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

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Beach cottage, walking distance to downtown Kennebunk, 2 miles to pristine beach
Property grounds
Exterior
Living area
Gas stove/fireplace

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Kennebunk, ME
  • Place, Gardens at Historic Wallingford Hall
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Kennebunk Free Library
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Brick Store Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪26 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
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
$100 non-refundable fee for pets.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

Kennebunk

Located in Kennebunk, this cottage is near theme parks and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Moody Beach and Ogunquit Beach. Gardens at Historic Wallingford Hall and Bette-Jean's are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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Kennebunk, ME

What's nearby

  • Gardens at Historic Wallingford Hall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kennebunk Free Library - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Brick Store Museum - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Kennebunkport Harbor - 8 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Dock Square - 8 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sbarro - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Irving Oil - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin’ - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Aroma Joe's - ‬3 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).

How much is parking at Beach Cottage within walking distance to shops and restaurants, 2 miles to beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

annefrances v.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen R.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2021
Thank you Lisa, yes the sunroom is my favorite room to hang in also. I'm glad Lily liked it too!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2021
Hi Mary, so glad you enjoyed the location. Yes, it is a nice walk to town. It sounds like you might have liked to have a local tv station? The SMART TV gets most anything through U-tube but the local news can be a little tricky to find.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlet W.

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!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

martha s.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine W.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Thank you John! I am so glad you guys had a nice stay and that the cozy cottage was made your vacation more enjoyable. Would love to have you come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

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

Great stay!

Great location, great house!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Kellie J.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Thank you Kellie, it sounds like you guys had such a good time! I'm so glad. Yes, they just cut out a out 20 parking spots this year. I usually drop my stuff off, then I can enjoy the walk down.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE M.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Thank you Michelle, so glad you all had a good time. Would love to have you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

NormandD D.

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Thank you Diane and Norman, Would love to have you back! So glad you got to enjoy the sunroom, it's my favorite place to hang out. Loved the pretty picture you drew of the geraniums in the window seat! Ellen
Verified

2/10 Terrible

James G.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
The Kozy Kottage was not misrepresented. The description clearly states that the beach is 2 miles from the house and the town is within walking distance. It was unfortunate that the prior guests had taken the parking pass with them, however the pass was not "promised" in the ad, it was a bonus included in the arrival information AFTER booking, though I did replace it as soon as possible. Also, no parking pass is necessary for Parson's Beach at the end of the road. Although I was totally embarrassed that you found dog throw-up under the bed, it brought to my attention that I need to leave more time between guests (and check under the bed!). As a goodwill gesture you were refunded $100. Regarding washing your own sheets and towels, a lot of rentals include a cleaning fee of up to $200. Instead I do rely on guests to do their own dishes and launder the sheets and towels before they leave. VRBO rentals are not hotels. It seems your "Maine" experience just was not what you had expected as noted in your description of our beautiful beaches.
Verified

8/10 Good

Ellen R.

Great time in Kennebunk!

Cottage is lovely and clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura M.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dani S.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Thank you Dani, glad you guys had a good time for your birthday! And eating some berries! Yes, i think I'm going to have to put some air back in. Love to have you back next year, check in when it gets closer and i should have some updates. Ellen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

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

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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.

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