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Charming cottage with outdoor space, full kitchen, & WiFi - near beach

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player, books
Property grounds
Exterior
4 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12197 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Laundry
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Charming cottage with outdoor space, full kitchen, & WiFi - near beach

Y-Go-By Hideaway

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This secluded property in Kennebunkport, offering a spacious, furnished sundeck adjoining two quaint cottages, is the perfect spot for your next big family vacation in coastal Maine. You'll enjoy an open dining and living area with plenty of New England charm, as well as a private backyard and a gas grill for summertime fun.

You're less than a half-mile from soaking up the sun at Goose Rocks Beach, or you can hike the bluff trails at nearby Timber Point. This quiet area has a general store and ice cream parlor, or you can head to the town of Kennebunkport for more shops and restaurants, only six miles away. Lined with marinas and boat launches, you can set sail on a whale watching tour or fishing charter, and then end your day at a fresh seafood restaurant.

Things to know
Free WiFi
Full kitchen (no dishwasher)
Outdoor shower available

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 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 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Maine

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ecotours nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 2119 sq ft (197 sq m)

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Exterior

Renovated cottage at Goose Rocks Beach. Great for families, steps from the beach

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  • Kitchen
  • Washer
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10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
Renovated cottage at Goose Rocks Beach. Great for families, steps from the beach

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

Property is also known as

Charming Cottage House
20250
Charming Cottage w/ Outdoor Spaces & Full Kitchen Minutes Beach
Charming Cottage

About the neighborhood

Map
Kennebunkport, ME

What's nearby

  • Goose Rocks Beach - 9 min walk
  • Dock Square - 12 min drive
  • Kennebunkport Village Green - 12 min drive
  • Seashore Trolley Museum - 14 min drive
  • Walker's Point - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Saco Transportation Center - 16 min drive
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alisson's Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Huot's Seafood Restaurant - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Federal Jack's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pilot House Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪West Street Market - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming cottage with outdoor space, full kitchen, & WiFi - near beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming cottage with outdoor space, full kitchen, & WiFi - near beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming cottage with outdoor space, full kitchen, & WiFi - near beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming cottage with outdoor space, full kitchen, & WiFi - near beach located?

This Goose Rocks Beach vacation home is on the beach, 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Goose Rocks Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Freddy Beach and Hills Beach. Cape Arundel Golf Club and The Pool are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Charming cottage with outdoor space, full kitchen, & WiFi - near beach Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Kendra B.

Great stay
Great location on a more quiet road and short walk to the beach. Lots of room and almost anything you would need is available!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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4/10 Poor

Ken E.

Look hard - pictures don’t lie
If you’re looking for a 1970’s flashback, this is it. This place became exhausting. Not enough outlets. Felt like the furniture was collected from the side of the road. Lighting was completely inadequate. Seemed like the plates, glasses and silverware were found with the furniture and never felt clean. Location is good.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family labor day vacation
Wonderful space for family fun
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I wrote a whole long review on Vacasa's website that you should check out but now I am tired. The point is, there is not a washer/dryer/dishwasher at this house and the kitchen had ants. I wasn't bothered by the ants as it is an older home and they are a pain to get rid of, it was not due to lack of cleanliness. The property management company and Vacasa clearly do not communicate as they left dishwasher tabs even though there isn't a dishwasher? House itself was older but charming with a great outdoor space. Do with this what you will.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oliver B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Vacasa sucks
property was great - great location, very clean, had all we needed; it has very creaky floors upstairs and only one bathroom in each house - the one in the guest house is in the downstairs room, so the upstairs party has to go into the bedroom downstairs Worst was the management company. They said we could extend the stay or late check out, but I needed to decide 2 days in advance, since we only stayed 3 days, we really had no idea yet. Quite annoying to provide so little flexibility. They clearly had no one staying the day we left.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

Chelsea G.

Management company knows nothing about the house
Okay hear me out. The property is so cute and great location. Here's the thing, Vacasa clearly knows nothing about the house and the property management company doesnt either. There is not a dishwasher or washer/dryer in this house. Do not be deceived, I saw a comment where someone said they "missed it" and Vacasa replied saying they were sorry it was out of order. No, it has never existed. Had to do my laundry the old fashioned way since I didnt pack enough of the essentials to get through my trip. They dont have a dishwasher, yet the property management company left dishwasher tabs for our use? Sorry what? Also, there were ants all over the kitchen counter. Again, I really didnt mind because it was an old house and I know ants are a pain to get rid if, it was not a lack of cleanliness situation. Also- Vacasa emailed me saying I could book a late check out, but wouldnt tell me how much it would cost. When I messaged Vacasa to ask how much it would be, they told me the property did not offer late check out??? Just so much miscommunication that it was frustrating.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fam
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Susan P.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful week at the beach!
Very spacious house with comfortable beds and short walking distance to Goose rocks Beach. There was room for everyone and we enjoyed both inside and outside spaces!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Edward D.

Sad getaway
Being with family
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Jylle N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Fun Trip, Beautiful Beach, Some Cons…
We rented this property for 4 nights in August. There were 4 couples, and 2 kids. Overall we had a wonderful family vacation and enjoyed the beautiful beach! Pros: - Plenty of places to sleep for all of us - Short (lees than 5 min) walk to beach - Beach was beautiful and clean - Water was warm for being in Maine! - Bikes were provided making the trip to the beach even more fun - We spent a lot of time on the deck - The kids LOVED the outdoor shower! - Close to Funtown Splashtown which we did one day that was cool and overcast Cons: - We were only provided enough gas to grill for one night. That was a major bummer. We ended up getting pizza (no delivery we could find) and cooking hot dogs on the stove - There’s really only one bathroom. The second is through a bedroom. So one couple had their own bathroom and the other 3 had to share. - The bedroom on the first floor of the main house hears everything!! Warning if you choose that one! - Based on listing and reviews we thought there would be a corner store, ice cream, and seafood within walking distance. We finally found the corner store on our bikes (not walking distance) but never found ice cream or seafood so assume you’d have to drive - IT WAS HOT! They provide fans but recommend bringing your own as well - No communication or info on check out like what to do with linens or towels - A dryer would have been a plus to dry wet towels and bathing suits! But not necessary
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Y go by
The house was great, location perfect. Some communication with company could be better. Trash pick up day was not available. It would have been perfect if there were a washer & dryer
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for families
This was my first vacation for my young family (two little boys 2 and under) and it was absolutely perfect. The separate cottage was great for my husband's family to stay in and have some privacy and the yard was perfect for my 2 year old to run around in. I loved the neighborhood, it was walking distance to the beach and in such a beautiful area. While the house doesn't have AC, we didn't miss it, the owner had fans available and we found it very comfortable. We will book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely vacation
Great location, great home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
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8/10 Good

Monty B.

Nice place
Good spot for young family
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
This house was great for my family of 6. Plenty of room, very clean, short walk to beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Carolyn K.

A perfect vacation
We had our kids and their families here for a week. There is plenty of space, the houses are very clean and for us, one of the most wonderful things was a well stocked kitchen. We cook all our meals and there were plenty of pots and pans and various cooking utensils. Perfect. The walk to the beach only takes minutes and it is a very beautiful and quiet beach with no entrance fee. Just lovely. Thank you so much.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Get Away
We enjoyed our long weekend at Y Go By. A little further from the beach than we usually stay, but still a reasonable walk. House had plenty of space for 3 generations. The fans in the home kept us comfortable during the heat wave. Just a few tweaks would make the home perfect. It really needs more coat hangers. 10 for a house that sleeps 12 was not adequate. Also the first floor bedroom in the main house would benefit form window shades. The light from sign on the housing complex across the street made sleeping a challenge. We woudl definitely ocnsider staying at U go By again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a great stay at Y Go By! The house was very clean and stocked with everything you could need. Plenty of beds between the two cottages adjoined with the deck , one bathroom in each cottage and an outdoor shower. The beach was a short walk away and there were plenty of beach chairs in good condition to use . The deck was a perfect spot for coffee; probably even better in fall with no leaves to be able to see the view of the marsh behind. There weren't alot of tv channels available (my kids wanted Red Sox!) but then again , you are on vacation. It was a bit dated, and a couple of simple fixes like a new curtain would be nice , yet again not a complaint with the location and cleanliness. The GRB Market nearby with homemade muffins and any necessities is great, as is the nearby lobster shack and ice cream (cash only! ) . We like to go to the Pier and drive into Kennebunkport, or head the other way to Biddeford Pool to walk Timber Point or Fortunes Rocks. The neighborhood is very friendly, and morning walks on Goose Rocks Beach will be missed ! Just FYI if you want a firepit you need to get a permit from the town first. I did not see any washer or dryer , but new towels were provided by Vacasa. Wr will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allison O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick get away
Perfect location, great beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Jack R.

Late Summer Stay
My family and I had a tremendous experience at your place. Great location and plenty of room for all. Will certainly inquire about staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

The perfect beach house getaway
Our family of 8 adults had an incredible 9-night stay at Y Go By. At first glance it may look like a small cottage but as others have mentioned, the house has a much bigger feel to it with plenty of space to hang out. The 3D layout of the house was extremely helpful to our group for planning purposes. Between the in-law cottage, large deck, the sun room and den in the main house there is plenty of space for a big family. The open concept in the kitchen and large dining room table was perfect for family dinners and game nights. The house is about 1/4 mile from Goose Rocks Beach, or about a 5 minute walk. It is a very quiet community and the beach is in a beautiful bay area, making the water much warmer than other beaches in Maine. It is a very quiet beach with plenty of space, regardless of high or low tide. There is a general store/gift shop less than a mile away with plenty of supplies. There is also a fresh seafood shack half a mile away, Tide Beach Club is half a mile in the other direction and there is a great ice cream shop less than two miles away. After long days on the beach, we found ourselves spending most of our time on the expansive back deck and yard, cooking on the grill, playing yard games and sitting by the fire pit. There are spots all along route 9 and even along New Biddeford Road to pick up firewood. The house also has a storage bin in the backyard with about 10 beach chairs, several umbrellas and a kayak. Overall, the house was very clean, the kitchen was well stocked and there were plenty of extra towels and other supplies. The two bathrooms were a great size and the outdoor shower was awesome. As mentioned in the listing, there is no AC but they do provide several fans. The temperature is pretty comfortable - especially when the windows are open to the ocean air - but if you're staying in the summer we'd encourage guests to bring a fan just to be safe. We really can't say enough good things about this house. You can tell it's owned by a very loving family and they have taken great care of it. The house was everything we could have wanted and it made for an unforgettable family weekend. We hope to be back next year and would love to make it an annual tradition!

10/10 Excellent

Chuck R., Cazenovia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Goose Rocks Stay
We had a great weekend stay at this very nice property! Great location, short walk to the beautiful beach! Very clean and plenty of room for the 7 adults in our party. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Charles R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Goose Rocks Beach Stay
Had a great stay at Y Go By, very nice clean home. Great location with plenty of room for the 7 adults we had. Would certainly return to this spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Great spot!
Decided on a last minute weekend getaway to KBunkport, and this house did not disappoint! The proximity to Goose Rocks Beach was definitely the highlight - easy walk, even with small children. Having two separate cottages right next door to each other worked really well for our group. The kitchen was well-equipped, as was the sun-room which had a great collection of toys and art and crafts for the little ones. The company that manages the rentals/arrangements was very responsive, and we were very happy with the option of a late check-out. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019