Unlike a previous reviewer, we heard no construction noise the entire time we were staying here during the middle of July. In fact, there weren’t even any cars passing by on the road for most of the week. It felt as though we were off in our own little world.
It was so quiet that we really noticed the bird songs, from the thrushes first thing in the morning to the loons at the end of the day. At any given time, the soundscape was composed of some combination of gulls, crows, kingfisher, catbirds, song sparrows, nuthatches, goldfinches, parula and yellow-throat warblers, chickadees, robins, mourning doves, flickers, and probably many I missed.
This house is positioned for maximum reception of the outside natural world, with three decks from which to take in the amazing bayscape out back, and tall windows on all sides providing views in every direction and constant air flow through the house. The first reaction when you enter the house and then open the door out to the deck is something like “Oh my!” and then the thought “This is all mine for the next seven days.”
This would make a great retreat for writing, artwork, or thinking, and the third floor has a big open space perfect for a yoga practice. But it’s also a good place just to give yourself permission to be lazy, lolling around on the deck, watching the movements of clouds and birds and the tide inching in and out.
We typically spent our mornings exploring the wealth of nature preserves in the area — properties that are part of the Cobscook Shores and Downeast Coastal Conservancy systems, as well as Quoddy Head State Park and Hamilton Cove. Two areas — Klondike Mountain and Black Duck Creek — are within walking distance of the house.
The kitchen was well equipped. The grocery store in town — an IGA — has most anything one might need, but bring more exotic ingredients from town. Restaurants are limited.
An excellent place for anyone who needs peace and quiet.
