Shingle Style Cottage on the Kennebunk river, overlooking Kennebunkport.

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9.9Outstanding
(54 Ratings)
"Great home by the river with ample room for a group travelling together. Check in with Jennifer was very informative and we appreciated the checking in during our stay for any questions about the hous..."
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9.9 / 10.0
Outstanding(54 Ratings)

House in Kennebunkport, ME

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 4 baths

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About this house rental

Bufflehead Cove (formally Bufflehead Cove Inn) is hidden away in the woods on the Kennebunkport tidal river, overlooking downtown Kennebunkport.
Situated just one mile from Kennebunkport village, this house is close enough to all the activities the area has to offer, yet secluded enough to offer peace and privacy.
Bufflehead has four lovely bedrooms. Each room is complete with either a king or queen size bed and private bathrooms. Three of the rooms include whirlpool tubs and all but one room has a working gas fireplace.
As a guest at our beautiful home, you can surround yourself with complete privacy, or journey into the quaint historic town of Kennebunkport….the choice is yours.
It was built in the late 1800s by local boat builders. The downstairs floor is first cut maple and many of the very large windows have the original wavy glass. This classic shingle style cottage is filled with local history and hidden charm. Don’t forget to ask at check in about the phantom candles!
The property is half a mile down a quiet gravel lane in Lower Village, Kennebunk., just around the corner from Kennebunkport village. It is located on the tidal Kennebunk River. Five acres of field and woods surround the property and yet the house is only one mile from Kennebunkport center and two miles to the beaches.
The view downriver is of the village of Kennebunkport and upriver to the Arundel Golf course.
Four bedrooms offer private baths, whirlpool tubs, gas fireplaces, and lots of privacy.
There is a large downstairs living room with a wood fireplace, comfy window seats, and views from all the windows of the tidal river. A dining room extends from the living room and can seat 8 guests.
The property has a full kitchen with a gas stove and four ovens. The kitchen is being fully renovated this winter ( 2021) as it was an inn kitchen for 35 years, and though it functioned well, it needs some updating. We will be posting new photos once the work is done.
There is a laundry room off the kitchen which has two dryers and two washing machines. We provide laundry detergent and dryer sheets.
Enjoy watching the tide rise and fall from our front porch.

Amenities at Shingle Style Cottage on the Kennebunk river, overlooking Kennebunkport.

Air conditioning
Non-smoking
TV
Refridgerator
Kitchen
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Microwave
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Dryer
Patio
Kitchenware
No pets allowed
Garden
Oven
Stove
Laundry services
Fireplace
Ironing facilities
Towels
Hairdryer

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Ratings and reviews

9.9 / 10.0
Outstanding(54 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jul 2024
Great home by the river with ample room for a group travelling together. Check in with Jennifer was very informative and we appreciated the checking in during our stay for any questions about the house or the area. Kitchen is well stocked with all the necessities. Kennebunk beaches 5 minute drive away. Parking passes were provided but best to go early as limited parking spots available. AC in all bedrooms but not in the common areas. We loved eating breakfast on the patio and enjoyed our stay.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jul 2024
The house is as advertised and was perfect for our two families of four (that included 4 teens/young adults). Plenty of room for everyone to relax. The wrap around porch is a wonderful place to enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning or a cocktail in the evening. It is also in a great location - walkable to downtown Kennebunkport. We would definitely stay here again!
8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Jun 2024
Pros: the property was beautiful, and the room setup worked well for our group. This place was fully stocked with games, books, puzzles, and kitchen equipment. The main room and porch were really nice, and even though we came during a heat wave, it wasn't too bad, especially with air conditioners in the bedrooms. The location was great, being so close to town. Cons: The previous host's daughter took over this year, and I think there's been some bumps in the transition. Another person checked us in, and said there were no kayaks available or places to fish onsite. Two days later I was able to speak with the daughter, who said that over the winter there was a terrible storm that wiped out their riverbank, so there was no safe way to access the water on site. That is totally understandable, but had we known ahead of time, we either wouldn't have brought all the life vests/fishing gear, or we would have brought my SUV that could transport kayaks. She did apologize and tried to find other options, and was on point communication-wise from that point onward. We were the first guests of the season, and I think they weren't quite ready for us, possibly due to everyone focused on cleaning up from the storm. There are some various areas of the house/property that looked like they could use some updating/deep cleaning/maintaining. We did still have a really great stay, but they should update their listing to make it clear that there is no water access for the time being.
5.0 / 10.0·Oct 2022
On a river and surrounded by saltwater marshes and forests, this Kennebunkport home is a great base for hikes, historical goodies, restaurants, and bike paths. The home is spacious and welcoming, with fabulous bathrooms and bedrooms. Each bedroom has a porch or sun room. A great wraparound porch outdoors. In five nights we still did not have time to enjoy each fabulous place to sit and read a book or have a drink. Highly recommend!

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Shingle Style Cottage on the Kennebunk river, overlooking Kennebunkport.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Shingle Style Cottage on the Kennebunk river, overlooking Kennebunkport. pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Shingle Style Cottage on the Kennebunk river, overlooking Kennebunkport.?

We found 23 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioning, non-smoking, tv, refridgerator, and kitchen.


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