Amazing vacation in large part bc of this VRBO. Stephanie, owner, was amazing: quick responses to queries; clean house stocked with necessities. Great information packet provided prior to check in. Incredible facility. The view is spectacular from everywhere in the house. Access to the (private) beach below was simple; balconies (2) were great. The family (adult children 8yo & 11yo grandkids) spent so much time on the well-stocked beach (chairs, paddle boards, etc) that they really didn't want to do anything else. That said, the location of the house was just 15 mins from down town Burlington, where we ate a few meals, did shopping, went on a boat ride, and enjoyed some outdoor taverns. My son-in-law and I started most days with a round of golf and found that there were many public courses available to us in the easy 20-30 min drive. We played 2 in Essex, which is only 15-20 mins, and our family had 3 meals in Essex (Ray's, PJ's), which hit the spot. Of course, within 4 mins of "our" house, we had access to excellent bagels at Huddy's, food and treats at Mazza's General Store and Mazza's Farm Market. We went to Shaw's food store only once and my wife and daughters thought it was a terrific food store. All of the people we encountered at Golf (Rocky Ridge, Links at Lang Farm, Essex CC, Apple Island Resort, and one private course), at a variety of eateries and breweries, at the local stores, and at some tourist events, were all just wonderful, polite, and helpful. Wonderful!