"Old River House", FAMOUS HISTORIC ELEGANCE. Waterfront/Crashing Ocean Sounds

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Horse Carriage rides at the Old River House.

Front Porch: A Sailing day view of Water & Silas Perkins Park.

Twilight and Full Moon over the Old River House, Kennebunkport.

In town on the Kennebunk River with 13' tide

Overview
Amenities
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Location
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10 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 21650 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Enjoy the area

Kennebunkport, ME

Kennebunkport Village Green1 min walk
Dock Square6 min walk
Walker's Point5 min drive
Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)33 min drive

Rooms & beds

10 bedrooms (sleeps 21)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 8

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 9

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 10

1 Double Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 4

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

Bathroom 5

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

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Old world elegance. Built in 1848, this fully restored, approximately 7500 sq ft. ten Bedroom Estate on world famous, Ocean Ave. sits just 0.2 of a mile from beautiful Dock Square, and a 30 second drive to the Ocean. Enjoy morning & evening Beautiful Sunrise & sunsets over the River and crashing wave Ocean sounds.

The 'Old River House', sits on the Kennebunk River next to the Arundel Yacht Club. Two public parks sit in front of and along side the Estate.

'The Old River House,' is nestled among the many old Captain's Mansions of the 18th Century. An almost $800,000 renovation in 2010 brings this grand old Captain's mansion back to its original grandeur. Antiques throughout the many rooms and the frequent passing of the Kennebunkport horse drawn carriage brings one back to that slower, more quaint part of American history. Morning coffee and evening drinks on the porch are just perfect for watching the river boat traffic and the children taking sailboat lessons at the 'Arundel Yacht Club' next door.

''The Old Rigging Loft'( Barn) is now, a separate apartment, with Care-takers, and owner / operators, Scott & Cheryl Mahoney on site and available 24 hours for the convenience and comfort of 'Old River House' Guests. We make every effort to assure your 5 Star vacation stay. Just ask !

There are four stair cases, and three levels of living space. New rugs, new bed mattresses, new curtains, new furniture, custom gardening, newly added European and American antique furniture throughout, are a hallmark of the Old River House.

STR License: STR21-00168

Property manager

Scott Mahoney

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Supervised or Lease Violation. Will result termntn

Events

No events allowed

NO WEDDING EVENTS, GROOMSMEN, BRIDESMAIDS STAYS.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

NO SMOKING, Candles, Fireworks in or near house.

TOILET PAPER ONLY. Please NO Tampons, Diapers, Easy-wipes in toilets. NO GREASE IN SINKS. Pump station will jam / overflow.

WINDOWS: DO NOT OPEN Please. Heat Pump System and A/C system are on constantly

CHECK-OUT: Empty all Refrigerator, and cabinets, countertops of all food, etc. PLACE IN BAGS, and place outside in large Garbage Cans.

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

Note from host: NO WEDDING EVENTS, GROOMSMEN, BRIDESMAIDS STAYS.

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

Property Registration Number STR21-00168

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kennebunkport

Located in Kennebunkport, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. While the natural beauty of Ogunquit Beach and Moody Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Old Orchard Beach Pier. Travelling with kids? Consider Gardens at Historic Wallingford Hall and Bette-Jean's. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Kennebunkport, ME

What's nearby

Kennebunkport Village Green - 1 min walk
Dock Square - 6 min walk
Kennebunkport Harbor - 8 min walk
Gooch's Beach - 4 min drive
Walker's Point - 5 min drive

Getting around

Wells Regional Transportation Center - 15 min drive
Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

Alisson's Restaurant - 6 min walk
Federal Jack's - 11 min walk
H.B. Provisions - 10 min walk
Clam Shack - 7 min walk
Mornings In Paris - 11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is "Old River House", FAMOUS HISTORIC ELEGANCE. Waterfront/Crashing Ocean Sounds pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "Old River House", FAMOUS HISTORIC ELEGANCE. Waterfront/Crashing Ocean Sounds ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Old River House", FAMOUS HISTORIC ELEGANCE. Waterfront/Crashing Ocean Sounds ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Old River House", FAMOUS HISTORIC ELEGANCE. Waterfront/Crashing Ocean Sounds located?

Located in Kennebunkport, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within a 5-minute walk of Kennebunkport Village Green, W. Robert Paine Gallery and Northlight Gallery. Kennebunkport Harbor and Dock Square are also within 10 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Dalton E.

18 September 2023

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

Golf Weekend

12 old friends do a golf weekend in KPT every fall. This property is fantastic for a large group; 10 bedrooms (real bedrooms) and spacious kitchen, living and sitting room; large deck. Best of all, short walk to downtown KPT. Owner lives next door and was so accomidating. An older home, but well maintained and so much charactor.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

1 September 2023

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

Ideal family reunion site

The 10 bedrooms, generous indoor and outdoor space, made this perfect for our family reunion. We loved being able to visit snd share meals on the veranda or indoors in the ample living space. An added benefit was the location—an easy walk to shops and restaurants in one direction or the ocean in the other direction. The historic house and views of the river were another plus.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F., Durham, North Carolina

21 August 2023

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

Great historical charm, ideal location

This house is perfect for a large group that appreciates the history of the Kennebunkport area. You can't beat the location - river views and a 5 minute walk to everything in Dock Square. Scott and Cheryl are terrific hosts, very responsive and welcoming. Our big group loved the house!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna K.

31 July 2023

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

Love KPT and Old River House

Wonderful as usual, great for large families, absolutely best porch/view in KPT.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

25 July 2023

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

SFC

Great trip. Again

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Scott Mahoney

Inkeepers, Scott and Cheryl Mahoney have 8 wonderful children from 25 down to 5. 5 boys and 3 girls means they are very busy all the time. They have been married 27 years. Scott grew up in Lexington, Ma, and Cheryl in Farmington, CT. Scott moved to South Glastonbury, CT at age 8 and meet Cheryl at a 'Mixer' (dance) Senior year at her private school. Cheryl became best friends with Scotts mother (Gloria), so when they broke up, Scott would come home and hear Cheryl laughing with Gloria, her best friend. Cheryl, a year behind Scott, transferred to Scotts College, Fairleigh Dickinson University (NJ) . They went out with other people, grew up, and realized that they should be together and 27 years later, they still are. They have lived in Atlanta for 20 years. Scotts brother, Chris, worked at the Colony Hotel as a Busboy during College. Scott worked at the grand old 'Marshall House' in York Harbor, Me as an Elevator Boy one summer, and as a Bellman the next summer. The Marshall House has been torn down several decades ago. The Mahoney's vacationed here and in York Harbor, Me. Cheryl vacationed at her family's vacation home in Old Saybrook, CT.

Why they chose this property

The Old River House has fast access to launch your Kayaks or go to the Ocean beach ! It is in the very heart of Kennebunkport, in town elegance and ease. No hassle finding parking in the 'Port,' just walk. Walk or drive to the beach. The adjacent Town Parks are very well maintained and used by locals and vacationers. Kennebunkport really is Fun and Happiness. Its a great place for Families and Kids.

What makes this property unique

Breakfast in the morning, by the wall of windows, looking at the Lobster boats going out to sea and the Sea Gulls following. You can smell the ocean when the tide goes out (approximately a 13 foot tide!) and the sun bakes the sea weed. In the evening, sitting in the rocking chairs on the porch, with a glass of your favorite beverage, makes for a great and relaxed day. Finally, when going to sleep, the evening breeze temperatures get into the 50's to 60's, making for the best sleep you will have and great Ocean wave sounds.

PARKING: 52 Ocean Ave. driveway. Capacity; 6 cars side by side. (Back driveway for Landlord)

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