reviews for: listing #43191 - Kennebunkport, Maine House rental
- bedrooms 5
- pool no
- type House
- baths 4½
- hot tub no
- community
- sleeps 12
- pets allowed no
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rates (USD)
$2,950
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$9,990
/wk
Elegant, Comfortable, Perfect Location
Mark R.
()
Review submitted: October 4, 2011
Date of arrival: September 23, 2011
Two couples shared this house, but it would be comfortable for eight people easily. All information in the listing, website, and in dialogue with the owner was accurate and complete. It was pristine clean with very detailed instruction on the operation of all appliances, doors, fireplaces, etc... We walked to everything including the local lobster shack, elegant restaurants, spas, shops, boutiques, boat rental, wine shops, etc...but at the same time felt isolated and private. This is a perfect spot for multiple couples or families with older, well behaved children. Of particular note is that the owner was totally engaged and responsive even though he was overseas at the time of our rental. The owner takes great care of the property and expects the tenants to do the same. You will want to take great care of this beautiful home, too.
Owners response: Great to have you and your friends here Mark and we thank you for this review. You appear to have captured the essense of 82 Ocean perfectly. Hope you can make it back someday.
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Helpful votes: 4 / 4
House Beautiful - View Spectacular - Fishing Great
Review submitted: August 17, 2011 Date of arrival: June 15, 2011
"The house is beautiful. The view is spectacular. The fishing was great. We had a blast and you will hear from us again. I0t was our first time in Maine but it will not be my last. Thanks"
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Helpful votes: 2 / 4
House is Beautiful and the Views are Amazing
Review submitted: August 17, 2011 Date of arrival: June 22, 2011
“Your house is beautiful and the views are amazing! Thanks for all your tips on things to do and places to dine in Kennebunkport that made our trip even more enjoyable. A fabulous vacation!”
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Helpful votes: 3 / 3
Beautiful Home is as advertised – Gorgeous Setting
Review submitted: August 17, 2011 Date of arrival: July 15, 2011
“Thank you for a splendid two weeks of quality family time. Your beautiful home is as advertised – gorgeous setting, spacious homes, and a perfect layout for grandparents, children and grandchildren. Our two weeks flew by and we look forward to returning to this most special spot and beautiful Kennebunkport next summer.”
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Helpful votes: 2 / 2
Great House, Gorgeous Views - Gourmet Kitchen
Review submitted: August 17, 2011 Date of arrival: July 22, 2011
“Your great house, gorgeous views, and beautiful weather made for a perfect vacation in Maine. The gourmet kitchen was especially incredible. We loved watching the 11’ tides in the back cove and the sunsets from the front porch. Many wonderful memories.”
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Helpful votes: 0 / 0
Inspiration Setting - Amazing House
Review submitted: August 17, 2011 Date of arrival: August 12, 2011
“What an inspiration setting. 82 Ocean gave our family an opportunity to reconnect on many levels. This house is amazing and so well equipped to accommodate everyone. We have many reasons to come back.”
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Helpful votes: 0 / 0
An awesome getaway or family gathering home.
Cathy & Bob
(Falmouth)
Review submitted: April 27, 2011
Date of arrival: April 14, 2011
This marvelous home was the perfect setting for our family gathering. Between the superb location and extensive amenities, there was always more to do than time would allow. Whether it was watching the tidal changes in the cove from the beautiful and well equipped kitchen, enjoying the Bose surround sound, basking in the heat of the sun on the sun porch on a sunny 40 degree day, or running/walking throughout the area, we had blast. Great spot you have there Greg and Heather.
Recommended for: age 55+, sight seeing, romantic getaway
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Helpful votes: 4 / 4
Best of Kennebunkport
hempy
(Phoenix, Arizona)
Review submitted: August 23, 2010
Date of arrival: June 25, 2010
We were three couples and two singles and had a delightful time in our week. Lots of room for a variety of different activities to be going on at the same time: quiet reading, TV, playing cards, chit-chat or just watching the tide go in and out. The kitchen was very complete and laid out with lots of elbow room. Bedrooms were generous and A/C worked well for us.
Recommended for: age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing
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Helpful votes: 3 / 4
August 2010
Niki
(UK)
Review submitted: August 22, 2010
Date of arrival: July 31, 2010
Excellent location - 10 minute walk to beach one way, and 10 minutes to town centre the other.
Furnished and equipped to a high standard (contrary to others' comments, there are air conditioning units in most rooms). Good water views to front and rear (river and creek). Photo of front of house is slightly misleading - there is a road between the property and the river front, although this did not detract from our enjoyment and we had a very good holiday.
Recommended for: age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, tourists without a car
Owners response: Yes Niki is right - Ocean Ave passes right in front our house on the way to the Bushes. Please see our location map where this is clearly shown.
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Helpful votes: 4 / 6
Review submitted: August 17, 2010 Date of arrival: June 13, 2010
We thoroughly enjoyed our first visit to Kennebunkport with the house being a great venue for our family - very comfortable for 11 of us and a great waterfront location. We originally planned to have 12 and it would have been a little tight for 12. Eleven worked fine.
- Ann Waller and Family, June 2010
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Helpful votes: 5 / 5
Very nice property!
Steve R.
(Grand Isle, Vermont)
Review submitted: August 17, 2010
Date of arrival: July 2, 2010
My family spent a week at this beautiful house and loved every minute. The rooms were comfortable and air conditioned, the breezes on the front porch were great and the patio was a favorite spot to hang out in the evenings and watch the tides just a few feet away. The location of the house is great and everything was really quite perfect. The owners were also very nice and did everything to make our stay great. Thanks!
Recommended for: age 55+, families with teenagers, sight seeing, romantic getaway
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Helpful votes: 5 / 5
Disappointed
Gobbler
(New Jersey)
Review submitted: August 9, 2010
Date of arrival: July 9, 2010
The place has NO air conditioning. It is also inland and gets extremely hot during the summer months. I stayed here from July 9th to July 16th with friends. The owner stated he can put in wall units but not to run them to high as we would freeze the lines?!? I would NOT stay here again as I found it to be bit overpriced for its location. Not suggested for young kids, the back yard has many drop offs where a young child could get hurt.
Owners response: We absolutely are directly on the water (3 sides of the house) and have AC in 4 of the 5 bedrooms. This renter had four - one year olds and a 5 yr old and left a huge mess and some damage. They spilled coffee on the Master Bedrooms new carpet, left gouges in the new sheet rock, broke a lamp shade, gouges in the bath tub and left a wine top in the dishwasher that backed up the drain on the next guest. This is not about AC or on the water, this is about us withholding their security. This is the only renter we have ever withheld one-dime of security deposit from. This Jersey renter is correct about this not being the place for families with young children with inattentive parents.
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Helpful votes: 5 / 10
Great house,great location
Julia and Johnny
(Myrtle Beach)
Review submitted: July 29, 2010
Date of arrival: July 16, 2010
Wonderful house!! We searched for a place to have all of our family together....82 Ocean was the perfect place. Great location and the home is well furnished,well maintained and very clean.Especially loved the spacious kitchen,beautiful master suite and a front porch you will not want to leave. Breathtaking views all around the house and owners could not have been more helpful.
Recommended for: families with teenagers, girls getaway, sight seeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway
Owners response: And we loved having these lovely respectful people in our house!
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Helpful votes: 3 / 4
The Waller Family
Review submitted: July 11, 2010 Date of arrival: June 13, 2010
"We just recently stayed at 82 Ocean for a family vacation and had the time of our lives!! The house is absolutely beautiful - and Kennebunkport is breathtaking! Being from Texas, we also LOVED the cool weather! Our kids keep asking when we will be going back to Maine! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us."
- The Waller Family
College Station, Texas - June 2010
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Helpful votes: 7 / 7
We love 82 Ocean!!
George & Meredith
(College Station, TX)
Review submitted: June 20, 2010
Date of arrival: June 13, 2010
We recently stayed at 82 Ocean on our family vacation. We had the most wonderful time! The house is absolutely beautiful, and Kennebunkport is breathtaking! Being from Texas, we also LOVED the cool weather! One of our favorite things to do when was sit on the sun porch and watch the boats go by! There is so much to do in Kennebunkport and the owners of the house had great tips for fun activities and great restaurants! We will definitely be back for another visit!
Recommended for: age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers, sight seeing
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Helpful votes: 6 / 7
Review submitted: June 8, 2010 Date of arrival: January 1, 2010
Greg,
Thank you for sharing your home. It is absolutely beautiful. It is beautifully maintained, well decorated, and very, very cozy. There wasn’t anything we wished for…you had it all covered!
Thanks again for sharing your home…… It was truly a wonderful place to ring in the New Year.
Happy New Year!
- Sally, January 2010
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Helpful votes: 3 / 4
Review submitted: June 8, 2010 Date of arrival: December 31, 2009
Dear Heather & Greg,
82 Ocean is just beautiful, the views far and wide.
We were fascinated by the ever changing 11-foot tide.
We do hope to come here in the future so near.
We wish you a very happy New Year.
- Tony & Christine, January 2010 (Prior to major Renovations)
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Helpful votes: 3 / 4
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