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Oceanfront Getaway With Spectacular Views

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The farmer's porch is a great place to sit and gaze out at the ocean!
Side view of the house showing the enclosed porch.
Fully equipped kitchen.
Living room looking into dining area.
Open concept. Dining area into living room area with ocean views.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Wells, ME
  • Wells Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Moody Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Drakes Island
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

3 Double Futons

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Oceanfront Getaway With Spectacular Views

There is room for 10 people in this home overlooking the Atlantic. Watch the seals frolic while relaxing on the large front porch. Open concept first floor that blends to the home's open spaces of a enclosed porch and the front porch. Cottage decorations and a large 3rd floor family room/sleeping area contribute to its charm. The ocean is directly across the street and less than a 5 minute walk is the public access to Crescent Beach. A 10 minute walk will bring you to Wells Beach and the arcades, restaurants and shops. Less than a mile walk in the opposite direction will bring you to the first public way to Moody Beach. A portion of the Rachel Carson Refuge is behind the house which hosts amazing sunsets and wildlife from egrets to deer. This house is waiting for you and your guests to enjoy! (Please note--Linens are not provided.)

Property manager

Diane Carrier

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Parking available
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no pets or smoking!
Leave the house promptly by 10 a.m. on Fridays during peak season.
Remove garbage/recycling prior to leaving and place in barrels beneath the house. Garbage pickup is on Tuesdays.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Wells

Located in Wells, this holiday home is near the beach. Nubble Lighthouse is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Moody Beach and Ogunquit Beach. Wonder Mountain Fun Park and Bette-Jean's are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Wells, ME

What's nearby

  • Wells Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Moody Beach - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Ogunquit Beach - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Footbridge Beach - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Drakes Island - 14 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 10 min drive
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mike's Clam Shack - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Congdon's Doughnuts - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Las Olas Taqueria - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Brickyard Hollow Brewing - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront Getaway With Spectacular Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Getaway With Spectacular Views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Getaway With Spectacular Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Getaway With Spectacular Views located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Crescent Beach and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Ogunquit Beach. Wells Beach and Ogunquit Museum of American Art are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 58 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Guy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Make Memories

Great for a big family
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Renee H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Memories in Wells Maine

The house is really nice, the stories so those of us that slept on the 3rd floor got our workout in. Lol. The owner stays in the house right behind this house so she's close by if you need anything but she didn't bother us. The only two things that were not great was there was very small parking areas and no access to the beach directly in front of the house. You have to walk a ways to get to the access and my 90 year old Aunt did it but only once. The pictures make you think you can cross the street and go right into the beach but there is a sea wall and big boulders in the other side of the sea wall so your can't get down to the beach. When high tide hits there is no beach ..... Cottage linens was great to for renting sheets. I didn't rent towels but they included them. Thanks Diane for letting us rent your place. The views are spectacular!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Constat

Tout était parfait à l’exception du fait que nous devions prendre l’auto pour se rendre à la plage. Merci à Diane pour son hospitalité et sa gentillesse.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharyn T., Conway, MA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great long weekend get away

You can not beat the location. The sun set behind the house & rose in front. Views are beautiful from every room. The house is beautifully decorated & furnished. Kitchen is well stocked with plenty of storage. The only negative is the size of the beds in the 2 front rooms (with the best views) Theyre full or doubles and a bit too small for 2 adults. Overall loved the place. Would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay!

We had such a fantastic time. Everything was described accurately. The house was super clean, and the views were outstanding. Would absolutely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home

Beautiful location, everything we could ask for.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sally J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

PERFECT IN EVERY WAY !

Impossible to put into words but will try. To begin the owner is as wonderful as the house. She was very easy to communicate with and has taken all steps imaginable to ensure that guests have everything they need. The ocean views from the porch and house it self were spectacular and there is easy access to every place you would want to go by passing the traffic of Rte 1. There are several beaches nearby, one within short walking distance that has the added bonus of being able to go "Tide Pooling" at Low Tide . There is a great Lobster Pound steps away that has amazing food as well. If you want the quintessential Maine experience - this beautiful beach house is at the center of it. I would highly recommend this house, my family has been coming for generations to the area and I have to say this has been one of my most favorite beach houses we have stayed in and will return again and again ! LOVED IT !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome July 4th getaway

Loved everything about this house and Wells! The house was extremely clean, organized, well stocked and large enough for our extended family group to spread out. Sitting on the porch seal watching was wonderful and the sunsets over the marsh were absolutely gorgeous! Diane was great! We will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

The home was beautiful, exceptionally clean and had amazing views of both the ocean and preservation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway for September!!!

We would go back again for sure!!! Loved everything about the place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Clare B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming house

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this charming, clean, well organized home. The views from the front and back of house were lovely in many parts of the house including the large porch, comfortable livingroom and all of the upstairs charming bedrooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wells beach house

We had a great family vacation. Beach house had awesome views, walking distance to plenty of things to do. House was clean and welcoming. 😎
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

MarJean C., Statham, NH

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location, great house

We loved this property for it's location and beautiful views. The house itself is clean and up to date. One of the most fully stocked houses we've stayed in. The bunk room was perfect for our 7 and 4 year old, allowing my husband and I to enjoy to people and seal watching from the front porch. The beach entrance is a short walk. Dianne is friendly and easy to work with. Hoping to book this same location next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Courtney D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Experience!

The house was absolutely beautiful. We couldn't have asked for more. Diane provided everything we could have wanted. The location was perfect, and being able to sit on the porch, sip coffee and watch the seals every morning was the icing on the cake. We couldn't have asked for more! Thank you Diane!

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

Our vacation was wonderful! The beach house is so beautiful with amazing views from every window. The house had everything we needed and more. We loved going to sleep to the sound of the ocean and waking to birds singing in the Rachel Carson Bird Sanctuary. We could also watch the sunrise over the ocean right from the front porch. We brought kayaks and explored the beautiful Ogunquit River just a few miles away. We can’t wait to return next summer!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

heather s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!!

The house was amazing!! It was such an easy process and we had no complaints. There is amazing views from all around the house. The best part was being able to watch all the seals right from the porch. The beach was around a 4-5 minute walk. The 3rd floor was a big bonus; my 11 and 8 year old girls loved it up there and there was so many games to enjoy. The short distance to the beach and lunch (the lobster pot) was perfect for my parents, that accompanied us on this trip. We will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

karen p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our wedding

Everything was perfect, from sunrises over the ocean to sunsets over the marsh. Seal watching and sea glass finding. I do not know how Diane did it but we even got a sunrise rainbow the morning of our wedding. Everything was PERFECT!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

This place was absolutely perfect! Beautiful views of the ocean. The beach (crescent beach) is a short walk from the house, or you could drive a short bit to Ogunquit (we did that one day) . The owner was extremely responsive and friendly and even came by to meet us one morning. The house was very clean, spacious and comfortable with every amenity we could have needed. Sitting on the porch in the morning drinking coffee and in the evening having a cocktail was fabulous. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had a great time, it was a little later in the season then we wanted but the weather cooperated!

Great house, just wished we had beach front
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

sarah c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay

We had a great time in Wells! The house was beautiful and only a short walk to the beach which was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dennis D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Property

What a great beach house. Plenty of room for kids. Extremely clean. Great owner. Amazing location. A+ so happy we found it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT K., Sheffield, Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family of three.

EXCELLENT _ EXCELLENT _ EXCELENT!!!! Perfect location - close to everything - even the remnants ofHurricane Dorian added to the excellent experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maurice M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb and ideal for family gathering

Enjoyable and feel like home

10/10 Excellent

Rachael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

beautiful home

This house was absolutely gorgeous. The view waking up in the morning from the front bedroom was out of this world. Nothing but ocean. Short 1:47 minute walk (yes, I timed it) to Crescent Beach. Diane was great to work with. The second night we discovered that the grill was broken, she immediately had it removed and a new one brought to us. Great games provided on the third floor allowed for a fun rainy day too. My daughter loved the arcade which was about a 12 minute walk away. There was parking for 2 cars really on the site, but plenty of free on street parking right across the road.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Diane Carrier

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My husband and I have been spending summer vacations in Wells for almost 30 years. We have created wonderful family memories here and have always dreamed of owning a vacation home in the area. This dream came true in 2010 when my husband spotted this house and decided this was going to become our beach house.

Why they chose this property

I had my reservations about this house! This house was built in the late 1800's by a sea captain. The people we purchased the home from had owned it since the mid 50's and made very little improvements over the years. Let's just say it was a true 'fixer upper' and if my husband wasn't a General Contractor I would have never agreed to the purchase of this house.

It took over a year to obtain approval from the Environmental Protection Agency to start renovations. This meant the house needed to remain true to the original footprint. It was very challenging to add modern day amenities within the existing layout. Meanwhile the house needed to be raised and moved so the existing basement could be filled in and a slab poured for the renovated house to sit. Overall, it was a daunting and amazing process! The renovations were finally completed in the spring of 2012 and we couldn't have been more pleased with the outcome. This very old and neglected house had come to life again!



What makes this property unique

The views from this house are spectacular! You can sit on the porch and watch sail boats pass and seals at play. From the side porch you can watch the various birds and wildlife in the marshland and the researchers tracking them. There is something to see from every room in the house!

Crescent Beach is a just a brief walk from the house. Moody Beach is approximately a 15 minute walk. On occasion, we've taken the trolley into Ogunquit to have dinner and then walked from Ogunguit Beach to Moody Beach back to the house.

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English
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