Cottage in Cape Porpoise, ME
10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this cottage rental
A unique Southern Maine water front EXPERIENCE .
Propane FIRE PIT on DECK/PIER!
2 KAYAKS on FLOATING DOCK!
Brand new DUCTLESS A/C HEATER SPLITTER servicing entire indoor space.
The best room in the house is the private deck pier & floating dock with its panorama of tidal beauty. Great for swimming, kayaking & able to accommodate up to a 14 foot power boat. This private dock is a unique feature in this area.
The master bedroom downstairs sits over the water affording stunning ocean views to start the day. There are 3 bedrooms upstairs with 2 queens. There is a queen futon in the family room also. There are 2 full baths one up and one down.
The kitchen is newly renovated but was tastefully done to appear vintage & consistent with this 100 yr old cottage. There is a gas stove, dishwasher, & microwave. Just off the kitchen is a washer/dryer. The downstairs is an open concept with the kitchen flowing into the dining room, sunwashed family room, and game room which all take advantage of the beautiful harbor views ever changing with the tides.
The living room sits at the front of the house & is remarkable for its original fireplace built with local stone from Goat Island where the Lighthouse sits at the mouth of the harbor. This has now been converted to a wood pellet burning stove.
Also included is outdoor gas grill, wireless internet, cable TV with premium package and blue tooth speakers to listen to your music inside or out.
We provide beach parking passes to Gooserocks beach as well as all the Kennebunk beaches including Gooches and Mothers beaches. This house is also the perfect starting point for biking trips to Cape Porpoise pier, Gooserocks beach, Biddeford Pool, Kennebunkport, and the Kennebunk beaches. Excellent biking in mostly rural surrounding area which includes the nearby world class resort Hidden Pond.There is also the bridle path which requires a mountain bike.
The port affords excellent shopping and the outlets in Kittery are 15 minutes away .A half an hour trip to Freeport with LL Beans flagship store is the perfect way to spend a rainy day
Thier are a surfiet of restaurants in the area for all tastes and budgets, from the BYOB local favorite the Wayfarer which is a 3 minute walk from the house to the Five Diamond White Barn in Kennebunk. The Cape Arundel Inn with its sweeping ocean views. A quaint watering hole on Cape Porpoise Pier The Ramp is a five minute walk. Mabels known for its Lobster rolls or fried clams at the iconic Clam Shack.
The area offers a wealth of outdoor activites including surfing and paddle boarding lessons from Aquaholics. There are several kayak rental and guided tour opportunities with kayaking to the islands near Gooserocks and Cape Porpoise being an area gem. There are bike rental and weekly group rides of different ability levels offered at nearby Kennebunk Bike Shop. You can take a large boat to go deep sea fishing or whalewatching. You can also rent a smaller captained boat just for 3 or 4 to fish for the abundant coastal stripers. There are areas known for surf casting offering quiet solitude. A 3 hour excursion on the sailing schooner Eleanor is available just to relax and take in the view from the ocean.
For the dedicated excercise enthusiast there is early morning bootcamp offered outdoors on the Kennebunk beaches. There are several health and fitness facilities in the town of Kennebunk.
The KBIA located next to Mothers Beach is a childrens day camp with over a 100 year history. Children can register by the week, month or year. All activities are a la cart so you can tailor your childs experience. There are a wide variety of activities from swimming lessons to the renowned sailing program. Group tennis and golf lessons , island exploration ,leather and woodworking to name a few.
With its natural beauty and varied activities the area offers the perfect vacation. This also includes just relaxing on your beach of choice reading summer novels while the kids swim or boogie board in the great waves.
Add the charm privacy and beautiful ocean views of Pier Pressure and there is a good chance you have started a family vacation ritual.
Propane FIRE PIT on DECK/PIER!
2 KAYAKS on FLOATING DOCK!
Brand new DUCTLESS A/C HEATER SPLITTER servicing entire indoor space.
The best room in the house is the private deck pier & floating dock with its panorama of tidal beauty. Great for swimming, kayaking & able to accommodate up to a 14 foot power boat. This private dock is a unique feature in this area.
The master bedroom downstairs sits over the water affording stunning ocean views to start the day. There are 3 bedrooms upstairs with 2 queens. There is a queen futon in the family room also. There are 2 full baths one up and one down.
The kitchen is newly renovated but was tastefully done to appear vintage & consistent with this 100 yr old cottage. There is a gas stove, dishwasher, & microwave. Just off the kitchen is a washer/dryer. The downstairs is an open concept with the kitchen flowing into the dining room, sunwashed family room, and game room which all take advantage of the beautiful harbor views ever changing with the tides.
The living room sits at the front of the house & is remarkable for its original fireplace built with local stone from Goat Island where the Lighthouse sits at the mouth of the harbor. This has now been converted to a wood pellet burning stove.
Also included is outdoor gas grill, wireless internet, cable TV with premium package and blue tooth speakers to listen to your music inside or out.
We provide beach parking passes to Gooserocks beach as well as all the Kennebunk beaches including Gooches and Mothers beaches. This house is also the perfect starting point for biking trips to Cape Porpoise pier, Gooserocks beach, Biddeford Pool, Kennebunkport, and the Kennebunk beaches. Excellent biking in mostly rural surrounding area which includes the nearby world class resort Hidden Pond.There is also the bridle path which requires a mountain bike.
The port affords excellent shopping and the outlets in Kittery are 15 minutes away .A half an hour trip to Freeport with LL Beans flagship store is the perfect way to spend a rainy day
Thier are a surfiet of restaurants in the area for all tastes and budgets, from the BYOB local favorite the Wayfarer which is a 3 minute walk from the house to the Five Diamond White Barn in Kennebunk. The Cape Arundel Inn with its sweeping ocean views. A quaint watering hole on Cape Porpoise Pier The Ramp is a five minute walk. Mabels known for its Lobster rolls or fried clams at the iconic Clam Shack.
The area offers a wealth of outdoor activites including surfing and paddle boarding lessons from Aquaholics. There are several kayak rental and guided tour opportunities with kayaking to the islands near Gooserocks and Cape Porpoise being an area gem. There are bike rental and weekly group rides of different ability levels offered at nearby Kennebunk Bike Shop. You can take a large boat to go deep sea fishing or whalewatching. You can also rent a smaller captained boat just for 3 or 4 to fish for the abundant coastal stripers. There are areas known for surf casting offering quiet solitude. A 3 hour excursion on the sailing schooner Eleanor is available just to relax and take in the view from the ocean.
For the dedicated excercise enthusiast there is early morning bootcamp offered outdoors on the Kennebunk beaches. There are several health and fitness facilities in the town of Kennebunk.
The KBIA located next to Mothers Beach is a childrens day camp with over a 100 year history. Children can register by the week, month or year. All activities are a la cart so you can tailor your childs experience. There are a wide variety of activities from swimming lessons to the renowned sailing program. Group tennis and golf lessons , island exploration ,leather and woodworking to name a few.
With its natural beauty and varied activities the area offers the perfect vacation. This also includes just relaxing on your beach of choice reading summer novels while the kids swim or boogie board in the great waves.
Add the charm privacy and beautiful ocean views of Pier Pressure and there is a good chance you have started a family vacation ritual.
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Map of Cape Porpoise, ME
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsGuests loved the waterfront location, spacious house, and proximity to restaurants. The deck and pier were perfect for relaxation and enjoying the views.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Sep 2025
Great location in the charming town of Cape Porpoise. Easy walk to grocery stores and restaurants. Enjoyed Kayaking and Paddle Boarding right off the back deck during high tide. Kayaks provided. Great area for biking.
8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Aug 2025
The setting is spectacular!! The owner has provided kayaks, life vests, to fully take advantage. The home is charming. It was immaculate when we arrived. Prior to arrival the owner was super responsive to my questions. The only real issue is that while there is AC splits downstairs, there were none for the entire upstairs where it was so hot and humid at night that some couldn’t sleep on the beds they had made up upstairs.
8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Oct 2024
Beautiful view, close to town. Could use some attention…. Blown lightbulbs and fix tv remote that has 1/2 page instructions how to use since it’s broken. Could use a smart tv or at least a firestick. But it was a pretty old house!
6.0 / 10.0Average·Sep 2025
The location is great. The deck was a highlight. However, the furniture in most of the rooms was a bit worn, faded and old, including the bedroom furniture. The beds were not made but clean linens were waiting for us on the front porch to make the beds ourselves, which was not ideal. The pillows were old and stained. I suppose if the beds were premade we would not have noticed that. When we went to load the dishwasher with dirty dishes there was an entire load of clean dishes to unload and put away. The house was definitely missing some amenities that you expect to find, especially in such an expensive house. There was no hand soap in any bathroom or at the kitchen sink. With the linen delivery were towels but no bath mats. There were no blankets in the living spaces to snuggle up with. The freezer also was a bit touchy. If you did not press it closed after shutting it, the magnetic seal would not catch. The shower curtain in the downstairs bathroom was not secured and just rests on top of the shower insert, making it a bit tricky to get in and out of the shower.The kitchen was well-equipped. Again, the location is great. A short walk to a couple restaurants and a short bike ride to downtown KBPT. Plenty of space and beds but just felt like a little more effort by the hosts could make a stay here more effortless for the renter. It did not have the perceived value to reflect the price we paid, sorry to say.
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Top rated by guests
9.4Outstanding
(28 Ratings)
Guests loved the waterfront location, spacious house, and proximity to restaurants. The deck and pier were perfect for relaxation and enjoying the views.
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