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Quintessential Maine Beach Cottage

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Property grounds
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels
Interior
Pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 684 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Kennebunkport, ME
  • Goose Rocks Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Dock Square
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Walker's Point
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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!
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of this vacation home's great beach location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Goose Rocks Beach. Features include a gym, a water park, and laundry facilities. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washer/dryer, and living room
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a car charging station, and an elevator
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym and a playground
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the beach
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Goose Rocks Beach and 11 minutes from Dock Square
This vacation home offers its guests a water park and a fitness center. The family-friendly vacation home also features barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities.

Property manager

Best Life Properties

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • 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
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lift
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

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!

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number STR-2200005

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Quintessential Maine Beach Cottage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 117 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samantha D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful area!

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint Cottage with beautiful views

Wonderful location to enjoy beach and beautiful sunsets over the marsh. Home includes everything you need for a relaxing beach vacation. Highly recommend!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful House and location

Never tire of the view of the marsh!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent property owners

Incredible stay in Maine with our dog. Everything was perfect!!!!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Maine getaway

Although the weather didn’t cooperate very well, the house is cute and served our needs. The walk to the beach is super close, like accross the street! The water view is pretty but remember it’s tidal so mud when we arrived turned into flooded marsh and “lake”with the high tide. The kitchen is unique in that I’m 6’2” and on my tip toes I’d touch my head to the low ceiling! But the beds were clean and comfy and we enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine G., Manchester, NH, United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy and relaxing

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent place to stay

We were so happy with this property. It was extremely convenient to UNE, Kennebunkport, etc. Beach access was across the street and the wetlands abutting the property were so beautiful.Inside, the house was so much more than expected. Every space was well designed for maximum efficiency and so well appointed. The kitchen had EVERYTHING we could need and so much more.We rent properties with great frequency and this home did not feel like a rental with the bare minimum of necessities. We even saw the special allergen friendly baking supplies that we use.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sister Trip

Relaxing stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

margaret g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sister stay

Perfect location. Adorable house
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen L., East Norwalk

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick getaway with mom

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls getaway

Two night girls weekend. Cozy cottage and amazing walks on the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful even over a frigid weekend in February

Loved our stay on the edge of the marsh! The house is adorable and well equipped. An ice storm the day prior to our arrival made pretty much every walkway in Maine (and in the driveway and walkaway to the house) an ice skating rink, but we managed not to break any hips. So peaceful watching the ice flows and ducks traveling down the marsh creek. The shells on Goose Rock Beach were plentiful and the seals that watched (laughed at?) us from afar as we prepped for a polar plunge (we chickened out after experiencing significant pain in our feet on our testing run approach) were really cool. Saturn on full display and owls hooting made the nights wonderful. Would love to experience this house in another season. The only issue we had was that the house was a bit cold at first and the space heaters throughout were essential to stay warm. The first night the space heater in the 1st floor double room died (never to be resurrected) just as I was falling asleep. This made for a cold night, but I moved to the twin bed room with a working space heater the next night. Shower also was helpful with good pressure and heat. Definitely bring binoculars, as we wish we had. Day trips to Portland and Kennebunkport were also fantastic. We hope to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave W.

Liked: Cleanliness

A walk on the beach

Great spot, the dog loved it too
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwen B., Washington, DC

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute cottage in a fabulous location

This cute little cottage is perfectly located overlooking a marsh and across the street from the beach. I had a peaceful, relaxing weekend enjoying the quiet off-season atmosphere with long walks and gorgeous sunsets on the mostly empty beach. The house: kitchen well stocked with everything, great views thru the windowed living/dining area, the hot water was hot, and just a short drive to Maine st for all the shops. I would definitely stay again. Property Manager was very responsive and communicative.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing weekend on the salt marsh

Our family took a quick weekend trip to do some birding and enjoy some nature walks. What a great house in an amazing location! We enjoyed sitting in the Adirondack chairs overlooking the marsh every evening as the sun set. The house was absolutely spotless and had everything we needed. It was cozy and comfortable, with plenty of games for entertaining ourselves after dark. It was close to nearby attractions for day trips. The owner was very responsive when we had questions about the heater. We highly recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect in every way

It was truly wonderful, amazing location with everything you could hope for. Indeed, the ceilings are low so be aware if you are more than 6 feet tall! ☺️
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness

So close to the beach!

Quaint & so close to Goose Rocks Beach! Great communication.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Al B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful stay close to nature

Comfortable and close to beach and other fun sites.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Favorite place

That we returned for the 3rd year in a row and look forward to a fourth says it all. Perfect location next to salt marsh and literally just a few steps to beach across the street. Couldn't ask for more.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie J., U. S. A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quintessential indeed!

We had an excellent stay at “The Quintessential Maine Beach cottage”. It was absolutely perfect for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy Mahoney S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect pace for a Perfect get away!

The "QMBC" is adequately named! It's a 5 minute walk to GRB ⛱️ and we also enjoyed hanging out in the Adirondack chairs watching the tide come in and out, kayaking at high tide
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Time together take two!

We enjoyed our second stay at this site. Cannot beat the location. And Jill and her partner were so accommodating, going the extra step.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cottage

Wonderful week in Goose rocks. Comfortable cottage, location was excellent. Had all the amenities needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shauna D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Third year in a row staying here

Love this house. The best of both worlds. The marsh in the backyard for beautiful views and listening to the tide rush under the bridge is so tranquil. Able to fish and put kayaks in from the yard. But also only a two minute walk to the beach. We choose this house time after time bc we appreciate that we can bring our dog bc it wouldn’t be a vacation without him. Jill the owner is always so great in the chat before and during our stay and we are grateful we found our forever summer rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D., Boston

Liked: Cleanliness

Great experience

Lovely property and fantastic location. We had no issues and really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024