Acres Away - Spacious Maine Retreat w/ Bunkhouse - Eliot

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Large Fire Pit Seating with Wood Provided

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5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 1021527.8 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Dryer
Kitchen
Fireplace
Washer

Explore the area

Eliot, ME

Kittery Premium Outlets
‪7 min drive‬
Market Square
‪9 min drive‬
The Music Hall
‪10 min drive‬
Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 2 Double Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bunk Bed

Common spaces

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

Office

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Acres Away - Spacious Maine Retreat w/ Bunkhouse

Located in Eliot, enjoy what this 4-bedroom farmhouse has to offer. This peaceful and enchanting retreat is perfect for guests looking to unwind and relax. With cozy bedrooms and a serene atmosphere, you'll feel right at home. You're sure to make fantastic memories with a stay at our place.

Property manager

John Ciampaglia

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Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

About the area

Eliot

Eliot is home to this holiday home. Market Square and Nubble Lighthouse are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Long Sands Beach and Short Sands Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Water Country and Yummies Candy and Nuts.

Eliot, ME

What's nearby

Kittery Premium Outlets - 7 min drive - 4.3 km
Market Square - 9 min drive - 7.0 km
Portsmouth Brewery - 10 min drive - 7.1 km
Strawbery Banke Museum - 10 min drive - 7.1 km
The Music Hall - 10 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

Dover Transportation Center - 18 min drive
Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬12 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
‪Olive Garden - ‬11 min drive
‪When Pigs Fly Pizzeria - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Acres Away - Spacious Maine Retreat w/ Bunkhouse pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

Where is Acres Away - Spacious Maine Retreat w/ Bunkhouse located?

This family-friendly Eliot holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Kittery Historical and Naval Museum and Kittery Premium Outlets. Yummies Candy and Nuts and USS Albacore Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Hillary B.

11 May, 2025

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

Graduation Getaway

I booked this place a week ago for my graduation in Manchester New Hampshire. John the host, was very accommodating and great with communication ensuring everything ran smoothly during our stay! This place was in IMMACULATE condition. My family and I were very impressed and would definitely book again for another stay. Highly recommend 10/10 if you are looking for a getaway and you are traveling with children or a larger group.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben J.

14 Apr, 2025

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

Open kitchen/living area was great for hosting our group

Very nice property. Quiet area. The garage area that has bunk beds got a little chilly at night. There is no insulation in the ceiling it's just a garage with a mini-split. Otherwise a perfect stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula C.

14 Mar, 2025

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

Fantastic Retreat!

Our family had a wonderful celebration at this house! The open floorplan and beautiful kitchen were a hit! Everyone loved the game room which was great for celebrating my son's birthday! The house was spacious and well-equipped and we felt immediately at home here. The location was perfect, only minutes from UNH and we look forward to coming back next spring to celebrate our son's graduation from college. Thanks again to our hosts (John & Jess) for such an amazing stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzie M.

17 Jan, 2025

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Colleen M.

3 Jan, 2025

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

Would be amazing in Summer

This place is close to everything: Portsmouth, Kittery- it's all 10ish minutes away. Very quick and convenient. The house is nicely furnished, adequately supplied with towels and blankets etc, we loved the fire place (were there late December).

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Tristin

9 Dec, 2024

Wonderful stay

Wonderful! It snowed overnight and the owner was out the next morning shoving the driveway.

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10/10 Excellent

Gucci

25 Oct, 2024

Great experience

We visited from California. Our arrival was earlier than the check in time, the owner was kind enough to let us know as soon as the house was available and let us check in 2 hours early so that we didn't have to wait in the car tired from the traveling with our luggage. The house looks just as it does in the pictures! Very clean, beautiful and comfortable for a family of 6 with a dog.The bunkhouse was perfect for an adult that needed his own space. Although you can sleep 3 people easily in there with 3 beds. The outside shower gives you more flexibility when with a big group, there is also a porta potty, that was very clean to be able to use when the bathroom indoors was occupied. The bunkhouse does not have any bathrooms/toilets FYI: however, it was not an issue for us.The owner was super responsive with anything I needed or had questions on. ( I couldn't find a TV remote LOL and he had one overnighted to us)The kitchen /living room/dining room tie into the garage that is turned into a bonus/game room / a office space was perfect! Very spacious and everyone had their own space if they needed it, although we all stuck together from room to room which was my dream come true to watch my adult kids hang out and enjoy each other's company with mom and dad. There are plenty of board games, cornhole, spike ball, giant Jenga, trivia, golf and so many games to bond with your group.One of the highlights was the firepit, we BBQed and had S'mores one night on a perfect starry night. The yard is amazing, and the trees were blooming in October!This house is perfect for a group or a family. We will definitely go back again! As for activities in the area: Portsmouth has plenty to do and see, Maine has the lighthouses and beautiful sceneries, we took a train from Dover to Boston for the day that was an amazing experience. Apple picking was a fun family time. All and all 5 star are earned! Thank you for your hospitality!

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10/10 Excellent

Michael

12 Sept, 2024

Home away from home

We had an excellent stay with two kids under the age of 5, it can sometimes be tricky going and staying anywhere. But with this house it has every amenity of home. Big back yard, and lots of space for kids to be kids. Not to mention it’s a quiet, laid back feel, minutes away from the beach, shopping and more. We will be booking another stay for next year.

10/10 Excellent

Jake M.

8 Sept, 2024

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

Guys Weekend

We came to Eliot for a guys weekend away. The house was great, super clean, exactly like the posting. The backyard is HUGE (the pictures don't do it justice) and private, great space for a family to play games and entertain. Extremely close to Portsmouth with easy access to major routes. Great coffee shops nearby. The hosts were very responsive and made sure everything was easy. Highly recommend staying here and would definitely return! Thanks for a great weekend!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ellen k.

2 Aug, 2024

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

Amazing!

The owners were very nice and very helpful with anything needed. Very clean and versatile home for all ages. Great location for all personalities. Our family had a great time. Thank you!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris N.

2 Aug, 2024

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

Family Trip

We loved the vacation home. The bunkhouse was bonus for the adult cousins to play late night games while everyone else slept inside quietly. The outdoor space is so inviting and was great to share some laughs by the fire. One bathroom was a little tough with 8 people but we made do. Another half bath would have been perfect. The outdoor shower helped tho with showers. The location of the home was perfect. We even went to Hampton Beach NH one day and it was only 20 minutes away. Overall I give this home a great review and would recommend to future vacationers

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason I.

10 Jul, 2024

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Amazing

My wife, our dog and myself just returned from our stay and the house was amazing!! John and his family were tremendous hosts. The house was immaculate and in a great location. We loved the layout of the house and it felt like home as soon as we stepped inside. We cannot wait to rent this house again

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Norman

18 Jun, 2024

Everything you need

This home and property will fit all your needs. Perfect for a multi family stay. Right when you drive up you’ll be in a large driveway and the front seating area is cozy and perfect for reading and morning coffee. The yard is huge. Soccer. Volleyball, any sport you could think of, there is enough space for it all, probably even simultaneously. Fire pit is perfect for conversation and s’mores. Patio is large with seating, grill, small high table adorned with string lighting. The towels and linens are super soft and high quality. Central AC and fans in every bedroom keeps everyone a comfortable temperature. The kitchen has everything you might need. Coffee maker says drip in description but it is a convertible for k-cups too! Bonus!! The garage putting green, tv, sofa and desk areas are perfect for teens, kids, and any adult! All the decor is lovely and gives a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere. We only wished there was another full bathroom. They are in the process of adding an outdoor shower so that will help! Things to do: we did Kittery Trading Post and outlets, a 20 minute ride to Ogunquit and Perkins Cove for the beach, restaurants, and events. The Friendly Toast and Bagel Caboose were both fantastic!!

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

13 Jun, 2024

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JEDCO

Place was as advertised, everything is new, communication was on point. 5 stars!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth H.

17 May, 2024

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

Family Between houses

John did an amazing job with the house. EVERYTHING is brand new. The dishes, towels, bedding, appliances, were all high quality. The space was perfect. The bunkhouse, outdoor patio, outdoor furniture and fire pit were amazing. With easy access to the city of Portsmouth, Kittery Outlets, and York Harbor, it is a fantastic place for family or couples to enjoy the beauty of the NH and Maine coast.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024