For Milliken, the beauty of the island comes during the summer when "you can very much experience the ocean and be part of it," he said. The water provides a cooling effect during warm weather. In fact, during one particularly hot summer, he remembers coming out to the island.
"It was just such a relief, physical relief," he said of the coastal breeze. "I slept outside in the hammock. It was the best night's sleep I ever had."
Wintertime conditions on the island, however, consist of ice, snow, and storms, which would be a challenge for anyone looking to live there full-time. Milliken admits it's not beyond the realm of possibility, though.
"I had a friend stay there during a storm in the wintertime," Milliken said, noting that the friend was curious to see what it would be like to live off what the island could provide, including fish, clams, and mussels. "He really roughed it. He was ready to come home after three days."