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Africa-Inspired Downstairs Master "Suite" Experience on the Coast of Maine

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Soak and unwind
    Relax in the top-rated hot tub, celebrated for ultimate comfort.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Culinary delights just around the corner
    Guests love the location for its abundance of dining options.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Goose Rocks Beach
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Massages in spa

Explore the area

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Kennebunkport, ME
  • Place, Goose Rocks Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Kennebunkport Village Green
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Dock Square
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Downstairs Master Suite

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Outdoor shower

About this property

Africa-Inspired Downstairs Master "Suite" Experience on the Coast of Maine

Rugged Elegance founders share their national, award-winning Africa safari-inspired Maine home and soulful lifestyle.


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The space

Asante Sana ( Swahili for "thank you very much" ) has been featured in Veranda Magazine ( search "Veranda" and "Safari" ) and the book, "Veranda Retreats." Their landscape design has won numerous national awards.

• Your guest bedroom suite includes the use of Asante Sana's hot tub and outdoor shower
• You don't need to fly all the way to Africa to experience one of the best African-like lodges and bushes on the planet!
• Your bedroom suite in the woods / aka "bush" is a six minute walk to one of the softest sandy beaches on the East Coast. You get the energy of the ocean and the peace and quiet of being near the Little River in the Woods!
• Park in front of the barn ~ a hop, skip and jump from Goose Rocks Beach
• Enter your domain via a private entrance
• Fresh brewed coffee or a latte, every morning!
• There is simply nothing else like it on the eastern seaboard, if not the world!

Guest access

Your guest suite in the woods includes: Beach towels, two Austrian beach chairs with ottomans and a wagon to get your chairs + gear to Goose Rocks Beach.

Paddle boards and kayaks are available for rent. From your back door, through their "bush" head down The Little River to the Atlantic Ocean. Or borrow Rugged Elegant Jen's two surfboards and drive 7 minutes to Fortunes Rocks, one of the best surfing spots on the Atlantic.

Tim and Jen will help you rent bicycles and direct you to the Eastern Trail or a leisurely 25 mile bike ride into Kennebunkport along Ocean Avenue and back.

Sit by the gas fire with a book, a cocktail and listen to the birds, the ocean and the rustling of the trees.

There is no more idyllic setting in Maine than this!

Interaction with guests

Rugged Elegant Jen, her husband, Tim and their Golden Retriever, Aspen reside at Asante Sana. They are available to not only make you coffee in the morning but they'd be delighted to help you get the most out of your Kennebunkport, Maine get-away once you've arrived in paradise!

Other things to note

Your suite includes: a washer, dryer, separate sink for beachwear, and a coffeemaker!

Our Golden Retriever, Aspen is very friendly. However, we do not allow dogs or other pets at Asante Sana as our home is located on a family compound.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1125393vb
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
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

Kennebunkport

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Goose Rocks Beach, a neighbourhood in Kennebunkport. Funtown Splashtown USA is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Old Orchard Beach and Wells Beach. Marden's Surplus and Salvage and Gardens at Historic Wallingford Hall are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Kennebunkport, ME

What's nearby

  • Goose Rocks Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kennebunkport Village Green - 12 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Dock Square - 13 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Old Orchard Beach Pier - 31 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Ogunquit Beach - 34 min drive - 37.8 km

Getting around

  • Saco Transportation Center - 17 min drive
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aroma Joe's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Federal Jack's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sebago Brewing Company - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Clam Shack - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mornings in Paris - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Africa-Inspired Downstairs Master "Suite" Experience on the Coast of Maine pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Africa-Inspired Downstairs Master "Suite" Experience on the Coast of Maine?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Africa-Inspired Downstairs Master "Suite" Experience on the Coast of Maine?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Africa-Inspired Downstairs Master "Suite" Experience on the Coast of Maine?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Africa-Inspired Downstairs Master "Suite" Experience on the Coast of Maine located?

Located in Goose Rocks Beach, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Goose Rocks Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of The Pool and Fortunes Rock Beach. Saco River and Cape Arundel Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Carolyn King

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Asante Sana resides on a family compound that has been owned by the King family since the 1930's. Your hosts, Jennifer King & Tim Fredel live in San Francisco nine months of the year and in their Africa-inspired home during the summer and fall months. They run a business called Rugged Elegance. Rugged Elegance is a "soulful" network of social entrepreneurs and philanthropists. The mission of Rugged Elegance is to inspire healthy, adventuresome, soulful living, and philanthropic giving. When Jennifer, Tim and their 300 members identify people, pursuits, products and/or philanthropies that inspire healthy, adventuresome and soulful living they call this "h.a.s. magic." Having traveled throughout Africa on numerous philanthropic missions they experienced h.a.s. magic unlike any other time in life. Having built Asante Sana from the ground up, they decided to share a bit of that magic with family, friends, and now potentially you! And you don't have to go to Africa to there!

Why they chose this property

Every inch of this home is custom-made with Jennifer's design sense, John Saladino and Ivan Chatman's world-class talent, and Stephen Barlow's architectural prowess. Their landscape design by Todd Richardson has won numerous national awards. Plain and simple: You will not experience another property in the United States -- perhaps the world -- like this one!

What makes this property unique

• Walking distance to Goose Rocks Beach, one of the most sought after beaches on the eastern seaboard
• Chongwe Outdoor Shower
• Yemanja Hot tub
• In The Woods
• Asante Sana is nestled next to the Little River where you can paddle board or kayak down river to the ocean
• The Historic Village of Kennebunkport is a ten minute drive away
• Extraordinary restaurants like The Tide's Beach Club and Earth are minutes awy
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