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Escape to the Seacoast - Relax, Work & Play by the Water

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The House at 1010 was custom built in 2007 and is full of coastal charm.
The interior was fully renovated in 2019 and outdoor living spaces added in 2020
View from sandy beach off park across street (5 minute walk).
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8209.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Eliot, ME
  • Market Square
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • The Music Hall
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Fox Run Mall
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Office 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Sleeping Loft

1 Single Bed

Triple Bunk Bedroom

3 Single Beds

Tropical Sleeping Nook

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Guest Bathroom on Main Floor

Toilet · Shower only

Primary Bathroom, 2nd Floor

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Escape to the Seacoast - Relax, Work & Play by the Water

The pictures show it all! The House at 1010 is open and airy and perfect for both short and longer stays. Wifi and comfortable work spaces provide an easy escape from it all and make it a great option for working remotely by the seacoast.

The main floor offers a large living room with vaulted ceiling, fireplace, TV (Roku provided) and plenty of cozy seating. The full kitchen and dining area is perfect for all of your cooking needs. Dishwasher, microwave, pots/pans, oven...it has it all. The dining table can seat six people with an additional three spots available at the soapstone breakfast bar. A Keurig and K-cups are provided for morning coffees.

Off of the kitchen is a hall that leads to the eating deck with new Weber grill. A full-bath is also off the small hallway, directly across from one of the two entrances to the main floor guest bedroom (two twin beds).

Upstairs guests will enjoy a quiet sitting area on the landing and two bonus sleep spaces: A reading loft with twin-sized bed and sleeping nook with twin bed near master, and perfect for children. Portable crib and toddler mattress available upon request. Additionally, the master bedroom (queen bed, TV and desk space) and master bath are on this upper level, and as of August 2021, we've purchased a high-end new king-sized master bed! Washer, dryer and linen area are off of the master bedroom, making the upstairs its own full-service suite.

A sweet third bedroom with built-in closet and new twin daybed with additional twin trundle is hidden in the quiet lower level just off the side entrance to the home.

Just a short walk across the street, there is a lovely (and open!) town park, playground and sandy beach with clear water to explore.

Caretaker lives on premises (in cottage at back of property) and hosts are on-call for any questions or emergent needs.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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
Please keep outside noise to a minimum after 10pm.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Eliot

Located in South Eliot, a neighbourhood in Eliot, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a river. Water Country is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Long Sands Beach and Short Sands Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Portsmouth Love Wall and Children's Museum of Portsmouth. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Eliot, ME

What's nearby

  • Market Square - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • The Music Hall - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Strawbery Banke Museum - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Fox Run Mall - 11 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Water Country - 14 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • Dover Transportation Center - 18 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dave's Hot Chicken - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to the Seacoast - Relax, Work & Play by the Water pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Escape to the Seacoast - Relax, Work & Play by the Water ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to the Seacoast - Relax, Work & Play by the Water ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Escape to the Seacoast - Relax, Work & Play by the Water located?

This family-friendly Eliot holiday home is located by the sea, 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from The Kittery Outlets, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Portsmouth Love Wall and Children's Museum of Portsmouth. USS Albacore Museum and Yummies Candy and Nuts are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was as advertised! Great layout and kitchen area, loved all the windows, felt very at home!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

dee l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home and plenty of space. A little musty when we arrived but we cracked a few windows. Some areas were not as clean as we hoped but all in all it was a wonderful stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was delightful. Beautifully decorated and very comfortable. Kitchen was brand new. Several places to sit outside and enjoy morning coffee or evening wine. Location was great. Hidden from road and peaceful.But easy to get to local areas and main highways.Owner was helpful and responsive. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher L.

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

Cozy house with lots of useful spaces

This house is super cool, we loved the layout, 2 cool spots for small children to sleep, clean and very close to Portsmouth.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin D.

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

UNH Graduation Weekend

15-20 minutes from UNH which made it a great place to stay for the weekend. A lot great places to see in the area. Our stay was very comfortable for the 5 of us. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lois P.

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

Galentines Gathering

We had a wonderful stay! Plenty of space and a wonderful kitchen to cook in.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri S.

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

Peaceful Getaway

The house was easy to find, comfortable, and offered an enjoyable stay. We did not have any maintenance issues, and had fun exploring the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen g.

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

Wedding in Maine

Great kitchen for a group to cook and visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eren S.

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

Girls Fall Get Away!

Beautiful place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

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

Great Family House

Enjoyed our stay close to the holidays. Plenty of room and owner was very responsive to all our questions. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole M.

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

Beautiful, cozy property

This home offered plenty of privacy of various sleeping quarters and lovely common space. It is nicely decorated, feels cozy, and is a definite bright spot in our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren G.

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

Best and cleanest VRBO!

I stayed in this VRBO with five girlfriends for a low-key weekend hanging in and going out to dinner in Portsmouth. It was the perfect spot! The house met and exceeded every expectation with the cleanliness, a beautifully decorated house, and the exceptional communication with the host. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

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

Beautiful house.

Perfect place to have our high school girlfriend's reunion. Lots of sleeping options for the 6 of us to spread out. Love all the details of the house especially the beautiful artwork. Will definitely recommend and hope to go back in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

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

Mama Bears Getaway

This property did not disappoint. Very clean and beautiful. We enjoyed everything about it and would book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond S.

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

Oh so cozy

I know when people hear “cozy” they think small but this property was spacious and yet still cozy. I wish we’d had more time to explore around the town but it was a quick weekend for a family wedding. Awesome place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

carolyn b.

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

Great home

Well stocked and cute home. Hosts were fantastic. Easy checkin.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert m.

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

Holiday visit

Comfortable, clean, appealing. Great location to visit with family, friends. Good walks nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Cozy

We had a wonderful time staying in Elliot! Great location and beautiful, clean property. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen B.

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

Beautiful Property

It is a beautiful, well decorated house. Lovely living spaces and comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexis T.

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

Book getaway

A group of us came up to get excited for the release of a book in one of our favorite fantasy series! We loved the house - plenty of common space, and also great private space for everyone in our party. It was so easy to get in touch with the host when needed. We had a wonderful weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace M.

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

Stunning and cozy!

This is the perfect little place for a group! Lots of cozy and conversational spaces while also being large enough for people to decompress if they want. SUPER clean, this was by far the cleanest weekend rental property I’ve been to. The water in the showers heats up fast which is great for those cold mornings. Hosts were extremely helpful and both check in and check out were incredibly smooth.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik R., Silver Spring Md

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

Loved the place

The home was very well convenient, clean, interesting etc. It was a wonderful experience for us and I highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridget V.

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

Perfect spot

Wonderful house. Easy to get to Portsmouth/Kittery. Super clean house with everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol L.

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

Fun Get a Way

This home was very welcoming and clean. We were visiting UNH and this location was great. We appreciated the detail information about the property and areas to visit. If we are int eh area again we have this on our must stay again list! Thank you for being so inviting and opening your home to our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Cerny

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We're a mother and daughter team that is excited to share our favorite corner of the country with our guests. We reside in Eliot and Connecticut and have enjoy consulting on interior decorating and custom building projects. We're both experts in all things related to the seacoast and are happy to help you plan your visit! Our gem of a vacation home is owner designed and built in 2007.

Why they chose this property

Location, location, location! Our house combines the R&R needed to escape from the busyness of life with the perfect location in charming Eliot, Maine. Guests can easily get in and out of lively Portsmouth, explore the quaint downtown of Kittery or hop on 95 and take a quick drive to other beach communities along the NH and Maine coastlines. Pour a coffee and walk across the street to the Eliot Boat Basin and sit on the sands along the Piscataqua River.

Inside the home, guests will be wowed by the luxurious and coastal-inspired furnishings, as well as the wonderful use of space. Three bedrooms can each accommodate two people, while two bonus twin sleeping nooks upstairs are perfect for extra guests. Families with young children will be happy to have a portable crib and sleep rails available. Two full bathrooms, a fully-stocked kitchen and sweet side patio all add to the appeal of this seacoast retreat.

What makes this property unique

Bonus sleep spaces, little touches of luxury and the quiet charm of Eliot, Maine, all make the House at 1010 a very special getaway for individuals, couples or families.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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