My party ranged in age from 5 years to 82 years. Everyone loved this place. The heated saltwater outdoor pool was a challenge in October, but we loved the evening swims. The artwork in the lobby showed experiences of turn of the century visitors, who lounged outside, participated in afternoon tea, or also enjoyed the beach. The beach really wasn't for swimming, and my older mother couldn't make the steep walk, but it was great for a long walk. We enjoyed our sail aboard the "Eleanor" which my mother was able to do. We highly recommend "Mabels" for lobster - it's small but the big names never miss it. The shopping was crazy crowded in the main street area, but I'm not a shopper. We also ate lobster at the dock where you board the Eleanor - very good. You pay $35 for a lobster, but it's worth it. How many times do you get to Maine? Back to the hotel - there is an elevator or staircase. We got the breakfast inclusive which was worth it - a nice, fresh buffet each morning in a dining area overlooking the grounds and seaside. We drove to the Bush compound for a view from the roadside, and of course the fall colors were outstanding. We luckily caught them in peak season around October 10th. The staff at the hotel front desk weren't exceptionally attentive, but were friendly. Our room was not air conditioned (just fine in October), it was comfortable and cozy. It was a little challenging not to have TV, just bring your ipod or be prepared to read. We discovered a TV room off the lobby and a library containing puzzles down the hall from that. We got hooked on a New England puzzle, and spend hours at it - even bought it at a souvenir shop later on the trip. My family played golf in the back grounds putting green. I learned to appreciate the serenity of the place and to plan on hanging out in the general areas - main lobby for tea, fireplace, library, restaurant, TV room, verandas, gazebo. It is a great place to unwind. Be wary of noisy guests and don't hesitate to contact the front desk - sound really carries in this place. Oh, and I'm a dog lover so I really enjoyed seeing the occasional well-behaved dog in the place.
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