John and Ann are superb hosts. I've never stayed in a VRBO where a bottle of wine, cheese and crackers, and a bowl of fruit were waiting for us when we checked in, or been offered a two-hour boat-ride on the owners' boat. The house was just as advertised -- gorgeous views of the bay from every level, a variety of outdoor seating options, and a third-floor loft to retreat to on a rainy day to watch a movie on Netflix, or to do an exercise class on Zoom, or to do some art or writing at the little desk. Kayaks were available for exploring the shore, beautiful flower gardens being actively worked on by John and Ann, and a dense bit of forest with a variety of conifers and deciduous trees hosting many birds. The Schoodic Peninsula was a great place for birdwatchers during the first week of June -- warblers and flycatchers and thrushes galore, singing their hearts out. We never felt the need to go to Mt. Desert Island, having been there often over the years, because there are so many preserves on the Schoodic Peninsula with hiking trails -- we found a different place to explore every day during the week we were there. If you need to escape from the busy-ness of life, this is the perfect place to do so.