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Chic Shingle Style Cottage on the Kennebunk river, overlooking Kennebunkport.

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Exterior
breakfast on the deck over the river
Dining
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Kennebunk, ME
  • Popular LocationDock Square8 min walk
  • Popular LocationKennebunkport Harbor9 min walk
  • Popular LocationGooch's Beach5 min drive
  • AirportPortland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)33 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Balcony room

1 King Bed

Cove room

1 Queen Bed

Garden room

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Hideaway

1 King Bed

River room

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Balcony

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Cove

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Garden

Toilet · Shower only

Hideaway

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

River

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Chic Shingle Style Cottage on the Kennebunk river, overlooking Kennebunkport.

Bufflehead Cove (formally Bufflehead Cove Inn) is hidden away in the woods on the Kennebunkport tidal river, overlooking downtown Kennebunkport. Bufflehead Cove offers peace, privacy, kayaking, paddle boarding (not provided) or spend the day fishing for strippers.
Situated just one mile from Kennebunkport village, this house is close enough to all the activities the area has to offer, yet secluded enough to offer peace and privacy.
Bufflehead has five lovely bedrooms. Each room is complete with either a king or queen size bed and private bathrooms. Three of the rooms include whirlpool tubs and all but one room has a working gas fireplace.
As a guest at our beautiful home, you can surround yourself with complete privacy, or journey into the quaint historic town of Kennebunkport….the choice is yours.
It was built in the late 1800s by local boat builders. The downstairs floor is first cut maple and many of the very large windows have the original wavy glass. This classic shingle style cottage is filled with local history and hidden charm. Don’t forget to ask at check in about the phantom candles!
The property is half a mile down a quiet gravel lane in Lower Village, Kennebunk., just around the corner from Kennebunkport village. It is located on the tidal Kennebunk River. Five acres of field and woods surround the property and yet the house is only one mile from Kennebunkport center and two miles to the beaches.
The view downriver is of the village of Kennebunkport and upriver to the Arundel Golf course.
Five luxurious bedrooms offer private baths, whirlpool tubs, gas fireplaces, and lots of privacy.
There is a large downstairs living room with a wood fireplace, comfy window seats, and views from all the windows of the tidal river. A dining room extends from the living room and can seat 10 guests.
The property has a full kitchen with a gas stove and four ovens. The kitchen is being fully renovated this winter ( 2021) as it was an inn kitchen for 35 years, and though it functioned well, it needs some updating. We will be posting new photos once the work is done.
There is a laundry room off the kitchen which has two dryers and two washing machines. We provide laundry detergent and dryer sheets.
Enjoy watching the tide rise and fall from our front porch or bring a kayak and go exploring on the river. We also provide beach passes for the nearby beaches.

Property manager

Harriet Gott

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
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
weddings are allowed if we are contacted and give our permission and a local wedding planner is used. There is an extra charge of $6,000 for weddings
No outdoor fires or candles in the house.
No more than 5 cars

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kennebunk

Located in Kennebunk, this vacation home is on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Ogunquit Beach and Moody Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Old Orchard Beach Pier. Gardens at Historic Wallingford Hall and Bette-Jean's are also worth visiting. 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

  • Dock Square - 8 min walk
  • Kennebunkport Harbor - 9 min walk
  • Kennebunkport Village Green - 13 min walk
  • Gooch's Beach - 5 min drive
  • Kennebunk Beach - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 16 min drive
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Alisson's Restaurant - 7 min walk
  • Federal Jack's - 3 min drive
  • H.B. Provisions - 11 min walk
  • Clam Shack - 20 min walk
  • Mornings In Paris - 16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Chic Shingle Style Cottage on the Kennebunk river, overlooking Kennebunkport. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andy M., 99 Tree Crest Cir, The Woodlands, Texas 77381, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house
The house and surroundings were lovely. On this trip we stayed in two houses back-to-back, one in Cape Cod and this one. This one was by far the better house. The house has 5 suites, all with private baths, perfect for us, as a large group. The kitchen is well equipped and spacious. The washer/dryer set up is very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S., Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Real life "On Golden Pond"
Eight women who have been friends since we started medical school 40 years ago take a trip together every year. Most of us had somehow never been to Maine before, so this marvelous house in such a quiet and beautiful location was perfect. We loved all the fireplaces and reading nooks and porches, and put the kitchen to good use. The house sleeps 8 easily, 10 if you don't mind two people in a queen bed. Harriet gave us great suggestions on where to go for our daily long walks and good places to eat. It's an older house and has its quirks, but that added to the charm. It could not have been a lovelier week and we were all sad to leave.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for a reunion
Five long retired AF officers and their wives gathered here for our annual reunion. It was a great spot to enjoy each other and the surroundings. The house was perfect, especially the circular dining room table with room for all of us. We also thoroughly enjoyed the magnificent porch where we loved watching the tide go in and out as well as the beautiful geese. Thank you, Harriet, for being so welcoming and making sure everything was perfect for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reed N., Plainwell, Mi

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kennebunkport
The place was great. We needed 5 equal bedrooms and this came close. We had 10 total in our group, 5 brothers and sister and our spouses. The inside of the property was very tastfully decorated and despite the rainy week the house offered plenty of room.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Four Nights in Maine
This home on a tidal river is always warm and welcoming and so spacious yet not overwhelming for two people. It’s tempting to return with our family, but we love the quiet of this deeply peaceful place. The verandah, the hammock, the bathtubs! The deep window seats! A chaise lounge on the bedroom balcony. The best spots ever for reading. We didn’t cook on this trip, but the kitchen is well-equipped and inviting.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Harriet Gott

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My husband Jim and I have run Bufflehead Cove as an inn for 35 years. We retired from the inn life and now offer our property for you to rent and enjoy.
We live next door in the River Cottage and are available for ideas on what to do in our area. We are natives of Maine and know it's secrets.

Why they chose this property

If you are looking for a pretty and private property in a beautiful setting then Bufflehead Cove is for you. the property offers peace and privacy with everything Kennebunkport has to offer available nearby.

What makes this property unique

If privacy, peace and an escape from the maddening crowd is what you want in these stressful times, then Bufflehead is the place for you. We are located near everything that Kennebunkport has to offer but we are very private and peaceful. Bring your own kayaks and groceries and you never have to leave the property if you want!
A place where time is measured by the rise and fall of the tide.

Languages:

English
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