We adored our short stay at the Owl's Head Post Office.
Unbelievably clean - almost uncanny lack of dust in places that I wouldn't even mind finding dust, like the ledge under the bathroom mirror or out-of-sight tops of beams. Special thanks to the cleaners for their incredibly thorough work!
Comfortable linens - After a couple nights on hotel polyester sheets, the Post Office linens were a dream. More blankets were found in the cupboard under the steps on a chillier night.
Our hosts provided a detailed list of local recommendations. (The Keag had the best volume-to-price ratio of the lobster/crab rolls we tried.) Refrigerator and coffee pot are mini-sized, so we made several pots of coffee each morning, which we carried up to the...
... cupola! - A highlight of our stay was reading in the cupola each morning as the sun rose! The trees are filled in by May, so you can't see the ocean then - no problem for us. Mostly steep & narrow steps at the Post Office (& possible head-bumps in the cupola) - also not a problem for us, but physical ability should be a consideration when booking here.
Provided kayak & gear 😍 - we were the only people on Monroe Island, a comfortable trip even without a ton of experience. SUCH a special experience. USE BUG SPRAY!!
Delightful, picturesque area: hiking, lighthouses, & SO MANY independent bookstores! Friendly shopkeepers recognized us on repeat visits.
Thank you to our hosts for the thoughtful curation of this vacation stay!!