The Kennebunk House: The Quintessential Beach Cottage Awaits!

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Entire home

A favorite gathering spot: a propane- fueled monolithic stone fire pit

Play a game of pool in the guest house to unwind after the day at the beach

The front porch provides comfortable seating and views of the ocean

The renovated kitchen offers modern conveniences in a 1920s beach cottage

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 124000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

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Kennebunk, ME

Kennebunk Beach
‪7 min walk‬
Gooch's Beach
‪10 min walk‬
Dock Square
‪4 min drive‬
Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional)
‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

"Family bedroom" - Guest House

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 King Bed

Guest bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Guest bedroom #2

2 Single Beds

Guest bedroom #3

2 Single Beds

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Downstairs guest bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Guest House Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master en suite bath

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor shower

Upstairs hall guest bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Tucked in a quiet neighborhood, but only steps from the beach, the Kennebunk House has been a home away from home for families for decades. We purchased the property in 2009 and renovated it to include many of the modern conveniences you need. Even with these updates, the house remains true to its character as a seaside cottage with plenty of room for a single family or an extended group of friends and family. The house sleeps up to 12 in five bedrooms, including a separate "family bedroom" in the guest house that sits directly next to the main house. The Kennebunk House boasts an impressive number of common areas to allow you to enjoy your vacation: the propane-fueled fire pit for late night conversations, the front porch for a cocktail while taking in peeks of the ocean, the the first floor of the guest house for a spirited pool tournament, or the living room of the main house with its impressive stone fireplace. 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. For more information, check out our Facebook page by searching for "Kennebunk House".

> Bedroom 1 - King bed with en suite bathroom (main house)

> Bedroom 2 - King bed (main house)

> Bedroom 3 - Two twin beds (main house)

> Bedroom 4 - Two twin beds (main house)

> Bedroom 5 - Family bedroom - king bed and bunk beds (guest house)

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

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kennebunk

Located in Kennebunk, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Moody Beach and Ogunquit Beach. Bette-Jean's and Gardens at Historic Wallingford Hall are also worth visiting.

Kennebunk, ME

What's nearby

Mother's Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Kennebunk Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Gooch's Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Kennebunkport Harbor - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
Dock Square - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

Wells Regional Transportation Center - 15 min drive
Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪Maine Diner - ‬9 min drive
‪Alisson's Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
‪Federal Jack's - ‬5 min drive
‪Pilot House Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
‪Bull N' Claw Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Kennebunk House: The Quintessential Beach Cottage Awaits! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Kennebunk House: The Quintessential Beach Cottage Awaits!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Kennebunk House: The Quintessential Beach Cottage Awaits!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Kennebunk House: The Quintessential Beach Cottage Awaits! located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Mother's Beach, Webhannet Golf Club and Kennebunk Beach. Gooch's Beach and St. Anthony's Franciscan Monastery are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Vincent K.

16 Jul, 2024

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

Excellent family beach house

Stayed here with my parents, my wife, and two children. It was the perfect place for us because of the detached 'guest house' where my parents could stay (and get a break from the kiddos who are pretty high energy). Beautiful kitchen and plenty of spaces to eat as a family made this a great entertaining house, as well. And to top it all off, it's very easily walkable to Mother's Beach which was perfect for us. What's not to like? We loved it.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophie R.

17 Oct, 2022

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

Wonderful stay in kennebunkport

Great house and great location for a big group specially. It has all you need. The outdoor fire pit and porch are really a plus. We all loved our stay and would recommend for sure.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Caroline F.

25 Sept, 2022

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

Magnifique expérience proche de la plage. Maison confortable qui peut accueilllir un beau groupe!.

Nous avons apprécié la proximité de la maison à la plage et adorer marcher pour apprécié l’architecture des maison sur la cotee est. Les villages sont aussis le fun à marcher. Le homard est excellent! Il y a juste ll’entretien et maintenance du mobilier et des équipements qui manquaient d’amour. La propreté laisse un peu à désirer!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zoe Y.

8 Sept, 2021

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

Awesome house in a perfect location

We had an amazing stay at The Kennebunk House, it was the perfect place for a multi-generational family reunion. The beach nearby is stunning and the perfect place to be with young kids — the tide pools and playground were endless entertainment. We made great use of both the firepit and outdoor shower out back. The toy and games closet was amazing! The house was so comfortable and easily accommodated our whole crew — it was even bigger than it looked in pictures. Patrick was very communicative and so helpful with every question that came up. We really appreciated having the beach chairs, toys, and wagon available. Our only issue was the inconvenience of having to bring our own linens when most people coming to the house were flying in (there is a local linens service, but it's outrageously expensive). That said, we'd be thrilled to come back. The house and location were just perfect. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

29 Aug, 2021

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

Wonderful home for vacation

We had a wonderful week. House is beautiful and great for large families. Owner very responsive to questions we had. Plenty of beach chairs and beach toys provided. Great neighborhood close to 2 small beaches.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Besse M.

13 Aug, 2021

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

Summer family getaway

Comfortable, roomy home with great light and multiple inviting indoor spaces, along with a wonderful exterior front porch and fun fire pit. Kitchen was well appointed and great for a group of 10 to enjoy meals at the house. Unmatched location to the beach and easy to get into town. In all, a fabulous home in a beautiful location.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beverly B.

27 May, 2021

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

Location, location, location

Our group had a wonderful stay. The house offered so many great gathering areas including a big fire pit and porches. The beach was only a couple of blocks away and Kennebunkport was a 2 mile walk or drive. All around a great time.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

22 Aug, 2020

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

Location, location, location... and more

What a wonderful place to stay! The teens had their own space and could walk to the beach and bike into town. There are two different small, uncrowded beach options a block away where the adults could watch the tide all day. Less than a mile away is a beautiful beach for a morning walk or sitting if you like a bigger beach. The house is charming and spacious, and the hosts are responsive. We hadn't gotten a vacation since the shutdown began and knew we needed a safe place to head for a week of unwinding before the school year; we could not have chosen better. We were able to eat outside at lobster places all week without having to sit inside a restaurant. It's a fantastic family vacation for really any age at all.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Neil R., Madison, NJ

12 Aug, 2020

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

Overall great propoerty with a few improvements

We had a super week at this home with friends and family. The location cannot beat if you want to be near the beach, only a couple minute walk to Mother's beach. The property could have had more beach chairs (only 4, and they were in sad shape). The porch was awesome to hang out and have a cold drink. The porch also had enough seating for everyone. We had a catered lobster bake and it was a hit ! Our twin teen boys loved the "casita", the small house with the pool table, king/bunk beds, and kitchenette. My final thought is the linens. Having to wash linens and make the beds is a big ask, especially during a pandemic (Were the sheets really washed?? who knows). This has to be done the morning you leave, which truth be told is a hassle and a downer on your way out. Thank god for in-laws. I knew I invited them for a reason :) The grill is great, ss is the fire pit, though it was a scorcher of a week, so did not have a chance to fire up. All in all a great property.

10/10 Excellent

William S.

12 Dec, 2019

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

Prelude 2019

Beautiful home near the beach. Owner a pleasure to deal with, and another great Christmas Prelude in KPT.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

18 Aug, 2019

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

Great stay

The property was excellent. The owner was more than gracious. We had a wonderful time.

10/10 Excellent

André C.

4 Aug, 2019

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

A fantastic week close to Gooch's and Mother's Beaches - well equipped for a family of 12 !

We spent a fantastic week with our family (7 adults, 2 teens and 3 kids) in this house which is well equipped for a large family - July 27th to August 3rd 2019. The kitchen is well furnished and all new. You don't need to bring anything! The rooms are clean and most have a fan on the ceiling which we appreciated ! There are plenty of space outside to eat (two tables) and a great fire pit (propane) where we stayed to relax during the day and in the evenings! There is a large gaz griddle and a large Weber BBQ which are clean and well working - this is great for breakfast and dinner ! There is a small house where one of the family (mom, dad and their two children) could stay alone for the night and share the rest of the day with us - they even had a big fridge! It's really close to Mother's Beach and a pleasant 10 min. walk to Gooch's beach where it is easy to park the cars (we had 2 passes provided by the owner) for those bringing the chairs... It's very close to Kennybunk Port (4 minutes drive) and less than 15 minutes to Hanneford in Kennebunk! I would recommend that place to anyone as we really enjoyed it !

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

2 Aug, 2019

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

Something for Everyone

Early morning coffee on the comfortable front porch is so good for the soul - sunrise, birds calling, the sound of the ocean as the tide rolls over the shore. Kennebunk House with its attached apartment provided a spacious layout for our family. You could always find a place to curl up with a book. Although it has several indoor showers, there was always a line for the outdoor shower. From biking to kayaking to walking along the sidewalk that follows the beach, there were many ways to be active. KBH is a few minutes away from several beaches and a tidal area perfect for exploration. KPT is a short drive away - great restaurants and shopping. Convening at the fire pit in the backyard after a busy day in Maine brought us together to share our adventures. We have been returning to KBH for the last 10+ years.

Stayed 19 nights in Jul 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 this house in this neighborhood, the Kennebunk House, in 2009. The Kennebunk Cottage was purchased in 2017 and the Kennebunk Bungalow in 2018, allowing 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 original house in Kennebunk, which we loved and enjoyed for about 5 years, was about a mile and a half from the beach. We loved the area and dreamed of some day moving closer to the ocean's edge. In 2009, amidst the financial crisis, we had an opportunity to by the Kennebunk House at a price that made moving close to the beach a reality. The home had been neglected for a few decades, so it required a lot of freshening up, inside and out. We worked hard to accomplish this while maintaining the wonderful charm and character of the home.