TidePools was exactly as advertised: gorgeous location, not fancy but beautifully renovated, open & airy, modern with some old world charm, and meticulously maintained. The ocean is so close to the house that with the windows open, we felt like we were practically on the sea! The furnishings are very comfortable and bright, there are multiple places inside and out to curl up with a good book, the kitchen is extremely well appointed, and the ocean is EVERYWHERE. Love how private it feels, the many big windows, the breeze, the quiet, the fact that it’s cozy but there’s plenty of space to stretch out, and that towns are just a few minutes away. It was just 2 of us this time, but it would be great for families, too (lots of family games in those cabinets, big lawn out front for kids to run around in addition to nooks & crannies to explore in the rocks by the water). We were looking for an outdoorsy, quiet vacation, but for those who want restaurants & night life, the quaint but lively town of Ogunquit was hopping in the evenings when we drove through for a couple of night walks on the (mostly empty) beach even though it was Sept-Oct. Some stores & a couple of restaurants are nearby in Cape Neddick. Also, Jim was easy to contact and very responsive to our questions. Great host!