Kennebunkport, Maine
This charming cape is located between Kennebunkport Village and Cape Porpoise, a lobster fishing village. The house sits on a 0.8 acre lot, far enough from the main road.. We built a sunroom with a bucolic view on surrounding pastures. At night, we can view the stars in the sky or the fireflies outside. In summer, we enjoy the screened gazebo built in the shadow which is certainly the best place to eat. The house is close to the two main beaches in Kennebunk/Kennebunkport, Gooch's and Goose Rocks Beach. Each is very different and worth visiting. When looking at tidal pools, you can find young lobsters (which we once found shedding its shell), crabs, sand dollar, sea stars and Hermit crabs. Sea glass can also be found nearby. The pier in Cape Porpoise with a view of the lighthouse is also worth a visit.
The cape has 4 bedrooms and can accommodate 6 adults.
Bedroom 1- Queen
Bedroom 2- Queen futon
Bedroom 3- 2 Twin beds
Living room- reclining sofa and 2 chairs
Sunroom with papasan, swivel chair, futon, table and chairs
Washing machine/dryer
Office/
ECO CONSCIOUS: Recycling, composting, reusable grocery bags Hand wash, shampoo, conditioner and shower gel dispensers to eliminate single use plastic. Plant-based and biodegradable cleaning products including concentrated laundry detergent. Upcycled furniture. Purchased renewable electricity (wind and solar).
Good overall. We particularly liked the location and the large private garden, well maintained. Beware of the mosquitoes though, bring repellent. Goose rocks beach, Nunan’s lobster hut and The Tides in Cape Porpoise were wonderful. We also liked the Boathouse restaurant in Kennebunkport. It is just about walking distance to Kennebunkport (30 min) where parking can be difficult at the height of the summer holidays. The main negative is the internet. Max 20 mbps, and with 6 guests it kept disconnecting and reconnecting, really annoying. The cooker is probably 50 years old, and one of the hobs was not working. Only one shower is not enough for 6 guests but plenty of hot water. The baby room is not making optimal use of the space in my opinion, a single bed instead of a cot would be more useful, and I would have a travel cot available instead. We were not able to turn on the BBQ. We were not able to use the very large TV. The fridge had not been emptied from the previous guests and the food spills were not cleaned. The fans were covered in thick dust so I had to clean them myself before turning them on. There was no extra bedding available for the futon in the sun room. Eco friendly cleaning products and laundry detergent were appreciated. Despite the negatives, we may still come back as a smaller party, knowing what to expect.
Beautiful property, great location!
The house and setting were lovely, we especially enjoyed the big sunroom which we just about lived in the entire time we were home. A very child friendly, well appointed space was much appreciated as we had our 10 month old granddaughter and her parents with us. Parsons Way was a very scenic 3 mile hike and perfect for a stroller outing. Our favorite beaches were Goose Rock Beach in Cape Porpoise and Parsons Beach in Kennebunkport. Thank You for a wonderful stay!!
Leaving a detailed review for other parents like myself who may be interested in some of the small details! Overall- the house was great. Chantal was very easy to communicate with and even let us know the house was ready for early check in after I had asked her about this (greatly appreciated with two babies who needed to nap!) Location is awesome- close enough to lively dock square but far away enough to feel remote and super quiet. The sunroom was our favorite part- in the morning and nighttime when the sun wasn’t beaming down this was our favorite place to spend time. Now for the things that could use improvement, The wifi was very slow- I had to work one day and couldn’t take any zoom meetings on my laptop and had to use a hotspot on my phone (not the point of vacation but I only add this since it’s mentioned in the other reviews) No air conditioning- it was incredibly hot during the day and we did travel with a newborn so this was of concern to me regarding safe sleeping conditions. Night time was fine- plenty of breeze/fans helped. Re: safe sleep- the crib in the downstairs room has a drop side so did not feel comfortable using with our infant however Chantal did provide two pack n play cribs which were great. The downstairs living room rug was very uncomfortable/tough for my toddler to sit and play and hard to kneel on. Overall- more positives and just some small things I would say are important to consider for other parents traveling with small children. The house is really equipped with so much and I think with a few upgrades to the above mentioned it is the perfect summer rental for families!
We had a lovely stay. The house was large enough to spread out with the sunroom being an added plus. Private road was quiet at night and close to towns small grocery and other places to eat and things to do. Nicely appointed with a crib and toddler chair for our one year old. The high chair wouldn’t be suitable for a younger child that can’t sit upright. Overall wonderful location and home.
Enjoyed the location—out of the way but a very short drive to town and beaches. House was very clean and had everything we needed. I would stay here again.
I stayed with my parents and 4yr daughter for one week and had a great time. The house has a very peaceful setting, on an interior lot off of the main road, with a great yard. The swing was a great thing to have in the yard. The home is comfortable and has everything you need. Its a short drive in one direction to Dock square, or about a 10min bike ride, though it's a main road and not a road for younger kids to ride on. A short ride in the opposite direction is Cape Porpoise area with a local grocery store and nice cafe with prepared foods, etc. There are also a couple of seafood restaurants in this area. We went to Mother's beach a few times, which is right next to Gooch's at the end of the beach road. The playground there was perfect.. Parking is a challenge- on the road, metered, $25 per day. During the week and later in the day we found a spot on a side street for free. Overall, we had a great week- the house is in a great location if you are looking for something a little bit away from the congestion of the downtown area, but still close enough to explore that area and all of the surrounding neighborhoods.
Our family loved the large yard for the kids. The house was very clean and well cared for, we had fun doing puzzles ? on the dining room table.
Such a perfect get away spot. We’ll definitely be back!
This house was great...clean, comfortable, nicely furnished... family friendly in a great location! Our 4yr old grandson enjoyed the toys and the playset outside. We all loved hanging out in the sunroom in the evening. Beds were comfy, kitchen was well stocked with dishes and pans, ample towels in the bath, the house offered lots of room and the1/2 bath downstairs was a plus. Thank you for a great experience!
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