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"Old River House", FAMOUS HISTORIC ELEGANCE. Waterfront/Crashing Ocean Sounds

Family fun on the beach, with water park, near Dock Square

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Step into the timeless charm of The Old River House, where Ocean Avenue's beauty meets historic elegance. Savor morning coffee and evening drinks on the porch as you watch river boat traffic and children taking sailboat lessons at Arundel Yacht Club next door. With four staircases, three levels of living space, new rugs, mattresses, curtains and custom gardening this 10-bedroom estate is perfect for a luxurious stay.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

10 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 21650 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

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

"Old River House", FAMOUS HISTORIC ELEGANCE. Waterfront/Crashing Ocean Sounds

Old world elegance. Built in 1848, this fully restored, approximately 7500 sq ft. ten Bedroom Estate on world famous, Ocean Ave. sits just 0.2 of a mile from beautiful Dock Square, and a 30 second drive to the Ocean. Enjoy morning & evening Beautiful Sunrise & sunsets over the River and crashing wave Ocean sounds.

The 'Old River House', sits on the Kennebunk River next to the Arundel Yacht Club. Two public parks sit in front of and along side the Estate.

'The Old River House,' is nestled among the many old Captain's Mansions of the 18th Century. An almost $800,000 renovation in 2010 brings this grand old Captain's mansion back to its original grandeur. Antiques throughout the many rooms and the frequent passing of the Kennebunkport horse drawn carriage brings one back to that slower, more quaint part of American history. Morning coffee and evening drinks on the porch are just perfect for watching the river boat traffic and the children taking sailboat lessons at the 'Arundel Yacht Club' next door.

''The Old Rigging Loft'( Barn) is now, a separate apartment, with Care-takers, and owner / operators, Scott & Cheryl Mahoney on site and available 24 hours for the convenience and comfort of 'Old River House' Guests. We make every effort to assure your 5 Star vacation stay. Just ask !

There are four stair cases, and three levels of living space. New rugs, new bed mattresses, new curtains, new furniture, custom gardening, newly added European and American antique furniture throughout, are a hallmark of the Old River House.

STR License: STR21-00168

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 10 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 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
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: NO SMOKING, Candles, Fireworks in or near house.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 7,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

NO WEDDING STATEMENT: No Guests attending any Weddings. TOILET PAPER ONLY. NO Tampons, Diapers, Easy-wipes in toilets. NO GREASE IN SINKS.
WINDOWS: DO NOT OPEN Please. Heat Pump System and A/C system are on constantly
CHECK-OUT: Empty all Refrigerator, and cabinets, countertops of all food, etc. PLACE IN BAGS, and place outside in large Garbage Cans.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Supervised or Lease Violation. Will result termntn

Events

No events allowed
NO WEDDING EVENTS, GROOMSMEN, BRIDESMAIDS STAYS.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING, Candles, Fireworks in or near house.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: NO WEDDING EVENTS, GROOMSMEN, BRIDESMAIDS STAYS.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
Property Registration Number STR21-00168

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Historic-waterfront 'the Old River House'-in Town River House
Historic-waterfront 'the Old River House'-in Town River
Historic-waterfront 'the Old River House'-in Town River House
Historic-waterfront 'the Old River House'-in Town River House
Historic-waterfront 'the Old River House'-in Town River
Historic waterfront 'the Old River House' in Town on River
Historic waterfront 'the Old River House' in Town on River
Historic waterfront 'the Old River House' in Town on River
Historic Waterfront 'The Old River House' In Town on River .

About the area

Map
Kennebunkport, ME

What's nearby

  • Kennebunkport Village Green - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dock Square - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kennebunkport Harbor - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Colony Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Gooch's Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 15 min drive
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alisson's Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Federal Jack's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pilot House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Clam Shack - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mornings in Paris - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is "Old River House", FAMOUS HISTORIC ELEGANCE. Waterfront/Crashing Ocean Sounds pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at "Old River House", FAMOUS HISTORIC ELEGANCE. Waterfront/Crashing Ocean Sounds ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at "Old River House", FAMOUS HISTORIC ELEGANCE. Waterfront/Crashing Ocean Sounds ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Old River House", FAMOUS HISTORIC ELEGANCE. Waterfront/Crashing Ocean Sounds ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Old River House", FAMOUS HISTORIC ELEGANCE. Waterfront/Crashing Ocean Sounds located?

Located in Kennebunkport, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within a 10-minute walk of Kennebunkport Village Green and Dock Square. W. Robert Paine Gallery and Northlight Gallery are also within 5 minutes.

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"Old River House", FAMOUS HISTORIC ELEGANCE. Waterfront/Crashing Ocean Sounds Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 129 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne G.

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

Perfect location

Spacious antique home with all the amenities for a fun family stay. It was comfortable, scenic and within walking distance of shops, restaurants and boating.
Beautiful porch
Such a pretty view
Home big enough for our large group
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Burton G.

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

Gove Memorial

Wonderful experience whole family was together! Couldn't ask for more! Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location - across the street from river park, very short walk to restaurants and shops.Comfortable gathering areas in living room and dining room for larger groups. Well equipped kitchen. Nice porch sitting area. Bathrooms are adequate. Ample onsite parking.Nice owner. Scott was helpful in preparing for our stay and responsible be to any needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

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

Great spot for anytime of the year

House is awesome Location is perfect and the house welcomes you
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gervaise F., Kennebunk

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

The place was wonderful and plenty room to spread out for our group.

Excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful Historic Home

Loved the old quirky history of the home and the location across from the Kennebunk River.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Donna K.

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

Love KPT and Old River House

Wonderful as usual, great for large families, absolutely best porch/view in KPT.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Great experience perfect for our large group.

We had a wonderful weekend out there. Thanks for your hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Meagan Y.

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

Great place for large family

We had a great stay! The house was clean and large. Scott was very responsive with our questions regarding our stay and things to do in the area. Great house plenty of room for a large group. Awesome location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanmarie L.

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

Family Fun

Had an awesome time having a family reunion. Great house with lots of places to stay in a fabulous porch to hang out on.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ted S.

Great stay

The house was clean and fit the description and pictures as advertised. Scott was very friendly and easy to work with ahead of our trip. Also, the house is in an excellent location walking distance to town!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

The Best

In town, historic building and antiques. Great hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F., Durham, North Carolina

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

Great historical charm, ideal location

This house is perfect for a large group that appreciates the history of the Kennebunkport area. You can't beat the location - river views and a 5 minute walk to everything in Dock Square. Scott and Cheryl are terrific hosts, very responsive and welcoming. Our big group loved the house!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie k.

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

Family Reunion

This is a beautiful historic home just blocks from the downtown. Loved the history, the layout, spaciousness of this home for a large group! Excellent property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mollie Q.

Amazing!!

Absolutely perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

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

Ideal family reunion site

The 10 bedrooms, generous indoor and outdoor space, made this perfect for our family reunion. We loved being able to visit snd share meals on the veranda or indoors in the ample living space. An added benefit was the location—an easy walk to shops and restaurants in one direction or the ocean in the other direction. The historic house and views of the river were another plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth P.

Huge, unique house...Perfect for larger gatherings!

We loved our stay at the Old River House! Ten members of our local book club enjoyed an overnight stay at this beautiful home and we loved every minute of it. Close to the ocean, shops, restaurants and all that makes the Maine sea coast wonderful. Our only regret is that we did t stay longer...We’ll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

Beautiful home, perfect for a family retreat!

We loved our stay at the Old River House, and it was perfect for our family. The house is perfectly located in a beautiful area, just a quick walk to quaint shops and restaurants. Our kids loved playing and running around in the parks next to the house. Thank you, Scott and Cheryl for being such gracious and generous hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sue A.

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

Old River House

Close to town. Lots of room. Porch is great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna K.

Always Fun!

Our third time at Old River House, it was fun as usual. Great location, walk everywhere and best front porch! Thank you Cheryl and Scott for sharing your home.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

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

Prelude rental !

Had the greatest time renting this house for Prelude. Perfect location, perfect weekend and scott was an absolute pleasure to work with! We WILL be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Allison T., CT

Great Stay!

Thank you Scott and Cheryl for your hospitality during our stay at the Old River House. You were both very welcoming and accomodating. From bedrooms to the living and dining spaces, there was more than enough of room for our large group. The home was also very clean and comfortable. Highly recommend, especially for larger families.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

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

SFC

Great trip. Again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Edward C.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Don’t recommend staying here

Would not recommend staying here if you appreciate privacy from owners.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

Wonderful house and location, great for a group!

We just returned from a wonderful long weekend staying at the Old River house in Kennebunkport. It is a large house and was perfect for our women's get away weekend. There were up to 8 of us on some of the nights and we were each able to have our own bedroom. It is a great location, a short walk to town for meals ,shopping, and then you can continue through town and head to the beach. The house was clean and well maintained. Plenty of room on the downstairs level, with a big kitchen, dining room and living room. All very nicely renovated and decorated. We have been going away together for 18 years to different locations all over New England and we found this house to be one of the nicest places we have stayed.