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Shingle Style Cottage on the Kennebunk river, overlooking Kennebunkport.

Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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Nestled in the woods, overlooking downtown Kennebunkport, Bufflehead Cove offers a tranquil retreat with four lovely bedrooms featuring private bathrooms and whirlpool tubs. Take in the views of the tidal river from large windows or relax by a wood fireplace while enjoying complete privacy.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

Shingle Style Cottage on the Kennebunk river, overlooking Kennebunkport.

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.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

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

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

No fires on property except in the solo stove. No burning candles without permission. Must get permission for launching kayaks, paddle boards etc.
Must get permission to launch a boat, paddle board, kayaks etc off property.
Swim at your own risk

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Located in Kennebunk, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Engine, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ogunquit Beach and Wells Beach. Gardens at Historic Wallingford Hall and Bette-Jean's are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kennebunk, ME

What's nearby

  • Dock Square - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Kennebunkport Harbor - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Kennebunkport Village Green - 1 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Gooch's Beach - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Kennebunk Beach - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 16 min drive
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alisson's Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pilot House - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Federal Jack's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Mornings in Paris - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Clam Shack - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Shingle Style Cottage on the Kennebunk river, overlooking Kennebunkport. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shingle Style Cottage on the Kennebunk river, overlooking Kennebunkport. ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shingle Style Cottage on the Kennebunk river, overlooking Kennebunkport. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this historic vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of First Families Kennebunkport Museum and Dock Square. Mast Cove Galleries and Kennebunkport Harbor are also within 10 minutes.

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