I thought we were crazy wanting to come in the end of October, and even though we missed out on some activities due to closures, it was perfect. Acadia was still pretty busy for late Fall hiking, but the views were breathtaking. Donnell Pond area was a different type of hike, but SO worth it. It's hard to pick a favorite. We tried several restaurants/diners and found the places we ate at out of the public limelight were much tastier. The lodge was nestled quietly in the back away from traffic and most people and an amazing view of the lake. It was cozy and well decorated, and had all the necessary needs. It was more cold than I expected and very thankful for the fireplace. It put out enough heat in the main room and there were plenty of extra blankets around to layer on the bed to keep warm. I loved that there wasn't a TV to get lost into, and made us focus on each other. Of course, we hiked all day and had dinner afterward, so by the time we settled in we were beat. We attempted to take the kayak out, but my boyfriend didn't realize there was an anchor attached to it and after dragging in the lake for 10mins I was fed up and requested to just be brought back to shore. That was when he noticed the anchor, and the moment I will never let him forget it, lol. The shower water was very cool and made for quick rinses, so maybe an instant heater for it would be beneficial in the future. We can't thank you enough for the fantastic time we had. We really needed this down time away from our 'real life' back home. We were so sad to leave, but already planning our next visit. Well done on your first year of rentals!