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The Gatehouse - Kennebunk Cape near Beach and Kennebunkport

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Comfy chairs and Fire Table on the front deck.
The house looks great in the winter snow. Christmas Prelude is a guest favorite
Exterior
Great fire table for lounging around on a cool evening.
Keypad for self check-in
Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Washer
    WasherWasher

Explore the area

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Kennebunk, ME
  • Popular LocationKennebunkport Harbor3 min drive
  • Popular LocationDock Square3 min drive
  • Popular LocationKennebunk Beach4 min drive
  • AirportPortland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)34 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Lower Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upper Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

The Gatehouse - Kennebunk Cape near Beach and Kennebunkport

Come home from the beach to your private sylvan oasis. Gather around the fire pit or lounge under the party lights on the deck. Conde Nast Traveler named us one of The Best Rental Beach Houses in the U.S.!
Explore the many beaches, trails and water activities the Kennebunks have to offer. Dock Square is a mile from the house and has fantastic food, shopping and entertainment options.
The Gatehouse is a family friendly getaway. The layout works great for three generation family guests. We are located at the end of a quiet road with large yard and surrounded by woods. Our road is 1 mile from Dock Square and the beaches.
Walk to town (sidewalks), play at the beach (parking passes included) and come home to a quiet oasis in the woods. Our road is newly paved, so the kids can bring bikes, skateboards etc. We are close to Mother's Beach and playground, KBIA, Gooch's Beach, Middle Beach, Webhannet Golf Club, The Bridal Trail, The Eastern Trail, whale watching, Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge, over 40 restaurants within 5 miles, and many unique shops and antiques dealers.
The house offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, an open first floor with kitchen, living and eating area as well as an entry room with reading/game table and washer/dryer, front and back decks, large front and back yard, outdoor grill, propane fire-table, and outdoor furniture.
The layout works great for three generation family guests. The first floor master for the grandparents with adults and children occupying the upstairs bedrooms.
The downstairs bedroom has a queen bed and full bath with tub/shower.
Upstairs has a bedroom with a king bed and a loft/bedroom with twin beds. The upstairs bath has a stand-up shower.
The kitchen is fully stocked with typical appliances plus microwave, coffee maker and filters, toaster, lobster pot and utensils.
There is parking for up to 4 vehicles and we include two beach parking passes for use at the local beaches.
There is a TV with a Roku player and soundbar with Bluetooth. We have also provided books, games, cards, puzzles for your enjoyment. Stay up to date with us on Insta: gatehousekennebunk

Property manager

Peter Rouillard
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Exterior
Kennebunkport, walk to beach, 1 mile from Bush compound, 5 minutes from town.
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Microwave
Kitchen
10.0 out of 10, (51 reviews)
Kennebunkport, walk to beach, 1 mile from Bush compound, 5 minutes from town.

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
No Smoking in the house

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Kennebunk

Located in Kennebunk, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ogunquit Beach and Moody Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Bette-Jean's and Gardens at Historic Wallingford Hall. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kennebunk, ME

What's nearby

  • Kennebunkport Harbor - 3 min drive
  • Dock Square - 3 min drive
  • Kennebunk Beach - 4 min drive
  • Gooch's Beach - 6 min drive
  • Walker's Point - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 13 min drive
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and very clean house
We had a wonderful long weekend stay. The house is very clean, quiet, and well-stocked. The location is great - on a very quiet road but close to downtown. The check-in and check-out process was seamless, and the Owners are very nice. We look forward to our next stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family gathering
We visited family and despite a rainy weekend, we enjoyed the location and had the perfect setting to accommodate the family! Would recommend it !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas in Kennebunkport
Great property as described. Loved the fire pit and cozy blankets at night (yes, it was freezing but we sat outside anyway!). Well equipped kitchen for preparing Christmas dinner. The outside lights and holiday pillows throughout the house were a nice touch. Jennifer and Pete are wonderful hosts!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Gatehouse
We enjoyed our stay at the Gatehouse! Great location. Short ride into Kennebunkport and beaches. After a day touring Cape Porpoise, Goose Rocks beach, etc. we returned to the house and enjoyed cocktails around the firepit! Peter was quick to respond to my questions. Would like to return to the Gatehouse again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Wonderful house with everything a family of four needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Peter Rouillard

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In 2013 Jennifer and I moved back to Kennebunk after 25 years in Chatham, New Jersey. We grew up here and after the kids went off to college, decided to come home. We have two adjacent properties that serve as our residence, the handmade post and beam barn is our office and the Gatehouse. We are happy to engage with our visitors, but will take your lead. If you want to be left alone, no problem. We are nearby in case you need anything.

Why they chose this property

Our property is a unique combination of a quiet setting surrounded by woods yet one mile from the beaches and Dock Square. Since we are at the end of the road, there is minimal road traffic.

What makes this property unique

So many of our guests have offered the exact same statement about the Gatehouse: "I don't know why, but it just feels good being in there". That seems like a fairly unique thing to us.

Languages:

English, French

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