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Family friendly home close to all Cape Porpoise and Kennebunkport has to offer!

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TV, fireplace, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102650 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Family friendly home close to all Cape Porpoise and Kennebunkport has to offer!

23 Ward is located in the fishing village of Cape Porpoise, in the heart of Kennebunkport. We are located within walking distance of a Fish Market, Grocery Store, Gift Store, Gourmet Food Shop, Restaurants and Galleries.

The house is two-stories with 4 bedrooms and 2 baths on the second floor and 1 bedroom and 1 bath on the first floor. There are hard wood floors throughout and two entrances; one in the front and one in the back. AC in the summer and a gas fireplace for the winter. There is a casual dining table and counter seating off-the kitchen and a more formal dining room that can seat up to 14 people.

The backyard offers a great place for the family and/or kids to relax with a deck, seating, gas fire grill, swing set and fire pit. All of our neighbours spray (safely) for Mosquitos, so it's one of the few yards in Cape Porpoise that you can enjoy in the summer evenings.

It is also adjacent to our sister & brother in law's home (also for rent on VRBO #698058), but has frontage on Ward Road which is an extremely quiet street. If you found a rare weekend when both houses were available, you could have quite a compound!

We request stays of no less than one week. We will consider long-term a rental.

We hope you will consider a stay with at 23 Ward!

Property manager

Jack and Kelly Spencer

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,650 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: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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 not allowed

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
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 and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Family Friendly Home all Cape Porpoise has Offer House
Family Friendly Home all Cape Porpoise Kennebunkport has Offer
Family Friendly Home all Cape Porpoise has Offer
Family Friendly Home all Cape Porpoise has Offer House
Family Friendly Home all Cape Porpoise Kennebunkport has Offer
Family Friendly Home all Cape Porpoise has Offer House
Family Friendly Home all Cape Porpoise Kennebunkport has Offer
Family Friendly Home all Cape Porpoise has Offer

About the area

Map
Kennebunkport, ME

What's nearby

  • Dock Square - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Kennebunkport Harbor - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Gooch's Beach - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Goose Rocks Beach - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Walker's Point - 9 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 20 min drive
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alisson's Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Federal Jack's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pilot House Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪H.B. Provisions - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mornings In Paris - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family friendly home close to all Cape Porpoise and Kennebunkport has to offer! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family friendly home close to all Cape Porpoise and Kennebunkport has to offer!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family friendly home close to all Cape Porpoise and Kennebunkport has to offer!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family friendly home close to all Cape Porpoise and Kennebunkport has to offer! located?

This family-friendly Kennebunkport vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Vaughn's Island Preserve, Dock Square, and Kennebunkport Village Green. Kennebunkport Harbor and Mast Cove Galleries are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Family friendly home close to all Cape Porpoise and Kennebunkport has to offer! Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janette J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Very nice place and great hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Galina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!!!
This house is exactly as described and shown in pictures. The owners were very responsive and kind. It was a great house to bring small kids to, lots of toys for the beach, pack n play, high chair and kitchenware. The location is great and in walking distance to restaurants and stores. We had a wonderful time and would definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property
This is an excellent property, very clean, spacious, modern, well equipped in a beautiful quiet area of Kennebunkport. Short drive to beaches. Kelly and Jack were ideal hosts, responding to all our inquires quickly and professionally. I highly recommend this house.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brooke C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gem in Cape porpoise
What a beautiful and comfortable home on an equally beautiful street. Had everything we needed and more! Beautifully decorated and welcoming . Can’t wait to return next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in Cape porpoise
Such a great, easy place to stay in a quaint quieter town just 1.5. miles to downtown Kennebunkport.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

carla b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cape Porpoise Paradise
This is an exceptional rental. House is nicely furnished and very functional. Beds are comfy, linens are nice, kitchen is well equipped, plenty of room to relax in the living area, neighborhood is quiet and the location is fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danni L., Boston, MA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for families and best neighborhood
Wonderful location and home! Cape Porpoise is such a special neighborhood and the house is great for families. A lot of bedrooms and space for being together, the backyard was wonderful for children. There are not AC’s in every bedroom, but if you prepare in advance and leave the hall one running, it doesn’t seem to be a problem. Thankfully Maine doesn’t get too hot! The hosts were very kind and even bought a pack N play and high chair for the home. Would absolutely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jon W., Buffalo, NY USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Cape Porpoise Place
Wonderful large home for your family or friend gathering! Very modern and very clean. Offering a big kitchen and big back yard. 10 mins from Kennebunkport and 10 from beautiful Goose Rocks beach. Accommodating and responsive hosts. Enjoy!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay in Cape Porpoise!
We loved our time in Cape Porpoise. Best rental we have ever stayed in — house was well designed, immaculately clean and comfortable. Lots of toys for our 4.5 and almost 2 year old to play with, and the owners provided kid supplies like a booster seat and stroller. Cape Porpoise is so charming and we loved Kennebunkport as well. Jack and Kelly were friendly and easy to communicate with. We hope to be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic House
We had a great time at this rental property. Very family friendly with games, stroller, high chair all at the house. The open living area was great for socializing in the evening while the kids played. Gorgeous neighborhood to walk and close to beach. Walked down to the lobster shack and got fresh steamed lobster. We hope to come back in the years to come!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alison H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
This is a beautiful home in a beautiful place!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was an awesome house. Beautiful spacious very clean wonderful backyard.
This was a great experience. The house was the best we’ve ever rented. Owners were so friendly and thought of everything
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cath G.

Great location - beautiful house !!
Beautiful, clean and spacious house, well equiped (nothing was missing). Perfect for young families (baby gear, stroller, gates, little swimming pools, big yard and toys). Perfectly located in the beautiful Cape Porpoise, just a few miles from Goose Rocks Beach. Only thing missing was AC, so the nights were a bit uncomfortable for a few days, but we’ve been told it was unusually hot during our stay. Owner responded very promptly to our only inquiry. Great overall !
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alberto H.

Wonderful House, Wonderful Owner
We had a really great experience renting this house in beautiful Kennebunkport. The owner was very mindful about our stay. Very detailed oriented (there were fresh flowers in the kitchen table and he let us borrow a double stroller and pack and play for our daughters). Clean and beautiful house walking distance from pier, restaurants, cafe, and supermarket. Overall, we had a fantastic week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jaime R.

Modern, Spacious and Serene
We had 10 grown women COMFORTABLY stay in this home and there was still an extra bed that could have been used! The kitchen/living area is open except for the beautiful fire place that sets as a "divide" between the two rooms. The yard is quintessential Maine with tall trees surrounding the property and it's only STEPS from the harbor! We had an amazing stay and will DEFINITELY be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin H., Hanover, NH

Wonderful!
This is such a wonderful property! The house was immaculate, well-equipped, and very comfortable. We had plenty of space for all 11 family members, ages 1-69 years, to spread out and relax. The backyard was perfect for the kids and we enjoyed strolling down to the grocery store and little coffee shop. The owners did an excellent job leaving helpful instructions regarding the various appliances and we really appreciated their recommendations for restaurants and fun activities to do with the kids. We would happily rent this house again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Luc D., Where do you live?

Great house near the ocean
We couldn't be more happy to stay in this perfect house. The neighboroud is quiet and friendly, very close to Kennebunport but far enough to be away from the traffic it attracts. Goose Rock Beach is also a short drive, and most important, the house is perfectly equiped, and big enough so everybody can find a quiet space. We shall come back ! Luc
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

colleen b.

Great updated house for our whole family
Such a great house to spend our summer vacation. Plenty of space for the family to spread out. Cape Porpoise is such a quaint town too. Walked every morning down to the pier then stopped at the Cape Porpoise kitchen for a coffee. So relaxing and we all had a great week. One thing you may want to know is there is no AC. That was difficult a couple says as the temps were in the upper 80's . Other than that everything was great !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe H., Gainesville, FL

Home was very clean and beautifully decorated. Yard was great size. AWESOME location!
We stayed for almost 2 weeks and everything was great! House has plenty of "zones" for socializing, playing games, etc. Very spacious. Beds were comfor table. Location was awesome for walks to store and restaurants. Neighborhood was pretty quiet. Definitely one of the best houses we've rented.

10/10 Excellent

Faith B.

This is a beautiful house and is equipped with everything you could possibly need.
I was most anxious for my family to experience this area as I had come here every summer when I was young. This house gave us lots of room and the location was ideal- quiet yet close to so many activities. We couldn't have had a better time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Zach O.

23 Ward - Fantastic property, great location, great owner
23 Ward is one of the most pleasurable rental experiences you will ever have! The house is large, very clean, modern, and comfortable. There is cable & surround sound for the house along with board games for entertainment; the kitchen is stocked w/ plates, silverware, pots, pans, cooking supplies, and new gas oven/stovetop; gas fired fireplace; comfy couches; great dining room and porch set; 3 car driveway; and many bedrooms, linens, towels, etc. There is a large porch and backyard with firepit with plenty of room for activities, hanging out, dining, & grilling. Cannot say enough about the house and how great it was. The property is located just an easy 5 minute walk from mini-town center of Cape Porpoise where you can find groceries, home/personal supplies, great take out, a couple shops, church and a small restaurant. Across the point (5 min drive) on Bickford Island there are a couple great restaurants/pub types (Pier 77, Cape Pier Chowder House). Similarly, a quick 7 minute drive brings you right into the beautiful downtown of Kennebunkport itself. Jack was a pleasure to work with. He was clear in his directions, amenable to schedule changes (we were running in two marathons that weekend so the schedule was a little crazy), and responsive to questions while at the house. There was also a binder of directions that clearly outlined everything about the house provided as well, which was a huge help. Overall an A+ stay and A+ owner. Highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Wonderful home for our family vacation
Our family of 6 adults, 1 toddler and 2 babies had a wonderful stay in Cape Porpoise! The house was extremely clean, well-maintained, and a perfect set-up for grandparents and two young families. The kids spent a lot of time playing on the clean floor together, and there were bonuses like toys for them to use, baby-friendly bath products, a nursery with a crib, and a double stroller. It worked out well that the bedrooms and bathrooms were spaced out so that each family could have their own space, and we congregated in the comfortable living room downstairs. The kitchen was beautiful, clean, and made meal prep easy when we ate in for a few meals. The location was also excellent. It was a beautiful area to stroll around and an easy walk to a few shops and restaurants in Cape Porpoise. It was a short drive to Kennebunkport, beaches, and the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge. The owner was also easy to communicate with throughout the process and everything went smoothly. We'd love to return in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2015