Africa-Inspired Downstairs Master "Suite" Experience on the Coast of Maine

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Kennebunkport, ME

Goose Rocks Beach6 min walk
Dock Square12 min drive
Walker's Point17 min drive
Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)33 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Downstairs Master Suite

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Outdoor shower

About this property

Rugged Elegance founders share their national, award-winning Africa safari-inspired Maine home and soulful lifestyle.

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The space

Asante Sana ( Swahili for "thank you very much" ) has been featured in Veranda Magazine ( search "Veranda" and "Safari" ) and the book, "Veranda Retreats." Their landscape design has won numerous national awards.

• Your guest bedroom suite includes the use of Asante Sana's hot tub and outdoor shower
• You don't need to fly all the way to Africa to experience one of the best African-like lodges and bushes on the planet!
• Your bedroom suite in the woods / aka "bush" is a six minute walk to one of the softest sandy beaches on the East Coast. You get the energy of the ocean and the peace and quiet of being near the Little River in the Woods!
• Park in front of the barn ~ a hop, skip and jump from Goose Rocks Beach
• Enter your domain via a private entrance
• Fresh brewed coffee or a latte, every morning!
• There is simply nothing else like it on the eastern seaboard, if not the world!

Guest access

Your guest suite in the woods includes: Beach towels, two Austrian beach chairs with ottomans and a wagon to get your chairs + gear to Goose Rocks Beach.

Paddle boards and kayaks are available for rent. From your back door, through their "bush" head down The Little River to the Atlantic Ocean. Or borrow Rugged Elegant Jen's two surfboards and drive 7 minutes to Fortunes Rocks, one of the best surfing spots on the Atlantic.

Tim and Jen will help you rent bicycles and direct you to the Eastern Trail or a leisurely 25 mile bike ride into Kennebunkport along Ocean Avenue and back.

Sit by the gas fire with a book, a cocktail and listen to the birds, the ocean and the rustling of the trees.

There is no more idyllic setting in Maine than this!

Interaction with guests

Rugged Elegant Jen, her husband, Tim and their Golden Retriever, Aspen reside at Asante Sana. They are available to not only make you coffee in the morning but they'd be delighted to help you get the most out of your Kennebunkport, Maine get-away once you've arrived in paradise!

Other things to note

Your suite includes: a washer, dryer, separate sink for beachwear, and a coffeemaker!

Our Golden Retriever, Aspen is very friendly. However, we do not allow dogs or other pets at Asante Sana as our home is located on a family compound.

Property manager

Jennifer Carolyn King

Amenities

Hot tub

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Balcony view from master bedroom & 2nd bedroom. Sliding glass doors that open on

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kennebunkport

Located on the waterfront, this vacation home is in Goose Rocks Beach, a neighborhood in Kennebunkport. Seashore Trolley Museum and Mast Cove Galleries are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Old Orchard Beach Pier and Cape Arundel Golf Club. Saco River Cigars and Marden's Surplus and Salvage are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Kennebunkport, ME

What's nearby

Goose Rocks Beach - 6 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 - 17 min drive
Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

Alisson's Restaurant - 13 min drive
Federal Jack's - 14 min drive
H.B. Provisions - 13 min drive
Clam Shack - 13 min drive
Mornings In Paris - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Africa-Inspired Downstairs Master "Suite" Experience on the Coast of Maine pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

3 Mar 2022

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

Peaceful

Tim and Jennifer were super friendly and very accommodating thru entire lead up and actual stay at their BEAUTIFUL home. Beautiful architecture, private and well thought out amenities, this place is a treat. Waking up and taking a dip in the hot tub was icing on the cake. Plenty to do locally, between having a romantic dinner at Earth at hidden pond, or strolling the beach, this is a true getaway.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jared O.

11 Oct 2021

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

A wonderful experience

We live in a 2D world. This home is 3D. It is the absence of flat, basic, ordinary. It achieves its purpose to invoke serenity, despite it being the essence of luxury. The floors are actual stones, uneven and raw. At first, we feared our backs would not hold up, but by the time we left, we found our bodies craving the barefoot ruggedness. We felt the need to run our fingers along every wall, dresser, floor, bed, anything in our sight because the rich texture of every custom piece is as much a part of the experience as the stunning visual audacity of the home. We cannot accurately describe the beauty of this property, nor the hospitality of our hosts. Both were beyond belief. Whenever we have looked to rent a VRBO in the past, we are seeking an experience at whatever our chosen destination. Often times the accommodations are just a place to rest. This is different. Asante Sana is the experience, and it is amazing. Thank you Jen and Tim.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandra M.

20 June 2021

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

Relaxing recharge!

This place is absolutely amazing! So pristine and beautiful - Jen and Tim were gracious hosts and really cared about our well being and making sure we were comfortable during our stay. Magical place!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacy Z.

31 May 2021

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

Best vacation home

This is a property we will never forget and will definitely return to. The family was so amazing checking us in showing us around And even surprising us by making a reservation for a wonderful restaurant. The home was absolutely stunning and so many things to do.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike J.

10 Mar 2021

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

From the minute I messaged Jen and Tim, to our departure we were treated like royalty!

From the hot tub, to the beautiful decor. The shower and robes to the warm welcome, Jen and Tim made us feel like we had arrived in paradise. They were so knowledgeable of the area and we had such a wonderful time visiting and experiencing all their local suggestions. It seemed like there was nothing they wouldn’t do for us and we can not wait to go back again. Thank you!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Carolyn King

Asante Sana resides on a family compound that has been owned by the King family since the 1930's. Your hosts, Jennifer King & Tim Fredel live in San Francisco nine months of the year and in their Africa-inspired home during the summer and fall months. They run a business called Rugged Elegance. Rugged Elegance is a "soulful" network of social entrepreneurs and philanthropists. The mission of Rugged Elegance is to inspire healthy, adventuresome, soulful living, and philanthropic giving. When Jennifer, Tim and their 300 members identify people, pursuits, products and/or philanthropies that inspire healthy, adventuresome and soulful living they call this "h.a.s. magic." Having traveled throughout Africa on numerous philanthropic missions they experienced h.a.s. magic unlike any other time in life. Having built Asante Sana from the ground up, they decided to share a bit of that magic with family, friends, and now potentially you! And you don't have to go to Africa to there!

Why they chose this property

Every inch of this home is custom-made with Jennifer's design sense, John Saladino and Ivan Chatman's world-class talent, and Stephen Barlow's architectural prowess. Their landscape design by Todd Richardson has won numerous national awards. Plain and simple: You will not experience another property in the United States -- perhaps the world -- like this one!

What makes this property unique

• Walking distance to Goose Rocks Beach, one of the most sought after beaches on the eastern seaboard
• Chongwe Outdoor Shower
• Yemanja Hot tub
• In The Woods
• Asante Sana is nestled next to the Little River where you can paddle board or kayak down river to the ocean
• The Historic Village of Kennebunkport is a ten minute drive away
• Extraordinary restaurants like The Tide's Beach Club and Earth are minutes awy

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