Maine Oceanfront 5 bedroom house in Kennebunkport. Tennis, golf, biking

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South House at Wahwa Cottages at high tide.

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Exceptional

5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10251 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Fireplace

Dryer

Outdoor space

Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Kennebunkport, ME

Dock Square6 min drive
Goose Rocks Beach10 min drive
Walker's Point11 min drive
Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)38 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

North East (Stage Is Room)

1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed

North West (Kiosk Room)

2 Single Beds

South East (Light House Room)

1 Queen Bed

South West (Tennis Court Room)

1 Queen Bed

West (library)

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

First Floor

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Second Floor 1

Toilet · Shower only

Second Floor 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Southern Maine Coastal property in beautiful setting with several islands and a lighthouse nearby. Located on a private road with a large yard. New modern pier with ramp to a float. Perfect for a family getaway or couples adventure. Use the kayaks or paddleboard at high tide and walk the expansive sand flats at low tide. Play tennis on a real clay court. Walk to restaurants and groceries in Cape Porpoise. Close to Kennebunkport for great restaurants and shopping. Near the Cape Arundel Golf Course where the presidents play. Experience some of the best mountain and road biking in Southern Maine. Up to 10 people allowed. Follow us on Instagram @wahwacottages

Property manager

Charley Bowe

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Lawns and flats provide lots of space for play.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Kennebunkport

Located in Kennebunkport, this holiday home is on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Goose Rocks Beach and Ogunquit Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Old Orchard Beach Pier. Gardens at Historic Wallingford Hall and Bette-Jean's are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.

Kennebunkport, ME

What's nearby

Dock Square - 6 min drive
Kennebunkport Village Green - 6 min drive
Goose Rocks Beach - 10 min drive
Walker's Point - 11 min drive
Colony Beach - 12 min drive

Getting around

Wells Regional Transportation Center - 21 min drive
Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Maine Oceanfront 5 bedroom house in Kennebunkport. Tennis, golf, biking pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Maine Oceanfront 5 bedroom house in Kennebunkport. Tennis, golf, biking?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Maine Oceanfront 5 bedroom house in Kennebunkport. Tennis, golf, biking?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Maine Oceanfront 5 bedroom house in Kennebunkport. Tennis, golf, biking located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Vaughn's Island Preserve, Kennebunkport Village Green and Dock Square. Kennebunkport Harbor and Mast Cove Galleries are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Cameron D.

7 Aug 2023

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

Our favorite spot on earth

We love staying here year after year. The location right on the ocean cannot be beat. We love the sunrises and the changing tides. The porch is the perfect spot for reading and watching the lobster boats pass by.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

4 July 2023

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

Fantastic property and experience!

Such a wonderful, beautiful, historic home. It was perfect for our family. One of our favorite parts was watching the tide come in and out from all the windows on the east side of the house. We loved walking out in the low tide and taking the kayaks, paddle board and row boat out during high tide. The house had everything we needed and the host was super helpful. What a spectacular place. We'd love to come back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cameron D.

26 July 2022

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

The Best.

We have stayed here many times over the years and it never disappoints. We love our time in this very special place and only wish it were all ours!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia W.

5 July 2022

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

Wonderful family time

This property allowed for a wonderful family vacation with lots to do for the mix of ages. The hosts were friendly. The older home was super clean allowing its history to shine through. The kitchen had plenty of equipment to make meal prep and service easy. We loved our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

rick w.

9 June 2022

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

Best of Maine Coast

Our second year at this home on the coast of Maine and shortly we will book next year as we love it.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

25 Sept 2021

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

So Nice!

Only a short stay but an absolute slice of heaven, look forward to coming back.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shannon P.

8 July 2021

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

Absolutely beautiful!

We had such a wonderful vacation. The house was perfect and had everything we needed. The beds were all comfy and my Mom loved the "child's room" and wanted to bring it home! We were so lucky to have beautiful weather the entire time. Being able to open all the windows and have the ocean breeze come through felt great! At night seeing the moon reflect off the water was absolutely breathtaking. The sunrises just have to be seen! Walking out during low tide was such a great experience for us all. We saw lots of crabs, jellyfish, and shrimp. The kids walked all the way to the lighthouse. During high tide we saw a seal which was really cool. The meals we had from the local restaurants can only be described as absofreakinglutely amazing! The seafood was just delicious. The lobster bisque and lobster roll from Allison's was one of the best things I've ever eaten. The she-crab soup from the Maine Diner was so delicious. The food from the Chowder House and Clam Shack were amazing as well. I will miss that definitely! My only complaint about this vacation is that we only booked 1 week. I definitely recommend renting this house if you want an absolutely relaxing and memorable vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharon Z., Chicago, Illinois

4 July 2021

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

Spectacular location

Loved our stay in beautiful house Especially enjoyed the short walk to stores/restaurants and of course the opportunity to walk on the sand flats when the tide went out. Only suggestion would be to maybe update mattresses as a few were a bit hard. But we would definitely return.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

18 June 2021

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

Love this place!

Gorgeous view and wonderful way to gets some time walking the flats at low tide. The house is comfortable but not uptight. We've loved staying there.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

6 June 2021

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

Amazing Spot

What an amazing spot! House was perfect for our group of 11. Plenty of space inside and out we walked the flats at low tide and had a great time.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

rick w.

3 June 2021

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

Peaceful Perfection

Beautiful home, stunning waterfront location. Easy walk to local market and restaurants, stunning sunrises and sunsets. Comfortable and welcoming home, well-appointed kitchen. We can’t wait to go back.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

2 Sept 2020

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

Great spot on the water and great interior to lounge on a rainy day if needed.

No complaints at all. It was a beautiful spot on the ocean and a great porch/backyard to enjoy the view

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ned M.

24 Aug 2020

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

Great stay at Wahwa!

This place is absolutely exceptional. We never felt the need to leave once in our four days at the house....the wraparound deck always has both sun and shade from dusk til dawn. The flats are walkable (and completely magical, an incomparable foot massage!) at low tide and swimmable/kayakable (off the dock) at high tide (and 2 hours before/after, give or take). The house is a 3 minute drive, 15 minute walk from the center of Cape Porpoise, and 7-8 minutes drive from Kennebunkport....so if you need things, everything is nearby. Candida and family were great hosts and were next door/reachable should you need them.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

9 Aug 2020

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

Cape Porpoise vacation

We had an amazing time staying here. The place was immaculate and the views were incredible. We enjoyed the changing tides and took advantage by kayaking and paddle boarding at high tide and explored the islands at low tide. Thanks for a wonderful vacation!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

12 July 2020

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

Best view ever!

Great old summer home with spectacular views of Stage Harbor and Goat Island Light. We enjoyed the changing tide and fog and birds. The house is comfy and we had everything we needed for a wonderful week.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

27 June 2020

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

Beautiful Maine Coastal retreat

Wahwa South was perfect for our family of Seven. Comfortably appointed. Loved the use of kayaks, binoculars & outdoor grill. Sunrises the absolute best, enjoyed exploring the flats. Special spot on the coast of Maine. Didn’t want to leave!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

susie p.

12 Oct 2019

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

Wages South

The Yellow house was really a special place! The location and views were amazing! We loved being in Cape Porpoise this time of year to see the foliage! The house was furnished very nicely and was well equipped! The upstairs baths were a bit snug but we understand the owners are updating this winter! The restaurants and shops in the Cape Porpoise area/ Kennebunkport are delightful! We truly enjoyed our long weekend get away!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anne L.

16 Aug 2019

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

Perfection

Wahwa is wonderful. The house itself is as clean as it is comfortable. The kitchen is well appointed. The views from the porch, lawn, and living room and bedrooms are stunning. The natural rhythm of weather and tides encourages everyone to relax and engage the day as it comes. There are plenty of activities for all levels of skill and energy. Lie on the porch with a good book, walk the sand flats, swim, kayak in the harbor or head into the ocean. Or do all of the above in a day, rinse and repeat. Not into water activities- bikes and a gentle on the knees clay tennis court are available. Hungry and don’t feel like cooking ? You can walk to several good restaurants and deli food. Willing to cook? Check out Langsford Rd Fishhouse for fresh seafood. Watch the sunset as you barbecue. Put your feet up and see the moon upon the water. Sleep well in comfortable beds. Enjoy perfection.

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

10 July 2019

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

Such a special place!

Wahwa did not disappoint again! Such a special place to our family, as we vacationed here as children and now can enjoy with our children. We had such fun on the kayaks at high tide and exploring the flats and islands at low tide. The weather was perfect-only a quick thunderstorm Saturday afternoon, but then a beautiful rainbow appeared shortly thereafter. Louise, next door at Wahwa North, was fabulous! Friendly, helpful and so accommodating. We love our time at Wahwa!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

30 June 2019

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

A relaxing family vacation!

We had an amazing time at Wawah South Cottage! It was the perfect home away from home with an amazing view and unique experiences right outside the door including the tidal flats (a big hit with our 2 year old) and the kayaking. Communication was great and the hosts even coordinated with our baby rental equipment so that everything went super smoothly. Great location with many options for things to do, both walking distance and quick drives. Thank you for everything!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Natasha C.

23 June 2019

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

Wonderful Family Vacation at Wahwa Cottage

My family spent a memorable week at Wahwa Cottage in early June. The cottage is spacious, very clean, and fully stocked with the essentials, like towels, linens, kitchenware, soaps, toilet paper, etc., which was much appreciated. The home feels modern yet maintains charming elements of its storied past, like sinks in each of the bedrooms and antique furniture throughout the home. Our favorite part was definitely the breathtaking views, which can be seen from very window, and the porch, which was a lovely spot to relax and enjoy the beauty of the islands and lighthouse of Cape Porpoise. We enjoyed exploring the sand flats at low tide and searching for seashells, and several of us enjoyed taking out the two kayaks that are available for use. The location of the home is ideal, as it's only about a 5 to 10 minute drive to downtown Kennebunkport and within walking distance to many great restaurants, including the Chowder House at the pier. It was a wonderful family vacation and we hope to return one day!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Jean-pierre P.

10 June 2019

Family reunion

Outstanding view ,very friendly owners in early American home. Bathrooms need reno however terrefic weekend.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lynne G.

17 Oct 2018

60th Birthday at Cape Porpoise

This home is absolutely beautiful! There are gorgeous views. The house maintains the unique charm from when it was originally built, but is updated to make every day living very comfortable. The house is clean, there are plenty of towels, blankets, and linens. It was easy to check-in and check out. The instructions for staying in the house were very helpful. The owners were very responsive, kind, and helpful. This was the perfect place to go to celebrate my husband's 60th Birthday. I flew our grown children to Maine as a surprise. We were all able to stay at the house, which made my husband (and me) very happy! Everyone loved the house and the location. We will definitely go back. I could not have asked for a more perfect experience!!!! Thank you.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

12 Sept 2018

Beautiful home and great location!

We spent Labor Day weekend at Cape Porpoise, and it was the perfect way to end the summer. This house was spacious enough for our three families, very clean and fully stocked with everything we needed. The kids spent hours searching for sea creatures on the sand flats at low tide and swimming and kayaking when the tide was in. Restaurants within walking distance and a short 5 minute drive to downtown Kennebunkport. Great family vacation!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

matthew p.

5 Aug 2018

Great location many activities including walking at low tide kayaking with seals fishing

Great location many activities including walking at low tide kayaking with seals , fishing beautiful sunrises exploring the islands and light house !! House has lots of character, dock accessible to kayaks and swimming .

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by Charley Bowe

My Great Grandfather Herbert Allen built the North House in 1898. His father Frank Allen built South House in 1900. Father and son were partners in the Oriental Tea Company out of Boston. The large brass kettle in Government Center Plaza in front of the Starbucks was originally hanging in front of the Oriental Tea Company on India Street.