Kennebunk, Maine
Quaint New England at its best! Experience ocean-front, cottage living in a historic, two-story architect-restored barn. It includes modern amenities while featuring a high ceiling of original barn board, as wide as 22 inches, pine-board flooring and either tongue-in-groove or barn-board paneling.
A front door foyer opens to stairs to the second story, to a rear bedroom with twin beds, and to a short hall that leads to a front bedroom with a double bed. A small study is off the front bedroom. Other first-floor rooms include the laundry and shower/toilet.
The second story is a single large room. An expanse of windows in the kitchen/dining areas provides a sweeping view of the ocean. Large windows at the rear of the living room offer unparalleled, panoramic views of a Mousam River tidal estuary and of trees and marshes in the Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge. A door opens to a deck with chairs for leisurely observing wildlife and enjoying sunsets.
A private driveway is provided, along with a large front yard. Two kayaks are available for use for exploring the Mousam River and the Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge marshes. Beach chairs are available for relaxing close to ocean waves in the private beach out front or a short walk to a beach.
Linens, bath towels, and beach towels are provided.
This weekly rental is especially suitable for a couple seeking solitude for contemplation and creative work or for merely relaxing at the ocean.
We rent only on a Saturday to Saturday basis through the summer. Inquire about minimum of four (4) day rental for June and September.
The little location of this rental was in a quiet area but only a few minutes drive to block square and many other attractions. We all really enjoyed the wildlife, deer and many different birds that we saw right off the back deck after a day of adventure. Rental was just as described, I highly recommend it.
This is an incredible location situated between the open Atlantic and a tidal marsh. There are not many other locations—if any—in the area where you have water on both sides. As a result, the sunrise and sunset are immersive and magnificent. The cottage is classic, timeless New England and very cozy. It worked well for our family of four and the proximity to the beach was great.
With unobstructed views of the ocean in the front and the estuary to the back you are surrounded by water and nature, glimpsing birdlife and taking in the most amazing sunsets. The cottage, location and setting is truly a glimpse back in time. The cottage is original to the Great Hill neighborhood amongst other modest cottages for a truly authentic Kennebunk vibe. The public beaches are right down the road and we made a point to visit all of them. Our favorite was actually a private beach Palmers, a nice stretch of white sand and space to spread out, which you can see from the cottage. I would also suggest Goose Rocks Beach in Cape Porpoise - what fun! Both Kennebunk and Kennebunkport are only a couple miles in either direction from the cottage. Kennebunk is lovely, you’ll see historic estates and find all your necessities like a grocery store, pharmacy, etc. Kennebunkport has it all - restaurants most with waterviews, art galleries and beachy tourist shops (traps). We dined out most nights - Bastons is perfect for a rainy day, reminded me of pubs in Ireland. We loved Hurricane, food was excellent with beautiful water views. You most try the fried clams at the Clam Shack - they are famous for a reason! There are many trails and sites to take in - Parsons Way is a great one - set along the rocky bluffs with majestic views. It was a perfect vacation, we wish it was longer. Thank you for sharing your charming cottage with our family Beth!
We enjoyed our stay in the cabin. It has beautiful views. My family enjoyed being together in a much slower pace of life.
What a lovely stay. The views were really beautiful and the walk to the beaches were an easy commute. The cottage was as described and pictured and well equipped with beach chairs and linens. Beth was awesome! She was readily available answering any questions and offering great suggestions for places to dine. This was a perfect getaway with my husband for half of the week and with my adult daughter and 2 friends for the other half. I highly recommend this property!
A wonderful coastal Maine getaway in a unique setting between a tidal backwater of the Mousam and a smooth stony private ocean beach. Relax watching the birds and deer of the estuary from the deck or kayak or hike along the wildlife refuge. Just close enough and far enough from downtown Kennebunkport. Just a short drive or walk to the public beaches from the cottage. A memorable vacation.
The location of this property and the views were amazing. We used the kayaks on several days, which was both fun and easy. We also spent a-lot of time on the deck which had great views and sunsets! The double bed wasn’t very comfortable and was blocked in on 2 sides making access more difficult. Overall an amazing property!
A beautiful spot for rest and relaxation.
We were three adults looking for a quiet place to enjoy for a week. We loved the cottage and the area. We used the kayaks to explore the salt marsh which was starting to show fall colors. Thank you for sharing you perfect little cottage!
There is so much character in this little cottage - its footprint belies its spacious feel because of the high ceilings and wonderful windows/views. It was such a joy looking out over the water, spying the different water birds, being visited by migrating monarchs, and going tide pooling with my daughter on the rocky beach across the street. The owner, Beth, was very kind and friendly, and has obviously taken great care of curating the objects and artwork throughout the cottage. How lucky to have this little gem of a place in her family, and I can see why her grandfather (or great grandfather?) would use the structure (once a garage with a writing room, I believe) to compose sermons. I may just try to write the next time I come back, as my daughter has already asked if we can visit again next year.
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