Little Spruce Cottage The space 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. Guest access You'll need to complete a reservation information form to finalize your stay - look for an email with your check-in documentation and return it at least 48 hours before arrival. Once your information is received, you'll get a 5-digit gate code via email. Use this code to open the front gate at the main entrance of the complex. After the gate, take the second left onto Ranger Lane. The home will be on the left side of the circle. At the front door, enter your 10-digit access code into the keypad - a green light means the code was accepted. Rotate the deadbolt (located beneath the keypad) away from the door opening to unlock. If the light flashes red, wait 5 seconds for the lock to reset and try again. You can also create your own 3-6 digit personalized code during your stay for easier entry - your check-in email will have full instructions. Check-in is at 4pm. Early check-in or late checkout may be available - you'll receive an email or SMS if either is possible for your dates. Other things to note The home comes with complimentary start-up amenities including toilet paper, paper towels, shampoo, conditioner, dish soap, dishwasher pods, laundry soap, hand soap, sponges, and trash bags. You'll find backup linens and towel sets in the home as well. Additional supplies are your responsibility during the stay. The heated pool is open seasonally from May through September - access it via the recreation center or the unlocked side gate. A shared firepit is available at the rec center for evening gatherings.