House in Kittery, ME

Wonderful spot for family vacation, retreat, or exploring the Seacoast!

Wonderful spot for family vacation, retreat, or exploring the Seacoast!

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back of house, from middle of back yard
front of house
dining room, looking out onto deck and creek
upper deck, looking over back yard, creek
living room, new fold out futon

Overview of Wonderful spot for family vacation, retreat, or exploring the Seacoast!

9.0 out of 10 Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Kittery, ME
  • Popular LocationMarket Square14 min drive
  • Popular LocationStrawbery Banke Museum15 min drive
  • Popular LocationThe Music Hall16 min drive
  • AirportSanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional)37 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

livingroom

1 Double Futon

Master

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Wonderful spot for family vacation, retreat, or exploring the Seacoast!

Beautiful and private waterfront home on a tidal creek on Gerrish Island in Kittery Point, ME. Our back deck overlooks a sloping yard to the creek. We are minutes away from many beaches, wonderful restaurants, shopping, ropes course and lobster!

This is a beautiful and cozy cape house overlooking a sloping lawn to a tidal creek. Gorgeous every season, including autumn leaf peeping time!
This is my home part time, and has been my family home, so it is set up with special thought for guests, and also has personal items in it. Please treat the space with care.

The master bedroom and bathroom and laundry are on the first floor.
The kitchen has new appliances. It is fully stocked with cooking ware, table ware, cloth napkin and towels. You will need to bring your own paper products and cleaning supplies. The kitchen opens to the dining room, which seats six. The dining room is casual, with older furniture.
From the dining room, which has large sliding glass doors to the back deck (two levels).

The living room is comfortable and casual, as well. There is a new futon which folds out into a double bed. There is a relatively small flat screen TV in the living room. It is a great space for family and friends to gather.

The second floor looks down on the dining room. One of the rooms is open in this space, with day bed and trundle, as well as book shelves stocked with children's books and novels.
The other two rooms each have a single bed, one with a TV with built in DVD and VCR (no cable upstairs). This is a cape house, so the ceilings are slanted, but there is plenty of room for standing and storage.
Getting around

You will probably want a car to get into town, unless you are avid cyclists. However, two local beaches are in short biking distance, and there is tidal creek access in our back yard. Fort Foster and Chauncey Creek Lobster Pier are less than a mile away, so walking and biking are a wonderful option. See further detailed information about beaches, parks, and other activities below:

BEACHES and PARKS

Fort Foster- This is a wonderful park for children, adults, families, individuals. There are beaches, paths, playgrounds, picnic areas, forts to climb, a long pier, and beautiful views. The gate to the fort is 0.85 miles away. Take a left out our driveway, a right onto Pocahontas, and drive straight. The gate usually opens at 10:00 am, sometimes earlier in the summer and on weekends. Before this, you can usually park outside the gate and walk in to the beaches. The walk is about 1/3 a mile. Or you can drive in during park hours. The cost is $10 per car, or $5 per person ($1 per child)
walking or biking (these rates may not be accurate, but close).

Sea Point Beach and Crescent Beach - 1.7 miles to the parking lot, although non-residents park 0.1 - 0.2 closer (parking areas are marked, or park on the side of the road before that). These are two adjacent beaches which are generally quiet, with mild surf, very soft sand, and a grassy and rocky walking area at the point where the two beaches meet. A great bike ride (a couple of gradual and persistent hills). No costs for this beach, no public facilities.

York Beach - Long Sands and Short Sands - Great spot for families. Large beaches, many people, more surf, life guards, food, souvenir shops, restaurants. Nubble Light House is in between the two beaches and worth the trip. Right near the light house is Dunne’s Ice Cream (used to be the famous Brown’s Ice Cream). Short Sands is just beyond Long Sands, and also has a playground, basketball nets, more parking, home made salt water taffy made before your very eyes, and the Arcade and Bowling Alley.

Fort McLary - another park at the site of a former WWI military fort. This Park, about two miles on the left if you head back toward Kittery Circle on 103, is smaller. There are a couple of areas to climb and beautiful views, but no easy beach access.

Odiorne State Park and Seacoast Science Center in Rye, NH (just south of Portsmouth on rte 1A) are worth a visit, especially if you have interested children.

EXPLORE PORTSMOUTH - Great restaurants and shopping, but also a wide selection of entertainment, including plays, live music, theater and music in the Prescott Park. Look into (URL HIDDEN) for a lot more information.

KITTERY OUTLETS - If you want to shop, take a left out of our driveway, a left onto Pocahontas, a left over the bridge, a left onto Chauncey Creek Rd, a left onto 103, and then take a right onto Haley Rd, just across from the gas station (and right before the fire station). Stay on that windy road for about 3 miles until you reach a light, which is route one. Most of the shopping is to your right.



Guest agrees to indemnify and hold Homeowner harmless from any liability for personal injury, property damage, or loss or theft of personal property sustained by Guest or parties invited onto the property by Guest.

You must WEAR life jackets if you use our boats. Watch for poison ivy, though our property has been cleared of it--there may be some on the borders. Check for ticks each evening.

Property manager

Sarah Sullivan

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Water view

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Report any damage or concerns immediately.
Wash towels, wash dishes, strip beds and start laundry before departure
Trash and recycling must go out Monday night or Tuesday morning if you are there. Bring back containers if they are on street when you are there.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kittery Point

Located in Kittery Point, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Market Square and Nubble Lighthouse are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Long Sands Beach and Perkins Cove. Travelling with kids? Consider Yummies Candy and Nuts, or check out an event or a game at Rye Airfield. Surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

What's nearby

  • Market Square - 14 min drive
  • Strawbery Banke Museum - 15 min drive
  • The Music Hall - 16 min drive
  • Water Country - 23 min drive
  • Wentworth by the Sea Golf Club - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Dover Transportation Center - 32 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 14 min drive
  • When Pigs Fly Pizzeria - 13 min drive
  • Rudders Public House - 12 min drive
  • Bob's Clam Hut - 14 min drive
  • Warren's Lobster House - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wonderful spot for family vacation, retreat, or exploring the Seacoast! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wonderful spot for family vacation, retreat, or exploring the Seacoast!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wonderful spot for family vacation, retreat, or exploring the Seacoast!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wonderful spot for family vacation, retreat, or exploring the Seacoast! located?

This family-friendly Kittery Point holiday home is located on the waterfront, 1.8 mi (3 km) from Fort McClary State Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Yummies Candy and Nuts and Portsmouth Love Wall. Moffatt-Ladd House and USS Albacore Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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10/10

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10/10

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

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Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super sweet spot well equipped for beach and creek fun.
We had a lovely stay on Gerrish island, enjoying bikes, kayaks and canoes and boogie boards! The kitchen is well equipped and the house was clean and come for table.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ginger M.

Would rent again!
The house was roomy and comfortable with a beautiful deck! We enjoyed everything about our stay and would definitely rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Frances H.

lots of space. Beautiful location.
we had a very pleasant stay at Sarah house. There is a lot of room and it is a great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

CM G.

Great place to stay
quiet, peaceful, near the beaches, deer and turkeys passing through property - we loved it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L., Omaha

Great property will stay again
We had a great time in Kittery. The house was a good fit our family and we felt very comfortable. Will recommend this property to all my friends and family. Thanks Sarah for all your hospitality! Next time we are in the northeast we will definitely stay here.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

About the host

Hosted by Sarah Sullivan

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I have always loved the ocean, but appreciate privacy. Our home is the perfect spot, with waterfront access and view. The property is >1.25 acres, bordered by trees, but still sunny. The back deck is quite private and quiet.
However, there is a lot of activity nearby, including many beaches within biking or driving distance, restaurants and bars, shopping and parks, local markets and bakeries.

Why they chose this property

This has been my family home since my parents chose the land and designed the house in the 1980's. I fell in love with it from the start, and the area is renewing for me. The property is beautiful, well maintained, with modern energy efficient appliances, solar powered electricity and heated water. The atmosphere is cozy and comfortable, not pretentious, but with plenty of amenities. It is not high-tech, as I prefer to cook, walk, read, and write, but there is excellent wifi connection, basic cable, and an additional TV upstairs (not connected to cable) with DVD and VCR player intact.

What makes this property unique

Great opportunity for active social getaway with friends and family. Also can be a wonderful spot to use for reflection and retreat.

The home is kept clean, and supplied with linens and towels. Kitchen is well stocked for most types of cooking you would want to engage in, including full meals, baking, and lobster boiling.

Quiet but plenty of room for fun. However, no loud parties, please. This is a friendly neighborhood, family oriented with young children nearby. The neighborhood atmosphere is part of the house's charm.
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