We booked the Red Cottage for a week with friends and family, culminating with our son's wedding on the property. I can't imagine a better place to stay or a more beautiful venue for our special event. The cottage itself is well appointed and super-clean. The large eat-in kitchen and additional dining room were perfect for our group of 12. We spent a lot of time on the large porch reading, napping, sunning, and just generally enjoying the weather and the amazing views. The bedrooms are large with high quality furnishings and linens. The whole experience was like staying in an elegant home, and not like a typical short term rental. In addition, our hosts were pleasant and attentive. Only two notes for those thinking of a stay: (1) the bedroom with the bunks also contains the stairwell from the ground floor to the main floor - probably fine for a kids room, but a little "high traffic" for an adult room, and (2) the boat house is... a boat house - even though it has a bed, I would think twice about having anyone sleep there (cute and clean, but very musty and no bathroom). We look forward to returning to the beautiful Red Cottage again in the future!

We rented, to have a lovely home for days leading up to our daughters wedding and have the bridesmaids stay and get ready together. Everything was perfect! The kitchen was amazing and the home was totally equiped for entertaining friends and relaxing on the large wrap around porch. The grounds were beautiful and well kept. Jim and Tudor hosted rehearsal dinner at their home and knocked it out of the park!

Everything about this property highlighted was is great about being in Maine.

Beautiful location and wonderful hosts. Jim and Tudor are amazing people and fantastic cooks. We had a great lobster dinner that they prepared that was both relaxed and very yummy.

We had a family gathering to celebrate Easter and the place was excellent. The location was beautiful--we enjoyed the sunsets and watching the seals hang out during low tide. We had an epic easter egg hunt (those rocky outcroppings made for some excellent hiding places!) and the kitchen and dining area made our dinners very easy to prepare and enjoy. I wish we could have stayed longer and would love to return when it's a bit warmer to enjoy the water, but overall very happy with everything.

The hosts and the property were everything we had hoped for. The owners were very attentive and did everything they could to make our stay pleasant and were very helpful in addressing our travel issues. Thanks so much, we will be back the next time we gather near Boston.

We stayed for a large family getaway… great property that slept 12… everything worked and the decor and location were great for this extended family. The decor fit nicely with a family of naval traditions and outdoorsmanship.

The house worked great for our needs for our daughter's wedding. Plenty of room, worked great for having the 2 grand's running around. We had a family medical emergency en route to the house, so it changed the 'way' we lived slightly, but if you have some medical issues to deal with this is the perfect house for you to rent. Plenty of cooking items in the kitchen, which was a delight for our group - we all greatly enjoy cooking together as a family activity.

Nice setting and home. The beds were comfortable, the grounds inviting. Plenty of room for 8 adults, three toddlers and three dogs. There were dogs on either side of home so we did not feel comfortable with letting our dogs off leash. Enjoyable watching sailboats, kayaks and one huge ship go by. The highlight of the trip was dinner for 9 prepared by Jim and Tudor. It was soup to nuts and sumptuous. Thank you Jim and Tudor, there is still talk of that memorable meal.

We rented the Red Cottage for the week of our wedding and hosted two different events there, including the ceremony. The property is stunning while the house is beautifully decorated, comfortable, and well maintained. We comfortably slept 8 adults and 3 children with room to spare. The kids loved climbing on the rocks looking for crabs and walking on the private beach searching for sea glass. However, the most exceptional part of our experience revolved around working with Jim, Tudor, and their wonderful family. The planning process (beginning approximately a year in advance) was smooth and uncomplicated. From our first meeting where we discussed general event scheduling to the last meeting where we finalized menus, we always left with an overwhelming feeling of warmth, humor, and confidence that our upcoming celebration was in the best possible hands. Our trust was not misplaced! We were consistently blown away by the quality of the food and how friendly and accommodating everyone was while helping with the events. There is a good reason that Jim and Tudor do all the catering for private events themselves. They are experienced, passionate, talented, and singularly focused on delivering the best possible experience for their guests. They listened carefully to our preferences for each menu while adding their own input and recommendations. The result was a pair of meals that were sensational. From the cocktail party hors d'oeuvres to the elegantly decorated cake, the food was absolutely delicious and the service was without fault. One of our favorite memories was how Tudor made sure that my wife and I were able to try each and every item on the menu (especially the ones she knew were our favorites!) whether we were being pulled away for pictures or greeting our guests. Their personal touch and genuine investment in our happiness shone through in every aspect of our visit. As with any good vacation, we were sad to leave. Most of all we miss sitting with Jim and Tudor at their kitchen island talking and laughing, always accompanied by a cup of coffee and a piece of cake or crumble that just happened to be handy upon our arrival. We cannot thank our attentive and gracious hosts enough for making the week of our wedding truly unforgettable. We cannot wait to return!

The Red Cottage is a truly a premium place to stay. From the spacious grounds to the well appointed granite kitchen, everything about this house felt comfortable and upscale. The Austin family was very warm and welcoming, the best host experience yet for us. The location and views are superb. We just got back but are already talking about returning next year. Well worth it.

We all had a fantastic time at the Red Cottage, the fishing was awesome for my 3 sons and 4 grandchildren , they had a great time catching squid, stripers crabs .and the beach was fun for all. the boat was certainly a big hit going out everyday. JIM and TUDOR. were the best ,making our stay so enjoyable, steaming lobsters for us , and watching fireworks on their deck. The house was absolutely awesome! Also, my grandsons enjoyed the company of Jims grandson. !!!! The dock house was fun to hang out in at night also. Cozy little spot! Thank you again Jim and Tudor. !

We had our family (8 people) for a wonderful week. Location cannot be beat. Enjoyed the wonderful hosts' hospitality; spend a night getting to know them and you won't go wrong!

House was Beautiful, comfortable and at this location everything.is At your fingertips. Perfect for a large family reunion. The Austins were always very responsive to requests, questions and emails.

This was our second year staying at the Red Cottage and it did not disappoint. The home is the perfect place to gather with our extended family. There is plenty of room for everyone and endless things to do, including kayaking, relaxing on the porch, shopping/eating in Kittery + Portsmouth, and enjoying the property. Jim and Tudor are exceptional hosts!

Just spent the last week in paradise! Home was large enough to accommodate 3 family units with room to spare. Squeaky clean and fully furnished. Jim and Tudor were exceptional hosts. They prepared the most delicious seafood and desserts for us (the lobster was awesome, but the broiled clams were over the top!). Tudor’s cakes and pie were devoured 😂. The setting is picture perfect. And, the sunsets were glorious! We went into Boston for a day to sightsee and to Portsmouth a couple of times, but mostly stayed close to “home”’. Jim took us out for a harbor cruise and lobster roll picnic. Absolutely delicious! The week flew by way too fast😢

Just spent the last week in paradise! Home was large enough to accommodate 3 family units with room to spare. Squeaky clean and fully furnished. Jim and Tudor were exceptional hosts. They prepared the most delicious seafood and desserts for us (the lobster was awesome, but the broiled clams were over the top!). Tudor’s cakes and pie were devoured 😂. The setting is picture perfect. And, the sunsets were glorious! We went into Boston for a day to sightsee and to Portsmouth a couple of times, but mostly stayed close to “home”’. Jim took us out for a harbor cruise and lobster roll picnic. Absolutely delicious! The week flew by way too fast😢

We spent 6 nights in Maine at Jim and Tudor's Red Cottage. The home is very spacious, clean and comfortable with spectacular water views. We spent a lot of time hanging out on the back covered porch ( morning coffee, end of day lounging and sunset watching). Jim and Tudor were gracious hosts and were readily available to answer any questions that we had along the way. We shared the house with extended family. Two adults and three young kids shared the bottom floor of the home which has a master bedroom ( King and twin) next to another bedroom with 2 full size bunk beds. Our 75 year old Father stayed on the main floor in the Accessible bedroom which worked out very nicely for him. My husband and I, along with our twin 18 year olds shared the upper level of the home ( 3 bedrooms all with King size beds). All of the bedrooms are nicely sized and have ensuite bathrooms with the exception of the lower level bedrooms. The layout of the home gave everyone privacy at the end of the day as we each had separate floors . We did a lobster bake at Tudor and Jim's residence one evening and everything they prepared was delicious ( Clam chowder, Caesar salad, lobster, clams and Tudor's Homemade Carrot Cake. We used the house as a base to do day trips to surrounding towns like York , Ogunquit and Portsmouth. Do make reservations on Resy to have lunch and/or dinner at Frisbees in Kittery Point. The food and location cannot be beat ( we went twice). We also dined at Chauncy's Creek ( Kittery), A Stones Throw ( York), and When Pigs Fly ( Kittery). We look forward to going back next year!

Jim and Tudor are kind and gracious hosts, who go above and beyond to ensure their guests have a wonderful stay. We highly recommend the lobster dinner, which they prepare for guests in their home (next door to the Red Cottage). They are former restaurant owners, and it shows! It was the best seafood dinner we've ever had! Our time at Kittery Point was incredible. We walked or drove around the charming town, with its beautiful homes, lighthouses, and forts, most of which are older than the United States. With sunny skies an daytime temperatures between 65-80, we had many opportunities to kayak and play in Phyllis' Cove with our 3-year-old and teenage daughters, see a beautiful, full moon from the Point itself, and we had an outstanding fishing trip with Jim and Tudor's son, James and his lovely wife and first mate, Sara. We caught several 2-foot-plus striped bass, and Jim prepared the one 28-incher that it was legal for us to keep and eat. It was delicious, which came as no surprise after the wonderful lobster dinner. Lastly, I'd like to briefly describe my brother-in-law's experience. My brother-in-law is a quadriplegic, and the stay at the Red Cottage was just as outstanding for him as it was for the rest of us. The Red Cottage is equipped with an elevator, ramps, and a roll-in shower, so if you'd like to have a disabled family member or friend come along on your trip to Kittery Point, you can rest easy if you stay at the Red Cottage. Thanks for everything, Jim, Tudor, James, and Sara!

Jim and Tudor are kind and gracious hosts, who go above and beyond to ensure their guests have a wonderful stay. We highly recommend the lobster dinner, which they prepare for guests in their home (next door to the Red Cottage). They are former restaurant owners, and it shows! It was the best seafood dinner we've ever had! Our time at Kittery Point was incredible. We walked or drove around the charming town, with its beautiful homes, lighthouses, and forts, most of which are older than the United States. With sunny skies an daytime temperatures between 65-80, we had many opportunities to kayak and play in Phyllis' Cove with our 3-year-old and teenage daughters, see a beautiful, full moon from the Point itself, and we had an outstanding fishing trip with Jim and Tudor's son, James and his lovely wife and first mate, Sara. We caught several 2-foot-plus striped bass, and Jim prepared the one 28-incher that it was legal for us to keep and eat. It was delicious, which came as no surprise after the wonderful lobster dinner. Lastly, I'd like to briefly describe my brother-in-law's experience. My brother-in-law is a quadriplegic, and the stay at the Red Cottage was just as outstanding for him as it was for the rest of us. The Red Cottage is equipped with an elevator, ramps, and a roll-in shower, so if you'd like to have a disabled family member or friend come along on your trip to Kittery Point, you can rest easy if you stay at the Red Cottage. Thanks for everything, Jim, Tudor, James, and Sara!

Overall - outstanding! On arrival, communication with the host was harder than necessary because the app didn't show a phone number. It wasn't impossible, just harder. Jim was very helpful with all our questions and guide us well. The place was very clean and well equipped. We had the entire family, 9 people, never felt crowded. We will look forward to seeing Jim and Tudor again.

We rented this property for a 12 person family reunion (all adults), and the experience was wonderful from start to finish. Jim and Tudor went above and beyond in so many ways, with excellent and consistently timely communication during the planning and booking as well as throughout our stay. Plans changed a few times both before we arrived (decided to bring our dogs at the last minute) as well as while at the house (when we felt that adding the dock house would make sleeping arrangements for our large group easier), and they were not phased in the least - even going so far as to make sure the guests in the dock house were warm enough at night by providing an extra down comforter for them! The house is incredible!! Even with a dozen adults and 2 small dogs, the place is so spacious, comfortable and welcoming that we were beyond happy. Everything we could need was there, including the small things many places do not think of - coffee and tea, salt and pepper, even baby gates to that allowed the pups to explore the deck as we sat there. The property is amazing, lots of nooks and crannies along the coast to enjoy - and plenty of parking for the 5 cars we had. We were so sad to leave, but we will definitely be back!!! Thank you to all the Austins that made our stay so great!

We just spent an extended Memorial Day weekend at the Red Cottage and we are all so rested, peaceful and satisfied from our stay. The accommodations were perfect for my disabled mom - the elevator was an absolute must to give her mobility throughout the house. The whole house was beautiful and spotlessly clean. The kitchen was well stocked with consumables, oils and spices needed for cooking - we cooked a lot in that gourmet kitchen. There was plenty of space for the 10 adults and one child we had in our group. My brother in law loved fishing from your dock and my niece loved skipping rocks and searching for beach glass in Phyllis’ Cove. The owners Jim and Tudor and their son were very welcoming and friendly - thank you so much for helping my family create some much needed happy vacation time/memories together. They will last a lifetime. We hope to visit again - perhaps next summer.

Amazing location with 270 degree water views. The Red Cottage is a beautiful historic home that has been meticulously restored and enhanced for todays living. The kitchen is a dream kitchen with everything you would ever need. (The 36" side by side Ref/Freezer is so nice). All of the bedrooms have ensuite baths and are oversized. At one point we had 13 people at the house and you would never know it. Big surprise was the elevator. At first we did not think we would use it but with the Kitchen on the second floor and BR on third it was used daily. Our hosts were the nicest people. They live next door but you would never know it. We have stayed in many great VRBO homes in beautiful locations in the past and this is my favorite.

The Red Cottage was a perfect property for our family group of 10 people, ranging in age from 29-86 (plus a small dog). The well-appointed house was large, allowing for whole group gatherings while also providing quiet/private space when desired. Everyone loved their comfy beds and en-suite bathrooms. The elevator and handicapped accessible bedroom and bathroom were greatly appreciated. (Note that access to the deck/porch from the house does require a step down.) The outdoor space was also awesome-large deck/porch with tons of seating options, some in the sun and some shaded; great outdoor kitchen; big lawn for corn hole playing; and easy access to the water for kayaking and paddle boarding (we brought own paddle boards, but enjoyed using kayaks provided). Location was perfect too. Quiet and peaceful property in a lovely village, but super close to grocery stores, restaurants and southern Maine beaches and sites. Owners and their family were great; all communication, before and during our stay, was easy and questions answered quickly. Tudor's pies, carrot cake and cinnamon rolls were delicious and an absolute must! We hope to return!

We just spent an extended Memorial Day weekend at the Red Cottage and we are all so rested, peaceful and satisfied from our stay. The accommodations were perfect for my disabled mom - the elevator was an absolute must to give her mobility throughout the house. The whole house was beautiful and spotlessly clean. The kitchen was well stocked with consumables, oils and spices needed for cooking - we cooked a lot in that gourmet kitchen. There was plenty of space for the 10 adults and one child we had in our group. My brother in law loved fishing from your dock and my niece loved skipping rocks and searching for beach glass in Phyllis’ Cove. The owners Jim and Tudor and their son were very welcoming and friendly - thank you so much for helping my family create some much needed happy vacation time/memories together. They will last a lifetime. We hope to visit again - perhaps next summer.

Amazing location with 270 degree water views. The Red Cottage is a beautiful historic home that has been meticulously restored and enhanced for todays living. The kitchen is a dream kitchen with everything you would ever need. (The 36" side by side Ref/Freezer is so nice). All of the bedrooms have ensuite baths and are oversized. At one point we had 13 people at the house and you would never know it. Big surprise was the elevator. At first we did not think we would use it but with the Kitchen on the second floor and BR on third it was used daily. Our hosts were the nicest people. They live next door but you would never know it. We have stayed in many great VRBO homes in beautiful locations in the past and this is my favorite.

Lovely weekend in Kittery. Plenty of space, beautiful yard and views of the water. Location is great, close to Kittery and Portsmouth. Hope to rent it in the summer next time!

Lovely weekend in Kittery. Plenty of space, beautiful yard and views of the water. Location is great, close to Kittery and Portsmouth. Hope to rent it in the summer next time!

We just had a great family reunion at the Red Cottage! We especially appreciated the accessibility — the roll in shower and elevator were great. So hard to find normally!

We just had a great family reunion at the Red Cottage! We especially appreciated the accessibility — the roll in shower and elevator were great. So hard to find normally!

The house was amazing. Very clean. Bedrooms are all private with each having its own bath. Dogs loved it. Could not have been a more beautiful spot. The caretakers were great. Will return. 5 star place!