The space Little Spruce Cottage You'll be perfectly placed for exploring the beloved beaches and villages of Southern Maine at this polished home in Cape Arundel Cottage Preserve. As part of this gated community, enjoy access to an outdoor pool, a clubhouse with a gym and game room equipped with a foosball table, air hockey table, pool table, and shuffleboard. There's also firepits, and a 68-acre nature preserve with beautiful trails that are accessible right from the back door. Cape Arundel Cottage Preserve sits at the edge of the woods in Arundel, right off scenic Route 1 and adjacent to the 65-mile Eastern Trail (which is wonderful for hiking and cycling). It's a great home base for exploring Kennebunk (four miles), Kennebunkport (six miles), Ogunquit (14 miles), the Nubble Lighthouse (21 miles), and the Portland Head Light (25 miles). You can even walk to a mini-golf course and ice cream shop right outside the neighborhood gates. This two-story home enjoys a scenic location within Cape Arundel, with a back patio overlooking a small pond and a tree-lined meadow. It's a scene you can take in as you sip your morning coffee, light the gas grill in the afternoons, or dine alfresco at sunset. The interior is modern, bright, and centrally air-conditioned, ensuring your comfort all summer long. Enjoy a well-equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances, both a breakfast bar and a dining room table, and a living room with a smart TV. After dinner each evening, escape to the den/office to either log onto the complimentary WiFi at the desk or screen a movie on a second smart TV. COMMUNITY AMENITIES -Outdoor swimming pool -Sundeck -Fitness center -Game room with Ping-Pong, billiards, and air hockey -Firepits -68-acre nature preserve with hiking trails THINGS TO KNOW Streaming services are available with guests' own account credentials. No dog(s) are welcome in this home. No other animals are allowed without specific Vacasa approval. Parking notes: There is free parking available for 1 vehicle. Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximun occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices -not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors! Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a damage waiver fee which covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. More information can be found from the "Additional rules" on the checkout page. Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.