Rivers Edge
Kennebunk, ME 04046

email: riversedgedrive@gmail.com
internet: http://www.riversedgedrive.com
House

quick facts

Vacation Rental Description

Coveted River Locks location. A fantastic location allowing visitors to gain access to the Kennebunk and Kennbunkport beaches as well as either downtown location.  Our post and beam 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath 3100 sq foot home features a huge deck, large family room with a 46" LCD TV, Blue-Ray player, Netflix, and a stereo with iPod cradle,  large fully equiped stainless steel and granite kitchen, screened porch with cushioned sofa, chairs, coffee/end tables, a game room,  2 fireplaces, is perfect for a family vacation escape.  The separate game room has two couches, 40" LCD TV, DVD player, and two office areas with wired/wireless internet access, The house is just .5 miles to lower village, 1.4 miles to Dock Square with its unique boutique shopping, restaurants,and pubs, and 2.3 miles to Middle  Beach.  Visit downtown Kennebunkport for dining, the two marinas complete with lobster boat tours, schooner tours, deep sea fishing, kayak and canoe rentals. The property has a deeded ROW to the Kennebunk River so you can launch your own kayak or canoe right into the Kennebunk River.  Paddle down river to the Kennebunkport  bridge, land at the parking area, and explore Dock Square on foot.  Paddle or walk with your children within the safety of the River Locks neighborhood to Picnic Rock, a large glacial boulder, for picnicking, swimming, or just to relax. Walk or bike to Kennebunkport shops and restaurants, take your free beach pass and go to one of the many Kennebunk beaches, launch your kayak on the Kennebunk River, or just relax looking out over the conservation land in your backyard from your cedar deck or screened in porch.

In the Kennebunks there are 5 great area beaches, whale watch tours, lighthouses to visit and scenic seaside drives. You will not want to miss Walkers Point, the Wedding Cake House, and a tour of the Nott House. You may want to visit the Arundel Barn Playhouse, the Sea Shore Trolley Museum or the Brick Store Museum.  Relax after a day at the beach and enjoy a BBQ on your cedar deck and relax in the screened in porch, all bordered by conservation land.

Rental periods run Saturday to Saturday, check-out is 10:00AM, check-in is 3:00PM. Sorry, we do not rent partial weeks. Please check the online calendar for available dates before sending an inquiry. Please be aware that the summer weeks book early, (8+ months in advance).


house rental amenities

~ Full Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances, Granite Counter tops, and Granite Island
~ Equipped with all Cookware, Utensils, Place Settings, dish towells
~ Entertainment Center with 46" LCD TV, Cable TV, and Blue-Ray DVD player
~ Free Netflix access to streaming movies and TV shows on demand
~ Free WiFi - Wireless Internet Access
~ Free beach passes to all local beaches
~ Formal dining room with buffet and china service
~ Stereo with CD player and iPod docking station
~ Separate office area with telephone and internet access
~ Second family room, (bonus room), with pullout sofa, board games, 40" LCD TV, Cable TV, and DVD player
~ Washer & Dryer
~ Three Baths - Two Full, One Half, Outside Shower
~ Weber Gas BBQ Grill with spare LP tank
~ Huge cedar deck with dining table, 8 chairs, and market umbrella
~ Screened Porch with ceiling fan, table, chairs, and sofa
~ 4 Bedrooms with the following sleeping capacity:
   * (1) Queen Bed
   * (1) Queen Bed
   * (2) Twin Beds
   * (1) Set of Bunk Beds , which can be broken down into two twin beads


activities and attractions in Kennebunk Maine

Kennebunk Maine is an idyllic seaside resort town just 1.5 hours north of Boston perfect for your next vacation getaway. World famous Kennebunk offers a complete coastal vacation resort getaway with a wide variety of restaurants, shops and activities. There's far more to do in the Kennebunks than one could possibly enjoy in one visit. Once in the Kennebunks, you'll discover why visitors return and vacation here year round.

The Kennebunks offer dining from lobster bakes and clam shacks to five-star restaurants. Discover shopping, summer theater, antiques and art galleries. Take to the sea for whale watch tours, lobster boat tours, schooner trips, canoeing, kayaking or explore the coast by land aboard a scenic trolley tour. Kennebunk has an historic district steeped in local lore, architecture and offer tours of the homes of sea captains and shipbuilders. Shoppers in search of unique gifts and treasures will find them in the shops and galleries of Dock Square less than a mile and a half from our house.

Kennebunk visitors can tour the area on bike, foot, by car or by trolley. Or explore the seas aboard a lobster boat, on a whale watch, a charter boat, a kayak or a canoe. You will not want to miss Cape Porpoise and the view of Goat Island Lighthouse.

February Is For Lovers in Kennebunkport, and time for a romantic getaway. Spring is a stunning season. Fall is the season for spectacular foliage and quiet walks along the beach. Celebrate a real old-fashioned holiday during Kennebunkport's annual Christmas Prelude, and rekindle memories of Christmas long ago.

Whatever the season, whatever the reason, you'll find Kennebunk has it all. Award-winning restaurants, seaside festivals and activities for all ages. Make Kennebunk Maine your next vacation.



vacation rental rates

2011-2012 Rental Rates

Jan 1 - May 26 - $1750/week

May 26 - Sept 1 $2350/week

Sept 1 - Dec 31 $1750/week

Dec 1 - 31 (Christmas Prelude)  $3000/week

All rates plus 7% Maine State Tax, $175 Cleaning Fee and Refundable $500 Security Deposit
Rental periods run Saturday-Saturday. Sorry, we do not rent partial weeks.
Please Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.



House

Family Room
Family Room

Kitchen Dining Area
Kitchen Dining Area

Living Room
Living Room

Deck
Deck and Screened Porch

Deck
Deck Dining Area

Side Yard
Deck and Screened Porch

Kitchen
Kitchen

Kitchen
Kitchen

Stove
Wood Stove
Dining Room
Dining Room

Dining Room
Dining Room

Dining Room
Dining Room


Bonus Room
Second Family Room

Bedroom
Master Bedroom

Master Bedroom
Master Bedroom

Master Bedroom
Master Bedroom

Second Bedroom
Second Bedroom

Third Bedroom
Third Bedroom


4th BedroomFourth Bedroom

Fourth Bedroom with Bunk Beds

Map to local beaches

Map to Middle Beach(parking starts at 2.3M, .5M in length)
Continue along Beach Ave to Mothers and Gooches Beach(3.4M)
Colony Beach is at the mouth of the Kennebunk River

See our property on VRBO

See our property on VRBO

We maintain a notification list for cancellations.  If the week you want is booked send us an email and we will inform you if your requested week becomes available for booking.  Please note that we do not rent partial weeks and rental periods run Saturday-Saturday.

Please send rental enquiries to riversedgedrive@gmail.com


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            Please remember that the rental does not provide linens or towels.  For families not providing their own linens we suggest
 Cottage Linens in Kennebunkport. 
 Cottage Linens offers high quality linens at reasonable rates, their website is located here, Cottage Linens


Please send rental enquiries to riversedgedrive@gmail.com