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Shingle Style Cottage on the Kennebunk river, overlooking Kennebunkport.

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Hideaway room
Hideaway bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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  • Place, Dock Square
  • Place, Kennebunkport Harbor
  • Place, Gooch's Beach
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Balcony room

1 King Bed

Cove room

1 Queen Bed

Hideaway

1 King Bed

River room

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Balcony

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Cove

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Hideaway

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

River

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Shingle Style Cottage on the Kennebunk river, overlooking Kennebunkport.

Bufflehead Cove (formally Bufflehead Cove Inn) is hidden away in the woods on the Kennebunkport tidal river, overlooking downtown Kennebunkport.
Situated just one mile from Kennebunkport village, this house is close enough to all the activities the area has to offer, yet secluded enough to offer peace and privacy.
Bufflehead has four lovely bedrooms. Each room is complete with either a king or queen size bed and private bathrooms. Three of the rooms include whirlpool tubs and all but one room has a working gas fireplace.
As a guest at our beautiful home, you can surround yourself with complete privacy, or journey into the quaint historic town of Kennebunkport….the choice is yours.
It was built in the late 1800s by local boat builders. The downstairs floor is first cut maple and many of the very large windows have the original wavy glass. This classic shingle style cottage is filled with local history and hidden charm. Don’t forget to ask at check in about the phantom candles!
The property is half a mile down a quiet gravel lane in Lower Village, Kennebunk., just around the corner from Kennebunkport village. It is located on the tidal Kennebunk River. Five acres of field and woods surround the property and yet the house is only one mile from Kennebunkport center and two miles to the beaches.
The view downriver is of the village of Kennebunkport and upriver to the Arundel Golf course.
Four bedrooms offer private baths, whirlpool tubs, gas fireplaces, and lots of privacy.
There is a large downstairs living room with a wood fireplace, comfy window seats, and views from all the windows of the tidal river. A dining room extends from the living room and can seat 8 guests.
The property has a full kitchen with a gas stove and four ovens. The kitchen is being fully renovated this winter ( 2021) as it was an inn kitchen for 35 years, and though it functioned well, it needs some updating. We will be posting new photos once the work is done.
There is a laundry room off the kitchen which has two dryers and two washing machines. We provide laundry detergent and dryer sheets.
Enjoy watching the tide rise and fall from our front porch.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
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
No fires on property except in the solo stove. No burning candles without permission. Must get permission for launching kayaks, paddle boards etc.
Must get permission to launch a boat, paddle board, kayaks etc off property.
Swim at your own risk

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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kennebunk

Located in Kennebunk, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Engine, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ogunquit Beach and Wells Beach. Gardens at Historic Wallingford Hall and Bette-Jean's are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kennebunk, ME

What's nearby

  • Dock Square - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Kennebunkport Harbor - 1 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Kennebunkport Village Green - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Gooch's Beach - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Kennebunk Beach - 6 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 16 min drive
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alisson's Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Federal Jack's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Pilot House - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Clam Shack - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Mornings in Paris - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Shingle Style Cottage on the Kennebunk river, overlooking Kennebunkport. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Shingle Style Cottage on the Kennebunk river, overlooking Kennebunkport. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shingle Style Cottage on the Kennebunk river, overlooking Kennebunkport. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shingle Style Cottage on the Kennebunk river, overlooking Kennebunkport. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this historic holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of First Families Kennebunkport Museum and Dock Square. Mast Cove Galleries and Kennebunkport Harbor are also within 10 minutes.

About the host

Hosted by Shannon Gordon

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My husband Jim and I have run Bufflehead Cove as an inn for 35 years. We retired from the inn life and now offer our property for you to rent and enjoy.
We live next door in the River Cottage and are available for ideas on what to do in our area. We are natives of Maine and know its secrets. This year 2024 our daughter Shannon is helping us. She has 40 years of experience with short term rentals, hospitality and is formally a local interior designer.

Why they chose this property

If you are looking for a pretty and private property in a beautiful setting then Bufflehead Cove is for you. The property offers two rooms with private entrances for extra privacy. We offer peace and privacy with everything Kennebunkport has to offer available nearby.

What makes this property unique

If privacy, peace and an escape from the maddening crowd is what you want in these stressful times, then Bufflehead is the place for you. We are located near everything that Kennebunkport has to offer but we are very private and peaceful.

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