Regarding your question about Drakes, it certainly can accommodate 4 couples. There is a separate cottage for one couple, just a few steps from the front door of the main house. It's lovely, with its own porch, great view, and walkway through the property. The 3 other bedrooms are in the main house ...

I hate to give away the fishing hole, but we love Drake's View. It can accommodate 4 couples, but it's even better if you're down to 3. The view and the breezes are spectacular, and it's centrally located; Francis Bay will be your "local" and it's a quick trip into town for provisions or d...

Bring your wine. My husband sells wine and we bring 2 cases - in padded, cardboard wine shipping boxes - every summer. It's not a problem at all. Our food is ALWAYS inspected, but not the wine. Get the airline to mark it with fragile stickers. When you run out, Paul at Island Cork has a great select...