The pictures do not do it justice. What a beautiful and welcoming home. Extremely clean. Ellen and Ryan thought of everything. The little touches make you feel so 'at home'. I don't think I have ever experienced such a well stocked kitchen! Everything you need to cook, bake, and steam seafood is there. The shoreline and tides are great to explore. One day we simply vegged out and explored the cable channels. It was so relaxing. Initially we had planned on a family visit but unfortunately they got stuck at an airport in another state and were not able to join us. But we made the best of it, exploring the many pamphlets Ellen has available so you can see what's around the area to see - Acadia Nat'l Park, Schoodic Point, town of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, museums, and a great little restaurant about 10 minutes away called Ruth & Wimpys, has wonderful seafood. We would definitely stay here again! Thank you Ellen & Ryan!