Summerhill - Fully Renovated Cottage - Walk to Beach, Town and Marina - Kennebunkport

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Host

Exceptional

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8260 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Washer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Kennebunkport, ME

Colony Beach9 min walk
Walker's Point19 min walk
Dock Square3 min drive
Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)36 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

"Blue" Bedroom

1 Double Bed

"Green" Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

"Tan" Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

"Yellow" Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

First Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Summerhill - Fully Renovated Cottage - Walk to Beach, Town and Marina

Summerhill - Love the beach? Love your Kids? Want the cozy comfort of a Maine cottage with all the modern amenities? Then Summerhill is the house for you! Fully renovated this 5 BR, 3 full BA cottage is right around the corner from Colony Beach, Walker's Point, the Marina, and a just a short walk to town.
The open concept floor plan ensures everyone can be in on the fun. Large family room, a dining room that seats 10, and a cook's kitchen.
Also on the first floor: a den with TV, a screened in porch with Marina views, deck, a full size laundry room and a full bathroom.

Upstairs, there are 5 spacious bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and a cozy reading room, with distant views of the Atlantic Ocean. Each of the 5 bedrooms are TRUE bedrooms, with ample closet space, at least one dresser and plenty of room for all of your gear. No one will feel "squeezed in" or have to sleep on a pull-out sofa. Two bedrooms have queen beds, one bedroom has a double bed, and two bedrooms have two twin beds each.

There is a detached oversized, 2 car garage and nice-size yard. Beach Chairs, Beach Toys, and Beach Towels provided. We also have an outdoor solar shower, croquet, horseshoes and other yard games.

Generous collection of DVDs, board games, and plenty of books for kids and adults.

Gas grill and a picnic table.

Four televisions and wireless internet.

Just drive-in and enjoy your stay in Vacationland!

Property manager

CCAM, LLC - The Millers

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Water view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 28

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

DVDs, games, books, beach toys

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please see custom rules below

NO MORE THAN THREE VEHICLES PERMITTED ON PROPERTY. MOTORCYCLES AND BOATS ARE PROHIBITED ON THE PROPERTY. SMOKING IS PROHIBITED ON THE PROPERTY.

YOU MUST COMPLY WTIH HOUSE RULES AND GOOD NEIGHBOR GUIDE. VIOLATION ARE GROUNDS FOR IMMEDIATE REMOVAL FROM THE PROPERTY AND FORFEIT OF DEPOSIT.

Names and Ages of all who will stay overnight in the house are a requirement of the lease/your stay.

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 deadlock

Property Registration Number STR21-00038, Short Term Rental License STR21-00038

About the area

Kennebunkport

Located in Kennebunkport, this cottage is in the city centre and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ogunquit Beach and Moody 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.

Kennebunkport, ME

What's nearby

Colony Beach - 9 min walk
Kennebunkport Village Green - 16 min walk
Walker's Point - 19 min walk
Dock Square - 3 min drive
Gooch's Beach - 8 min drive

Getting around

Wells Regional Transportation Center - 17 min drive
Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

‪Alisson's Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
‪Federal Jack's - ‬3 min drive
‪H.B. Provisions - ‬4 min drive
‪Clam Shack - ‬3 min drive
‪Mornings In Paris - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Summerhill - Fully Renovated Cottage - Walk to Beach, Town and Marina pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Summerhill - Fully Renovated Cottage - Walk to Beach, Town and Marina?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Summerhill - Fully Renovated Cottage - Walk to Beach, Town and Marina?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Summerhill - Fully Renovated Cottage - Walk to Beach, Town and Marina located?

Located in the heart of Kennebunkport, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Colony Beach and Dock Square. St. Ann’s Episcopal Church and Cape Arundel are also within 15 minutes.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Molly H., Memphis

15 Aug 2023

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

Lovely Home!

Summerhill is a truly lovely home in a quiet, residential area that is just a short walk to the beach and shops. The décor is perfectly beachy in a cottagey, understated way. Our crew had a bit of an issue with the cleaners but that was resolved and responded to quickly. In all, a great stay and a perfect location!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexis D.

3 Aug 2023

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

Summer getaway

My family and I had a great time at Summerhill. The house was very clean, and had all the amenities. Also, the location is fantastic. Close to shopping and the beach. We would definitely stay again. Highly recommend!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phil S.

6 Sept 2022

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

Great for multi-generational families

The house was fantastic for our large multi generational group; it was the most well stocked house we have ever rented.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey W.

19 July 2022

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

Perfect!

The house was perfect for a trip with extended family - lots of room to gather but also room for everyone to separate and have their own space if needed. Kids (ages 2-7) LOVED all the games, books, and toys! Adults appreciated the fully stocked kitchen. Walked to colony beach every day to swim and search in tide pools. A quick 1 mile walk to town.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Madeline K.

23 Dec 2021

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

Long-term Fall Stay

We stayed here for several months in the fall and could not recommend the house any higher. It's a beautiful home (and property) that is nicely furnished/decorated and supplied. We felt like we were staying in a friends home rather than a rental. Susan is a wonderful, responsive host who helped us when questions arose. The pictures on the posting capture the house nicely, and the surrounding neighborhood is lovely!

Stayed 91 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Christine D.

3 Sept 2021

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

Nice stay at Summerhill

We had a fun stay at Summerhill and there were many great things about the house that we enjoyed: it’s beautifully decorated and was clearly recently remodeled with care. It was very well equipped (extremely well-stocked kitchen, lots of beach toys and boogie boards, beach towels, movies, books and games), the beds were comfortable, the yard was great for the kids to play in and the porch is huge and perfect for hanging out. The location was also great—close to Colony beach, close to town, and walking distance to a wonderful small seafood market (Port Lobster). There were a few negative things about the house and the rental experience as well. Since the house doesn’t have air conditioning, it got somewhat uncomfortable on the hot and humid days in August and the house would benefit from the installation of some ceiling fans, particularly in the bedrooms for sleeping (the standing fans provided weren’t much help for us). A few of the bedrooms had a slight musty smell. In addition, after we left, the owner charged us an extra cleaning fee, saying that the floors and stove and cabinets were not clean. Since we had paid the fee for professional cleaning, we figured that sweeping, mopping, and general cleaning of these areas upon departure would be included. We tried to follow the check-out instructions as closely as possible and we did not think we left a mess requiring more than standard professional cleaning. We were also charged an unexpected additional fee for linens a few months after we booked.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

8 Aug 2021

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

Perfect Family Getaway

This was our 2nd time staying at Summerhill. Hope to return again!! Plenty of space for all ten of us (6 adults, 4 children). Very kid friendly - toys, books, videos and more. We’ll equipped kitchen so we could really enjoy our nights in. Walkable to town. Owners very reachable and helpful. We felt very comfortable during our stay.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kate O., Somerville, MA

20 July 2021

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

The pictures do not do this house justice

Summer Hill was a wonderful experience. All of us thought the property was even better than the pictures. We had four middle aged adults (two couples), two children (ages four and seven), and two childhood friends in their eighties. First, it's immaculate. Second, it's designed so that we could easily come together as well as spend time apart. The kitchen has absolutely everything amazing chefs could want (we coveted the high end waffle maker), and we enjoyed great dinners for the adults while the kids were able to happily play and watch tv in a small den - they were close by but separate. The childrens' books are high end and it felt like we were in a beautiful public library; the lawn toys and toys and games inside had all of their parts; and the kids loved playing both inside and out. We could also walk easily to the water to skip rocks, pick up lobsters, etc. Susan was also really responsive. We highly recommend Summer Hill!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sally C.

14 July 2021

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

Great stay!

Stayed for a week with family to celebrate my grandmother's birthday. The house was beautiful, clean, comfortable, and very well stocked with kitchen supplies/games/etc. The hosts were also very helpful and communication was easy. I'd highly recommend and thank you for the great memories!

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

27 June 2021

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

Absolutely Lovely

Summerhill is precisely as advertised...but better!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

29 Aug 2019

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

Fun family beach holiday

This is a lovely place, well situated for the local Colony Beach (10 mins walk) and a short drive to several other varied beaches.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

6 Aug 2019

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

Summerhill is wonderful!

We had a great time at Summerhill! The house was spotless, well equipped and spacious. Our family (6 adults, 4 young children) had plenty of room and privacy. The kids enjoyed the movies, books, games and toys that were provided. Everything needed for the beach was available. I can’t think of anything that was missing. Great location too. We enjoyed morning walks by the coast and then walked to town each evening. Sue was readily available to answer any questions that we had. Hope to return to Kennebunkport again and would definitely stay at Summerhill!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Louise S.

27 July 2019

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

Great location, plenty of space for families, beach chairs and towels very accommodating .

Second time renting this property and would do it again but daughter now has dog so need to look at another property unfortunately.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Herb M.

23 July 2019

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

Great family home.

Awesome property—pictures don’t do it justice. Everything you need. Convenient, quiet location.

10/10 Excellent

lil h.

20 July 2019

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

Summerhill is top-notch!

This is a beautiful property with a responsive owners. Lovely home with everything we needed!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bob P.

14 July 2019

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

Exquisite, Comfortable, Fully equipped, felt like home away from home.

This beautifully fully equipped home from kitchen to beach towels was THE most fun and convenient home we have rented for a vacation in years. The owners show pride in all the quality furnishings and quick responses to any questions making our stay more pleasant. Walking distance to the beach, downtown and restaurants added to our enjoyment. Oh I must mention the floor plan allows privacy and group gatherings. The grassy lawn enabled game playing and more fun. Love love love this home! Hope to return in the coming years for another family gathering.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Taylor S.

26 July 2018

Wonderful Summer Cottage!

We had such a great time at this home. It has everything you need. Susan was very responsive to my messages whenever I needed her. You cannot beat this location!

Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

1 July 2018

Perfect Maine Cottage

This is a very well appointed house with everything you need to make your stay comfortable. The rental linens are nice and make arriving and leaving a very easy process. The kitchen is perfectly equipped with good cookware. All appliances are new and there are many extra amenities like beach towels, chairs and toys that are also available. I highly recommend a trip to Kennebunkport and a stay at this house.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Louise S.

12 Aug 2017

A well equipped beautiful cottage in a great location

Comfortable home with ample space for children and adults. Very nice side yard for outside activities.

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

10/10 Excellent

Anne E.

19 July 2017

Lovely, spacious home, close to everything

We stayed at Summerhill with 2 of our children and our 4 grandchildren (ages 9, 8, 6 and 6) and had a wonderful time! The house is lovely and has lots of great space for people to be together or to be apart. Plenty of room in the kitchen with plenty of kitchenware, a big dining table, comfortable beds, 3 large, bright bathrooms, a TV room, reading nook that the older 2 grandchildren used a lot, etc. We never felt cramped. The screened porch was a lovely spot to sit in the evening. And there are games and books galore to keep everyone happy. We were fortunate enough to have nice weather so we spent time at Colony beach (an easy walk and a good spot for rock hunting, digging in the sand and tidal pool exploring...and it's not crowded) and also Gooches beach where there were better waves for playing in (although the water temp was pretty chilly). The 'girls' in the group walked to town for a little fun shopping and lunch at Federal Jacks one day. The food there was delicious (we went at 11:30 which was good, because it got pretty busy by noon). We also tried out Nunan's lobster hut in Cape Porpoise (just a few miles up the road). It's one of those Maine lobster restaurants really set up to serve freshly caught lobster- not fancy, but very good and not too expensive. All in all we had a wonderful time! Thank you to the Millers for sharing their home! We hope to visit again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Dixie A.

25 Aug 2016

Beautiful family house in Kennebunkport

We were delighted to stay at this charming house with our extended family in July. The kitchen is well-stocked with any appliance, plate, or glass that you might need. The rooms were spacious and the bathrooms were nicely done. If I had known how many kids books and movies were there, we wouldn't have brought any toys! My daughter loved all the books. It's a short walk to Mabel's Lobster Claw, Port Lobster, kayak rentals at the Nonantum, and more. We had a blast. It was very spacious for 5 adults and 2 kids. Hope to be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

About the host

Hosted by CCAM, LLC - The Millers

My husband grew up coming to Kennebunkport, and from the first time he introduced me to this old ship building town, I was hooked. As we like to say, there is everything to do, or nothing to do, depending upon what you feel like each morning. We live just outside of Philadelphia, but visit often, bringing friends and family when we come.

Why they chose this property

Summerhill has the best of both world's - close to all of the activities you want, and yet just a few blocks away from the hustle and bustle of Ocean Avenue.
You can easily walk to the Colony Beach, Walker's Point (the Bush compound), great restaurants such as Mabel's Lobster Claw (which also has a walk-up ice cream window - a perfect short walk after dinner at the house!), and Port Lobster, which has the freshest catches of the day.
Our neighborhood is very family oriented - many residents are up "for the season", which helps to ensure its peaceful, quiet setting.

What makes this property unique

Summerhill was a diamond in the rough, with many traditional cottage characteristics such as the fireplaces, built-in seating, hardwood floors and a screened in porch. It just needed a little TLC, which we were more than happy to provide. The house was renovated from top to bottom, but we retained the charming features that we fell in love with.
Mornings and Evenings are the perfect time to quietly sip coffee and cocktails, respectively, from the screened-in porch. There is enough room for everyone to have their own space, and also come together in the large family room, dining room and kitchen. The over-sized detached two car garage fits every-size car and easily stores all of the beach chairs and beach toys that we have available for you.