We spent our mornings there, then headed over to Acadia for biking, hiking and sightseeing and did not have any problems with traffic going or returning. There are restaurants in Hancock (when we didn't eat on the Island) and groceries and supplies available in Ellsworth. We had some meals at the house, including 2 dinners using the charcoal grill. Gerry was very helpful and friendly, allowing us to use pretty much whatever was in the house, including the wood burning fireplace. One more thing worth mentioning: fog is a common occurrence in the summer on the Maine coast, but there was less at the house's location in Hancock, compared to Mount Desert Island itself. (We had just one day of fog, the rest were beautiful.) We would definitely stay here again and recommend it to friends!