Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
Arcade/game room
A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 15
Popular amenities
Spa pool on site
Garage parking available
Dogs and cats allowed
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Explore the area
Kittery, ME
Fort McClary State Park
Place, Fort McClary State Park
13 min drive
Kittery Premium Outlets
Place, Kittery Premium Outlets
19 min drive
Market Square
Place, Market Square
23 min drive
Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
Airport, Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
33 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)
Guest House Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Guest House Bedroom
1 Double Bed
Main Home Master
1 King Bed
Main House Guest Bedroom
1 Double Bed
Main House Guest Bed Room
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Guest House Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Main House 2nd Floor
Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Main House Living Room
Toilet
Master Bedroom
Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Enchanting Home only moments from PRIVATE BEACH on Historic Gerrish Island.
PRIVATE BEACH only moments from this enchanting home, privately located on the end of the road and on Gerrish Island in beautiful Kittery Point, Maine!
Just one hour and 15 minutes from downtown Boston, and yet the perfect quintessential Maine getaway!
Stay in this FABULOUS 5600 sq ft custom built home with marble & granite stonework, maple/cherry/red oak woodwork flooring, inspired by 19th century American Gothic, and be only moments from a PRIVATE BEACH and HIKING TRAILS. Divulge in the serenity of this Maine post and beam construction, giving the feel of a chalet. Includes completely separate guest house connected by an enclosed walkway to the main house with a laundry area and mudroom, so multiple families can have privacy. Guest house's main floor includes 2 bedrooms, 1 bath with living room, kitchen and a beautifully constructed spiral staircase leading to the 2nd floor, a loft. The main house has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. A large open concept living room & dining room, wood stove and a kitchen with a half bath on the main floor, 2 bedrooms on the 2nd floor (Ocean views) with a walk in shower & bath, and a walk out deck. Master suite is entire 3rd floor, with a wood burning fireplace, balconies, OCEAN VIEWS and full bath with shower/tub. All new memory foam mattresses throughout! GORGEOUS eat-in kitchen has stainless steel appliances with 2 refrigerators, dual Viking oven, 6 burner range & grill, and a pantry. Nicely furnished with complimentary retro stereo from yester-year set up in the living/dining area for listening to old records and playing games. This home is equal distance between the historic towns of York, Maine and Portsmouth, NH, each is only about 5-6 miles away, and of course near the famous Kittery Outlets, one of many wonderful things to do! Deeded private access to a rocky beach facing the open Atlantic Ocean, only 300 yards away and with the most beautiful views, great for enjoying a picnic. Homestead ruins, from an old 17th century home including a granite lined well, are still located on the property, so bring your metal detector!
The property is extremely private, located at the end of the island road on over 6 acres. Great for walking and biking with many trails near by for hiking and cross country skiing! We are on the same island as the historic Fort Foster. Always voted one of the top beaches in New England and includes a playground and historical fort. Bike or drive to Fort Foster located on the other side of the island, or bike or walk to Crescent Beach, only 6/10 mile and less than a 10 minute walk through this wonderful neighborhood. This sandy extremely quiet beach is private to the neighborhood and connects to Seapoint Beach.
You may also drive to SeaPoint, about a 2 mile trip in the car, just off Gerrish Island.
Ocean views from all levels of the house. The second floor deck, where there is an outdoor bar and sitting area for your enjoyment of the ocean breeze and sounds of the crashing ocean only a few hundred yards from the house. Front porch includes an outdoor sitting area and sitting area, Also, there's an amazing 1600 sqft deck on the back of the house with an outdoor kitchen including a grill, stove top, fridge, bar and smoker! The rest of the deck includes a fire pit, Hot tub, dining table, sitting area, and Sauna! There's also a Beautiful English Garden in the side yard with sitting area.
LINENS INCLUDED & WELCOME BASKET UPON ARRIVAL!
Find us on Instagram @Seagablesmaine
Main House Third floor: Master bedroom - 1 King Second floor: 2 Bedrooms - 1 Full and 1 Queen Living room: Queen sleeper sofa Sun room: Single sleeper sofa
Guest House Bedroom 1: Queen Bedroom 2: Full Living room: Queen sleeper sofa
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
No Bachelor Parties, but great for weddings
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Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
All reservations are subject to owner screening and approval before they become final. This will occur within 48 hours of the booking.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 1281214vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: No Bachelor Parties, but great for weddings
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Kittery Point
Located in Kittery Point, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Market Square and Nubble Lighthouse are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Long Sands Beach and Short Sands Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Water Country and Yummies Candy and Nuts. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
Wiggly Bridge and Steedman Woods - 18 min drive - 11.8 km
Kittery Premium Outlets - 19 min drive - 10.7 km
York Harbor Beach - 20 min drive - 13.6 km
Market Square - 23 min drive - 12.2 km
Getting around
Wells Regional Transportation Center - 38 min drive
Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
7-Eleven - 21 min drive
McDonald's - 22 min drive
Salty Spirits - 19 min drive
Loco Coco's Tacos - 19 min drive
The Works Bakery Cafe - 22 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Enchanting Home only moments from PRIVATE BEACH on Historic Gerrish Island. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).
How much is parking at Enchanting Home only moments from PRIVATE BEACH on Historic Gerrish Island.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Enchanting Home only moments from PRIVATE BEACH on Historic Gerrish Island.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Enchanting Home only moments from PRIVATE BEACH on Historic Gerrish Island.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Enchanting Home only moments from PRIVATE BEACH on Historic Gerrish Island. located?
This family-friendly Kittery Point holiday home is located by the sea, 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Fort McClary State Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Yummies Candy and Nuts and Kittery Premium Outlets. Wiggly Bridge and Steedman Woods and York Golf and Tennis Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).
About the host
Hosted by Tim K
Why they chose this property
This is a very very private location at the end of the road on a private island. Located on 6 acres that back up to a Federal reserve that includes Fort Foster. You can take walking trails from the back of the house all the way to Fort Foster Beach, one of the top 10 beaches in all of New England. Walking distance to our private rocky beach and Crescent Beach which is sandy. Our property includes ruins from the 1600's of an old homestead including the original rock lined well. Great for multiple families staying together, adults and small children can stay in the main house and older kids/ young adults can stay in the guest house and have their own place.
What makes this property unique
Just one hour and 15 minutes from downtown Boston, and yet the perfect quintessential Maine getaway!