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Great Couple Get-Away - Pet-Friendly - Small Family Friendly too!

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A deck with a view of a pond and surrounding greenery.
A cozy living room with a blue sofa, a green cabinet, and a staircase.
A house with a brick pathway, a large flowering bush, and a red door.
A view through a window with a view of a well-maintained garden and a distant building.
A room with a blue armchair, a red desk, a spiral staircase, and a kitchen area with a white stove.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Wedding Cake House
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Kennebunk, ME
  • Place, Wedding Cake House
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Dock Square
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Kennebunkport Village Green
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Great Couple Get-Away - Pet-Friendly - Small Family Friendly too!

Great Loft Apartment with King Bed upstairs, Bathroom, and Balcony overlooking River and Wetlands . . . Downstairs is the Kitchen with Washer/Dryer, Another Bathroom, Dining Area, Living Area (sofa bed in here). Natural Light throughout the Cottage . . . WiFi Internet . . . Spectrum Cable (TVs upstairs and down, both Roku) . . . Entrance to Cottage through Lovely Courtyard - Grill Available to use . . . Driveway for Parking . . . Quick, Scenic Drive to Lower Village and Kennebunkport and the Kennebunk Beaches - Guest Beach Parking Pass Provided . . . Quarter mile from the Wedding Cake House and a Lovely Drive to Downtown Kennebunk by way of Historic Summer Street . . . the Landing Store is 4 houses down across the street for Sundries and Sandwiches . . . Turnkey - Just Bring your Toothbrushes . . . Your Pet is Welcomed too . . . Available weekly in June, July, August.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The Courtyard is available for your use - up to 10 PM. Just advise if you will be using it. Pets are welcomed - please clean up as you walk them.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 594385vb
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Kennebunk

Located in Kennebunk, this cottage is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wells Beach and Moody Beach. Gardens at Historic Wallingford Hall and Bette-Jean's are also worth visiting. Kayaking, power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Kennebunk, ME

What's nearby

  • Wedding Cake House - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Dock Square - 4 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Kennebunkport Village Green - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Gooch's Beach - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Goose Rocks Beach - 16 min drive - 17.2 km

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 13 min drive
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Irving Oil - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Aroma Joe's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Smoke - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Alisson's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Couple Get-Away - Pet-Friendly - Small Family Friendly too! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Great Couple Get-Away - Pet-Friendly - Small Family Friendly too!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Great Couple Get-Away - Pet-Friendly - Small Family Friendly too!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great Couple Get-Away - Pet-Friendly - Small Family Friendly too!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Great Couple Get-Away - Pet-Friendly - Small Family Friendly too! located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Wedding Cake House, Kennebunk Dog Park and Brick Store Museum. Kennebunk Free Library and Cape Arundel Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our second stay at Rita and Jim’s home in Kennebunk! Their place is well equipped, clean, cozy, and adorably decorated. It is central to multiple beaches, stores, restaurants, parks, trails, and things to do… They even had drinks, a charcuterie board, and dog toys and treats waiting for us… Can’t say enough good things about the host and our experience there…. Hope to return next summer!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was great; close to Kennebunkport, dog park, beaches. Host/Rita was wonderful: she was happy to meet our dogs. She had everything that we needed. Very clean. Cottage was small, but as expected based on description and pictures. Definitely would recommend this property. We loved our time in Maine.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Rita and Jim were very welcoming and to us and our dog. There were dog treats and a new waiting for him when we arrived :) Kennebunk was a great central location for all of our southern Maine adventures during our time there.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was fantastic! The cottage was clean, tidy, delightfully decorated and well stocked beyond our expectations. Rita and Jim were very welcoming and helpful with our navigation of the area. Extras that made our stay especially pleasant were a beach parking pass and a grill for our meal preparation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great hosts + Great Location = GREAT VACATION

Pictures, first impressions, all communications added up to a wonderful stay. Would recommend my hosts highly. Thank you Rita & Jim!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2021
Dave - so glad you enjoyed your stay as much as we enjoyed having you as our guests! Come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kennebunk

Excellent!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2024
Teresa, Jay & Winni , , , it was a pleasure having you stay at our cottage! Thank you and come again!! Rita and Jim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Wonderful host's Every detail was there for our comfort and convenience.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2022
We enjoyed having you stay with us as well! Come again!! Rita and Jim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cottage apartment

The location is terrific- between Kennebunk and Kennebunkport. The hosts could not have been nicer- friendly and helpful. The apt. was meticulously provisioned.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2022
Cathy, we enjoyed having you and Taras stay with us! Sending you a couple items left behind!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Your home away from home

Rita and Jim are wonderful hosts. They go the extra mile to ensure that you are comfortable and have what you need for your stay. I would absolutely stay again. The home has all of the conveniences needed, is clean, comfortable, and inviting.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
So glad you enjoyed our cottage! We enjoyed having you all with us! Sent your box out yesterday :-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Accommodation

Very nice. Clean. Had all necessary amenities plus some. A few wifi issues. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2024
Hi, Martha! Hope your flight back home went well and that your vet could give you some peace of mind. Thanks for staying with us - so neat to be celebrating your mom’s 104th birthday! What an event! Hope to see you and Hollie and the boys again - with better wifi next time! All the best ! Rita and Jim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanks very much Rita

We not only enjoyed the charm and vibe of the property, we were made to feel very comfortable because of Rita was such a friendly, welcoming hostess. She was helpful while affording us privacy. Rita, our vacation was even better because of you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2021
It was a pleasure having you all here! And thank you for your kind words!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Phenomenal hosts and accommodations!

Rita and her family were incredible hosts, start to finish. No detail was left out, and they went the extra mile to make sure that we were comfortable and happy. We truly enjoyed getting to know them. Their cottage is gorgeous, peaceful, and a true retreat. Not to mention, the location is ideal. We didn't want to leave! We would recommend this place to anyone looking for a perfect Maine escape.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2021
Anna - so glad your vacation week was just what you expected!! Loved the pictures of Arty opening his play blocks - but especially loved the picture of him sitting at "his" desk on "his" stool! The Best!! Send us pictures of Albert when he arrives!!! All the best Rita and Jim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute, comfy, & dog friendly

Rita & Jim go above and beyond to make sure your stay is better than you expect. My family of 3 with an 11 year old boy + our yellow lab had enough space. It has everything you need, and owners are super friendly! Good location, short drive to restaurants and all the beaches in the area. Thank you! ~ Carol
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2022
Carol - so glad we could make your visit with us comfortable and relaxing! Maine is so lovely - each time you come you find more nuggets to explore and enjoy! Come visit again! Rita and Jim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

All around GREAT!

Rita and Jim have a wonderful place, so welcoming and convenient too. From our welcome notes, to dog treats, offers to drop us at the beach, bubbles abs a sweet note for our daughter, to yummy cheese and snacks, we felt at home immediately! The guesthouse had all that we could need, laundry, and the most comfortable bed ever! We’ll definitely be back whenever in the area! Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check in Rita and Jim showed us to the apartment. Rita had treats and toys for our dog and bowls for food and water. The apartment was very clean and comfortable. Rita has worked in hospitality in the past and you could definitely tell with the way the towels were folded and the triangle fold on the toilet paper. It was a great experience the place had everything was quiet but close to everything. Highly recommend staying here if you have the chance. The bed was very comfortable and spacious as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rita and Jim were incredibly kind and thoughtful hosts. From the moment we arrived, everything was set up to ensure a comfortable and welcoming stay. Being able to bring our pups was such a gift; they loved the early morning beach walks, the long walks through Kennebunk on Summer Street, and simply being part of our getaway.The cottage itself is charming and cozy, thoughtfully stocked with everything needed to feel right at home. Rita thinks of everything! A truly relaxing and memorable experience for all of us!
Early morning walks on the Kennebunk beaches
Dusk on the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our Amazing Stay in Kennebunk, Maine

Awesome! Jim +Rita are The Best -host + hostess. The place we stayed at was A+ clean, cozy, loved the little courtyard! They go above and beyond to make one's visit the best! Supplied needs that we didn't even have to ask for! We were made to feel very welcome and even our exit was nice. Love that they allow dogs.. It's really nice to feel at home. We really hope to go back again someday.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2022
Hi, Vickie and Jeff! Thanks so much for your comments on your stay! We really enjoyed having you as our guests! And we hope you come back as well!! Have a great summer and all the best! Rita and Jim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Five Star Stay

My husband, dog, and I stayed in Maine for a week and Rita and Jim were the perfect hosts. The cute little guest house was clean, cozy, and filled with all the essentials we could have needed, AND MORE. The guest house is attached to the main house by a courtyard but allowed for enough privacy for us to come and go as we pleased, or chit chat and ask for recommendations in the area. The beach pass was awesome to have, it made things so easy to drive the few miles to the Kennebunk beaches. And although we brought towels/etc for our dog, they also had those for our use. I can't say enough how pleasant our stay was, thank you so much!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2022
Kristen . . . and you, Oleg and Emma were 5 star guests! We hope to meet your little one on a return vacation! All the best and thank you! Rita and Jim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Oodles of Charm

We stayed at this cozy cottage in Kennebunk for four days and absolutely loved it. The home itself is full of charm — very clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully maintained. The lofted bedroom was especially lovely, and the bed was honestly one of the most comfortable I’ve ever slept on.One of our favorite features was the view of the river, which you can enjoy right from the balcony off the bedroom — a perfect spot for morning coffee or winding down in the evening.The hosts were wonderful — kind, responsive, and welcoming without being intrusive. They even left a new toy for our dog, which was such a sweet and personal touch.All in all, it was a peaceful, relaxing stay in a beautiful spot, and we’d absolutely come back. Highly recommend this gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this cute cottage!! Our hosts were very welcoming and had thought of everything we might need during our stay! Our weather was hot so the A/C was a huge comfort. The location is great for exploring the area and beyond! Many thanks to our hosts- we had memorable vacation!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rita's place is beautifully situated as a base of operations for the area.The apartment is wonderfully appointed; it has all the amenities you need. Our pre-arrival communications with Rita were excellent and she was a wonderful host for our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing and convenient

Rita and Jim created a beautiful property that is welcoming at every turn. Being able to bring the family dog is a great bonus and Zoe was welcomed with her own amenities. Every detail was taken care of and we have no doubts that we will return again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2021
Thanks, Anne! Great guests make it easy!! Have a good year! Rita and Jim
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Maine Beauty: relaxing, great food and interesting places to visit

Property is great!.. Well maintained and very clean. Rita and Jim are wonderful hosts and made us feel right at home….Looking forward to visiting again next year!…
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beyond excellent!!!

Pictures of this little gem don’t do it justice! It’s adorable, comfortable, really beautiful! For me it was peaceful and restorative. The owners have supplied everything (and more) that you could ever need or want! I can’t wait to go back! And Kennebunk is a lovely place to spend some time! I’d give it an A++++!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2021
Donna . . . so glad you and Shelby enjoyed your time with us! Look forward to seeing you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Jim and Rita have a lovely property and are truly wonderful hosts. We hope we can visit again soon!

Close to everything you want in Kennebunkport. This charming cottage has everything you need or want. A stones throw from The Landing, great for coffee and the best cornbread muffins made daily!

About the host

Hosted by Rita Tirrell

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The Hospitality Industry has been in my wheelhouse for decades! Taking care of guests is my favorite part of the day!

Why they chose this property

Maine is just glorious! And Kennebunk has been our summer home for over 20 years . . . Summer Street is a very special place - with so many beautiful historic homes - and we are in the historic Kennebunk Landing area of Summer Street - where sea-faring boats were built from 1766 to 1867 on the Kennebunk River that runs behind our home.

What makes this property unique

Great Location - logistically . . . I 95 is about 3 miles, US 1 is less than that. Easy driving to many neat areas in Maine.

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