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The NanaWall opens up from the deck into the kitchen & offers bar seating for 4

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9.6

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9130 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Kennebunk, ME

Kennebunk Beach6 min walk
Gooch's Beach11 min walk
Dock Square4 min drive
Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)36 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

We’ll maintainer property very close to the beach.

Jonathan W.

Aug 26, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

First floor bedroom PLUS Attached Separate Sleeping Area

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Second floor

1 Queen Bed

Third floor bedroom

3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

First floor

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Second floor

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Ocean Views & Just Steps to Beach!

The Kennebunk Cottage is a one of a kind home with a retro flair that offers three bedrooms, two full baths and room for nine people comfortably. Originally built in the early 1980s, the home underwent a major renovation in 2017 to bring it up to the Kennebunk House standards. Fresh paint inside and out, new furnishings and bedding are just the start: a new deck and folding glass NanaWalls bring the outside in and wonderful views of the ocean into the second-floor common area. A recently completed (Summer 2021) first floor renovation creates an additional common area, with a foosball table, seating, smart TV, and a glass garage door opening up to a covered bistro seating area. House is fully air conditioned. An outdoor shower is available for our guests' enjoyment, which is particularly useful after a day at the beach! A block back from the ocean and walking distance to three beaches (less than 200 yards, the closest being the sandy Mother's Beach (including a great playground for kids) and the rocky Middle Beach) and Webhannet Golf Club , this quiet location offers easy access to all the Kennebunks have to offer. The Kennebunk Cottage is located in close proximity to the two other properties offered by these owners - right next door to the Kennebunk House (VRBO Property #7558528ha) and across the street from the Kennebunk Bungalow (VRBO Property #7521070ha). For more information about our other property, the Kennebunk House and for more information about the Kennebunk Cottage, please search for our Kennebunk House page on Facebook.

> First Floor - one bedroom with queen bed and attached sleeping area (separated by a sliding door) with a set of bunk beds; one full bath
> Second Floor - one bedroom with a queen bed; one full bath; kitchen; dining area and living room
Third Floor - one bedroom with three twin beds

Linens, such as sheets and bath towels, are NOT provided. We do provide blankets, bedspreads, and pillows. Guests may bring their own linens or we can provide you with contact information for a local linen service.

Property manager

Patrick Jones

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Quiet street & short walk to beach & playground

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking will result in forfeiture of security dep.

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

About the area

Kennebunk

Located in Kennebunk, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ogunquit Beach and Moody Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Bette-Jean's and Gardens at Historic Wallingford Hall. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.

Kennebunk, ME

What's nearby

Mother's Beach - 3 min walk
Kennebunk Beach - 6 min walk
Gooch's Beach - 11 min walk
Kennebunkport Harbor - 4 min drive
Dock Square - 4 min drive

Getting around

Wells Regional Transportation Center - 15 min drive
Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

‪Alisson's Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
‪Maine Diner - ‬9 min drive
‪Federal Jack's - ‬5 min drive
‪H.B. Provisions - ‬4 min drive
‪Clam Shack - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean Views & Just Steps to Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean Views & Just Steps to Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean Views & Just Steps to Beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ocean Views & Just Steps to Beach! located?

This family-friendly Kennebunk holiday home is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Mother's Beach, Kennebunk Beach and Webhannet Golf Club. Gooch's Beach and Dock Square are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan W.

26 Aug 2023

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

Another great stay

We’ll maintainer property very close to the beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Erin S.

23 Aug 2023

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

KBK stay

We have been renting in KBK for 11 years, this house is a great location-probably best for Mothers as far as walking, but we had no problem heading to Goochs daily! The upstairs living room window/doors are amazing-you feel like you are right at the water and it’s an extension of the beach. It made the stay.. my only complaint is the queen guest bedrooms felt very old and could use updating for the price of stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn D.

5 Aug 2023

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

Lovely home and great location

We loved the Kennebunk Cottage house. Plenty of room for 5 adults and 2 children. We really enjoyed sitting on the deck and being able to see the ocean. The kitchen window opening was nice. The short walk to Mothers beach was great and the kids loved the playground there. Patrick was very responsive to any questions we asked. We all had a great time.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

31 July 2023

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

Best family/friend reunion!

The house worked out so perfectly for our family and friends, and the ocean view was the icing on the cake. To be able to open up the trifold doors and bar windows to the deck and create indoor/outdoor living was fantastic. Such a short walk to the water, everything was just wonderful! Thank you Patrick!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay B.

25 July 2023

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

Great location and home for family vacation!

We loved staying at this house in Maine. Balcony open to the kitchen was great and the kids loved staying in the third floor loft space! Easy to walk to the beach and Patrick was great to work with.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rae F.

4 Oct 2022

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

September visit

A lovely property (and very clean!) in a beautiful neighborhood; great for walking and bicycling. Just minutes walk from the beach. There are no provisions such as towels, hand soap, sheets, so be sure to have everything delivered or bring with you if traveling from nearby. We'd recommend this lovely home for a group of 6!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Ruth H.

14 Sept 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kennebunk cottage

First floor bedroom has a strong mildew smell. The living room upholstery needs DEEP cleaning. King beds would be nice. Those are the negative. I love the house and set up. The deck is so key! Proximity to beach and view from second story was wonderful. House is very well equipped. Communication with Patrick was seamless.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

20 Aug 2022

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

Great family vacation spot

Loved the location, short walk to 2 beaches. Also loved the large slider windows and bar area on the deck - such a great ocean breeze! Also the AC units were great, though barley needed them with the great ocean breeze.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christian R., Montreal, Canada

14 Aug 2022

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

Back in Maine

After two years of pandemy, we were back in Maine for a one week summer holiday. It was our first time in KennebunkPort. The house is very nice and close to the beach. We had agreat time with our son and grand-sons.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

9 Aug 2022

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

Vacation of a Lifetime!

Hard to put into words how wonderful our vacation this year was. The home was stunning and so inviting for everyone. Having the splitter A/C in each room made such a difference! We truly enjoyed the unique Nano windows in the kitchen and living room! The area is so quiet, yet a very short walk to the beach. Our children and grandchildren enjoyed themselves every minute. The hardest part was leaving your beautiful home Patrick. Thank you so much!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F., Philadelphia

17 July 2022

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

Perfect Family Gathering Near the Water

Kim and Patrick described this house perfectly. It was EVERYTHING we anticipated and more! Only a couple of minutes to walk to Mothers Beach and the playground. Dining on the deck was comfortable and easy with the open window system creating a pass-through for snacks and meals. The living room furniture/space was comfortable and an invitation to sitting alone with a book or gathering together with the entire family for games, tv, or catch-up conversation. The house is in a beautiful neighborhood. Our hosts were welcoming, friendly and helpful. We had an exceptional week in KPT!! We hope we can return to this gem by the sea! The Fox Family (NH, PA, NC)

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

28 Aug 2021

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

Great Location

This is our 2nd stay at this particular house. To start the location is perfect! You have a view of the ocean, a 2 minute walk to the beach and a 5 minute bike ride to town. Price is reasonable for the area and Patrick is quick to respond to any questions or concerns. We were there with 4 adults and two children but the house could accommodate more. I would highly recommend to any family or friends. Thank you as always Patrick for your hospitality.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Meredith M.

30 July 2021

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

Great visit!

The house was great. We really enjoyed the deck. It was a quick walk to the beach, which was great for the kids.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

14 July 2021

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

Wonderful!!

Very clean & great location! We would rent here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

patricia c.

30 Sept 2020

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

Perfect Maine Getaway.

Just love this charming beach house. The upgraded windows on the second level allow you to completely open up the home to the sea air. The deck outside is awesome. Just a 2 minute walk to the beach and 5 minute drive to Kennebunkport. I would absolutely rent this home again!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Lisa W.

30 Aug 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kennebunk Cottage

We had a great week, perfect weather. Good location. Patrick the owner was fabulous to deal with and very responsive. Property is definitely dated and in need of some fixes and upkeep. I would recommend replacing some of the furniture, linens, pillows, pots and pans, silverware etc. Very worn. Deck railings in desperate need of cleaning as are the carpets, etc. A great spot, a block from Mother's beach and .7 from Gooch.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Kaitlyn S.

11 Aug 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location, needs indoor improvements

The location of the Kennebunk Cottage, as well as the outdoor deck, deserve 5 stars undoubtedly. All things considered, however, the cottage could use some improvements. Given the proximity to the ocean, it is understandably a bit damp inside the cottage; the rugs give off a damp, musty odor in all of the bedrooms. It would be much better if the bedroom carpets were replaced by hardwood flooring (easier to clean too!). During our stay, we had a couple days of high heat and humidity, and the top floor kids’ style bunk room (where our 14-month-old was sleeping) exhibited a nearly unbearable odor. I contacted the owner, and he had a cleaner come by the following day. She did her best, but the carpet is old and not much could be done. The outdoor shower was great (we barely used the indoor shower!), but as another reviewer commented, it could very simply be improved with hooks. To second a past review, the windows could be updated to open more easily and allow for greater airflow in the bedrooms. This may also help with the smell. We couldn’t even open one of the windows in the bottom floor bedroom. Overall, the location was amazing, just a few minutes walk to Mother’s Beach (and Gooch’s). Would consider staying again only if the bedrooms were updated.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

julie r.

28 July 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

fun week

GREAT location. we had a wonderful stay. the size was great for our family of 5. Our only wish was that there was ac unit on the bottom floor. The owner was super responsive and easy to work with! We wished we could have stayed longer~

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

John J M.

18 Sept 2019

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

Idyllic property for a long-weekend visit!

Our group of 5 grown siblings could not have been more pleased. KBC is perfectly located - walking distance to Lower Village and in a quiet neighborhood. The house has plenty of roomy gathering places like the porch and living room and ample -sized bedrooms for privacy/peace-n-quiet. The kitchen is well-stocked with cutlery, cookware and appliances. The view to the ocean is to-die-for. We'll be back for the next big family event!

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

21 Aug 2019

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

Perfect family getaway

The house was beautiful and in the perfect location. A two minute walk to the beach made it easily to go back and forth with two toddlers. The huge deck with the nana wall that opens up the kitchen to the outside was an amazing feature, so you didn’t feel disconnected from people when cooking. Overall the house was beautiful. Patrick was also extremely responsive with the few questions we had during our stay. I would highly recommend this house for any family looking for a beach getaway.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Meg C., Newburyport, MA

1 Aug 2019

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Quiet neighborhood & close to beaches

Quiet neighborhood and super close to beaches and town. We enjoyed spending time on the deck. The house was fine for us though we had hoped it would be a bit cleaner upon check-in. I'd recommend having the cleaning service check and ensure everything was clean and in good appearance after tenants depart (or include a checklist for tenants.) We found the bath rugs were dirty (like, black), the floors were dirty (I think the cleaners only broom sweep) and the grill hadn't been cleaned in a very long time. The last tenants really had just thrown the clean (?) sheets in a pile on a couple beds. A bit more updating would go a long way here- new AC units and extra fans, windows that open easily, hooks at outdoor shower and a clothesline for wet towels and suits. Patrick was very nice and communicative which was much appreciated. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Lauren L.

30 July 2019

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

Great experience

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Kennebunk Cottage. We look forward to the opportunity to stay there in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

edyta G.

16 July 2019

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

great location with true walking distance to a beautiful beach

Had a lovely stay with our family. Great location with true walking distance to a beautiful scenic beach. The house was clean and comfortable. Enjoyed the open wall and ocean views from the living room.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L.

30 June 2019

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

Second time around

This is the second year that we have rented this home and again have found it to be wonderful for a family gathering. The walk to the playground as well as the walk to Gooch Beach is very convenient. The owner is very responsive to communication. Unlike some rentals, the Wi-Fi works really well for multiple devices.

10/10 Excellent

Bridget K.

18 Apr 2019

Wonderful home and experience

This house has it all and was great for a group. It is tasteful, comfortable, and designed to ensure that you live your time there as much outside as in. The neighborhood and proximity to the ocean is unparalleled.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

About the host

Hosted by Patrick Jones

We are a family of six who love the Kennebunks. We have owned a second home in Kennebunk since 2004, purchasing our current house, the Kennebunk House, in 2009. The Kennebunk Cottage allows us to share the experience with even more families. We enjoy sharing our home with people who will appreciate the area and the attention we give to meeting our guests needs. We look to improve our property -- in both large and small ways -- every year to benefit our guests' use and enjoyment of the house.

Why they chose this property

Our decision to purchase the Kennebunk Cottage came after our dear friend and neighbor, an amazing woman of 90+ years, passed away in 2016. She brought such light and energy to any room she entered and lived a full and fascinating life. We hope to do brighten others' lives by updating and refreshing her home, all the while bringing new friends into our fold to share this great house.

What makes this property unique

Quiet neighborhood with ocean views, yet just steps away from the beach. We love the front deck and plans are underway to expand the deck to allow our guests to fully appreciate and capture the views, sunshine and salty air.