Cape Porpoise Vacation Rental house

Prominent Waterfront, with Private Pier

Cape Porpoise house rental - Wahwa Cottage
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Description House, 2700 sq. ft.,
5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 9, 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
Amenities village, waterfront, garden, internet access, TV, DVD
Rates per property (USD)
$3,200 - $3,600/week 
Alexander and Candida Bowe
508-362-4026
Speaks: English
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Photos and Description of the Cape Porpoise vacation house rental - 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 3 BRs have private sinks, 9 person maximum

The Wahwa Cottage is situated on a prominent point of land. This cottage was built in 1898 and over looks the islands of Cape Porpoise. The house features a 10 person formal dining room, a comfortable living room and a large eat in kitchen. A private pier provides the center for water activities as well as access to the broad stretch of sandy flats for walking, playing and island adventuring. A spacious wrap-around porch has areas for shady reading and sun bathing. There are large lawns for out door games such as boccie or Badminton. A 10 minute walk takes you to the bustling Cape Porpoise fish pier or the quaint village of Cape Porpoise. The tidal change is 8-10 feet in front of the house making a landscape that is always changing.
Cape Porpoise house rental - Wahwa Cottage

Wahwa Cottage
Cape Porpoise house rental - Wahwa Cottages at sunrise (rental house on left)

Wahwa Cottages at sunrise (rental house on left)
Cape Porpoise house rental - Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1
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Cape Porpoise house rental - Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2
Cape Porpoise house rental - Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2
Cape Porpoise house rental - Kitchen

Kitchen
Cape Porpoise house rental - Living Room

Living Room
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Cape Porpoise house rental - Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3
Cape Porpoise house rental - Shell fishing on the sand flats

Shell fishing on the sand flats
Cape Porpoise house rental - View of House from Stage Island

View of House from Stage Island

Location: Southern Coast of Maine < Maine < USA

Nearest Airport: Portland at 30 Miles
Nearest Train: Wells Me Transportation Center at 15 Miles
Nearest Motorway: Wells Me exit for 95 N. at 15 Miles
Nearest Beach: beach at 4.0 Miles
Car: recommended
The town of Cape Porpoise supports an active lobster fishing industry. About 30 lobster boats call Cape Porpoise their home port and they can be seen plying the waters from early morning to the afternoon. The center of town is a 10 minute scenic walk around the head of the harbor. Cape Porpoise offers several restaurants, lobster pounds and a grocery/beverage store. Nunan's Lobster Hut, (A NY Times Best Choice) is a classic New England Lobster eatery. A few galleries and shops round out the small town. The fish pier, also about a 10 minute walk, features scenic views of Cape Porpoise harbor and Goat Island light house. Large sandy beaches are a 10 minute drive to Kennebunk beach to the south or Goose Rocks beach to the north. Kennebunkport has many upscale shops and galleries as well as access to day sail charters, deep sea fishing and whale watching tours. The Sea Shore Trolley Museum is a fun visit featuring woodland trolley rides and trolley cars from all over the world.

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Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Cape Porpoise, Maine

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Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night		 Weekend Weekend
Night		 Extra
Night		 Monthly Minimum Stay
Early Summer Jun 13, 2010 - Jun 26, 2010 $3,200 - - - - - 1 Week
Summer Jun 27, 2010 - Sep 4, 2010 $3,600 - - - - - 1 Week
Fall Sep 5, 2010 - Oct 9, 2010 $3,200 - - - - - 1 Week

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (US Dollars) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Additional information about rental rates

  • Maine state rental tax of 7% is in addition to the weekly rates posted
  • June and September are offered at a reduced rate. However, September offers some of the most pleasant weather on the coast of Maine. The days are warm and clear. This provides beautiful clear days for walking and sight seeing. As the colors start to change in October, the sharp contrasts of the blue water against the islands are breathtaking.

Fees

Tax Rate:
7.0%

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Cape Porpoise, Maine

Property Type:
  • house
Floor Area:
  • 2700 sq. ft.
Location Type:
  • village
  • waterfront
Theme:
  • family
  • away from it all
General:
  • towels provided
  • laundry soap
  • local activities guide
  • local maps
  • paper towels
  • restaurant dining guide
  • soaps basic
  • toilet paper
  • telephone
  • central heating
  • linens provided
Kitchen:
  • cooking utensils
  • coffee maker
  • toaster
  • 4 ring stove
  • iron & board
  • dish washer
  • refrigerator
  • freezer
  • oven
  • microwave
  • washing machine
  • clothes dryer
  • ice maker
  • lobster pot
  • spices
  • stove top burners
Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • comfy seating for 6 people
Dining:
  • child's highchair
  • dining room
  • seating for 10 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
  • First Floor - Toilet
    Second Floor 1 - Toilet, Shower
    Second Floor 2 - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower, No sink
  • The second floor bathroom #1 features a large, modern walk in shower. The second floor bathroom #2 has a large claw foot tub with a shower fixture.
Bedrooms:
  • 5 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 9 people
  • North East - 1 Queen, Sink, waterfront
    South East - 1 Double, Sink, waterfront
    North West - 2 Twin/ Single, Sink
    South West - 1 Double, Sink
    West (library) - 2 Twin/ Single
  • All of the bedrooms except the 'West (library)' room have a sink and mirror. The east rooms have windows facing the water and offer marvelous sunrise views. The room furnishings are original, except for the mattresses! All rooms have at least 3 large windows with shades. The Northeast bedroom (see photo) has a small bedroom connected with a twin bed.
Entertainment:
  • TV
  • radio
  • stereo system
  • audio tape player
  • books
  • games adults
  • piano
  • DVD
Internet Access:
  • internet access
  • wireless broadband
Outside:
  • deck wood
  • dock boatslip
  • outdoor grill charcoal
  • outdoor grill gas
  • parking off street
  • porch/lanai
  • walkway to water
  • parking
  • garden
  • car
  • 10 garden chairs
Suitability:
  • non smoking only
  • pets not allowed
  • children welcome
Local Activities:
  • antiquing
  • swimming
  • walking
  • sailing
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • golf
  • wind-surfing
Onsite Equipment:
  • beach towels
Attractions:
  • autumn foliage
  • bay/sound
Leisure Activities:
  • beachcombing
  • bird watching
  • deepsea fishing
  • fly fishing
  • hiking
  • live theater
  • pier fishing
  • sight seeing
  • snorkeling
  • sound/bay fishing
  • surf fishing
  • whale watching
Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • restaurants
  • scenic drives
Notes: This area provides private grounds with no traffic. A safe area for kids to play on the large lawns. The tide change in this area can be up to 12'. At high tide, water sports are done off the end of the pier. Swimming, canoing, kayaking and many more are enjoyed. At low tide the sand flats are excellent for walking and exploring the 5 islands that surround this protected harbor. An invigorating walk around the rocky coast line of one of these islands is a great way to work off a large lunch. Sea life can be found such as clams, hermit crabs, sand dollars and moon snails. As the tide comes back in over the warm sand it creates warm swimming pools and washes over the days sand castles. A boat trip to Goat Island light house is rewarding because the friendly hosts from Kennebunkport Conservation Trust will take you for a tour up to the top of the light house. July and August offer challenging Striped Bass fishing, you may find yourself competing for fish with our 41st president!

Further details for this vacation house rental in Cape Porpoise, Maine

Beautiful Vistas: unique environment: The sea coast of Cape Porpoise is surrounded by a protective island boundary. These islands form a barrier from the Atlantic ocean's waves and wind, creating an ideal area for kayaking, canoing and any other type of recreational boating. The islands provide a multitude of inlets, coves and beaches to explore or make shore. The six islands directly in front of the house are Stage, Fort, Cape, Trotts, Redins and Goat. All of these islands are owned by the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust, and are open to the public for picnicking and touring. Please visit their web site for a web cam view of the area from the light house situated on Goat Island.

Late Summer Tennis Court: An original clay tennis court is available depending upon the weather conditions. The surface of this court is actually a grey clay. It is very susceptible to water pooling and can not be used for days after a hard rain. Often in August and September, when the court has dried out it is very convenient. So bring your raquets, maybe you will get lucky

Other Activities: kayaking & canoeing

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Reviews for this vacation house rental in Cape Porpoise, Maine

Rating
5 out of 5

Guestbook Comment

HAC25742 Ithaca, NY
Review Submitted: March 16, 2005 Date of Stay: March 2005
This house and the location are absolutely fantastic. The views are amazing, and you can go boating at high tide or walking at low tide. You can boat or walk to the islands out front and picnic. You can visit the lighthouse and get a tour. The local fish pier which is a short walk away has a fancy restaurant and a "clam shack," and Cape Porpoise village has a nice antique shop and a couple more nice restaurants and a grocery store; there's fresh lobster pound at the end of the road, you can walk there. You are away from the hubbub of Kennebunkport, but close enough (about 10 minutes or less) to go there if you really want to. The house inside is absolutely lovely, and tastefully furnished with mostly antiques. Bring your own boat and launch it right there!
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