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Enchanting Home only moments from PRIVATE BEACH on Historic Gerrish Island.

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
5 bedrooms, memory foam beds, travel crib, free WiFi
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Enchanting Home only moments from PRIVATE BEACH on Historic Gerrish Island.

PRIVATE BEACH only moments from this enchanting home, privately located on the
end of the road and on Gerrish Island in beautiful Kittery Point, Maine!

Just one hour and 15 minutes from downtown Boston, and yet the perfect quintessential Maine getaway!

Stay in this FABULOUS 5600 sq ft custom built home with marble & granite stonework, maple/cherry/red oak woodwork flooring, inspired by 19th century American Gothic, and be only moments from a PRIVATE BEACH and HIKING TRAILS. Divulge in the serenity of this Maine post and beam construction, giving the feel of a chalet.
Includes completely separate guest house connected by an enclosed walkway to the main house with a laundry area and mudroom, so multiple families can have privacy. Guest house's main floor includes 2 bedrooms, 1 bath with living room, kitchen and a beautifully constructed spiral staircase leading to the 2nd floor, a loft.
The main house has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. A large open concept living room & dining room, wood stove and a kitchen with a half bath on the main floor, 2 bedrooms on the 2nd floor (Ocean views) with a walk in shower & bath, and a walk out deck. Master suite is entire 3rd floor, with a wood burning fireplace, balconies, OCEAN VIEWS and full bath with shower/tub. All new memory foam mattresses throughout! GORGEOUS eat-in kitchen has stainless steel appliances with 2 refrigerators, dual Viking oven, 6 burner range & grill, and a pantry. Nicely furnished with complimentary retro stereo from yester-year set up in the living/dining area for listening to old records and playing games.
This home is equal distance between the historic towns of York, Maine and Portsmouth, NH, each is only about 5-6 miles away, and of course near the famous Kittery Outlets, one of many wonderful things to do! Deeded private access to a rocky beach facing the open Atlantic Ocean, only 300 yards away and with the most beautiful views, great for enjoying a picnic. Homestead ruins, from an old 17th century home including a granite lined well, are still located on the property, so bring your metal detector!

The property is extremely private, located at the end of the island road on over 6 acres. Great for walking and biking with many trails near by for hiking and cross country skiing! We are on the same island as the historic Fort Foster. Always voted one of the top beaches in New England and includes a playground and historical fort. Bike or drive to Fort Foster located on the other side of the island, or bike or walk to Crescent Beach, only 6/10 mile and less than a 10 minute walk through this wonderful neighborhood. This sandy extremely quiet beach is private to the neighborhood and connects to Seapoint Beach.

You may also drive to SeaPoint, about a 2 mile trip in the car, just off Gerrish Island.

Ocean views from all levels of the house. The second floor deck, where there is an outdoor bar and sitting area for your enjoyment of the ocean breeze and sounds of the crashing ocean only a few hundred yards from the house. Front porch includes an outdoor sitting area and sitting area, Also, there's an amazing 1600 sqft deck on the back of the house with an outdoor kitchen including a grill, stove top, fridge, bar and smoker! The rest of the deck includes a fire pit, Hot tub, dining table, sitting area, and Sauna! There's also a Beautiful English Garden in the side yard with sitting area.

LINENS INCLUDED & WELCOME BASKET UPON ARRIVAL!

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Main House
Third floor: Master bedroom - 1 King
Second floor: 2 Bedrooms - 1 Full and 1 Queen
Living room: Queen sleeper sofa
Sun room: Single sleeper sofa

Guest House
Bedroom 1: Queen
Bedroom 2: Full
Living room: Queen sleeper sofa

Sleeps: 15
Beds: 5
Bath: 3.5
Beach: Private Beach 300 yards, Ft. Foster, SeaPoint, Cresent

Property manager

Tim K

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Gym
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 5,600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
3 total pets

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: No Bachelor Parties, but great for weddings
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Kittery, ME

What's nearby

  • Fort McClary State Park - 12 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Market Square - 21 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Strawbery Banke Museum - 21 min drive - 10.4 km
  • The Music Hall - 21 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Water Country - 29 min drive - 16.5 km

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 38 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Rudders Public House - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪When Pigs Fly Pizzeria - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Bob's Clam Hut - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enchanting Home only moments from PRIVATE BEACH on Historic Gerrish Island. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Enchanting Home only moments from PRIVATE BEACH on Historic Gerrish Island.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enchanting Home only moments from PRIVATE BEACH on Historic Gerrish Island.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Enchanting Home only moments from PRIVATE BEACH on Historic Gerrish Island. located?

This family-friendly Kittery Point vacation home is located by the sea, 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Fort McClary State Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Yummies Candy and Nuts and Kittery Premium Outlets. Wiggly Bridge and Steedman Woods and York Golf and Tennis Club are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Enchanting Home only moments from PRIVATE BEACH on Historic Gerrish Island. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

Wonderful location, plenty of space, absolutely beautiful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Overall a wonderful family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Highly reccomend! Close enough to everything and secluded as we had hoped!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10

Beautiful location near private beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

We had an awesome stay, it is beautiful just like the pictures. It’s a great spot especially if you have kids. Communication was great as well, answering a few questions we had before the stay. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

This house was amazing! It had everything we needed for our family and much more! The location was perfect and private and very well maintained! Even with the first two days of rain we were able to play corn hole on the spacious front porch. I cannot say enough about this rental! Thanks Tim for helping to make memories for my family to last a lifetime 👍👍
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

When we first arrived at the house, I was in awe - so much space, beautiful setting, fully outfitted for any activity. There is so much to do in the house and in the area; bikes, hot tub, games for the kids. The living room and dining area are perfect for family gatherings - plenty of room for everyone and lots of room to have quiet time if wanted. The nearby beaches are stunning. Our dog loves to go to Seapoint Beach (before 10 am) and be off-leash and free to frolic with her new best friends. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

We really enjoyed our stay in Kittery Point! The house was perfect for our family and we really loved the location. It was also so nice to be nestled in the trees after being in the sun all day at the beach! The layout was perfect for our family so my parents had their own space 'separate' from us. There were lots of games and activities that occupied the kids. We appreciated the small touches of kindness from the owners, such as the fresh flowers, soap and waters... Thank you! We spent our days exploring Portsmouth, York, Ogunquit and Kennebunkport, all of which were super convenient to get to from the property! We will definitely be back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

We had a wonderful stay last week and we’re blown away when we arrived. The owners really thought of everything you need and went above and beyond. The house was well equipped and clean. We had 6 adults, 3 teens, and 3 children five and under, and it accommodated all of us. The local beaches are rocky, as noted in the listing, so keep that in mind. But there are several sandy beaches within a short drive or biking distance. Make sure you get some lobsters from Off the Boat Lobsters. We had them cooked and picked up to bring back. Delicious! Would recommend this location and stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Great house with lots of charm. Nice secluded location. Tim was super responsive to ALL questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

We absolutely love this house and just enjoyed our second summer vacation here! We were a group of 8 adults and 2 kids. The house is clean, spacious, and well stocked. We love morning coffee on the deck and porch, and evenings in the hot tub and having drinks around the fire pit after days at the beach. We cooked 6 out of 7 nights at the house, including our favorite lobster dinner and stuffed clams from off the boat lobsters. The house is close to many beaches, our favorites being seapoint (free) and fort foster ($20). The master suite is such a treat for us with a huge cozy bed and great bathroom. We hope to be back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

This is an extremely well appointed, interesting, and beautiful place to stay. Lots of sleeping options for a big family event. The home is offered as if you were invited to stay with the owners of the home because almost nothing is "locked away". You truly have access to everything you might need and then some. The locations is lovely. Access to the 2 beaches is relatively easy and amazingly exclusive. This is probably one of the best rental homes I've ever seen. Thank you! #wortheverypenny
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

We rented this house for a week for a family and friends vacation with adults and kids. The house is so well made and has everything you could need on vacation. The house is huge and everything is spread out so everyone had space for quiet time if they wanted a break from the group. We really utilized all of the spaces in the house, from the front porch for morning coffee and reading and afternoon margs and chips; the back deck for evening fires, lobster dinners, grilling, and hot tub time, to all of the porches and indoor spaces for spreading out. My favorite part of the house is the kitchen. We love to cook and we made almost all of our meals (for a large group!) at the house. The beds were the most comfortable I've ever stayed in at a rental house, and the master suite was such a treat. We checked out the local beaches, spending evenings at the rocky beach nearby, and spending days at either Fort Foster (perfect for the kids with the shallow water, crabs and sealife, and playground), seapoint which was great if you can get a parking spot, and walking to crescent beach (check the tides before you go to make sure you have time!). We had a very hot week with temps getting into the 90s some days, and the house stayed wonderfully cool inside. We can't wait to come back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

Our group of 14 family members found Seagables a wonderful base for a week in Maine. Gerrish Island is charming, and the rental property is on a lovely property at the end of the road. There is plenty of space for large group meals and gatherings, plus many indoor and outdoor places for a quiet conversation or a good book. Everything in the houses was designed to pamper us, from gorgeous flower arrangements to luxury linens and handmade soaps to books, toys, and games for all ages. We practically lived on the huge back deck, taking advantage of the hot tub, the fire pit, and the outdoor kitchen with grill. But the large, shaded front porch was perfect on a rainy afternoon or quiet evening. If you like to cook, you'll revel in the very well-equipped kitchen and its Viking range and two refrigerators. Tim, our host, was a joy to work with, answering all our questions promptly and accommodating us in many ways during our visit. We couldn't have been happier with our stay here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

The perfect place to create loving memories with family! We celebrated a milestone birthday with 3 generations of family members gathered together. You'd think that many people with a wide age gap would have someone not having their needs met within the week's stay. Not so. We took full advantage of main house and the guest house to spread out. Multiple front porches, a generous deck, plus a tranquil side flower garden meant everyone could find a quiet nook that suited their personality for a bit of down time. The large dining room / living room meant the entire family could gather together for meals with ease. The provided amenities go above and beyond what is listed in the description. We arrived to a stunning bouquet of flowers that lasted all week long, plus soap/lotion baskets in each bathroom. The kitchen is not only fully stocked with what you would expect, but each time we thought it might be nice to have XYZ kitchen gadget that we have at home to make cooking this particular thing, lo and behold, we found it! Immersion blender for creamy milkshakes? Not only provided, but one in each kitchen! Are you a coffee snob? No worries, there were 4 different ways to make your morning cup of joe. We did communicate with the host and the caretaker a few times during our stay. We found them both to be extremely prompt in replying, polite, kind, and very understanding. The same can be said for the questions we had prior to our arrival. The comprehensive house book had excellent To Do recommendations. We found the food tips, both on eating out and grocery shopping to be spot on! We left the stay feeling like the hosts would be someone we would like to know in real life, as our taste in food and kitchen gadgets were eerily similar. My wish for small changes for a future stay would have been a curtain in the guest house room that faced the deck and more towel racks in the guest house. If the person sleeping in that bedroom went to bed while the deck lights were still on that room was rather bright. However, that plethora of kid friendly toys (Legos, Magna Tiles, coloring books, sharpened colored pencils in every color imaginable, games for all ages, and more) the generous amount of clean bath towels, kitchen towels, dish soap, laundry detergent, the list could go on, more than made up for the any of the reasons we contacted the owners. I sincerely hope we will be back in the future. This a property not to be missed!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10

We had a really nice time! There was a lot of us but the house and the second house worked out great, The outside space was wonderful too. Plenty of room to gather and if you needed time alone you had space for that too. Short drive to great restaurants to eat out or bring back. Thank you for the fun experience. Celia
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

Our family (10 adults, 20 months old and a family dog) stayed at this house. It is wonderful: great location, amazing kitchen and a lot of spaces to hang out as a whole group or break out for "me" time. We loved hot tub and dining on the back deck. We enjoyed the ocean breeze on the front porch and second floor balcony. A short walk to a beach was also very pleasant. The owners "House Manual" was also very helpful: lots of information about the area, where to go and what to do.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10

House & location were beautiful. Tim was great to work with & always available. Overall it was a great experience despite dishwasher being broken for our entire stay, and several of the amenities being in pretty rough shape ( smoker filled with mold & bar-b-q with broken and empty tanks and quite gross inside (likely from previous renters). We all made the best of it and again, overall experience was fine.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10

Fantastic stay at this wonderful house. Lots of room to spread out but also great areas to come together as well. Great house full of amenities such as hot tub, sauna& fire pit to name a few but also super clean and comfortable as well. Had a few minor problems and the owner was very responsive and helpful. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10

Our family (5 adults, 6 kids, and two dogs) had a wonderful week at this beautiful home. Although we wished there had been some more air conditioning at times, we enjoyed the gourmet kitchen, the quiet walks to the beach, the proximity to Kittery and Portsmouth, and the delicious restaurants nearby. The owners checked in with us Monday morning to see how we were and answered any questions we had. The hot tub was fun for teens, kids and parents alike. Definitely bring the bug spray though!! If you enjoy reading, there is a great book selection in several of the nooks and crannies all over the house, especially in the master bedroom. Lots of character in this beautiful home! My sister and her family enjoyed the separate living space connected to the main house. Our dogs had fun exploring outside as well. We had a wonderful week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10

It was perfect for our family. The amenities were top notch. The design was fabulous and spacious. Everything we needed for a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10

We stayed at this property with four families for a week in the summer.. It is huge! There was plenty of space for eight adults, four children, and one baby to stay very comfortably. The kitchen has everything you’d need to prepare a meal for a large group. The deck is incredible! Between the fire pit, sauna, hot tub, bar area, grill, and smoker, we enjoyed all of the amenities that this property had to offer. Getting to Crescent Beach is a short walk or bike ride and we were able to enjoy a completely empty beach all to ourselves. The owners of the property are knowledgeable of the area and were easily reached for any questions we had. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10

We traveled from all over the country to spend a week together and it was so special! My husband, myself, four adult children, spouses and five grandchildren all had a great time reconnecting! The house was perfect, lots of room and lots of special amenities. Tim, the owner, was a fabulous communicator and quickly responded to every concern or silly question we had! Gerrish Island is a very special and beautiful place. There is lots to do in the area and so much lobster🦞🦞🦞!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10

We have been visiting Maine for 12 years and Kittery did not disappoint. We had a couple issues when we arrived, but Tim was very responsive and accommodated us. Views are incredible and we had a really great family vacation. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2020

10/10

Friends and I last minute decided to get away for a week. The house was perfect. The space was more than adequate for multiple people(we had 7, all ages). The house was clean, safe, and spacious. The house has a new deck and fire pit that was simple to use. There were several little beaches to walk/ride bikes to and close to resturants/dining and the larger beaches. We jumped off bridges, went to several areas to fish and crab, went to NH, went to York beaches, had lunch and dinner at various places(all great and so appreciative to support b/c of COVID). The kitchen has every gadget you can think of, even different kinds of coffee/expresso makers if you want to dine/BBQ at home. Of course we visit the trading post near the outlets. Lastly, the owner was so easy to contact with any questions. I will rent again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020