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Fall 2026! Charming Cottage—Goose Rocks Beach, Kennebunkport

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A dining room with a wooden table, chairs, a vase with flowers, and a hanging light fixture.
A two-story house with a brick chimney, a porch with a white railing, and a well-maintained lawn.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a wicker chair, a small table with a plant, and a view of a house through large windows.
A living room with a white brick fireplace, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view through large windows.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a green striped rug.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Goose Rocks Beach
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Kennebunkport, ME
  • Place, Goose Rocks Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kennebunkport Village Green
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Dock Square
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

1 bathroom

ALL NEW Bathroom

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Fall 2026! Charming Cottage—Goose Rocks Beach, Kennebunkport

Charming Coastal Cottage at Goose Rocks Beach

This bright and welcoming Goose Rocks Beach cottage is a short, 2-block walk to the sand & water's edge and steps from the GRBA Community House. Sunny and freshly updated, with an all-new bathroom and new mattresses and pillows—it's an easy, relaxed coastal retreat perfect for a classic Maine beach vacation.

Inside, you’ll find a spotless, cheerful space, with a flat-screen TV, DVD player, and WiFi, along with a newly added washer and dryer—ideal for sandy beach days.

Sleeping arrangements:
• Bedroom One: 1 Double Bed—NEW mattress & pillows
• Bedroom Two: 3 Twin Beds - NEW mattresses & pillows

Enjoy summer living outdoors with a front deck, BBQ grill, exterior dining table, beach chairs & carrier wagon, and a refreshing outdoor shower after a day at the beach.

Lovingly and lightly upgraded, the cottage feels easy, comfortable, and full of coastal charm. It’s a sweet spot for unwinding—sign up for tennis lessons at the nearby GRBA Community House + pickleball courts. A simple, happy place to relax, recharge, and enjoy the rhythm of seaside life.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 419532vb
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
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

Kennebunkport

Located in Goose Rocks Beach, a neighbourhood in Kennebunkport, this cottage is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Old Orchard Beach and Wells Beach. Marden's Surplus and Salvage and Gardens at Historic Wallingford Hall are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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Kennebunkport, ME

What's nearby

  • Goose Rocks Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kennebunkport Village Green - 12 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Dock Square - 12 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Old Orchard Beach Pier - 32 min drive - 27.5 km
  • Ogunquit Beach - 34 min drive - 36.7 km

Getting around

  • Saco Transportation Center - 17 min drive
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alisson's Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Huot's Seafood Restaurant - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Federal Jack's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Lost Fire - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Batson River - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fall 2026! Charming Cottage—Goose Rocks Beach, Kennebunkport pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Fall 2026! Charming Cottage—Goose Rocks Beach, Kennebunkport?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fall 2026! Charming Cottage—Goose Rocks Beach, Kennebunkport?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fall 2026! Charming Cottage—Goose Rocks Beach, Kennebunkport?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fall 2026! Charming Cottage—Goose Rocks Beach, Kennebunkport located?

This Goose Rocks Beach cottage is on the beach, 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Goose Rocks Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Freddy Beach and Hills Beach. Cape Arundel Golf Club and The Pool are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cute and such a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2026
Thank you—such good vibes.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an excellent choice for a simple, clean stay close to the beach. It is in a beautiful neighborhood and we appreciated the recent upgrades. Comfortable and minimalist stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2026
Appreciate your positive connection to our cottage, and happy that all went smoothly. See you next time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, Cute and cozy cabin
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2026
Thank you! The three C's couldn't have described it better!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is absolutely adorable. It's bright and clean. Close to the beach. It was a perfect little getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2026
Thank you! So glad the cottage worked its little seaside magic — bright, breezy, and just steps from the beach. Come back anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a cute little cottage. First time having to order sheets and towels for the rooms. We flew in, so it wasn’t very convenient. It worked fine for our group of 3.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 September 2026
Thank you — I’m so glad the cottage worked well for you. The linen setup is pretty typical for cottages around here, though I completely understand it was unexpected when flying in. I really appreciate you mentioning it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cozy little cottage great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 September 2025
Thank you, Laurel. We're delighted you made a happy connection with our much-loved family cottage! See you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well located, very short walking distance to the goose rock beach, very quiet Neighbourhood, we had a nice stay .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 September 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re so happy you enjoyed the peaceful neighborhood and being so close to Goose Rocks Beach. It was a pleasure having you, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and nice cottage. Lovely area to explore.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time

My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our time here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2023
Delighted all was smooth and maybe even a little reinvigorating!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved staying in Goose Rocks. Enjoyed being in a neighborhood off the tourist route. Julie provided list of places to explore as well fabulous restaurants to try. The cottage is very comfortable and well provisioned. Highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 December 2025
Wonderful guests. Took care of our home like their own. Welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Getaway

The cottage had everything we needed and was warm, cozy and inviting. It was also super clean with great natural light, easy walk to the beach, and very quiet neighborhood. Loved our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2021
Hello Karen Lovely to meet you! Hope to share future travel tips ...esp Italy. See you next summer. Kind Regards Julie Glavin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Julie was a great host. The house is exactly as described, clean, comfortable, easy access to the beach, everything you need for a wonderful goose rocks beach vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 September 2025
Mariane, So glad you made an easy, relaxing connection at the beach and our cottage. Big exhale!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect week at a great Maine beach cottage! Super clean and well cared for. Less than 3 minute walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2025
Hi Eric, Appreciate your feedback—we're so happy to have had a little assistance in creating a positive, memorable, vibe for your stay at our much-loved cottage. See you again at GRB!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute, rustic and very clean cottage just minutes from the beach. Nothing fancy but perfect for our weekend stay. A bit chilly with the dropping temperatures but everything else was great. Cottage in quiet neighborhood within walking distance to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at this bright, clean, cozy, and cheerful home on a large, private lot. Taking a hot outdoor shower with great water pressure on a cool fall night was really relaxing. The home’s location within short walking distance to GRB was a huge plus. We highly recommend this home!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 October 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely note! I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay — especially those cool fall nights and the hot outdoor shower! It means a lot that you appreciated the cottage and its closeness to Goose Rocks Beach. You’re welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

We stayed here for a wonderful week at GRB. Julie couldn’t have been more accommodating. It was the perfect spot for the family to enjoy GRB.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2024
Carly! Thank you for taking the time. We work hard to make our cottage squeaky clean, and comfortable. All the best, Julie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House

For a small house, the common areas are well designed, large, and open. Great dining area and living room. Close walk to the beach. Owner responds quickly to any questions. A classic Goose Rocks cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2023
Glad it easily suited your family needs. Hope you all felt a little bit 'renewed' and perhaps discovered connections to this delightful beach area ... for another visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Little Cottage

We enjoyed our stay here with our family of five. It was on the smaller side, especially with younger children, but suitable for what we needed as we spent the majority of the time on the beach! The neighborhood was very quiet and family-oriented. We enjoyed riding our bikes around. Everything was neat and clean. Some of the appliances/kitchenware could use an upgrade and the bathroom sink was a little wonky. The owner is very responsive to any issues. If you come with younger kids, I'd recommend bringing some games to play!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

September stay

My husband, 5 yo daughter and I stayed here for a wedding we were attending. The location is perfect, so close to the best beach in Southern ME. They provided a lot of items to make the stay comfortable. There were 2 things that we really didn’t enjoy. One was arriving on vacation and having to make our own beds. Bit of a pain. And the bed size and comfort, could have really used a queen bed and updated mattress in the primary bedroom.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 September 2024
Hi Sandy, Thank you for your thoughtful response. It’s standard all over Southern Maine for non hotel stays, as you were made aware - sheets are not provided. Arriving late surely made it challenging for you all. We’ve never had a complaint about the mattress but certainly will take your suggestion into consideration. It was unfortunate you changed your mind after you’d booked and were obviously disappointed from the beginning of your stay. We’d be happy to have you back for another visit as all our guests have been delighted to stay at our cottage!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommended...

The house was immaculate -just as depicted. Quiet neighborhood and short walk to the beach. We had a lovely stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Delightful beach cottage!

A charming cottage for a family of 4 or 5 to enjoy! The decor is updated and “beach fresh” while maintaining the cottage’s original charm. Excellent location for a short walk to the beach or to the community center for tennis/playground. The outdoor shower has great water pressure and hot/cold levers to regulate temperature to your liking. The only downside is that the cottage does not have A/C and on very hot days, it does get stuffy even with the fans running. But the good news is that the house is filled with windows so if you open them, the ocean breezes cool things down at night.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Close to beach

Great Property within walking distance of beach and general store. Would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute little cottage

Our family had a wonderful vacation, the cottage was as expected and in a perfect location. We loved everything about this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2023
Hi Jessica, Thank you for taking the time to write a positive review! Upon your suggestion & others we plan to have washer & dryer installed for next summer season! Kind Regards, Julie Glavin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach week

This cottage is lovely and well equipped . Immaculately clean . Comfortable open living space . Nicer in reality than in the photos . Great location! Loved the outdoor shower !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2023
Dear Barbara, Thank you for your concise and thoughtful review! We put a lot into keeping our place ship shape, comfortable, and welcoming. I appreciate you taking the time.
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely rustic spot!

Really enjoyed our stay here. The property is in a corner lot and has a nice little backyard space. Perfect for grilling out and letting the kids run wild. The walk to the beach couldn't be easier. We really liked how the tide moved in and out so far because it meant that there is a lot of flat beach space. Additionally, the breeze you get off the water is perfect and you can hear the ocean in the background at night which is the best sleep generator I can think of. The inside of the house has smallish bedrooms, but they're just for sleeping anyways so it's fine. The open kitchen makes the living and dining areas feel spacious. We didn't use the outdoor shower, but it looked nice and well maintained so that's a useful extra shower to have. I liked that the house is tucked into a residential neighborhood with small streets and basically no thru traffic. Just be sure to stock up on groceries or any shopping items because it's a 15ish minute drive back to the shopping area. There is a general store that's walkable, but it's basically got 7-11 type supplies. The Tide Inn has a nice restaurant and bar if you just want to chill out with a drink.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

About the host

Hosted by Julie Glavin

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We are New Englanders, our parents arrived at Goose Rocks in the 50's and built our cottage. We have happily and gratefully been coming here, now for 4 generations, from Massachusetts and Calif. every summer. This is the place for friends and families to reconnect, relax together... and apart - our true sentimental home. Also ... to eat as many lobsters and as much of E's blueberry pies as possible!

Why they chose this property

Our cottage has been lovingly & lightly upgraded & is just a delightful place! Very clean, & bright. It's impossible not to have absolutely the most relaxing time here. A sweet spot & a short walk to the beach. A place to unwind, to watch the kids toddling on their bikes to tennis lessons at the nearby Community House or families parading by to the beach.

What makes this property unique

A short walk to the 3 mile long beautiful, white sandy, Goose Rocks Beach, one of the finest beaches in N.E.. Magical Timber Island anchors one end, a place to navigate onto at low tide. The protected beach is a perfect area for kayaking, swimming - young & older alike enjoy the safe surf for all water activities.
Located around the corner from the Community House - see how it came to land on this site via a ride on the Atlantic. It's a central meeting place for all things summer - kids tennis, swimming lessons, & lots of activities for the whole family. The convenient General Store (still has movie rentals!) & blueberry muffins, is a quick bike ride along he beach. There are plenty of gorgeous spots to spread out to from the cottage.

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