House - Rating 4.8 (22)

Designer Cottage • Game Room w/PacMan • Mins to Beach

As low as $153.00 / night + taxes & fees
  • Location: Kennebunk
  • Type: House
Bedroom 3 bedrooms
Bathroom 2 baths
Guests 8 guests
Pets Not Allowed Pets Not Allowed
Summary Summary
✔️ Beautifully designed cottage with a warm, curated feel
✔️ Sleeps 8 | 3 private bedrooms + 2 bathrooms
✔️ Game room with Pac-Man arcade, Wii, and more
✔️ Beach gear included — chairs, cart, umbrella & toys
✔️ Minutes from beaches, Dock Square & the historic waterfront
Description Description
🏡 The Curator's Retreat is a thoughtfully designed coastal home in the heart of Kennebunk, Maine — one of New England's most charming seaside communities. With professionally styled interiors that still feel warm and welcoming! You're just minutes from Parson's Beach, quaint downtown shops, fresh seafood, and the lively waterfront of neighboring Kennebunkport — making it an ideal home base for families and groups looking for a classic Maine coast experience.

⭐️ What Guests Are Saying
“We had a wonderful stay over an extended weekend for a mini family reunion. The home was exactly what we needed—spacious, comfortable, and thoughtfully laid out. Everything was clean, well-maintained, and as described. We truly appreciated how easy and enjoyable the entire experience was and would happily stay here again.” - Eliza

🛋️ Indoor Living
• Inviting living room with two couches, two armchairs, and a cast iron fireplace — made for movie nights and rainy-day relaxation
• Smart TV in the living room for easy streaming
• Sitting room with a small breakfast table and a sit-to-stand work desk with an extra monitor
• Comfortable, curated layout that works beautifully for families

🎮 Game Room
The game room is a standout feature that guests of all ages will love:
• Pac-Man arcade cabinet
• Hook 21
• Wii
• Chess, Connect 4, and a full board game collection
• Pull-out couch + Smart TV — doubles as extra sleeping space or a hangout zone

🛏️ Bedrooms & Sleeping Arrangements (Sleeps 8)
This home comfortably sleeps 8 guests across 3 private bedrooms, a sleeper sofa, and 2 full bathrooms.
• Bedroom #1: King bed + Pack N' Play
• Bedroom #2: Queen bed
• Bedroom #3: 4 twin beds
• Living room: Queen sleeper sofa
• Bathroom #1: Single vanity + walk-in shower
• Bathroom #2: Single vanity + shower/tub combo

🍳 Kitchen & Dining
• Well-equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances
• Keurig Duo for your morning coffee routine
• Lobster pot included — for a true Maine dining night in
• Counter seating for 2 + separate dining table for 6

🏖️ What's Included
• 8 beach chairs, beach cart, umbrella, snorkel gear & toys — everything you need for a full beach day
• Outdoor bocce ball and ladder golf for backyard fun
• Adirondack chairs around a fire pit in the backyard
• Picnic table in the side yard
• Propane BBQ grill
• High chair provided
• Washer + dryer in the home
• Universal Tesla EV Charger is available for guest use – Allows for both NACS and J1772 charging via a built-in adapter

📍 Location Highlights
• Minutes from Parson's Beach and the Maine coastline
• Close to Kennebunk's downtown boutiques, galleries, and cafés
• Easy access to Dock Square in Kennebunkport — waterfront dining, boat excursions & harbor views
• Near the Eastern Trail for biking, plus local farmers markets, pickleball courts & a seasonal ice skating rink
• Fresh seafood, historic sites & classic New England charm in every direction

🚗 Parking, Safety & Notes
• Driveway parking for 4 vehicles + 2-car garage also available for guests
• Universal Tesla EV Charger available — supports both NACS and J1772 via built-in adapter
• 2 exterior security cameras: (1) doorbell camera monitoring the front walk, (2) floodlight camera on the garage side door monitoring the driveway
• High chair provided for families traveling with little ones
• Home is family-friendly but not specifically baby/toddler-proofed — please use extra caution around décor and standard household features
• A noise monitor is installed in the dining room (measuring decimals only, no audio recordings).

👋 About Your Stay
We’re Francesca & Lucas Knowles, lifelong locals & passionate vacation rental hosts. Our goal is to make your stay seamless, memorable & full of thoughtful touches that make all the difference.
• Local experts – We love sharing insider tips
• Hospitality-driven – Over 5 years of vacation rental experience
• Always available – Just a message away if you need anything

• Guests have access to the full home
• Backyard fire pit area, side yard picnic table, and all outdoor amenities are available for guest use
• Driveway and garage parking available — EV charger included

✨ The Curator's Retreat is designed to feel like more than just a place to sleep — it's a home that's been put together with real intention, and it shows in every room.
🌊 Come for the beaches, the lobster, and the Kennebunk charm — then come home to a fire in the fireplace, a round of Pac-Man, and a slow morning with a fresh cup of coffee.
👉 We're thoughtful, detail-oriented hosts who genuinely care about your experience. If you're planning a Kennebunk getaway in the next few weeks, we'd recommend booking soon — well-designed homes of this size and quality in coastal Maine don't stay open long.
❤️ Planning a Maine coast trip further out? Save this home to your Wishlist so it's easy to find when you're ready to book.
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Amenities 53 Amenities
  • Air conditioning
  • Baking sheet
  • Barbeque utensils
  • Bathtub
  • BBQ grill
  • Bed linens
  • Board games
  • Body soap
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Coffee maker
  • Conditioner
  • Cookware
  • Crib
  • Dining table
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dishwasher
  • Dryer
  • Essentials
  • EV charger
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Free parking on premises
  • Game room
  • Garage
  • Hair dryer
  • Hangers
  • Heating
  • High chair
  • Hot water
  • Ice maker
  • Indoor fireplace
  • Internet
  • Iron
  • Kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Laptop friendly workspace
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor seating (furniture)
  • Oven
  • Portable fans
  • Private entrance
  • Refrigerator
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke detector
  • Stove
  • Suitable for children (2-12 years)
  • Suitable for infants (under 2 years)
  • Toaster
  • Towels provided
  • TV
  • Washer
  • Wine glasses
  • Wireless Internet
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Reviews Rating 4.8 (22) Reviews
Rating 4
Comfortable beds, well equipped kitchen, plenty of space, large garage and bonus Ms. Pacman machine. This is a good central location for various day trips, and in a safe feeling neighborhood. The stairs are steep as they are in older houses, and the ceiling in the kid's bedroom is pretty low - just something to be aware of for those with elderly or older kids traveling. Overall a positive experience and would stay again.
Anonymous - Posted: 10/29/2026
Rating 5
What an amazing place!! We had the best time ever in your fabulous home! Our grandkids did not want to leave!--between the amazing game room and the awesome bunk room, who could blame them! We loved your home and had a great time exploring the beautiful areas nearby; there's so much to do and see. You've thought of pretty much everything a visitor would need. We loved the updates in your home, but so glad you retained the character and charm...so cozy and comfy! We highly recommend your place and would most definitely stay again!!
Anonymous - Posted: 10/25/2026
Rating 5
Everything was perfect! A beautiful, lovely house with very comfortable beds and great bathrooms. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend it!
Anonymous - Posted: 10/20/2026
Rating 5
We had a wonderful stay, very family friendly!
Anonymous - Posted: 10/9/2026
Rating 3
I’ll preface by saying we don’t have kids and have a nice home, so even a nice hotel is somewhat of an inconvenience. We do prefer airbnbs though. It’s a very old home so the layout is the small room and cramped/cozy vibe. The home has not really been renovated, more of a refresh. The stairs are old stairs meaning a bit freaky to walk up and down (high rise and short tread). The home is located well in the Kennebunk area. Close to the surrounding coastal towns. Many of the windows don’t have blinds or coverings. The furniture is very uncomfortable which is subjective but on the lower end of quality. The rooms. The AC is in the master. The remainder of the bedrooms have no AC but have floor fans available. Water heater doesn’t support 4 sequential showers, let alone 8. It’s an old home, so things will be quirky. None of the doors to the bedrooms or bathrooms seem to close well. The locking mechanisms are hooks and loops for the most part. Wouldn’t stay again, but was good enough.
Anonymous - Posted: 9/28/2026
Rating 5
We had a great time! The house was perfect for our kids. The bunk room was so cute and they loved the playroom. The location to town and the beach was perfect. We would love to come back!
Anonymous - Posted: 9/17/2026
Rating 5
Thank you so much for letting us stay in your home. It was perfect! Easy walk into the town of Kennebunk. A special shout out to Boulangerie- a proper bakery - absolutely lovely. Short drive to town of Kennebunkport and Parson’s beach. The area was quiet, and the propane grill did a spectacular job on the filets I got from Shields meat/ local butcher. If you have never visited this area it is a must see, and the home is in an incredible spot to enjoy it. Thank you again!
Anonymous - Posted: 9/13/2026
Rating 5
We had a wonderful week! The house is kid-friendly and spacious. Our 4 kids loved the bedroom with 4 single beds and play area. Franny and Luke were incredibly responsive and gracious hosts. We love the area and couldn’t have asked for a nicer stay. Would definitely come again!
Anonymous - Posted: 8/29/2026
Rating 5
Amazing stay at Franny and Luke’s house! The house was extremely clean, adorably decorated, and very comfortable for our family of 4. Our boys loved the “game room” and bunk room. The hosts were also easy and great to communicate with. Thank you Franny and Luke for a wonderful Kennebunk stay!
Anonymous - Posted: 8/23/2026
Rating 5
Logement très propre et confortable pour une grande famille. La maison est très bien équipée, avec les jeux, serviettes de plage, chaises de plages, etc. Parfait si vous voulez un endroit tranquille et central. Merci!
Anonymous - Posted: 8/19/2026
Rating 5
We had a wonderful stay! There were so many thoughtful amenities and the place was perfect for us and our children. Walkable to Boulangerie and Bevs
Anonymous - Posted: 8/16/2026
Rating 5
We had a wonderful visit!! The house was beautiful and clean. The game room made our trip! The kids had so much fun!! Our hosts were incredibly proactive in their communication. We loved the location. It was walkable to Kennebunk, which is adorable. We walked to a different coffee shop every morning. And there was so much that was an easy drive. I can’t recommend this property more!!
Anonymous - Posted: 8/8/2026
Rating 5
I can’t say enough positive things about this house! We had such a nice stay. The house had everything we needed and was so clean. We played in the yard in the evening and walked to get coffee and French pastries every morning. I’d return in a heartbeat!
Anonymous - Posted: 8/6/2026
Rating 5
Wonderful home in Kennebunk! Quick drive to Kennebunkport. Felt like a home away from home!
Anonymous - Posted: 7/18/2026
Rating 5
This was a great stay - 20 minutes to the beaches of ogenquit and kennebunkport ! The place was clean and comfortable and the kids absolutely loved their tucked away room ! We loved our stay - highly recommend! Hosts were great , easy to communicate and made all the difference!
Anonymous - Posted: 7/5/2026
Rating 5
Our stay in Kennebunk was very pleasant! The house was in a great location, plenty of space, clean, and welcoming.
Anonymous - Posted: 6/28/2026
Rating 5
Super cute and cozy home! Incredibly clean and well designed. The owner was so kind and responsive! Our kids LOVED the loft bedroom with the play area and the pacman game. Easily accessible to all Kennebunkport has to offer. Would definitely recommend, especially when traveling with kids!
Anonymous - Posted: 6/25/2026
Rating 5
We had a fantastic stay in this home! The house is so charming and very comfortable. It is in a great location and our hosts were very welcoming and communicative!
Anonymous - Posted: 6/15/2026
Rating 5
great place with cute interior, easy location and owners were communicative. the car charger was a huge plus and worked great for us.
Anonymous - Posted: 6/5/2026
Rating 5
Franny and Luke were wonderful hosts. Their home is beautiful and was perfect for our weekend stay. We look forward to a return visit soon!
Anonymous - Posted: 5/18/2026
Rating 5
We loved staying here! The house is beautiful and our hosts thought of everything from amenities to recommendations to additional toiletries incase we forgot anything. The house has so many fun features like the cutest kids ( or in our case, 29 year olds) slumber party room that sleeps 4 twin beds, a beautiful peaceful sitting room, and a super fun game room. It is in a great location, walkable to downtown kennebunk and a very short drive to Kennebunk port. Finally, Franny and Luke were always so responsive and helpful! Thank you for a fabulous stay!
Anonymous - Posted: 5/12/2026
Rating 5
We had a wonderful stay over an extended weekend for a mini family reunion. The home was exactly what we needed—spacious, comfortable, and thoughtfully laid out. The room configuration worked perfectly for our group, and the four twin beds in one room were a huge hit, creating the perfect setup for a fun cousin sleepover. The common areas were great for gathering, catching up, and sharing meals, while still offering enough space for everyone to spread out and relax. Everything was clean, well-maintained, and as described. We truly appreciated how easy and enjoyable the entire experience was and would happily stay here again.
Anonymous - Posted: 2/20/2026
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