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"Old River House", FAMOUS HISTORIC ELEGANCE. Waterfront/Crashing Ocean Sounds

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Terrace/patio
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

10 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 217000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

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

"Old River House", FAMOUS HISTORIC ELEGANCE. Waterfront/Crashing Ocean Sounds

Old world elegance. Built in 1848, this fully restored, approximately 7500 sq ft. ten Bedroom Estate on world famous, Ocean Ave. sits just 0.2 of a mile from beautiful Dock Square, and a 30 second drive to the Ocean. Enjoy morning & evening Beautiful Sunrise & sunsets over the River and crashing wave Ocean sounds.

The 'Old River House', sits on the Kennebunk River next to the Arundel Yacht Club. Two public parks sit in front of and along side the Estate.

'The Old River House,' is nestled among the many old Captain's Mansions of the 18th Century. An almost $800,000 renovation in 2010 brings this grand old Captain's mansion back to its original grandeur. Antiques throughout the many rooms and the frequent passing of the Kennebunkport horse drawn carriage brings one back to that slower, more quaint part of American history. Morning coffee and evening drinks on the porch are just perfect for watching the river boat traffic and the children taking sailboat lessons at the 'Arundel Yacht Club' next door.

''The Old Rigging Loft'( Barn) is now, a separate apartment, with Care-takers, and owner / operators, Scott & Cheryl Mahoney on site and available 24 hours for the convenience and comfort of 'Old River House' Guests. We make every effort to assure your 5 Star vacation stay. Just ask !

There are four stair cases, and three levels of living space. New rugs, new bed mattresses, new curtains, new furniture, custom gardening, newly added European and American antique furniture throughout, are a hallmark of the Old River House.

STR License: STR21-00168

Property manager

Scott Mahoney

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 10 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: NO SMOKING, Candles, Fireworks in or near house.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 7,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Supervised or Lease Violation. Will result termntn

Important information

You need to know

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
Note from host: NO WEDDING EVENTS, GROOMSMEN, BRIDESMAIDS STAYS.
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Property Registration Number STR21-00168

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Historic-waterfront 'the Old River House'-in Town River House
Historic-waterfront 'the Old River House'-in Town River
Historic-waterfront 'the Old River House'-in Town River House
Historic-waterfront 'the Old River House'-in Town River House
Historic-waterfront 'the Old River House'-in Town River
Historic waterfront 'the Old River House' in Town on River
Historic waterfront 'the Old River House' in Town on River
Historic waterfront 'the Old River House' in Town on River
Historic Waterfront 'The Old River House' In Town on River .

About the neighborhood

Map
Kennebunkport, ME

What's nearby

  • Kennebunkport Village Green - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Dock Square - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kennebunkport Harbor - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Gooch's Beach - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Walker's Point - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 15 min drive
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alisson's Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Federal Jack's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pilot House Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪H.B. Provisions - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mornings In Paris - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is "Old River House", FAMOUS HISTORIC ELEGANCE. Waterfront/Crashing Ocean Sounds pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "Old River House", FAMOUS HISTORIC ELEGANCE. Waterfront/Crashing Ocean Sounds ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Old River House", FAMOUS HISTORIC ELEGANCE. Waterfront/Crashing Ocean Sounds ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Old River House", FAMOUS HISTORIC ELEGANCE. Waterfront/Crashing Ocean Sounds located?

Located in Kennebunkport, this beachfront vacation home is in the city center and within a 10-minute walk of Kennebunkport Village Green and Dock Square. W. Robert Paine Gallery and Northlight Gallery are also within 5 minutes.

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"Old River House", FAMOUS HISTORIC ELEGANCE. Waterfront/Crashing Ocean Sounds Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 128 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot for anytime of the year

House is awesome Location is perfect and the house welcomes you
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gervaise F., Kennebunk

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The place was wonderful and plenty room to spread out for our group.

Excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Historic Home

Loved the old quirky history of the home and the location across from the Kennebunk River.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Meagan Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for large family

We had a great stay! The house was clean and large. Scott was very responsive with our questions regarding our stay and things to do in the area. Great house plenty of room for a large group. Awesome location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanmarie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Fun

Had an awesome time having a family reunion. Great house with lots of places to stay in a fabulous porch to hang out on.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Best

In town, historic building and antiques. Great hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F., Durham, North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great historical charm, ideal location

This house is perfect for a large group that appreciates the history of the Kennebunkport area. You can't beat the location - river views and a 5 minute walk to everything in Dock Square. Scott and Cheryl are terrific hosts, very responsive and welcoming. Our big group loved the house!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal family reunion site

The 10 bedrooms, generous indoor and outdoor space, made this perfect for our family reunion. We loved being able to visit snd share meals on the veranda or indoors in the ample living space. An added benefit was the location—an easy walk to shops and restaurants in one direction or the ocean in the other direction. The historic house and views of the river were another plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth P.

Huge, unique house...Perfect for larger gatherings!

We loved our stay at the Old River House! Ten members of our local book club enjoyed an overnight stay at this beautiful home and we loved every minute of it. Close to the ocean, shops, restaurants and all that makes the Maine sea coast wonderful. Our only regret is that we did t stay longer...We’ll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

Beautiful home, perfect for a family retreat!

We loved our stay at the Old River House, and it was perfect for our family. The house is perfectly located in a beautiful area, just a quick walk to quaint shops and restaurants. Our kids loved playing and running around in the parks next to the house. Thank you, Scott and Cheryl for being such gracious and generous hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Donna K.

Always Fun!

Our third time at Old River House, it was fun as usual. Great location, walk everywhere and best front porch! Thank you Cheryl and Scott for sharing your home.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Prelude rental !

Had the greatest time renting this house for Prelude. Perfect location, perfect weekend and scott was an absolute pleasure to work with! We WILL be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

SFC

Great trip. Again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Edward C.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Don’t recommend staying here

Would not recommend staying here if you appreciate privacy from owners.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meaghan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent to bring family together - something for all ages!

We had a great extended family getaway weekend at Old River House! We had family members ranging from 2 yrs to 86 yrs old and there was something for everyone. The location is amazing, close to everything and was walkable to shopping etc for ALL of us. The hosts were so helpful and responsive when we needed, and otherwise let us enjoy our time. The house is thoughtfully furnished and included everything we needed. The small park area across the street was great for letting the kids get some energy out, and the house had games, puzzles and books to keep people occupied as well. Amazing, priceless memories made, thank you so much to Scott and Cheryl!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

Wonderful house and location, great for a group!

We just returned from a wonderful long weekend staying at the Old River house in Kennebunkport. It is a large house and was perfect for our women's get away weekend. There were up to 8 of us on some of the nights and we were each able to have our own bedroom. It is a great location, a short walk to town for meals ,shopping, and then you can continue through town and head to the beach. The house was clean and well maintained. Plenty of room on the downstairs level, with a big kitchen, dining room and living room. All very nicely renovated and decorated. We have been going away together for 18 years to different locations all over New England and we found this house to be one of the nicest places we have stayed.

10/10 Excellent

Dalton E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Golf Weekend

12 old friends do a golf weekend in KPT every fall. This property is fantastic for a large group; 10 bedrooms (real bedrooms) and spacious kitchen, living and sitting room; large deck. Best of all, short walk to downtown KPT. Owner lives next door and was so accomidating. An older home, but well maintained and so much charactor.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S., New York

Perfect for Family Gatherings

My family and I spent Labor Day weekend in Kennebunkport to celebrate the life of my grandmother. The Old River House is huge and was the perfect size allowing all 12 of my family members to share a home comfortably. The location was PERFECT! It was great that everyone could go into town whenever they wanted. We had a wonderful brunch Sunday on the porch. The green space and water view across the way was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

fanny p.

Topnotch !

Thank you Cheryl & Scott for your warm welcome & your availability when needed. Your house is perfect, our large group of adults & kids really enjoyed our stay and we got far enough space for all of us. Your house is very well located in Kennebunkport, it was great to be at a walking distance from everything you need. We will come for sure! Best Fanny & the French group
Stayed 2 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

alesha f., Boston

Perfect Place to Enjoy Prelude

My friends and I had another great time staying at the Old River House during Prelude. You can see the Friday night fireworks from the front porch and it is less than a 10 minute walk to downtown where many of the holiday festivities and shopping are located. The owner, Scott, is very attentive and responds quickly if you need him for anything. Also the house is large enough to comfortably accomdodate 3 couples and 5 children.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

alesha f., Boston

Comfort and Relaxation at the Old River House

We have stayed at the Old River House with friends the past few years for Kennebunkport's Christmas Prelude and have found the owners responsive and welcoming and the house clean, comfortable and able to accommodate our larger group of 6 adults and 3 children without any problem. A wonderful option for just 2 or a large party as the house offers everything you would need for a fun and relaxing stay in Kennebunkport and with his close proximity to downtown it is very convenient for those who just want to walk into town and take in the sites. Our family highly recommends this house and its owners and we enjoy staying every year.

10/10 Excellent

Chris T., Bath Maine

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tasty Tunes & Funky Foods Winter Getaway

The updates to the kitchen were AWESOME! 6 burner cooktop and double ovens handled the cooking load easily for all meals. The dining room handled 14 hungry diners perfectly with plenty of seating. Everyone loved gathering in the double living rooms. The sun was beautiful in the living room in morning while people gathered for morning coffee. Scott was great before during, and after our stay.Great weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

alesha f., Boston

Perfect!

Another wonderful Prelude weekend at the Old River House. It is the perfect location to enjoy all the Christmas festivities and a less than 10 min walk to the downtown Dock Square area. It is also a great house for a bigger group of people. Our family of 4 and 3 friends and their families are all able to stay at the house comfortably. The kids love it and when they young ones get restless we can just walk across the street to the recently redone park on the water. Will be back again next year!

10/10 Excellent

Nicki M.

AMAZING

The Old River House did not disappoint! Scott and Cheryl were very accommodating. The house was very old, which was very neat to stay in. Lots of great antiques to look at in the house as well. Plenty of space in the house as well and location was perfect! I hope to travel back to Kennebunkport in the Future. Thank you for sharing the Old River House with our group. -Wurth Electronics Distribution Team (US & Europe)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Libby O., Brownsville, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Maine Home

We had a wonderful time in Kennebunkport and the hosts could not have been more gracious and helpful. I thought it might be intimidating to have their family next door, but there are different entries to the two houses, and it did not conflict with feeling that we had the "place to ourselves." The yards/parks across 2 sides of the house were very useful for the kids and for the adults to sit and watch the boats go by. It was expensive, but if that is not an object, this is the place to stay in Kennebunkport with a large group.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021