Kennebunkport, Maine
*KENNEBUNKPORT GEM - YARDS FROM OCEAN! A+ views! It is only a 3 minute drive to Kennebunkport town, which feels really convenient compared to many other rentals.
All the details for how to "run the house" are here in this listing in each section. I listed it all here if you need to refer to this during your stay as guests have said they found this helpful. There is also a notebook for house items in kitchen - but am available 24/7 for texts or calls to answer house questions. We want guests to be very happy there.
OUR HOME: Sure ... you can smile while you walk 300 yards directly from Ocean Avenue down our little road to this MODERN 4 bedroom (3,242 sq. ft) shingle style home in desirable Cape Arundel. It’s your vacation, after all. This private and immaculate house sits a stone’s throw from Walkers Point. Great for families with kids of all ages. Sleeps 8 adults comfortably. Air mattresses are provided for a total of 10 guests, though 8 is the preferred max. "NO PARTIES" is a VRBO STRICT RULE we have to enforce as one renter in the past ruined it for everyone and the dinging of alarm company texts got unbearable. Ugh. This is a private 2 acre lot with large patio, a great Weber Grill, spacious yard, patio furniture that seats 8-10, and outdoor shower. Four private bedrooms, two and half bathrooms, eat-in granite kitchen complete with subzero fridge, laundry room, vaulted living room with cozy gas fireplace and separate “Smart Tv” room for kids/ teens (BYOP - bring your own password - for Netflix etc. ;) First floor “King sized bed” master bedroom features wonderful spacious walk-in closet and master bath with walk-in shower, double sink and large jacuzzi tub. Three additional bedrooms and a full guest bath upstairs. The largest of the upstairs bedrooms has a small cable tv for Red Sox, the news, or movies and could sleep 5 kids if needed, as there is a standard couch which complements the queen bed and the new/updated “full size mattress pull-out couch.”
NEARBY OFFERINGS: Come enjoy everything southern Maine has to offer: white sand beaches, waterfront dining, topnotch shopping, Kennebunk’s Vinegar Hill musical theatre and comedy venue, Portland’s breweries and seafood, Ogunquit’s summer stock theatre and nightlife.
REGARDING BEACHES: Only a 15-20 minute stroll with our beach trolly and umbrellas and towels to the Colony Beach offers a great option for kids, but our personal favorite is a day spent at Goose Rocks Beach (4.4 miles) , ranked in the top 15 beaches of the entire east coast. Goose Rocks Beach parking passes can be purchased at the standard familiar looking "credit card parking meter kiosks." These two parking meters are located right in front of GOOSE ROCKS GENERAL STORE and right next to a small beach path on the corner of PROCTOR AVENUE and King's Highway **as owners unfortunately can’t provide these. Both kiosks are convenient and right at the beach. These $25 daily beach parking passes are the easy answer. Suggestion: just plan to go early and minimize the number of cars you take to the beach (to1 only as parking at any beach in southern maine is tough even for people with season beach stickers on their cars.) Lastly, A+ lunches can be purchased at HB provisions (Kennebunkport) or Bennetts Sandwich Shop (Kennebunk) ... but if you choose Goose Rocks Beach like we do ... then you may want to treat yourself to Cape Porpoise Kitchen (*right on the way to the beach - halfway from our house.) You could also get snacks and waters at the Goose Rocks General store (*right at beach) when you get your beach pass.
This house truly rocks. FULL DISCLOSURE - we do have a “RING” Camera as well as a security system (*this means all the comings and goings are on surveillance) - apologies if that is not your cup of tea - but we were told it helps both guests and hosts be safe. Any questions, please feel free to ask.
Lovely location; substantial space; thoughtful touches...Just returned from a winter weekend 50th birthday celebration. Plenty of room for our group to hang by the fire, gather around the kitchen, watch a video together and retreat to our own spaces. Ellen was delightful to communicate with. Highly recommend.
This beautiful and comfortable rental was perfect for our weekend stay in Kennebunkport! My wife and I and our adult children were in KPT for a wedding celebration and this was the perfect place for us to stay to relax and enjoy before and after the wedding. The house and location are great, close enough to everything to be convenient, but private enough to be quiet and relaxing, The owner was super nice to coordinate with and we can't recommend this place highly enough!
The house was exactly as it was shown on the VRBO website. We had everything that we needed. The house was clean and had all the extras. Plus, bikes, beach items, outdoor games, indoor games and a fire pit. Beautiful backyard with grill and plenty of seats. I would stay again and highly recommend a stay here!
Ellen is truly an amazing host. The house/property was immaculate with all the comforts of home. Walk to the Bush compound & Ocean at end of road. Bike ride to sandy beach (she has usable bikes in garage). Ellen went above and beyond to ensure our family had a special time. Our son has cancer and Ellen literally made this trip so very special im so many ways. If you are looking to a relaxing getaway this is the place for you. It is in a prime location located a bike ride away from Kennebunkport, a short drive to Ogunquit and other beautiful destinations.
Ellen is a wonderful host and could not have done any better with communication. The house exceeded our expectations and we will be back!
We stayed here for three nights in August 2023. Our group of two families with kids ages 5-14 had an incredible time. The house is very close to town but still quite private. The kids had hours of fun exploring the woods and enjoying the immaculate green space on the property (the kites, badminton set and croquette set were put to great use!). The owners of the property are quite the music lovers, and we had a blast using the multiple record players provided and exploring their vast collection of classic records! Finally, Ellen was incredible responsive and helpful during our stay. Would love to stay here again the next time we are the area.
Ellen was absolutely fantastic as a host. Not only was she accommodating, but she went out of her way to make sure we were taken care of by letting us check in extremely early. She had wonderful recommendations for the area, and answered every question imaginable. The location is fantastic, the house clean and spacious, and boasts a wonderful yard for gathering. We will be staying here again!
Reviews say it all. This is a great place with a great owner!
We had a big group of all ages for a family wedding. The house was perfect for all ages. Ellen is an amazing host. She communicated well and the house had everything we could ask for. It’s a beautiful place in a beautiful location! We can’t wait to go back!
Would go back Again
Had amazing stay in KBP. House was very well equipped and the little touches were above and beyond
We loved our stay here! We escaped to Kennebunkport for the Thanksgiving holiday. Ellen was a phenomenal host and made sure we had everything we needed to cook our Thanksgiving feast. We joked that the house was like a set for a Hallmark movie when all the kids come home for the holiday. It was big enough for everyone to have their own space but had such a cozy feel. We were close to the water and got in a few amazing walks along the beach during our stay. I can't say enough good things about Ellen & our stay! We hope to be back in the summer!
Our family was having a golf tournament in Kennebunkport on October 1st, 2022. Five of us rented this house in Kennebunkport which is close to Walker Point on the ocean. Excellent location Excellent home Excellent host The home was very clean and very well stocked with supplies for everything we needed. We would rent this location again on a future trip to Kennebunkport. Sincerely, Bill
Amazing stay, location was perfect. House was very clean and instructions left by owner were very helpful. We would love to come back and stay here again!
Family/friends summer vacation. This property is in the absolute best location. Easy bike ride to shopping, dining, boat tours, etc. Quick drive to several golf courses as well. Property is beautiful, and well stocked with amenities. Amazing host who thought of every need we might have. Felt just like being at home. We wanted for nothing. The perfect vacation. We stayed Sun-Fri, but wanted to stay forever!! Can’t wait to come back soon!
Roomy, spacious house convenient to all things Kennebunkport. The owner, Ellen, is. a friendly, gracious host.
This home is a beautiful place to stay with family! There was plenty of space for our family of 9 to gather. The private patio was perfect for unwinding with a frozen drink after the beach. The house was so well stocked and had everything we needed. Ellen was so helpful and responsive before and during our stay. I highly recommend booking this beautiful home for your next family getaway. We can't wait to book again next year!
The location really is A+! A few hundred yard walk gets you to the Ocean, then you can enjoy a seaside walk with beautiful vistas. It's about a 20 min walk to Colony Beach. The hearty among us walked into town and back regularly (4 miles round trip). A bike ride took us to the pier at Cape Porpoise (8 miles round trip) - a different view of the Maine coast - more of a working fishing village, fewer tourists. The house fit our family of 8 adults and 2 children very well. The patio is great - wonderful to be able to spend so much time outside in relaxing surroundings. Some of us practically lived out there. The house is very well equipped too. We were invited to use the bicycles in the garage. There are all kinds of lawn games there too. We made good use of a gas grill for dinners on the patio. There is some beach stuff also, and plenty of beach towels. To top it all of, interacting with the owner was a pleasure. She was accessible and communicative beyond all expectations, and extremely accommodating. Committed to helping renters enjoy their stay.
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