Classic Maine marsh-view beach cottage near Goose Rocks Beach. Enjoy the living room and dining room with three walls of windows overlooking the marsh, while exploring a fully stocked kitchen, laundry facilities, and a good-sized bathroom. With plenty of outdoor space for games like cornhole or relaxing in Adirondack chairs by the picnic table or under a 10' x 15' canopy.
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Entire home
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 684 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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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 stacked 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. Beach 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 for stringing between two trees, five 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 Friday mornings. We will ask that if you are staying on a Friday that you kindly wheel the trash bins out to the curb from the shed on Thursday evening, and, if it isn't check-out day, wheel the bins back into the shed on Friday afternoon after trash collection has occurred. There is one recycling bin and one trash bin. Directions for what does (and does not) belong in each bin are located on top of the bins. 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!
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Electric car charging station on site
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Kitchen island
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Yard
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
8 steps to reach entrance
Area rugs in public areas
Elevator
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Tile flooring in public areas
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping mall
Near the bay
Near the ocean
On the waterfront
Things to do
Boat
Gym
Kayak
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Start the dishwasher by 8am. Please make sure all windows and doors are closed and thermostats are set to 68.
If it’s Friday, please wheel trash bins to the curb by 7am. Otherwise, please put trash and recycling in the bins in the shed.
Please put goodies back in/on the shed. Please let us know if you used the extra propane so we can replace it!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
This is a private family home in a small town. The Town has simple nice neighbor policies re: noise, firepits and parking. Dogs only please.
Friday is trash/recycling collection day. They usually arrive early, so please wheel the bins to the curb Thursday evening or before 7am Friday.
We have a recycling bin and a trash bin. Directions for what does belong in each bin are located on top of the bins.
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dogs only. One medium/big dog or two small dogs.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Great spot for children! Fun loft, calm beach.
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Town Permit required; likely need Portable Toilets
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
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 there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number STR-2200005
About the neighborhood
Located in Goose Rocks Beach, a neighborhood in Kennebunkport, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Saco River and Old Orchard Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Gardens at Historic Wallingford Hall and Bette-Jean's. Kayaking and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby. Visit our Kennebunkport travel guide
Is Quintessential Maine Beach Cottage pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
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?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Quintessential Maine Beach Cottage located?
This Goose Rocks Beach vacation home is on the beach, steps from Goose Rocks Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Saco River and Kennebunkport Harbor. Cape Arundel Golf Club and Vaughn's Island Preserve are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Quintessential Maine Beach Cottage Reviews
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The house was lovely and location amazing especially at this time of the year it was absolutely wonderful. Having access to the kayaks was great for adults and children and being submerged in this peaceful nature was very soothing. Thank you to the hosts for their responsiveness.
We had a wonderful stay at this sweet beach house. Jill was excellent to communicate with, and we loved the kayaks and super easy (1-2 minutes!) walk to Goose Rocks Beach. Lovely. Thank you!
Very conveniently located near a beautiful beach. The kayaks, washing machine/dryer, dishwasher, baby items, and beach equipment were great ammenities! The host was incredibly quick to respond!
As advertised, this place had everything we needed. From a well stocked kitchen through great location for the beach. We stayed a week after Labor Day and had a calm, relaxing vacation. Loved sitting outside with the marsh right there, with bird watching and excellent sun sets. Jill was easy to reach when needed. We are repeat renters of this property, and we'll be back.
This cozy cottage, a short walk to a wide, walkable beach, is a lovely place to get away with beautiful views of the marshes out the back window. Overall relaxing place for your getaway. Host was helpful and responsive.
This place has everything we look for in a rental: clean, comfortable beds, stocked kitchen items. Great location for after Labor Day. Loved being on the salt marsh for bird watching, and loved having an easy, quick walk to the beach.
Lovely week spent enjoying the beautiful Goose Rocks Beach area of Kennebunkport…can’t say enough nice things about Jill as a host and her lovely cottage..The best!
My family and I had a lovely time at the property! The view was beautiful and the house was quaint. It had everything we needed and being so close to the beach was perfect for walking our two dogs every day!
Once again we enjoyed a relaxing and beautiful week. A short walk to the beach for me and our dog, lovely yard to hangout in, and close to everything we need.
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.
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.
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.