Family friendly home close to all Cape Porpoise and Kennebunkport has to offer!

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Location
Host

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10246.2 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Kennebunkport, ME

Vaughn's Island Preserve
4 min drive
Kennebunkport Village Green
5 min drive
Dock Square
5 min drive
Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional)
27 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

2nd bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Guest Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

23 Ward is located in the fishing village of Cape Porpoise, in the heart of Kennebunkport. We are located within walking distance of a Fish Market, Grocery Store, Gift Store, Gourmet Food Shop, Restaurants and Galleries.

The house is two-stories with 4 bedrooms and 2 baths on the second floor and 1 bedroom and 1 bath on the first floor. There are hard wood floors throughout and two entrances; one in the front and one in the back. AC in the summer and a gas fireplace for the winter. There is a casual dining table and counter seating off-the kitchen and a more formal dining room that can seat up to 14 people.

The backyard offers a great place for the family and/or kids to relax with a deck, seating, gas fire grill, swing set and fire pit. All of our neighbours spray (safely) for Mosquitos, so it's one of the few yards in Cape Porpoise that you can enjoy in the summer evenings.

It is also adjacent to our sister & brother in law's home (also for rent on VRBO #698058), but has frontage on Ward Road which is an extremely quiet street. If you found a rare weekend when both houses were available, you could have quite a compound!

We request stays of no less than one week. We will consider long-term a rental.

We hope you will consider a stay with at 23 Ward!

Property manager

Jack and Kelly Spencer

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kennebunkport

Kennebunkport is home to this holiday home. While the natural beauty of Moody Beach and Ogunquit 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 Bette-Jean's. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Kennebunkport, ME

What's nearby

Kennebunkport Village Green - 5 min drive
Dock Square - 5 min drive
Kennebunkport Harbor - 5 min drive
Goose Rocks Beach - 9 min drive
Walker's Point - 9 min drive

Getting around

Wells Regional Transportation Center - 20 min drive
Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

‪Alisson's Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
‪Federal Jack's - ‬6 min drive
‪Pilot House Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
‪The White Barn Inn Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
‪Mornings In Paris - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family friendly home close to all Cape Porpoise and Kennebunkport has to offer! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family friendly home close to all Cape Porpoise and Kennebunkport has to offer!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family friendly home close to all Cape Porpoise and Kennebunkport has to offer!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family friendly home close to all Cape Porpoise and Kennebunkport has to offer! located?

This family-friendly Kennebunkport holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Vaughn's Island Preserve, Dock Square and Kennebunkport Village Green. 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

Janette J.

29 June 2024

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

Great stay!

Very nice place and great hosts!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Galina S.

2 Sept 2023

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

Great stay!!!

This house is exactly as described and shown in pictures. The owners were very responsive and kind. It was a great house to bring small kids to, lots of toys for the beach, pack n play, high chair and kitchenware. The location is great and in walking distance to restaurants and stores. We had a wonderful time and would definitely return!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

13 Sept 2022

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

Wonderful property

This is an excellent property, very clean, spacious, modern, well equipped in a beautiful quiet area of Kennebunkport. Short drive to beaches. Kelly and Jack were ideal hosts, responding to all our inquires quickly and professionally. I highly recommend this house.

Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brooke C.

28 Aug 2022

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

Gem in Cape porpoise

What a beautiful and comfortable home on an equally beautiful street. Had everything we needed and more! Beautifully decorated and welcoming . Can’t wait to return next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

16 Aug 2022

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

Great stay in Cape porpoise

Such a great, easy place to stay in a quaint quieter town just 1.5. miles to downtown Kennebunkport.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

carla b.

2 Aug 2021

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

Cape Porpoise Paradise

This is an exceptional rental. House is nicely furnished and very functional. Beds are comfy, linens are nice, kitchen is well equipped, plenty of room to relax in the living area, neighborhood is quiet and the location is fantastic.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danni L., Boston, MA

21 July 2021

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

Perfect for families and best neighborhood

Wonderful location and home! Cape Porpoise is such a special neighborhood and the house is great for families. A lot of bedrooms and space for being together, the backyard was wonderful for children. There are not AC’s in every bedroom, but if you prepare in advance and leave the hall one running, it doesn’t seem to be a problem. Thankfully Maine doesn’t get too hot! The hosts were very kind and even bought a pack N play and high chair for the home. Would absolutely return!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jon W., Buffalo, NY USA

4 July 2021

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

Super Cape Porpoise Place

Wonderful large home for your family or friend gathering! Very modern and very clean. Offering a big kitchen and big back yard. 10 mins from Kennebunkport and 10 from beautiful Goose Rocks beach. Accommodating and responsive hosts. Enjoy!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan R.

27 Sept 2019

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

Wonderful stay in Cape Porpoise!

We loved our time in Cape Porpoise. Best rental we have ever stayed in — house was well designed, immaculately clean and comfortable. Lots of toys for our 4.5 and almost 2 year old to play with, and the owners provided kid supplies like a booster seat and stroller. Cape Porpoise is so charming and we loved Kennebunkport as well. Jack and Kelly were friendly and easy to communicate with. We hope to be back!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

2 Sept 2019

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

Fantastic House

We had a great time at this rental property. Very family friendly with games, stroller, high chair all at the house. The open living area was great for socializing in the evening while the kids played. Gorgeous neighborhood to walk and close to beach. Walked down to the lobster shack and got fresh steamed lobster. We hope to come back in the years to come!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alison H.

11 Aug 2019

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

Great stay

This is a beautiful home in a beautiful place!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

14 July 2019

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

This was an awesome house. Beautiful spacious very clean wonderful backyard.

This was a great experience. The house was the best we’ve ever rented. Owners were so friendly and thought of everything

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cath G.

2 Sept 2018

Great location - beautiful house !!

Beautiful, clean and spacious house, well equiped (nothing was missing). Perfect for young families (baby gear, stroller, gates, little swimming pools, big yard and toys). Perfectly located in the beautiful Cape Porpoise, just a few miles from Goose Rocks Beach. Only thing missing was AC, so the nights were a bit uncomfortable for a few days, but we’ve been told it was unusually hot during our stay. Owner responded very promptly to our only inquiry. Great overall !

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alberto H.

16 July 2018

Wonderful House, Wonderful Owner

We had a really great experience renting this house in beautiful Kennebunkport. The owner was very mindful about our stay. Very detailed oriented (there were fresh flowers in the kitchen table and he let us borrow a double stroller and pack and play for our daughters). Clean and beautiful house walking distance from pier, restaurants, cafe, and supermarket. Overall, we had a fantastic week!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jaime R.

8 Oct 2017

Modern, Spacious and Serene

We had 10 grown women COMFORTABLY stay in this home and there was still an extra bed that could have been used! The kitchen/living area is open except for the beautiful fire place that sets as a "divide" between the two rooms. The yard is quintessential Maine with tall trees surrounding the property and it's only STEPS from the harbor! We had an amazing stay and will DEFINITELY be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin H., Hanover, NH

20 Aug 2017

Wonderful!

This is such a wonderful property! The house was immaculate, well-equipped, and very comfortable. We had plenty of space for all 11 family members, ages 1-69 years, to spread out and relax. The backyard was perfect for the kids and we enjoyed strolling down to the grocery store and little coffee shop. The owners did an excellent job leaving helpful instructions regarding the various appliances and we really appreciated their recommendations for restaurants and fun activities to do with the kids. We would happily rent this house again!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Luc D., Where do you live?

21 July 2017

Great house near the ocean

We couldn't be more happy to stay in this perfect house. The neighboroud is quiet and friendly, very close to Kennebunport but far enough to be away from the traffic it attracts. Goose Rock Beach is also a short drive, and most important, the house is perfectly equiped, and big enough so everybody can find a quiet space. We shall come back ! Luc

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

colleen b.

8 Sept 2016

Great updated house for our whole family

Such a great house to spend our summer vacation. Plenty of space for the family to spread out. Cape Porpoise is such a quaint town too. Walked every morning down to the pier then stopped at the Cape Porpoise kitchen for a coffee. So relaxing and we all had a great week. One thing you may want to know is there is no AC. That was difficult a couple says as the temps were in the upper 80's . Other than that everything was great !

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Roberto G.

18 Aug 2016

Very comfortable new house in excellent location

This was our first time to Maine, and we could not had rented a better house for our family of 7. It is brand new home, large, very clean and well equipped, very comfortable and with an excellent location on a quiet street. You are close to the town center, beaches, and the major area roads, and withing walking distance to very nice restaurants and beautiful sea views. Jack is very pleasant, was always available for any minor issue and gave us very good advise on restaurants and beaches. This is a house that we would definitely rent again in the future.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe H., Gainesville, FL

12 Aug 2016

Home was very clean and beautifully decorated. Yard was great size. AWESOME location!

We stayed for almost 2 weeks and everything was great! House has plenty of "zones" for socializing, playing games, etc. Very spacious. Beds were comfor table. Location was awesome for walks to store and restaurants. Neighborhood was pretty quiet. Definitely one of the best houses we've rented.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Faith B.

28 July 2016

This is a beautiful house and is equipped with everything you could possibly need.

I was most anxious for my family to experience this area as I had come here every summer when I was young. This house gave us lots of room and the location was ideal- quiet yet close to so many activities. We couldn't have had a better time.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Zach O.

19 May 2016

23 Ward - Fantastic property, great location, great owner

23 Ward is one of the most pleasurable rental experiences you will ever have! The house is large, very clean, modern, and comfortable. There is cable & surround sound for the house along with board games for entertainment; the kitchen is stocked w/ plates, silverware, pots, pans, cooking supplies, and new gas oven/stovetop; gas fired fireplace; comfy couches; great dining room and porch set; 3 car driveway; and many bedrooms, linens, towels, etc. There is a large porch and backyard with firepit with plenty of room for activities, hanging out, dining, & grilling. Cannot say enough about the house and how great it was. The property is located just an easy 5 minute walk from mini-town center of Cape Porpoise where you can find groceries, home/personal supplies, great take out, a couple shops, church and a small restaurant. Across the point (5 min drive) on Bickford Island there are a couple great restaurants/pub types (Pier 77, Cape Pier Chowder House). Similarly, a quick 7 minute drive brings you right into the beautiful downtown of Kennebunkport itself. Jack was a pleasure to work with. He was clear in his directions, amenable to schedule changes (we were running in two marathons that weekend so the schedule was a little crazy), and responsive to questions while at the house. There was also a binder of directions that clearly outlined everything about the house provided as well, which was a huge help. Overall an A+ stay and A+ owner. Highly recommend!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

25 Oct 2015

Wonderful home for our family vacation

Our family of 6 adults, 1 toddler and 2 babies had a wonderful stay in Cape Porpoise! The house was extremely clean, well-maintained, and a perfect set-up for grandparents and two young families. The kids spent a lot of time playing on the clean floor together, and there were bonuses like toys for them to use, baby-friendly bath products, a nursery with a crib, and a double stroller. It worked out well that the bedrooms and bathrooms were spaced out so that each family could have their own space, and we congregated in the comfortable living room downstairs. The kitchen was beautiful, clean, and made meal prep easy when we ate in for a few meals. The location was also excellent. It was a beautiful area to stroll around and an easy walk to a few shops and restaurants in Cape Porpoise. It was a short drive to Kennebunkport, beaches, and the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge. The owner was also easy to communicate with throughout the process and everything went smoothly. We'd love to return in the future!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2015

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Aimee H.

9 July 2015

Lovely, spacious home, perfect for our family vacation.

Just finished a wonderful family vacation at Cape Porpoise, but hated to leave. Without a doubt, this was the nicest rental property we have ever stayed in. It was perfect for our multi-generational group that included an infant, toddler, teenager, adults and seniors. There was so much to see and do within walking distance, and amazing beaches, shopping, and sightseeing were an easy 10-15 minute drive. We enjoyed kayaking, golf, tennis, shopping, movie theater, lobster dinner, playground, beach, hiking, and scenic drives. Highly recommended.