If you are looking for a peaceful retreat that's merely a half hour away from the mainland, where you can fall asleep to the sound of the waves, wake up to diamonds on the water, and explore the beauty of a hidden gem of an island until your heart's content, then this place is for you. My mother, husband, and young daughter spent almost a week in this absolutely spectacular home, and we've never stayed anywhere better. There is nothing Paul and Emily have not thought of---they have been especially considerate of the fact that the island does not have a grocery store or other retail shops and have provided everything you could need. In fact, it became a bit of a running joke during our stay to say, "I wonder if they have ______," only to find that they did! Bug spray, check, playing cards, check, blender, check, plastic baggies, check, pizza cutter (!), check, books, games, puzzles, towels, shampoo, pencil, notebook---even a wine stopper and an insulated picnic basket!
Emily and Paul are conscientious hosts, eager to make everything as easy as possible for their guests, and their taste is impeccable: the house is beautifully decorated and perfectly complements the seascape outside. The beds are comfy, the house itself is spotless, and it provides a true indoor/outdoor living experience, since the deck is so spacious and well appointed. We enjoyed an outdoor meal almost every day we were here. Our stay was unfortunately interrupted by Hurricane Henri, but Emily and Paul were kind enough to offer us an extra day to make up for it. Just good people.
Emily has a ton of suggestions for things to do, and we took several of her recommendations including plenty of time at Chase Beach, a couple of sunsets at the stone wharf, and a trip to the lighthouse. (We had a lovely picnic there!) We drove around the island, saw several deer, waved at passersby (as they all wave to you!), hiked a bit, and visited the small general store. NB: the general store had much more than we thought---milk, eggs, salsa, mac and cheese, chips, snacks, sunscreen, etc. However, bring cash or a check! No credit cards accepted.
I am loathe to sing the praises of this lovely home any more for fear it will be in high demand, but I can't really say enough about it. You will not regret your time here!