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Ship Captain’s House

Family-friendly stay near Dock Square

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A sunlit room with wicker furniture, a glass table, and large windows with curtains.
A living room with a sofa, ottoman, armchair, fireplace, and a bookshelf with framed pictures.
A modern kitchen with a central island, pendant lighting, and a view into the dining area.
An aerial view of a coastal town with a marina, houses, and a forested area.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, granite countertops, a blue pendant light, and a fireplace.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Kennebunkport, ME
  • Place, Kennebunkport Village Green
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Dock Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Kennebunkport Harbor
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the area

Kennebunkport

Oceanside stay.At this vacation home, you'll be steps from Dock Square and Northlight Gallery. W. Robert Paine Gallery and Kennebunkport Village Green are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kennebunkport Village Green - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dock Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • First Families Kennebunkport Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kennebunkport Harbor - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Colony Beach - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 16 min drive
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alisson's Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Federal Jack's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Lost Fire - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Clam Shack - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Batson River - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Ship Captain’s House

Situated in the heart of Kennebunkport only one block from Dock Square where you can find all the best shops, restaurants and bars. Cozy, nautical decor in a spacious former ship Captain’s residence, situated half a block from the harbor front. Lovely garden with fire-pit and gas BBQ grill on the deck. Fully equipped gourmet kitchen with double ovens and everything required for enjoyable, well appointed dinners with friends. You can walk everywhere, so leave your cars parked in the 4 parking spaces provided, avoiding summer traffic issues. Available for weekly rentals Friday to Friday during June - October - 7 night minimum starting every Friday.

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  • Washer
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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near the ocean
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Gym

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Check in time 4:00pm. Check out time 10:00am
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Ship Captain’s House to the airport?

This vacation home is 13.8 mi (23-min drive) away from the Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Ship Captain’s House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Ship Captain’s House to the beach?

This vacation home is 12.1 mi (42-min drive) from Ogunquit Beach and 9.7 mi (29-min drive) from Wells Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Ship Captain’s House offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Ship Captain’s House?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Ship Captain’s House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Ship Captain’s House?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Ship Captain’s House have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Ship Captain’s House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Ship Captain’s House to downtown Kennebunkport?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Kennebunkport.

Ship Captain’s House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Our second year at this home and it couldn't be better
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paula K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent host, wonderfully comfortable house for my family, including the 4 legged member. Everything we needed for a great week in Kennebunkport. Looking forward to a return visit.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Betty E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

My family and I visit Maine every summer, we loved this house and plan to return. It was a perfect location and rooms were spacious and comfortable. THe host had so many little touches, e.g. coffee, bathroom essentials, ... available on our arrival it was so easy to relax from Day 1.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Great Place

Overall great place in every aspect! Fantastic attention to detail making things very comfortable all around!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family get together

This property is in a great location, easily walkable to town. It was very comfortable for a family reunion. Nancy was delightful to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I’d do it all over again!

Welcoming in all ways:CleanComfortable…decor tasteful without being overwhelmingKitchen fully stocked with appliances, pots/pans, utensils, etcBeds comfortable, bedding first classLocation excellent…able to walk to beaches, library, shops, restaurants without parking hasslesIn short, our week at Kilburn House was a totallyenjoyable experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location!

We loved the location - easy walk to dock square restaurants and shops. Longer but scenic walk to beach (preferred riding bikes there). House was well stocked with pantry items and dishes, cooking utensils/pots/pans, etc. Plenty of room for our multi-generational family of 10! Host/manager were very responsive. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just perfection !

This is a wonderful home with warm touchings spread throughout. Fabulously and fully equipped kitchen, and absolutely clean and spotless. Just a 2-3 minute walk to town. Could not have found a better place to get the extended family together. Thanks to Nancy and her team for such a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deborah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous home

8 friends flew from California and we could not have chosen a better place! House was as described literally a block from town. Kitchen was well stocked with everything you need for a few chefs to cook up delicious Maine dinners during our stay. Beds were comfortable and showers were Great! The neighbors also so friendly. Two washers and dryers in basement as well. If not for the rain we would have made more use of the yard but we were still able to enjoy our morning coffees on the front porch. Thank you to Nancy and Barbara for making my fireflies visit to my favorite place absolutely perfect!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Steps from Town

Recently renovated charming in town house with outdoor space. Half a block from Ocean Avenue, Main Street in Kennebunkport. Lots of room, new bathrooms, nautical themed with lots of bedrooms. Owner very helpful in giving advice on activities and restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Angela G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect house

This was such a neat house. We walked to meals and shopping. We had plenty of room to spread out and a comfy spaces to gather together. We loved every moment of our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rajan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location very nice

This is a great property walking distance to almost everything. It is very big and all of the amenities are well thought out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022