Kellie’s guidebook
Food Scene
Too many good places to name, but these are our go-to spots when we're looking for a meal, an ice cream, or a cold beverage!
Right near Dock Square (1.5 miles from the cottage) with a nice patio that overlooks the river and cozy indoor seating.
Our favorites:
- Duck Fat Cornbread
- Batson Smash Burger
- Fried Chicken Sandwich
- Their rotating beers on tap and any of the gin cocktails
26 locals recommend
Batson River Tasting Room
12 Western AveRight near Dock Square (1.5 miles from the cottage) with a nice patio that overlooks the river and cozy indoor seating.
Our favorites:
- Duck Fat Cornbread
- Batson Smash Burger
- Fried Chicken Sandwich
- Their rotating beers on tap and any of the gin cocktails
About a 10 minute drive from the cottage, this is our favorite place for a celebratory dinner or special night out. Rotating farm to table menu in a beautiful setting, and a large portion of the cocktail menu can be ordered as mocktails. If you're traveling with a group, try to book one of their potting sheds!
Our favorites (not always available):
- Beef Tartare
- Seafood Stew
- Sassafras Doughnuts
- Farm to Gin
- Humble Old Fashioned
44 locals recommend
Earth at Hidden Pond
354 Goose Rocks RdAbout a 10 minute drive from the cottage, this is our favorite place for a celebratory dinner or special night out. Rotating farm to table menu in a beautiful setting, and a large portion of the cocktail menu can be ordered as mocktails. If you're traveling with a group, try to book one of their potting sheds!
Our favorites (not always available):
- Beef Tartare
- Seafood Stew
- Sassafras Doughnuts
- Farm to Gin
- Humble Old Fashioned
Boulangerie
5 Nasons CtKennebunk Rice and Noodles
Bennett's Store
200 Sea Rd50 Local
50 Main StKPort Bagel
Seacoast Pizza & Pasta
901 Post RdScoop Deck
6 Eldridge RdSightseeing
Kennebunk Beach
Home to the Bush family, Walkers Point is a must for first-time visitors. Secret Service won’t let you get too close, but there’s a place to park right before and right after the compound. If you’re looking for a longer stroll, the walk down Ocean Ave from Dock Square won’t disappoint.
39 locals recommend
Walkers Point
Home to the Bush family, Walkers Point is a must for first-time visitors. Secret Service won’t let you get too close, but there’s a place to park right before and right after the compound. If you’re looking for a longer stroll, the walk down Ocean Ave from Dock Square won’t disappoint.
Things to Do
Local excursions to fill your day while you’re here!
A lobster tour boat that Kellie used to work on, the Rugosa is an interactive experience great for families and solo travelers alike. See Captain Bob haul up traps, learn about lobsters and the local fishing industry, practice banding the lobsters like the local fisherman would (don’t worry, the bands are removed before the lobsters are released back into the ocean!), and enjoy a scenic boat ride with views of Ocean Ave and Walkers Point.
13 locals recommend
Rugosa Scenic Cruises
95 Ocean AveA lobster tour boat that Kellie used to work on, the Rugosa is an interactive experience great for families and solo travelers alike. See Captain Bob haul up traps, learn about lobsters and the local fishing industry, practice banding the lobsters like the local fisherman would (don’t worry, the bands are removed before the lobsters are released back into the ocean!), and enjoy a scenic boat ride with views of Ocean Ave and Walkers Point.
A local favorite with plenty of bike rentals, Mainely Bicycle will help you get from point A to B during your stay.
Mainely Bicycle
169 Port RdA local favorite with plenty of bike rentals, Mainely Bicycle will help you get from point A to B during your stay.
Take a trip to Portland to enjoy the food and craft beer scene. About a 30 minute drive, you’ll find plenty to fill your day. Ask us for our favorite Portland recommendations!
273 locals recommend
Portland
Take a trip to Portland to enjoy the food and craft beer scene. About a 30 minute drive, you’ll find plenty to fill your day. Ask us for our favorite Portland recommendations!
Have an itch to shop? Freeport has several outlets and is home to the flagship LL Bean store. Into beer? Swing by Maine Beer Co and enjoy their coveted “Dinner” IPA.
202 locals recommend
Freeport
Have an itch to shop? Freeport has several outlets and is home to the flagship LL Bean store. Into beer? Swing by Maine Beer Co and enjoy their coveted “Dinner” IPA.
Lavigne Strawberry Farm
158 Whichers Mill Rd