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Spectacular Oceanfront Beach House on Gooch's Beach

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14399 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

Spectacular Oceanfront Beach House on Gooch's Beach

Located on the eastern end of Beach Avenue just one mile south of quaint downtown Kennebunkport, this high-end oceanfront property sits in an upscale neighborhood with an oceanfront location on Gooch's Beach.
Built in 1911, this well-appointed home has been beautifully renovated with the vacationing family in mind, offering an abundance of New England charm with the convenience of modern amenities.

With hardwood floors, classic and refined furnishings, and large windows that frame the ocean, the central living space is bright and welcoming. Gather for pleasant conversation in the two sitting rooms, both with expansive windows and comfortable furniture. A beautiful wet bar with granite countertops and a wine fridge.

Move into the spacious, gourmet-inspired kitchen to find additional granite counterspace, a collection of modern appliances, and a beautiful wall of exposed brick. Wake up each morning to freshly ground and brewed coffee, and make fresh lobster in the all-important lobster pot. The formal dining area offers seating for 10, while the spacious front porch equipped with rocking chairs is perfect for coffee, dessert, cocktails or just relaxing to the sound of the waves.

After long days of sunbathing, kayaking, and combing the nearby beaches for sand dollars, head downstairs to the media room. Roku equipped so you can watch all the movie channels you have at home: Netflix, HBOgo, Showtime, and many others. Put the big game on the widescreen TV. And there's no need to compromise your cable preferences - there are four more TVs, as well as WiFi, to enjoy!

With five bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and one half-bath, the Beach House at Kennebunk can sleep up to 14 people. There is a large bedroom in the lower level, with 4 twin beds. There is also a queen sleeper sofa and a full bathroom, perfect for kids or young adults to share.

There are three bedrooms on the second floor: A master suite with a king bed, a private TV, amazing views through grand Palladian windows with a gorgeous private bath. The second and third bedrooms share a full bathroom. One has two twin beds and the other has a queen bed. The third floor has a large au pair suite with a Queen and a Twin bed, a TV, and a full bathroom.

Other amenities include a full laundry room, spacious private parking for up to 8 cars plus a two car garage, a half-bathroom on the main floor and a private outdoor shower for rinsing off after a day at the beach..

Beloved in Maine and beyond for its historic architecture, beautiful country roads, and stunning sandy beaches, Kennebunk is an ideal destination for families in search of a quaint New England experience. Build sandcastles at Gooch's Beach just across the street, or simply walk a few blocks on Beach Avenue to reach the playground and tide pools at Mother's Beach.

The KBIA (Kennebunk Beach Improvement Association) is just a short walk away and offers family-friendly recreation for all ages, such as movie nights, family sailing and kayaking, and Wednesday night beach barbecues (membership is required and open to the public). During the summer, guests can also curl up in the sitting area to watch fireworks light up the water!

Get out on the water for a day of deep-sea fishing, wander through the shops of nearby Kennebunkport, or visit one of the historic lighthouses.

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Property manager

Karen and Brian Wiley

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Lobster/crab pot

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Video library
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: NO Smoking on property. Min. $500 Add. Fee

Services and conveniences

  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Marina 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: 4300 sq ft (399 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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
Note from host: Info for Crib, Highchair, etc Rental Available

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

Spectacular Oceanfront Beach House Gooch's Beach Kennebunk
Spectacular Oceanfront Beach House Gooch's Beach
Spectacular Oceanfront Beach Gooch's Beach Kennebunk
Spectacular Oceanfront Beach Gooch's Beach
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Spectacular Oceanfront Beach House on Gooch's Beach Kennebunk

About the neighborhood

Map
Kennebunk, ME

What's nearby

  • Gooch's Beach - 2 min walk
  • Kennebunkport Harbor - 20 min walk
  • Dock Square - 3 min drive
  • Kennebunk Beach - 3 min drive
  • Walker's Point - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 16 min drive
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alisson's Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Federal Jack's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pilot House Restaurant - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪H.B. Provisions - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Mornings In Paris - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spectacular Oceanfront Beach House on Gooch's Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spectacular Oceanfront Beach House on Gooch's Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spectacular Oceanfront Beach House on Gooch's Beach?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spectacular Oceanfront Beach House on Gooch's Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kennebunk vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Gooch's Beach and St. Anthony's Franciscan Monastery. Mother's Beach and Kennebunk Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Spectacular Oceanfront Beach House on Gooch's Beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 134 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simon F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice week-end
Everything is there to have a wonderful stay !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josianne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Beach house - Kennebunkport
Great house, great location. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Beach House
Our weeklong stay at the house couldn’t have been better. The location is fantastic and the amenities were great. We enjoyed the proximity to the beach and convenient location. We will definitely consider booking the house again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Great location, awesome house, great communication.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home on the beach!
Loved our stay. The house is beautiful. Access to beach is awesome and walkable to town.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Weekend
Property was beautiful. Location is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Week
Loved this property. The house is super clean, showers and beds are fabulous - not to mention the views! Will be back year after year!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benoit C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in front of beach
The house has all the amenities needed and well equipped. Everything you need for the beach such as chairs, umbrellas, toys for the kids, etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawna K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a family gathering
We stayed over the holidays while joining family in the area to celebrate Christmas. The house is open, inviting, and stocked with all the essentials for a lovely stay and even for hosting others. In fact, we chose to have a few meals here as opposed to local family’s home given how spacious and well equipped the kitchen and dining options are! Obviously the beachfront location is a huge draw also! Would definitely recommend for any occasion and I hope to be able to enjoy the hosts’ home again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for all ages
We throughly enjoyed our stay in Kennebunk/Gooch Beach. We walked daily on the beach and the family that are unable to walk down to the beach enjoyed watching the beach from the massive well equipped front porch. The home has all the amenities imaginable. We had an incredible time there! Thank you for sharing your lovely home
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Austin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best in Kennebunkport!
This house is beyond amazing. The location alone is worth the trip! Right on Gooch beach! This home has everything a family or large group would need for a week stay or long weekend. Close to downtown stores and restaurants was perfect. Our entire group can’t wait to come back again next year! Thank you!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

mary g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection
We loved our time in Maine - a wonderful relaxing vacation, in a beautiful place. It was so nice to be able to walk to get coffee in the morning, and to fabulous restaurants later in the day. The house was awesome - the front porch was delightful. Hope to be back next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house with great amenities.
5 couples that regularly travel together stayed at the Beach House for a Fall Vacation. It was well stocked with fantastic and easy access to both Gooch’s beach and town. Kitchen was well stocked and everything was impeccably clean. Brian was great to deal with and an attentive host. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Vicky P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 Stars - Location, Property, Cleanliness, Ease of Stay
A handful of family members converged from NY and TX as we’ve done the last 10 yrs the first week of October along the coast of Maine. This has been the best property so far as it’s proximity to the ocean kept us on the front porch enjoying the ocean breeze and sounds, The property itself appeared ‘new’ and was clean throughout. Many good restaurants within 20 min drive. Well done!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Phenomenal home, location and hosts!
Wonderful property. Very responsive hosts. Check-in and communications were seamless and easy to follow. Great location and community. Lots of extras with beach chairs, toys, umbrellas. Tons of room between bedrooms and living area. BEAUTIFUL porch. Highly recommend for anyone considering visiting Kennebunkport! 5 stars all the way!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise on the ocean
What a way to celebrate a 60th bday with girlfriends! The view of the ocean from the front porch was spectacular and such fun to watch the surfers catching waves in the surf. The house was so roomy, clean and nicely decorated with plenty of comfy places to sit. We had fun cooking a meal one night-well-equipped kitchen and a dining table for 10. We would love to come back-Kennebunkport has an abundance of shops and food and the weather was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Doesn’t get better than this
This was our second time staying at this property. It was clean, well equipped, and very comfortable. You can’t beat the view. Had a question about the thermostat and was answered within minutes. Will be back year after year.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

R L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Picture perfect
Beautiful house for family & friends to unwind and enjoy! Brian is a great host and very responsive. My nephew said “I wish I could live in this house forever!” The master bedroom is beautiful! Loved falling asleep to the sound of the waves & waking up to the view of the ocean. Hope to return someday! Thank you Brian!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kacie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Home on Gooch Beach in Kennebunkport!
From the homes location, to the home layout, to the amenities provided this house was perfect! We have 6 kids with us and we made the walk into kennebunk a few days which was awesome! Also having a beach in your front yard cant be beat! Parking was easy behind the home. The house had 3 floors PLUS basement which allowed us to give families and kids their own space. THANK YOU FOR A WONDERFUL WEEK!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Karen B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very nice house. Perfect location.
The owner, Brian, was very polite and fast to reply. The house is very nice and the location is perfect. We enjoyed the beach and all the shops and restaurants in Kennebunkport. I rated the cleanliness of the house low and talked to Brian about this problem. He informed me that he was also very disappointed with his current cleaning service and was getting a new service as of the next week. I hope the new service pays more attention to this beautiful house. The one inaccuracy of the property description was the whirlpool tub. The tub is in the third floor bathroom and it is extremely small. Otherwise, we really enjoyed our 50th wedding anniversary family vacation in Kennebunk!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing family vacation at this beach house
We celebrated my 60th birthday here with 5 adults and 4 grandchildren. This house will have everything you need to enjoy your vacation on the beach! No need to pack beach chairs, coolers, towels or even kids sand toys. It is all there! A well equipped, large kitchen made it easy for several of us to work together to prepare meals. All of the rooms are a good size so that we did not feel on top of one another. The views are gorgeous with the roar of the ocean made the front porch a favorite hangout for all of us. We would love to do this again every year!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki M., South Deerfield, Ma

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, Location, Location
Exquisite house and property! The front porch is a huge plus!! Sitting on the front porch, looking at the ocean.... it doesn't get any better than that! The house is very clean and bigger and better than the pictures reflect. We loved the two walk-in showers and the water pressure is great. The beds and linens were very comfortable. The kitchen is well equipped. Plenty of room to spread out. The owner, Brian, was quick to respond and very helpful. I would definitely recommend this house rental and we hope to return again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha H., Buffalo, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Place to Stay!
This was the second time that I've rented this house; because I loved it so much the first time! Both times I went with a group of 11-14 and it fit us well with space to spare. The house was very clean & had all basic amenities. The location is obviously beautiful; and its about a 20 minute walk to the Port area with shops & restaurants. Our intent was to take Ubers but it was rather difficult finding Ubers at the times we needed for a group of our size, so we ended up walking. Luckily it was decent weather (in February) so it was refreshing! The hosts were excellent to work with and very accommodating. Thank you for a great stay, again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rose N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Reunion/70th Birthday Celebration
We had the best long weekend stay! The house was perfect for our large party of kids and adults. We liked that the individual family units had space to spread out and hide away for bedtimes. Loved the large dining table for family meals. Kitchen was well equipped with plenty of storage. We had a big lobster dinner, yes they have lobster pots. Porch was amazing and so was the beach and watching the surfers! Weather wasn’t awesome while we were there so we truly enjoyed all the living spaces of the house on all floors. Brian was easy and friendly to communicate with. He made us feel welcomed and supported. Super clean. Great furnishings. Plenty of supplies for kitchen and bath. We walked into town easily even with young and old legs. This home and stay could not have been any more perfect. Truly a picture perfect stay. Highly recommended!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A week to unwind
The house is just as pictured and situated within easy walking distance to the town center. We hiked in Rachel Carson park and in the Wells National Estuarine Research Center (fantastic!), as well as along the beaches. The house has many areas to sit and read or watch TV, either alone or together. The walk-in showers in the bathrooms on the 2nd floor have great water pressure, and the bed mattresses are really comfortable. If high tide is at night, you will definitely hear it from the house! Even with the brisk March winds, we bundled up in blankets to sit on the porch and enjoy the ocean view. While we didn’t need to use bedrooms or bathrooms in the basement level or third floor, everything looked well maintained and clean. Good dinners at Federal Jack’s, Alisson’s, and Litchfield’s Bar (Wells). Great food/drink supplies and take out at HB Provisions. Get coffee and sit a while at Mornings in Paris or Coffee Roasters.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023