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Quintessential Maine Beach Cottage

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Sunset over the marsh from the adirondack chairs. So relaxing!
Sunny afternoon overlooking the marsh from the dining room. 6 chairs!
Watch a movie or the marsh! The ocean is across the street out the far windows.
Enjoy your coffee watching the marsh wildlife. Play board games. Or remote work.
View of the approach to the house from the road.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 683.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Kennebunkport, ME
  • Goose Rocks Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Dock Square
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Walker's Point
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Quintessential Maine Beach Cottage

Classic Maine marsh-view beach cottage. Steps from Goose Rocks Beach, in a beautiful cove in quaint, historic Kennebunkport. Grab groceries, park the car, forget the world and enjoy paradise!!!

The house has three bedrooms - one queen room, one room with two twin beds, and one loft with a full-size bed. The living room and dining room span the entire front of the house with three walls of mostly windows overlooking the marsh. This is a classic, historic cottage, so the ceilings are not very tall and the home is not expansive. It’s about 900 square feet with everything on the first floor except the loft upstairs with the full-size bed.

The kitchen is fully stocked and has a functional island with all full-size appliances plus other small appliances like a microwave, blender, toaster, coffee pot, slow cooker, etc. There is a laundry room with a full-size washing machine and dryer off the kitchen. The bathroom is good-sized and includes a corner standing shower and a sink with a vanity for storage. There are hooks on the backs of the bathroom and bedroom doors for wet towels and clothes. The house has heating in the winter months and air conditioning in the summer months. The linens are provided - the beds are freshly made up with clean linens before your arrival and bath and kitchen towels are also provided.

Outside, the yard has plenty of flat space for yard games (cornhole and kubb are in the shed for your use), a picnic table, a 10' x 15' canopy, a hammock, six Adirondack chairs, and a propane grill. Goose Rocks Beach is a short walk from the house - it takes approximately 2 minutes to walk to the edge of the property, across the crosswalk, and down the beach path to reach the beach! There are beach towels, beach wagon, beach shade umbrella, beach mats, beach toys, four beach chairs, a paddleboard, two kayaks, oars, and life jackets for your use.

This is a private home in a small town. The Town has some simple good neighbor policies to follow about parking and noise. The good neighbor policies are posted on the refrigerator. Also, the Town trash collection takes place early on Saturday mornings in the summer and on Friday mornings the rest of the year. We will ask that if you are staying on a Friday or Saturday, depending on the time of year, that you kindly wheel the trash bins out to the curb from the shed on Thursday or Friday evening, and, if it isn't check-out day, wheel the bins back into the shed on Friday or Saturday afternoon after trash collection has occurred. Check-in is at 4pm and check-out is at 10am. We are unable to provide early checkins or late checkouts because of the tight cleaning schedule. Thank you!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Great spot for children! Fun loft, calm beach.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Town Permit required; likely need Portable Toilets
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dogs only. One medium/big dog or two small dogs.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Private family home; small town. Town has simple nice neighbor policies. Saturday is trash collection, please wheel to curb Friday evening. Dogs only.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: Town Permit required; likely need Portable Toilets
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 STR-2200005

About the area

Kennebunkport

Located in Goose Rocks Beach, a neighbourhood in Kennebunkport, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. While the natural beauty of Old Orchard 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 Saco River Cigars. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kennebunkport, ME

What's nearby

  • Goose Rocks Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dock Square - 11 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Kennebunkport Village Green - 11 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Kennebunkport Harbor - 12 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Walker's Point - 16 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Saco Transportation Center - 18 min drive
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alisson's Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Federal Jack's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pilot House Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪West Street Market - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪H.B. Provisions - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quintessential Maine Beach Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Quintessential Maine Beach Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quintessential Maine Beach Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quintessential Maine Beach Cottage located?

This Goose Rocks Beach holiday home is on the beach, 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Goose Rocks Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Kennebunkport Harbor and Cape Arundel Golf Club. Vaughn's Island Preserve and The Pool are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 109 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

margaret g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sister stay
Perfect location. Adorable house
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls getaway
Two night girls weekend. Cozy cottage and amazing walks on the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick getaway with mom
Easy and just what we needed for a change of scenery. Beach proximity was amazing and the beach is great for walking which is what I had hoped. Cottage was well equipped and clean. Jill was an excellent communicator.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Al B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful stay close to nature
Comfortable and close to beach and other fun sites.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A walk on the beach
Great spot, the dog loved it too
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So close to the beach!
Quaint & so close to Goose Rocks Beach! Great communication.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quintessential indeed!
We had an excellent stay at “The Quintessential Maine Beach cottage”. It was absolutely perfect for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Second stay, great property and location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage
Wonderful week in Goose rocks. Comfortable cottage, location was excellent. Had all the amenities needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience
Lovely property and fantastic location. We had no issues and really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Favorite place
That we returned for the 3rd year in a row and look forward to a fourth says it all. Perfect location next to salt marsh and literally just a few steps to beach across the street. Couldn't ask for more.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Time together take two!
We enjoyed our second stay at this site. Cannot beat the location. And Jill and her partner were so accommodating, going the extra step.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super Cute
Clean, great location, marsh kayaking and beach walking was amazing. Enjoyed the stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect in every way
It was truly wonderful, amazing location with everything you could hope for. Indeed, the ceilings are low so be aware if you are more than 6 feet tall! ☺️
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage in a fabulous location
This cute little cottage is perfectly located overlooking a marsh and across the street from the beach. I had a peaceful, relaxing weekend enjoying the quiet off-season atmosphere with long walks and gorgeous sunsets on the mostly empty beach. The house: kitchen well stocked with everything, great views thru the windowed living/dining area, the hot water was hot, and just a short drive to Maine st for all the shops. I would definitely stay again. Property Manager was very responsive and communicative.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy Mahoney S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect pace for a Perfect get away!
The "QMBC" is adequately named! It's a 5 minute walk to GRB ⛱️ and we also enjoyed hanging out in the Adirondack chairs watching the tide come in and out, kayaking at high tide
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Beautiful area, short walk to the beach, very comfortable house.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little cottage on a salt marsh
Right near Goose Rocks Beach, quiet, clean, peaceful getaway overlooking a salt marsh.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing weekend on the salt marsh
Our family took a quick weekend trip to do some birding and enjoy some nature walks. What a great house in an amazing location! We enjoyed sitting in the Adirondack chairs overlooking the marsh every evening as the sun set. The house was absolutely spotless and had everything we needed. It was cozy and comfortable, with plenty of games for entertaining ourselves after dark. It was close to nearby attractions for day trips. The owner was very responsive when we had questions about the heater. We highly recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eliza

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a fantastic stay and the host was lovely. Beautiful house in a beautiful area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable cottage at Goose Rocks
The property was spottless and very tastefully remodeled. It was very comfortable and had anything and everything you needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect quick getaway
We just wanted a place to relax for a few days. This place is literally a 2 minute walk from a very quiet beach. The sunset was beautiful and the place had everything you might need. Definitely recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home on the Marsh
Love the location of this home. The Marsh is great for kayaking and it is a relaxing spot to enjoy the sunset. Home had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. Owner very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun stay at Sunset Marsh
We had an incredible week! House had everything we needed! Beautiful location! Third time renting. Will rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Returning Guests
Our second stay and will return again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Best Life Properties

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Hello! I'm Jill and I'm so excited to welcome you to our cozy beach cottage! My husband, my two teenage daughters and I love, love, love the Maine coast; it's our happy place and where we live our best lives! I'm a native Mainer, but the endless beauty of the Pine Tree State never ceases to amaze me!

Why they chose this property

Our beautiful cottage, built in the early 1900s, is a really special place! There are 180 degree views of the marsh out the windows in the living room/dining room area. You can watch the tide go in and out all day - the view is ever-changing and always beautiful. Goose Rocks Beach, a rare gem, is a quick walk across the street (there is a crosswalk) and down a sand path. It takes less than two minutes to make the walk. The path opens up to miles and miles of gorgeous sandy beach in each direction. The private driveway can park two larger SUVs or trucks end-to-end or three-five smaller SUVs or cars side-by-side. Don't worry about finding parking to get to the beach - you have your own!

What makes this property unique

Inside the house, the living room is cozy with two couches, a chair, and a SmartTV. The dining room table is oval and seats six. There are cards and board games for playing around the table on evenings and rainy days. We also have coloring books and supplies, a variety of children's books and toys, and novels for curling up and reading. In the fun blue kitchen, there is an island that is great for food prep and extra storage. There is a full-size refrigerator, electric range oven, and dishwasher. We have a counter-top microwave, a 2-slice bagel-ready toaster, and slow cooker. We love to cook, so the kitchen is well-stocked with a variety of dishes, utensils, pans, bowls, and kitchen tools. Off the kitchen is a laundry room with a full-size washer and dryer.

Outside of the awesome common spaces, there is an amazing loft upstairs with a full-size bed, a SmartTV, and a bean bag chair. Downstairs, the primary bedroom has a super comfy queen size platform bed, with bedside tables and lamps, a closet, and storage behind the door. The second bedroom has two cozy twin size beds with a bureau, bedside tables and lamps. The bathroom is pretty large for a cottage! There is a corner shower and a vanity with storage. There are hooks behind all the doors for hanging up bath towels and beach towels! There is heating in the winter and air conditioning in the summer!

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