The Gatehouse-Kennebunk Cape near Beach and K'port

Entire home in Kennebunk, Maine

  1. 6 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 3 beds
  4. 2 baths
Hosted by Peter
  1. 8 years hosting

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In Kennebunk, near Dock Square

About a mile from Dock Square's shops and restaurants, with beach parking passes included

Private yard with fire pit and grill

A fire pit, gas grill, and outdoor seating on a wooded lot at the end of a quiet road

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Guests call it clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully stocked, and many highlight the hosts by name
Come home from the beach to your private sylvan oasis. Gather around the fire pit or lounge under the party lights on the deck. Conde Nast Traveler named us one of The Best Airbnb Beach Houses in the U.S.! Explore the many beaches, trails and water activities the Kennebunks have to offer. Dock Square is a mile from the house and has fantastic food, shopping and entertainment options. The layout works great for three generation family guests.

The space
The Gatehouse is a family friendly getaway. We are located at the end of a quiet road with large yard and surrounded by woods. Our road is 1 mile from Dock Square and the beaches. Walk to town (sidewalks), play at the beach (parking passes included) and come home to a quiet oasis in the woods. Our road is newly paved, so the kids can bring bikes, skateboards etc. We are close to Mother's Beach and playground, KBIA, Gooch's Beach, Middle Beach, Webhannet Golf Club, The Bridal Trail, The Eastern Trail, whale watching, Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge, over 40 restaurants within 5 miles, and many unique shops and antiques dealers.
The house offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, an open first floor with kitchen, living and eating area as well as an entry room with reading/game table and washer/dryer, front and back decks, large front and back yard, gas grill, outdoor furniture and a propane fire-table.
The downstairs bedroom has a queen bed and full bath with tub/shower.
Upstairs has a bedroom with a king bed and a loft/bedroom with a queen bed. The upstairs bath has a stand-up shower.
The kitchen is fully stocked with typical appliances plus microwave, coffee maker and filters, toaster, lobster pot and utensils.
There is parking for up to 4 vehicles and we include two beach parking passes.
There is a TV with a Roku player and Sound Bar with Bluetooth. We have also provided books, games, cards, puzzles for your enjoyment.

Guest access
You will have full use of the house and yard. You will not have access to the garden shed.

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What this place offers

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Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises

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Rated 4.95 out of 5 from 157 reviews.

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This home is in the top 5% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Kennebunk, Maine, United States
Exact location will be provided after booking.

Neighborhood highlights

The Gatehouse is at the end of a quiet road only a mile from Dock Square and local beaches. Go whale watching and visit the Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge. Dine at over 40 restaurants within 5 miles, and browse numerous antiques stores and boutiques.

Meet your host

Host
180 reviews
4.96 out of 5 average rating
8 years of hosting
Lives in Kennebunk, Maine
In 2013 Jennifer and I moved back to Kennebunk after 25 years in Chatham, New Jersey. We grew up here and after the kids went off to college, decided to come home. We have two adjacent properties that serve as our residence, the handmade post and beam barn is our office and the rental house. We are happy to engage with our visitors, but will take your lead. If you want to be left alone, no problem. We are nearby in case you need anything.

Co-hosts

  • Jennifer

Host details

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