Idlease and Shorelands
Guest Resort

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Open Mid-April to October 31 Each Year

Shorelands is a relaxed Maine Cottage Resort, the way life used to be! We've grown gradually over the years, and we're constantly adding improvements. Consequently, our spotless cottages and apartments are all different is size and style.


Deluxe cottage room with king size bed

Units range from double bed motel rooms up to fully equipped 2-bedroom apartments. All are heated and have color cable TV.


This one room cottage sleeps three

In any season, you'll find our prices moderate and we have some great spring and fall packages.

There's so much to do here at any time of the year and our location allows you to feel so close to everything--yet removed from noise and congestion.

We're not posh...we're a friendly, family style resort that guests come back to again and again for the quiet relaxed atmosphere, cleanliness, attentive service, and Casual Country Comfort!


Activities:

On our grounds:

  • hot tub
  • pool
  • basketball
  • shuffleboard
  • pingpong
  • horseshoes
  • play equipment
  • bikes
  • board games
  • guest cafe
  • maid service
  • guest laundry
  • grills
  • lobster cookers
  • newspapers
  • fax service
  • info about area
Also Nearby:

  • Golf-par 3,9,& 18 holes
  • Tennis
  • Canoeing
  • Horseback riding
  • Bike trails
  • Nature reserves
  • Walking trails
  • Fishing
  • Whalewatching
  • Sailing & lobster cruises
  • Antique malls/fleamarkets
  • Museums/historical tours
  • Boutiques
  • Crafts
  • Unique specialties
  • Fine restaurants
In the Area:

  • Waterparks
  • Aquarium
  • Factory outlet malls
  • Summer theatre
  • Amusement parks
  • Trolley museum
  • Maine Mall

Location:


Parson's Beach is only a short walk away

We are 3/10 mile from Parsons Beach (a very private, natural, sand duned beach). The beach is almost 1/2 mile long, with a river entering to the west. Mousam river provides excellent fishing (Mackerel, Stripers, and Blues--depending on the season). The public boat ramp is just 200 yards from us for entering either the river or to get to the ocean.


Hop into our hot tub and unwind!


Rates:

GETAWAYS for Two in Kennebunkport, Maine

April to June 15 & Post Labor Day thru October 31
Featured prices apply midweek. add $30 for non-holiday weekends
Holiday Weekends (3 nite specials available only) -add $60 to featured prices

Our MOST POPULAR PLAN includes:

* One dinner for two at a popular local restaurant ... 2 nights ... $95.00
* Continental breakfast each morning in our guest cafe ... 3 nights ... $129.00
* Accommodation in our double bed motel or cottage units

Our SPECIAL DINNER PLAN includes:

* One dinner for two at a popular local restaurant ... 2 nights ... $115.00
* Continental breakfast each morning in our guest cafe ... 3 nights ... $149.00
* Accommodation in our 2-room or queen bed motel or cottage units

Our DELUXE DINNER PLAN includes:

* One dinner for two at a popular local restaurant ... 2 nights ... $135.00
* Continental breakfast each morning in our guest cafe ... 3 nights ... $179.00
* Accommodation in our deluxe cottage units


Mid Week Summer Package:

Per Person, Double Occupancy

Midweek Respite / Adventure: $139.00 U.S. per person Mid Week Only

Two nights lodging, (Queen or King bed cottage room)
Flowers in room
Continental Breakfast each morning

Plus Choice of Two from:

a) Romantic Picnic By The Sea
b) 1 1/2 Hr Scenic Lobster Boat Cruise
c) Dinner By Candlelight (Lobster if preferred)
d) 1 Hr Sailing Adventure (Instructions desired)

tax and gratuity not included

Convenient country location between Kennebunkport, Wells & Ogunquit.

Cottage Efficiencies; A short walk to beautiful, sandy beach.


High Water, High Seas Adventure Package

Two Nights by the sea in Kennebunkport,
Two Nights in the Mountains at Moose River.

Spring and Fall, 4 Night package from $199.00 per person, double occupancy

Summer Midweek 4 Night package from $250 per person, double occupancy

Begin your adventure in Kennebunkport, Maine. You spend two nights at Idlease & Shorelands Resort, in a one or two room cottage with 2 double or 1 queen bed, (depending on the number of persons in your party). Each morning you can take a beautiful walk to Parsons Beach, and choose from a Sea Kayak or River Canoe trip on your second day*. After another restful sleep, you then leave the shoreline to drive in-land to the Mountains at Moose River, Maine, and Windfall Outdoor Center.

*(You may substitute a Lobster Dinner for tours offered on the second day at Idlease & Shorelands Resort.

web site = www.shorelands.com

At Moose River, Maine, you stay for two nights in a Mountain Top Lodge, lodge room or cottage (depending on number in your party). On the morning after your arrival, you will spend the day rafting the thrilling 3, 4, and 5 rapids of the Kennebec River, including famous Magic Falls.

Windfall Outdoor Center will be your river guide and also provide you with a hearty lunch on the river.

After another pleasant night in the mountains, you will head for home, or, if you started your adventure in Moose River, head for the ocean and Idlease & Shorelands Guest Resort in Kennebunkport, Maine.

The above 4 Night High Water, High Seas Adventure Package is available May 1 through June 26 for the Spring Rate of $199.00 per person, based on double occupancy. Beginning June 29 to August 28, it is available Midweek, Sunday through Thursday nights only, at $250.00 per person d.o., for standard accomodations, and $325.00 per person, d.o. for deluxe accommodations. The activities are the same with either accommodations. At Idlease & Shorelands you can substitute a Sailing trip for the Kayak or Canoe trip between June 29 and August 28.


Vacation Home For Rent:

We also have a 4 bedroom house for rent (June-September). The house is located 1 mile from our Guest Resort and 1 mile from Kennebunkport. It is also only 1 mile to Mother's Beach. It is a 4 bedroom, 2 bath house, tri-level. The bottom level with the garage is not available to you. The first level has an entry, dining room, kitchen, and 15 x 29 cathedral ceilinged living room. Sliding doors from dining and living room to large brick terrace with patio furniture, gas grill, and hammock.

The second level over the garage has the bedrooms and baths. Master bedroom has king bed and private bath with large shower, door to 10 x 40 balcony skirting eastern side of house. Two other bedrooms have one double bed each, middle bedroom has two twin beds. One double bedroom has access to balcony as well. Main bath with single jacuzzi bath tub and shower in hallway.

Beach pass to Mother's Beach is available as well as access to Idlease & Shorelands Resort, with laundry, swimming pool, and access to Parsons Beach.

June and September $1250.00/wk for 6 persons.  July and August $1500/wk for 4 persons.  + &100 per person additional.

There is a $500 security deposit due with reservation, refundable after check out. On cancellations, refund if time period re-rented.


Contact:

Mailing Address:
Sonja E. Haag-Ducharme
Rt. 9 P.O. Box 769
Kennebunkport, ME 04046

1-207-985-4460
1-800-9BEACH (992-3224) (toll free)

E-Mail: info@idlease.com
Primary Web Site: www.idlease.com

Please click on the above for detailed information, reservations, etc.


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