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Quintessential Maine Beach Cottage

Quintessential Maine Beach Cottage

Photo gallery for Quintessential Maine Beach Cottage

Sunset over the marsh from the adirondack chairs. So relaxing!
View of the marsh - watch the beautiful tidal movement, wildlife, and sunsets!
Watch a movie or the marsh! The ocean is across the street out the far windows.
View of the approach to the house from the road.
Evening view of the adirondack chairs and marsh from the house steps.

Overview of Quintessential Maine Beach Cottage

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 684 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Enjoy the area

Map
Kennebunkport, ME
  • Popular LocationGoose Rocks Beach6 min walk
  • Popular LocationDock Square11 min drive
  • Popular LocationWalker's Point16 min drive
  • AirportPortland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)36 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Quintessential Maine Beach Cottage

Classic Maine marsh-view beach cottage. Steps from Goose Rocks Beach, in a beautiful cove in quaint, historic Kennebunkport. Grab groceries, park the car, forget the world and enjoy paradise!!!

The house has three bedrooms - one queen room, one room with two twin beds, and one loft with a full-size bed. The living room and dining room span the entire front of the house with three walls of mostly windows overlooking the marsh. This is a classic, historic cottage, so the ceilings are not very tall and the home is not expansive. It’s about 900 square feet with everything on the first floor except the loft upstairs with the full-size bed.

The kitchen is fully stocked and has a functional island with all full-size appliances plus other small appliances like a microwave, blender, toaster, coffee pot, slow cooker, etc. There is a laundry room with a full-size washing machine and dryer off the kitchen. The bathroom is good-sized and includes a corner standing shower and a sink with a vanity for storage. There are hooks on the backs of the bathroom and bedroom doors for wet towels and clothes. The house has heating in the winter months and air conditioning in the summer months. The linens are provided - the beds are freshly made up with clean linens before your arrival and bath and kitchen towels are also provided.

Outside, the yard has plenty of flat space for yard games (cornhole and kubb are in the shed for your use), a picnic table, a 10' x 15' canopy, a hammock, six Adirondack chairs, and a propane grill. Goose Rocks Beach is a short walk from the house - it takes approximately 2 minutes to walk to the edge of the property, across the crosswalk, and down the beach path to reach the beach! There are beach towels, beach wagon, beach shade umbrella, beach mats, beach toys, four beach chairs, a paddleboard, two kayaks, oars, and life jackets for your use.

This is a private home in a small town. The Town has some simple good neighbor policies to follow about parking and noise. The good neighbor policies are posted on the refrigerator. Also, the Town trash collection takes place early on Saturday mornings in the summer and on Friday mornings the rest of the year. We will ask that if you are staying on a Friday or Saturday, depending on the time of year, that you kindly wheel the trash bins out to the curb from the shed on Thursday or Friday evening, and, if it isn't check-out day, wheel the bins back into the shed on Friday or Saturday afternoon after trash collection has occurred. Check-in is at 4pm and check-out is at 10am. We are unable to provide early checkins or late checkouts because of the tight cleaning schedule. Thank you!

Property manager

Best Life Properties
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Great spot for children! Fun loft, calm beach.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dogs only. One medium/big dog or two small dogs.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Private family home; small town. Town has simple nice neighbor policies. Saturday is trash collection, please wheel to curb Friday evening. Dogs only.

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
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

About the area

Kennebunkport

This holiday home is located in Goose Rocks Beach, a neighbourhood in Kennebunkport, and is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ogunquit Beach and Moody Beach, while Seashore Trolley Museum and Mast Cove Galleries are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Gardens at Historic Wallingford Hall and Saco River Cigars. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kennebunkport, ME

What's nearby

  • Goose Rocks Beach - 6 min walk
  • Dock Square - 11 min drive
  • Kennebunkport Village Green - 11 min drive
  • Seashore Trolley Museum - 13 min drive
  • Walker's Point - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Saco Transportation Center - 18 min drive
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • Alisson's Restaurant - 11 min drive
  • Federal Jack's - 12 min drive
  • H.B. Provisions - 12 min drive
  • Clam Shack - 11 min drive
  • Mornings In Paris - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quintessential Maine Beach Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Quintessential Maine Beach Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quintessential Maine Beach Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quintessential Maine Beach Cottage located?

This family-friendly Kennebunkport holiday home is located on the waterfront, 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Goose Rocks Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Vaughn's Island Preserve and The Pool. Kennebunkport Village Green and Fortunes Rock Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

chris v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet stay in Maine
Late April in Maine means empty beaches… and this cottage was perfect for a short vacation where solitude, dog walks along the beach, reading and sleeping was the addenda. We did go out to dinner twice… the Earth at Hidden pond and Via Sophia by the Sea… both minutes away… both 5 star restaurants that did not disappoint.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful trip
We had such a nice getaway at Goose rocks. The property was exactly as pictured and described however the views could not be beat. We enjoyed beautiful sunsets over the marsh and sunrises on our daily walks in the beach. Great location and plenty of room for a family of three.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable cottage at Goose Rocks
The property was spottless and very tastefully remodeled. It was very comfortable and had anything and everything you needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage in ideal location
We had a wonderful week at Sunset Cottage. The cottage is lovely, clean, and has everything that you will need. Jill is a wonderful host who is very attentive, kind, and generous. Can't wait to come back when the weather is a bit warmer and we can truly enjoy the beach and all that the area has to offer. Thanks so much for a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another wonderful stay!
This was our second stay with Jill. We really love the cottage and it's proximity to Goose Rocks. It's such a charming place with everything you'd need for a family trip. We enjoyed cooking a couple meals at the cottage and enjoyed all of the fun art supplies, games, and puzzles. We hope to return again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Best Life Properties

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Hello! I'm Jill and I'm so excited to welcome you to our cozy beach cottage! My husband, my two teenage daughters and I love, love, love the Maine coast; it's our happy place and where we live our best lives! I'm a native Mainer, but the endless beauty of the Pine Tree State never ceases to amaze me!

Why they chose this property

Our beautiful cottage, built in the early 1900s, is a really special place! There are 180 degree views of the marsh out the windows in the living room/dining room area. You can watch the tide go in and out all day - the view is ever-changing and always beautiful. Goose Rocks Beach, a rare gem, is a quick walk across the street (there is a crosswalk) and down a sand path. It takes less than two minutes to make the walk. The path opens up to miles and miles of gorgeous sandy beach in each direction. The private driveway can park two larger SUVs or trucks end-to-end or three-five smaller SUVs or cars side-by-side. Don't worry about finding parking to get to the beach - you have your own!

What makes this property unique

Inside the house, the living room is cozy with two couches, a chair, and a SmartTV. The dining room table is oval and seats six. There are cards and board games for playing around the table on evenings and rainy days. We also have coloring books and supplies, a variety of children's books and toys, and novels for curling up and reading. In the fun blue kitchen, there is an island that is great for food prep and extra storage. There is a full-size refrigerator, electric range oven, and dishwasher. We have a counter-top microwave, a 2-slice bagel-ready toaster, and slow cooker. We love to cook, so the kitchen is well-stocked with a variety of dishes, utensils, pans, bowls, and kitchen tools. Off the kitchen is a laundry room with a full-size washer and dryer.

Outside of the awesome common spaces, there is an amazing loft upstairs with a full-size bed, a SmartTV, and a bean bag chair. Downstairs, the primary bedroom has a super comfy queen size platform bed, with bedside tables and lamps, a closet, and storage behind the door. The second bedroom has two cozy twin size beds with a bureau, bedside tables and lamps. The bathroom is pretty large for a cottage! There is a corner shower and a vanity with storage. There are hooks behind all the doors for hanging up bath towels and beach towels! There is heating in the winter and air conditioning in the summer!

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