The Gatehouse

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Enjoy the area

Kennebunk, ME

Kennebunkport Harbor3 min drive
Dock Square3 min drive
Gooch's Beach6 min drive
Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)34 min drive

Great property as described. Loved the fire pit and cozy blankets at night (yes, it was freezing but we sat outside anyw...

Lydia G.

Dec 27, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Lower Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upper Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Gatehouse - Kennebunk Cape near Beach and Kennebunkport

Come home from the beach to your private sylvan oasis. Gather around the fire pit or lounge under the party lights on the deck. Conde Nast Traveler named us one of The Best Rental Beach Houses in the U.S.!
Explore the many beaches, trails and water activities the Kennebunks have to offer. Dock Square is a mile from the house and has fantastic food, shopping and entertainment options.
The Gatehouse is a family friendly getaway. The layout works great for three generation family guests. We are located at the end of a quiet road with large yard and surrounded by woods. Our road is 1 mile from Dock Square and the beaches.
Walk to town (sidewalks), play at the beach (parking passes included) and come home to a quiet oasis in the woods. Our road is newly paved, so the kids can bring bikes, skateboards etc. We are close to Mother's Beach and playground, KBIA, Gooch's Beach, Middle Beach, Webhannet Golf Club, The Bridal Trail, The Eastern Trail, whale watching, Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge, over 40 restaurants within 5 miles, and many unique shops and antiques dealers.
The house offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, an open first floor with kitchen, living and eating area as well as an entry room with reading/game table and washer/dryer, front and back decks, large front and back yard, outdoor grill, propane fire-table, and outdoor furniture.
The layout works great for three generation family guests. The first floor master for the grandparents with adults and children occupying the upstairs bedrooms.
The downstairs bedroom has a queen bed and full bath with tub/shower.
Upstairs has a bedroom with a king bed and a loft/bedroom with twin beds. The upstairs bath has a stand-up shower.
The kitchen is fully stocked with typical appliances plus microwave, coffee maker and filters, toaster, lobster pot and utensils.
There is parking for up to 4 vehicles and we include two beach parking passes for use at the local beaches.
There is a TV with a Roku player and soundbar with Bluetooth. We have also provided books, games, cards, puzzles for your enjoyment. Stay up to date with us on Insta: gatehousekennebunk

Property manager

Peter Rouillard

Premier Host

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kennebunk Vacation Rental | 4BR | 2BA | Stairs Required | 1,400 Sq Ft

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No Smoking in the house

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

This property uses solar energy

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kennebunk

Located in Kennebunk, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Funtown Splashtown USA is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ogunquit Beach and Moody Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Bette-Jean's and Gardens at Historic Wallingford Hall. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Kennebunk, ME

What's nearby

Kennebunkport Harbor - 3 min drive
Dock Square - 3 min drive
Kennebunk Beach - 4 min drive
Gooch's Beach - 6 min drive
Walker's Point - 9 min drive

Getting around

Wells Regional Transportation Center - 13 min drive
Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

Alisson's Restaurant - 3 min drive
Federal Jack's - 3 min drive
H.B. Provisions - 3 min drive
Clam Shack - 3 min drive
Mornings In Paris - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gatehouse - Kennebunk Cape near Beach and Kennebunkport pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Gatehouse - Kennebunk Cape near Beach and Kennebunkport?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Gatehouse - Kennebunk Cape near Beach and Kennebunkport?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Gatehouse - Kennebunk Cape near Beach and Kennebunkport located?

This family-friendly Kennebunk holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Maine Art Gallery Framing, Kennebunk Beach and Mother's Beach. Dock Square and Kennebunkport Village Green are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lydia G.

27 December 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas in Kennebunkport

Great property as described. Loved the fire pit and cozy blankets at night (yes, it was freezing but we sat outside anyway!). Well equipped kitchen for preparing Christmas dinner. The outside lights and holiday pillows throughout the house were a nice touch. Jennifer and Pete are wonderful hosts!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen G.

24 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We enjoyed our stay at the Gatehouse! Great location. Short ride into Kennebunkport and beaches. After a day touring Cape Porpoise, Goose Rocks beach, etc. we returned to the house and enjoyed cocktails around the firepit! Peter was quick to respond to my questions. Would like to return to the Gatehouse again!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

29 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Wonderful house with everything a family of four needs.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erika B.

29 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean/Private House with Wonderful Outdoor Space!

The house was just like the pictures and the hosts were very responsive and helpful! We really enjoyed the outdoor spaces and gas fire pit. Checkin and checkout were both very easy. It was nice to have a beach parking pass available because although there’s a beach only 1.5 miles away, it’s not very walk-friendly (busy roads without sidewalks). I’d definitely recommend staying here!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

8 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay and excellent host!

Amazing property with great location and very well stocked with amenities. Really enjoyed our stay and was very relaxing. Thank you!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Peter Rouillard

In 2013 Jennifer and I moved back to Kennebunk after 25 years in Chatham, New Jersey. We grew up here and after the kids went off to college, decided to come home. We have two adjacent properties that serve as our residence, the handmade post and beam barn is our office and the Gatehouse. We are happy to engage with our visitors, but will take your lead. If you want to be left alone, no problem. We are nearby in case you need anything.

Why they chose this property

Our property is a unique combination of a quiet setting surrounded by woods yet one mile from the beaches and Dock Square. Since we are at the end of the road, there is minimal road traffic.

What makes this property unique

So many of our guests have offered the exact same statement about the Gatehouse: "I don't know why, but it just feels good being in there". That seems like a fairly unique thing to us.