why we get 5 star reviews!

We loved the house and the little things left for us to enjoy, chocolates upon arrival and hot chocolate for the kids through our stay! Beds were very comfortable and house so clean. Thanks so much for a wonderful home!

Steve and Jen were amazing hosts the house was beautiful, outstanding amenities and well kept!!! We got the best sleep of our lives there!!!! Do yourself a favor and book a stay!!!!

This was a beautiful home in a beautiful location. We enjoyed walking places and short drives to really neat activities and restaurants. Host were very responsive, helpful and gracious.

The house is immaculate and in a great location. The inside is bigger than the pictures can show with a huge kitchen and great dining area. When you walk up the stairs and go towards the primary suite, the bathtub is framed perfectly like a picture. Steve was very responsive and helpful for any issues we had during our stay. I highly recommend this property and Steve.

what a great stay we had. Steve and Jen were so helpful. the home was just a 20 minute walk to some great pubs in kittery. the pictures do not do this place justice. it was beautiful they had left a light on for us and turned the heat up. the bedrooms were perfect and the beds were very comfortable. the kitchen was perfect for us, the frig was huge for our needs. they had coffee grounds and pods for us. it had snowed a bit overnight and they were there to shovel before we had even gotten up. it was on a very nice quit street but plenty close to walk around. we had such a good time, we hope to go back once it's warmer

Great hosts, great place! Walkable to everything!

Lovely spot in a very cool lil hood of Portsmouth. Walking distance to some good food and bars as well. Easy to get to and great hosts that were very responsive and helpful. Would stay again!

Loved my stay here. It is well laid out, clean, easy to get to the beach. I reached out to the host a couple of times and they were quick to respond. I hope to rent again same time next winter.

Loved our stay at this beautiful home. Very kid friendly. The owners are lovely to deal with. Would stay again in winter or summer!

What a great holiday our family enjoyed gathered together in Rye! The house was exactly as shown in photos. A great gathering space, well-equipped kitchen for holiday meals, and a fun pool table room for spirited competition provided the ideal place for family and friends to spend quality time together. Steve was an attentive and accommodating host which we sincerely appreciated. We look forward to many more family-fun holidays after such a wonderful experience at Steve’s home in Rye. So, 5 plus stars in every category. Many thanks!

Great location to enjoy both Kittery and Portsmouth activities. Lovely older home with lots of character but with modern amenities in kitchen and baths. Steve and Jen were great hosts.

We very much enjoyed our Thanksgiving week stay at Steve's house in Kittery. It is a lovely, spacious and comfortable home in a charming neighborhood, just a short walk across the river to Portsmouth. The layout was perfect for our family, including a 2 year old grand-daughter who needed a separate quiet space for naps. The kitchen is spacious and well-equipped, which really helped in preparing Thanksgiving dinner. Steve allowed us to check in early, and delivered a requested lobster pot, along with local suggestions of where to find lobster tails for Thanksgiving. We spent much of our days exploring Kittery, Portsmouth, and the sea coast area. If you have young children, two great choices are The Children's Museum of New Hampshire in Dover (reservations recommended during holiday times), and the Seacoast Science Center in Rye. We also suggest Fort Foster Park in the Kittery Point area for easy and scenic hiking along the coast. Wish we had more time to experience the area!

The cottage was clean, comfortable, and well stocked for our family. The host was responsive and helpful. Will definitely be back.

We had a great time staying at this home. The location is perfect!! The home is newly renovated and in great shape. Steve and Jen were always very prompt with their replies!

Great place for Jenness Beach lovers and great hosts! Thank you Steve and Jen!

Steve's house was perfect for our group of 5 adults and 3 children. The house is beautifully decorated and very close to beaches, parks, mini golf, and ice cream. Steve is incredibly responsive. We appreciated the fenced in yard, the baby gates, and games for kids. There is an attached unit to the house that is completely separate, we did not see the other renter the entire weekend. We appreciated the large beach umbrella!

We stayed at Steve’s place for a month! It was comfortable and we can’t say enough about the location! Steve was terrific very responsive and friendly always available with any concerns! We will definitely be back!

Absolutely beautiful property, with all the needed amenities. The host, Steve was extremely responsive, helpful and accommodating. Highly recommend this property.

Had a wonderful one month stay! Steve and Jen were great hosts. The location is really great. Loved how walkable the neighborhood is. Really enjoyed walking across the bridge into downtown Portsmouth. The apartment was as great as advertised. If you're looking to cook, the kitchen was very well equipped with lots of things we normally don't find in Airbnbs -- things like spices, food processor, measuring spoons. I'd recommend it!

Wonderful small house perfect for our family of three. Very close to the beach which is what we were there for. Beautiful lawn was very well maintained - we were running around barefoot! Also loved the option of extra beach toys and accessories. Thank you Steve and Jen!

An amazing place with lots of amenities! Wonderfully spacious, lovely finishes, and nice beds. Within walking distance to the beach. Absolutely delightful! Jen and Steve were extremely communicative.

This was the second time we stayed at Cape Arundel Cottages and Steve's place did not disappoint. Absolutely perfect place for families - close to Biddeford, Kennebunkport, Portland, Ogunquit, as long as you have a car. Also, the community pool is relaxing and pristine. Great option if you want something to do for the day but don't have a lot of time or energy (especially great if you have babies who adhere to a nap schedule). We had a wonderful vacation and would definitely come back again.

This Location was exactly what we were looking for, (walking distance to the beach). We were able to walk home for lunch. The Kitchen is well equipped and has all necessary supplies for doing dishes. There is a Walmart 10 minutes away for grocery shopping. The hosts were excellent communicators from the initial booking to check out day. We look forward to returning to the Rye Beach House next summer.

The house is even more beautiful in person. It was perfect for our family. The home is set up perfectly to provide calm, comfortable spaces for both adults and toddlers; and to somehow do so simultaneously. We're so grateful to the wonderful hosts!