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Southern Maine Past
a lily pond at the end of a long dirt road is this hidden treasure: a
gray shingled, Dutch Colonial manse right beside a scenic bend of the The
public rooms, the setting and the warmth of the welcome are special
here. A wide porch faces the tidal river and downtown Kennbunkport in
the distance; there are porches along the side and a huge wraparound
deck in back. A large and comfy living room contains window seats with
views of the water. The dining room, which is shaped like the back of a
ship, has a dark beamed ceiling, paneling, stenciling and a carpet
painted on the floor. There are a dock with boats, and five acres of
tranquility with which to surround oneself. All
bedrooms are bright and cheerful. The spacious Balcony Room is perhaps
the most compelling of those in the main house. It offers a
wicker-filled screened balcony overlooking the river, a kingsize bed
dressed with a plump floral comforter, a fireplace, a window seat and a
chaise lounge. Its large bathroom has a shower, refrigerator/wet bar
and, most spectacular, a corner jacuzzi for two, positioned dramatically
beneath hand-painted pots of apple blossoms stretching overhead. Reflections
of sun on the river shimmer on the ceiling of the River Room, which has
a queen bed and a balcony overlooking the water. The Cove Room has a
queen bed, a jacuzzi beside two windows that look out at the river, a
sitting area with a tiled gas fireplace, and an open-air balcony with a
water view. Although it lacks a river view, the Garden Room in back is
ever-so-engaging with its own entrance and patio, a wicker sitting area,
gas fireplace, a handcrafted queen bed and grapevine stenciling that
echoes the real vines outside the entry. We
enjoyed the secluded Hideaway, fashioned from the Gotts’ former
quarters in the adjacent cottage. Mostly windows, it holds a kingsize
bed, a tiled fireplace open to both the bedroom and the living room,
rattan chairs, and an enormous bathroom with a double jacuzzi surrounded
by a tiled border of fish. Pears seem to be a decorative theme, showing
up on the fireplace tiles and at the base of a huge twig wreath over the
mantel. Outside is a private deck where early-morning coffee was
provided and we would gladly have spent the day, had we not been
working. The latest treat is the deluxe River Cottage with a cathedral-ceilinged living room with a soaring palladian window onto the water, a wood-burning fireplace and a small kitchen with a cozy eating area. A curving staircase leads to a loft with a library and entertainment center, a bedroom with a kingsize sleigh bed and a large bath with two-person whirlpool tub, separate glass shower and a dressing area. Outside is a large deck with a water view. Breakfast
at Wine
and cheese are served in the early evening. Decanters of sherry and
bottles of sparkling water are in each room. (207) 967-3879. E-mail: info@buffleheadcove.com For more information: www.buffleheadcove.com (207) 967-3879. www.buffleheadcove.com. Four rooms and two cottages with private baths. July-October: doubles $165 to $315, cottages $310 to $375. April-June: doubles $135 to $250, cottages $245 to $350 Closed November-March.
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