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Beach Cottage within walking distance to shops and restaurants, 2 miles to beach

Beach cottage, walking distance to downtown Kennebunk, 2 miles to pristine beach

Overview
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Location
Host

Wonderful

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3900 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Fireplace
Washer
Kitchen
Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Kennebunk, ME

Kennebunkport Harbor
‪9 min drive‬
Dock Square
‪10 min drive‬
Gooch's Beach
‪10 min drive‬
Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Beach Cottage within walking distance to shops and restaurants, 2 miles to beach

Sweet little cottage, 2 miles to Parson’s Beach. Walking distance to Kennebunk shops and restaurants, 5 minutes to Kennebunkport and area beaches. Easy access to Route 1 and I-95, 1.5 hours to Boston, 20 minutes to the Portland Jet Port and downtown Portland. Yard has view of pond and woods and berries for the picking. House includes sunny kitchen with wraparound window seat, sunroom/sitting area, living room with fireplace/gas woodstove. Garden patio with Chimnea.

Kennebunk and Southern Maine’s miles of beaches are accessible for sunbathing, surfing, fishing or just looking for sand dollars. The Kennebunk River is nearby for kayaking and canoeing as well as the marsh at the beach.

Kennebunk is close to an endless variety of summer activities; including local seaside festivals, concerts in the park, Old Orchard Beach & The Pier, The Ogunquit Theatre and beaches, York Animal Kingdom & Amusement Park.

Mount Agamenticus offers vacationers the opportunity to mountain bike or hike in a beautiful mountain setting with views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Keywords: Beach, House, Hotel, Cabin, Bed & Breakfast, Town, Kennebunkport, Coast, Southern Maine, Maine, Surf, Kennebunk

Property manager

Ellen

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

$100 non-refundable fee for pets.

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kennebunk

Located in Kennebunk, this cottage is near theme parks and by the sea. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Engine, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore 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.

Kennebunk, ME

What's nearby

Kennebunk Beach - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
Kennebunkport Harbor - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
Dock Square - 10 min drive - 9.3 km
Kennebunkport Village Green - 10 min drive - 9.3 km
Gooch's Beach - 10 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

Wells Regional Transportation Center - 12 min drive
Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
‪Sbarro - ‬5 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
‪Aroma Joe's - ‬3 min drive
‪Maine Diner - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach Cottage within walking distance to shops and restaurants, 2 miles to beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Beach Cottage within walking distance to shops and restaurants, 2 miles to beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Cottage within walking distance to shops and restaurants, 2 miles to beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach Cottage within walking distance to shops and restaurants, 2 miles to beach located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Gardens at Historic Wallingford Hall, Brick Store Museum and Kennebunk Free Library. Kennebunk Dog Park and Johnson Hall Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.2

Wonderful

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Eileen R.

16 Sept, 2023

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

Cozy Cottage

Perfect size for 1-3 people. Ellen thought of everything so if you forget something,you will probably find it here. Parsons Beach is a gem but getting one of the 8 parking spaces is unlikely. Plan to ride bikes or drop off belongings and park at end of Brown St. and walk in. Especially enjoyed screened in porch.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

annefrances v.

6 Sept, 2023

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

Comfy Cottage in Kennebunk

I stayed at Ellen's cottage with my adult kids for a week this August. It was even sweeter than the pictures describe. Super comfortable and enough room for 4 adults and my little dog. Plenty of towels and linens, kitchen well stocked and the little gas fireplace made for a warmup on a couple of chilly mornings. Definitely recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

7 Sept, 2021

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

Great Cozy Cottage

Overall what an awesome stay! The cottage was so peaceful and beautiful. No complaints at all. I think any family or couple would love this! My favorite part of the cottage was the sunroom. You can cozy up and read a book. My dog lily and my husband loved it too. It was really nice how close it was to the beach and those beach views nothing compares!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

30 Aug, 2021

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

Kozy Kottage

Lovely cottage with very cute "beachy decor." 15 minute walk to Kennebunk Center and short drive to beautiful Parson's beach. No dishwasher or TV but AC in main room and wonderful yard and screened in porch. Cottage well stocked with all of the essentials and Ellen was very responsive. Would highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charlet W.

27 Jul, 2021

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

Private cottage near beach and town

We wanted our own place to wind down at instead of a hotel which we had done is years past in this area. My husband, 3 month old, 2 dogs and myself thoroughly enjoyed staying at this cottage. It is a short drive to the beach, and a short walk or drive into the town of Kennebunk. I think this place is best for a couple and children. It'd be tight for 2 couples (the second bedroom has a full bed). Also the house is fully stocked with anything you think you could need day to day. We really loved everything about our vacation which revolved around having such a comfortable place to stay. I highly recommend this place. Thank you Ellen!

10/10 Excellent

martha s., Belchertown

1 Sept, 2020

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

The Perfect Beach Cottage

If you are wanting to stay in Cottage Sheik this is the place! We enjoyed our stay so much! The cottage is a perfectly put together and everything we needed was there! It was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay so much, that Ellen allowed us to ass one day to our stay! We were close enough to everything, beaches, stores, etc but we felt very secluded from everything.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Catherine W.

24 Aug, 2020

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

Kozy Kottage

This property was perfect for what we needed. Highly recommend. Clean, comfortable and cozy.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

18 Sept, 2019

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

Peaceful

The cottage was very cozy and easy to manage; perfect for a small family or couple. My wife is unable to walk without help and the small size of the house was a definite plus with helping her to get around. I was especially pleased with the convenience of the home's laundry facility and the ease of using the kitchen. The neighborhood is quiet and the setting very peaceful given its proximity to Rachel Carson NWF. A definite 5 star property rental.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

9 Sept, 2019

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

Great stay!

Great location, great house!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Kellie J.

27 Jul, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Quiet neighborhood, beautiful house

The house was beautiful with everything I could have asked for. Perfect size for 3 people. Parsons beach was beautiful with only one complaint, not enough parking and had to walk a half a mile and park on the street. Though was worth the walk because of how gorgeous the ocean is. Loved having board games and card games at the house, made our nights enjoyable.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE M.

23 Jul, 2019

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

Family getaway

I stayed at the cottage with my 2 young children 2 &3 Ellen had some toys outside for them to play with (which they loved) the cottage is in the middle of everything so much to see and do. Perfect size for my family

10/10 Excellent

NormandD D.

26 Jun, 2019

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

Very nice cottage

Nice cottage with all the commodities and great surround. The host was very attentive and courteous. We had all the informations needed. Fabulous.

2/10 Terrible

James G.

17 Sept, 2018

miscommunication

We have rented from VRBO in the past and have several trips for the future. This is by far the worst to date. Not because Maine isn't ok (beaches are rocky and filled to the brim with seaweed on the beach as well as red algae floating) but because we felt the house, distances to beaches, etc were misrepresented. Plus there was no beach pass as promised ($25/day parking). The house had feces under the bed (cat or ferret-NOT mouse dropping). Over charged for having to do sheets and cleaning before left. Unclean glasses, dust everywhere... just find another place.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Ellen R.

3 Aug, 2018

Great time in Kennebunk!

Cottage is lovely and clean.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Laura M.

1 Aug, 2018

A gem!

We couldn’t have asked for anything more. The cottage is so bright and comfortable. It’s small but not cramped. We stayed comfortably with 3 young kids. Location is great, we found our way around in no time and it’s a super short drive to the beaches and attractions. There’s no channels on the TV, but we brought along our Apple TV to hook up for the evenings while the kids wanted to relax and that worked fine. There were also toys for kids, which was a pleasant surprise.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dani S.

29 Jul, 2018

Kozy Kottage close to the beach!!

The Kozy Kottage was absolutely adorable and close to everything I needed! I enjoyed Gooch's beach, Wells beach, and Parson's beach during my stay. No AC so bring extra fans if possible, the ceiling fan in the master bedroom was a lifesaver but, other rooms can get stuffy. There are delicious fresh berries in the yard and plenty of space outside to enjoy. Ellen was friendly and responsive. I hope to stay here again soon!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M., Holden Mass

20 Jul, 2018

Awesome

We just spent 5 days at this little gem of a place!! Ellen was a pleasure to work with, responding quickly with any questions we may have had! Great location, quiet area ,close to Kennebunk center and 2 miles to beach with free parking! The blueberry and raspberry bushes were plentiful which was a pleasant surprise! The cottage was very clean upon our arrival and had all the amenities we needed! Thank you Ellen for sharing your Beautiful Cottage with us !

About the host

Hosted by Ellen

I love the beach! I spent my summers growing up on the coast of Maine. My whole family including two grown children, my little grandson, sister, cousins all love the beach and have that inherited pull to the ocean that runs in our blood from our shipbuilding Grandpa.

We've been vacationing on Long Island in Casco Bay. Casco Bay is another nice day trip you might enjoy. Ferry service is available out of Portland at Casco Bay Ferries.

When not enjoying the cottage myself, I spend my time living on a boat in Kittery, Maine and enjoying the sites and sounds of the Piscataqua River and Portsmouth, NH.

I usually have a little garden growing in the backyard with vegetables and fruit - help yourself to whatever is available.

I've been to a lot of beaches all over the world and I truly believe we have some of the best right here in Maine!

Why they chose this property

LOCATION: This house is a short bike ride to the beach or just a few minutes by car. But the beach is not the only thing to do (only in my mind), there is so much to see and do within walking distance: concerts in the Park, farmer's markets, craft fairs, hiking, bowling to name just a few.

Kennebunkport is 5 minutes away, groceries, health food store, fitness gym all within a mile or two.

What makes this property unique

Quiet, private beach at the end of the road, just take a right and keep going until you hit the beach (no parking permit required). The town of Kennebunk is a short walk from the house for a leisurely stroll for shopping, diner or just an ice cream.

The old historic Inns in the Kennebunk/Kennebunkport area are a treat to visit for lunch or diner.

The quiet backyard and patio is just right for cup of coffee in the morning or relaxing after a long day.