House in Goose Rocks Beach, ME
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
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About this house rental
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.
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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.
Amenities at Africa-Inspired Downstairs Master "Suite" Experience on the Coast of Maine
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Map of Goose Rocks Beach, ME
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
I wish we could have stayed longer. Such a beautiful space and lovely family. Such wonderful hospitality. Highly recommend
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2024
You must stay at least two nights. This extremely well thought out suite is an exceptional spot to stay. African inspired deco along with Italian marble bathroom is wonderful. The outdoor shower, wow! The hot tub and cool plunge pool combo is wonderful to relax to. Our hosts were wonderful!
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2022
Tim and Jennifer were super friendly and very accommodating thru entire lead up and actual stay at their BEAUTIFUL home. Beautiful architecture, private and well thought out amenities, this place is a treat. Waking up and taking a dip in the hot tub was icing on the cake. Plenty to do locally, between having a romantic dinner at Earth at hidden pond, or strolling the beach, this is a true getaway.
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2021
We live in a 2D world. This home is 3D. It is the absence of flat, basic, ordinary. It achieves its purpose to invoke serenity, despite it being the essence of luxury. The floors are actual stones, uneven and raw. At first, we feared our backs would not hold up, but by the time we left, we found our bodies craving the barefoot ruggedness. We felt the need to run our fingers along every wall, dresser, floor, bed, anything in our sight because the rich texture of every custom piece is as much a part of the experience as the stunning visual audacity of the home.
We cannot accurately describe the beauty of this property, nor the hospitality of our hosts. Both were beyond belief. Whenever we have looked to rent a VRBO in the past, we are seeking an experience at whatever our chosen destination. Often times the accommodations are just a place to rest. This is different. Asante Sana is the experience, and it is amazing. Thank you Jen and Tim.
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10Outstanding
(8 Ratings)
"I wish we could have stayed longer. Such a beautiful space and lovely family. Such wonderful hospitality. Highly recommend "
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