Inviting waterfront retreat with amazing views, near the beach & golf

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8147 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Dryer

Explore the area

Kennebunkport, ME

Vaughn's Island Preserve
2 min drive
Cape Porpoise Kitchen
3 min drive
Wells Regional Transportation Center
20 min drive
Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional)
28 min drive

Room options

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

23 Jan - 24 Jan

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bufflehead Retreat

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Tucked away on a tidal inlet at the end of the road, this large, family-friendly home is ready to host you and yours for a serene, waterfront escape from your busy life. Enjoy amazing views from inside and out at this classic, single-level getaway featuring a nicely-equipped, full kitchen with an extra prep sink, a dining table with space for everyone, and a cozy living area with a flatscreen TV. And outside, enjoy the view from the furnished patio, fire up the gas grill on summer days, or take a stroll down to the water's edge.

This property is just two miles from the lower village which is home to a variety of stores, coffee shops, and restaurants as well as the Kennebunkport Marina and the Intown Trolley. If you want to hit the beaches, check out Kennebunk Beach, four miles away, and Gooserocks Beach, six miles northeast. And don't miss the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge to the south featuring hiking trails and endless bird-watching opportunities. Don't forget your camera!

Things to Know
Water shoes or sneakers are recommended when exploring the rocky shore.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Vaughn's Island Preserve. The vacation home offers a kitchen and 3 bathrooms.

The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
Just a 2-minute drive from Vaughn's Island Preserve and 5 minutes from Mast Cove Galleries

This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Vacasa of Maine

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

On the beach

Internet

WiFi available

Parking and transport

On-site parking options include a garage
On-site parking
Car required

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Coffee/tea maker
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

3 bathrooms
Towels provided
Hairdryer

Living spaces

Fireplace
Living room

Entertainment

TV with cable/satellite service
Games

Outdoor areas

Patio
Gas grills

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property
Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

Near the ocean
Near the sea
On the waterfront
Near a hospital

Things to do

Hiking/biking trails nearby
Sailing nearby
Fishing nearby
Surfing/body boarding nearby
Wildlife and game walks nearby
Hiking nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit

General

Unit size: 1583 sq ft (147 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

49550

Inviting waterfront retreat with amazing views, near the beach & golf Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

L W.

2 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect in Every Way

This property was perfect for our family. The number of bedrooms and bathrooms and the large gathering area made it easy to be together! Kitchen was well stocked and the dining table was big enough for all of us. Highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracie H.

26 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful views

This house was just as stated. Remote with beautiful views, lots of deer sightings, and gorgeous foliage all around. The house is older but has lots of unique vintage items that made it fun. The one story with minimal stairs (only two at the entrance) worked well for us and our special needs son.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

22 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay!

We loved our stay here! Very close proximity to downtown and had lots of space.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

1 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Seasoned Ladies Get Away

Facilities were clean and the view was breathtaking. We planned to spend most of the day touring the neighborhood but ended up stopping at the Cape Porpoise Kitchen on the afternoon of the 2nd day, grabbed supper, and spent the rest of the day sitting on the back deck area watching the view! It was a great place to just relax and celebrate what is right with life!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Robert B.

18 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Review

Good location, comfortable but, could use some updating. Possibly air it out prior to arrival. Musty

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Albert W.

18 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Solid 4 star with spectacular view

The pictures and descriptions are quite accurate. Although the house is dated it is very suitable for a Maine cabin. However there is a significant amount of deferred maintenance. Screen doors do not close, window do not open and close smoothly etc. In addition there is a need for more outdoor furniture. There are only 4 Adirondack chairs which is insufficient . There is no outdoor table to eat. The electrical outlets in the kitchen are not in convenient locations to run the coffee pot. Bring insect repellent there are a large number of aggressive mosquitos.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

2 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Place!

We are original Maine-ahs who have lived out of the area for a while but were returning for a memorial service in Ogunquit. We had 3 generations staying-teens/early 20's, 40-50's, and 70's. The layout was amazing for each demographic...the space was easy to navigate for the older members, and lots of room for the younger ones. The house had a feeling of immediate warmth-something that can't be curated, but at the same time it was impeccably clean and well stocked with anything we needed. The grounds and view were amazing, and getting to local locations/towns/beaches was ridiculously easy. I cannot recommend this home enough! Thank you for a lovely home!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Deb D.

11 Jun 2022

Rural retreat

The property was down a long, unsaved road. Once at the property, lovely view. The house and furnishings are very dated and there was a persistent musty smell.whenever windows not open. On the plus side, beds comfortable, plenty of towels and seating.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

BARBARA and JACK C., Anapolis, MD, USA

31 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous setting, comfortable house

The setting was amazing, so close to beach and town yet so private too. The views were mesmerizing watching the sky and the tides. The house was comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked for cooking. Everything was very clean, the only drawback was the musty smell on arrival, it dissipated somewhat over our stay but never completely. The carpet needs to be removed.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

kathleen w., North Attleboro, ma

3 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

hidden gem!

I would buy this house if it was for sale!!! Decor is dated but everything is VERY clean, no musty or pet smell or dust at all. Beds are comfortable and linen clean. Bathrooms clean with good water pressure. The kitchen has cookware/utensils/glasses (would love if they added a Keurig). Webber grill and fire pit with lots of firewood. Super dog friendly community, this home is on a creek/inlet and at low tide many friendly neighbors and their dogs walk (water-shoes/wellies and bug spray recommended). We biked to town, but note the roads are narrow and have hills. We will definitely rent again, Great location, perfect for kayaking and boating, its beautiful, clean and so relaxing.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021