Entire home

Steps to Wells beach-3 BR, 2 Bath House - Ocean and Marsh Views!

Photo gallery for Steps to Wells beach-3 BR, 2 Bath House - Ocean and Marsh Views!

House Driveway and Entrance
Marsh sunsets from the Deck, Living/Dining Area, and 2nd floor bedrooms
Beach Access at end of street in front of house, quick 1 min walk
Enter into Open Living with Kitchen, Dining and Living Room.
Open Living with Kitchen, Dining and Living Room.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 696.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Wells, ME
  • Wells Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Moody Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Drakes Island
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Queen Bedroom, 1st floor

1 Queen Bed

Queen Bedroom, 2nd floor

1 Queen Bed

Twin Bedroom, 2nd floor

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom with 4' Shower, 1st floor

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom with Tub/Shower, 2nd floor

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Steps to Wells beach-3 BR, 2 Bath House - Ocean and Marsh Views!

One block (1 min. walk) to the beach! This new 2-story home (2021 New Construction) sleeps 6 in three Bedrooms (1 Queen, 1 Queen, 2 Twin) and has 2 full bathrooms. The open living space includes the kitchen, living room and dining area with lots of windows providing natural light, views of marsh sunsets and partial ocean views. You will love the 15'x16' second floor furnished deck with ocean and marsh views. Sunsets are stunning and if you rise early, you'll enjoy a wonderful sunrise with your coffee. There is AC and heat throughout for your comfort. We pride ourselves in providing a clean and welcoming home for our guests.

Inside Details
- 1st Floor Open Living Space with kitchen, living and dining areas lined with windows and is sunny and bright with marsh sunset views and partial ocean views.
- Kitchen is fully stocked to prepare, serve and eat meals
- Dining table seats 6, plus there are 2 stools at the kitchen counter
- Comfortable couch, easy chair, coffee & end table, flat screen TV, U-Tube TV live, and Chromecast with Google TV.
- 1st floor Queen Bedroom has a queen bed, bureau, 2 bedside tables, large closet
- 1st Floor bath has a sink vanity with drawers, roomy 4' walk in shower, comfort height toilet
- 2nd Floor Queen Bedroom has a queen bed, bureau, 1 large bedside table and 1 small bedside table, closet, marsh view, and a sliding door that opens to the 15’ x 16' deck with lovely ocean and marsh views.
- 2nd floor Twin Bedroom has two twin beds, bureau, a shared bedside table, closet and marsh views.
- 2nd Floor bath has a sink vanity with drawers, a tub/shower unit, and comfort height toilet. Enjoy a view of the ocean while brushing your teeth!

Climate Control
- A Mitsubishi split in the kitchen provides A/C or Heat for the open living space. This unit also cools/heats the 1st floor Queen Bedroom with the bedroom door open.
- Ceiling vents in each 2nd floor bedroom deliver A/C or Heat and are controlled by a thermostat in the 2nd Flr Queen Bedroom

Outside Details
- Walk one block to Wells beach in 2 minutes or less
- Parking for 2 cars, tandem. If you need more parking, see information below on nearby parking
- 3 steps to enter the 1st floor of the house from the driveway.
- Gas Grill with cooking utensils is right outside your door
- Foot wash area to clean up after the beach is right outside your door

LOCATION: The house is located 3 blocks south of Mile Road on a dead-end street in a quiet friendly neighborhood - walk just one block (1 min walk) to the beach access on Rachel Carson Lane. Also within walking distance is Wells Beach Center with shopping, arcade, playground, trolley stop (not currently running), restaurant and ice cream. The Hannaford Grocery Store, ATM/Bank, Movie Theatre, Liquor Store and a Laundromat are within about 1 mile from the house. The Wells Commuter Rail Station (to Boston or Portland, ME) and the I-95 exit Rt 109, is about 2 miles.

ITEMS PROVIDED: The new Kitchen has a dishwasher, electric range, microwave, full size refrigerator with ice maker, dishes, silverware, pots & pans, utensils, gas grill utensils, automatic drip coffee maker with filters, new toaster, blender, tea kettle, trash bags, dishwasher pods, liquid dish soap, a new dish sponge, a few necessities such as oil, Salt & Pepper and hand soap at kitchen and bathroom sinks. Right outside your kitchen door is your gas grill and there is also a foot wash area to clean up after the beach. There is wireless internet, a hair dryer, a flat screen TV, YouTube for LIVE TV, and a Chromecast for casting from your own device if desired. Each bed has zippered mattress protectors (2 queen beds, 2 twin beds) and there are 12 pillows for your use. A Large Drying Rack is provided for wet bathing suits and towels. There is no Washer/Dryer in this house, however, there is a laundromat about 1 mile away.

PLEASE BRING (or arrange to rent) your linens and bedding, including blanket, mattress pad (recommended), sheets, pillow cases, bath towels, bath shower mat, hand towels, wash cloths, kitchen towels. If you prefer to rent these linens instead of bringing your own, I recommend Cottage Linens. Go to www.cottagelinens.com and select what you need and they will deliver on the day you checkin and then pick up the used linens on the day you check out. I am not affiliated with this company in any way, but they provide a nice service for many guests in the area. Also bring your toiletries, bath soap, toilet paper, paper towels, spices for cooking, napkins, beach towels, beach chairs, cooler, beach toys, etc.

PARKING: The property has Parking for 2 Cars, tandem (one behind the other). If you need additional parking, you can arrange it in advance with the owner of a private parking lot only 2 houses away. Additional information will be provided with your booking confirmation.
Parking is not allowed on any streets in this area of Wells.
The town parking lots at the beach end of mile road (next to the playground, and at the beachfront) have pay stations for the day. They don’t allow overnight parking.

BEACH INFORMATION
Our Beach has a sea wall and the Public Accesses have stairs to go down onto the beach. Along this section of Wells Beach, the water comes all the way up to the sea wall at high tide so you will lose the beach for about 1 to 1.5 hours on each side of high tide, depending on how high the tide is that day. Conversely, during low tide, there is a nice large flat, uncrowded beach of packed sand to play games and take long walks. The Jetty is a little over a mile and a wonderful walk. The low tide also leaves many tidal pools that are great fun for the kids to explore sea creatures or play in the water that is warmed by the sun. We (the hosts) live in this neighborhood and never mind planning our beach time around the tides, however, if you want to go to the beach at high tide, you can easily walk 7 minutes across Mile Road to Atlantic Ave Public Access #1 where there is beach during all tides. If you are already on our beach, you could choose to walk along the beach rather than going up to the street for an even easier 5 minute walk.

The 'HOUSE INFO BOOK" at the house has additional information about using appliances, A/C, heat, and enjoying area activities
The property is non-smoking inside and outside.
Pets are not allowed.
Bachelor, Bachelorette or large parties are not allowed.

Property manager

Calla Baxter
Premier Host

Languages

English

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

No pets allowed
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please practice Neighborhood quiet hours from 10 pm to 7 am
Events such as Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties on the property are not allowed.
Smoking is not permitted inside the house, on the deck, or in the yard of the property.

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 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 on the waterfront. 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.
Map
Wells, ME

What's nearby

  • Wells Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Moody Beach - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Ogunquit Beach - 9 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farms - 11 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Drakes Island - 12 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 8 min drive
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mike's Clam Shack - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Congdon's Doughnuts - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Las Olas Taqueria - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Scoop Deck - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps to Wells beach-3 BR, 2 Bath House - Ocean and Marsh Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Steps to Wells beach-3 BR, 2 Bath House - Ocean and Marsh Views! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to Wells beach-3 BR, 2 Bath House - Ocean and Marsh Views! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps to Wells beach-3 BR, 2 Bath House - Ocean and Marsh Views! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Crescent Beach and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Ogunquit Beach. Wells Beach and Ogunquit Museum of American Art are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 103 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cyndee M.

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

Family vacation!

Stay was wonderful clean and very close to the beach.Would recommend it to anyone. Thanks for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara J.

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

Great house, great location

This house is a quick walk to the beach. Great layout with a large rooftop deck. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridget B.

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

Nice location, clean

The rental was very clean, Calla was attentive to any questions we had. Location was nice, centrally located to shops, the arcade, the beach, Forbes & a quick walk to Billy’s. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassie S.

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

Wonderful stay!

Sparking clean, very comfortable, close to beach, love the deck, great hosts, would love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen O.

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

Such a beautiful and cozy beach house!

We enjoyed our stay immensely. The 2nd floor deck was the place to be!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

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

Summer 2024

Had a great stay! Calla was a wonderful host and very attentive to our minimal requests. We would highly recommend this house, which was nice and close to the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

René L.

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

Awesome!

Perfect for our needs....
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginette L.

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

Perfect stay with perfect weather!

Location near the beach, patio, cleanliness, amenities. It was perfect for our family.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chantal L.

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

Perfect location

Our stay was wonderful. Rental was modern, charming, very comfortable, very clean, great appliances, spacious 3 BR, perfect location. Owners very friendly and responsive. An extra seating chair in the living room, a little more dishes would be even better. Our stay was pure joy! We would love to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna K.

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

Excellent Rental

Calla was an incredibly accommodating and thoughtful host. The home was spotless and we enjoyed making great use of the deck that overlooks both the ocean and the marsh. Location can't be beat!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R., Rindge NH

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

Weekend Getaway

We had a great Family getaway; the house is beautiful and the location was simply Amazing!!! Easy walk to the beach, we loved it so much we can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kierstan M.

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

Beautiful, Clean, Perfect Location!

Our family had the most wonderful time staying at this home. From the moment we walked in we were amazed, it was so clean and fresh feeling, with easy walking to the beach, shops, and arcade. We will absolutely be coming back and staying at this beautiful home! The host was extremely responsive to any questions we had.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

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

Perfect beach house

This is our second visit to this Maine Beach house. It is perfect for our family visit to Maine. We love the cleanliness and proximity of the house. It is a perfect walk to the beach, shops and a close drive to all the great sites Maine has to offer. The hosts are very helpful at assisting and making the process seamless. We would recommend and look forward to our next visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Wonderful Maine Beach Spot

The home is bright, clean, spacious, beautiful decorated, and in a convenient location. The owners are wonderful too.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie D.

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

Great Get Away

The cottage was clean and spacious. We really enjoyed the roof top deck and how close it was to the beach. I will be looking into staying there again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly A.

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

Girls trip

Comfortable for all 8 of us… beautiful rental, great location. Sleeping with the windows open you could hear the waves crashing :) very happy with stay and would book there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean B.

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

Great house + great spot + great owner

This Maine house rental was perfect! The owner was fantastic, providing helpful recommendations and ensuring a cozy and clean stay. The location and views were breathtaking. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leanne F.

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

Great House

The property is modern and clean, great location and Calla was great to deal with. I would definitely rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane D., Stoneham, MA

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

Wonderful stay at Wells Beach!

The property was lovely and exactly as advertised! One of the cleanest properties we have ever stayed at. Plenty of room for all of us to enjoy our time together. It was great having such a short walk to the beach, we were able to walk back and forth any time of day or evening. Especially to enjoy the full moon at high tide one beautiful night!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles C.

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

Easy access to everything

Great
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen G., West Newton, MA

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

Excellent Rental

The owner was lovely from the beginning -- easy to communicate with and wonderful restaurant recommendations for our stay. The house looked new and clean plus the guide book she left was thorough and helpful. The property is super close to the beach and other activities. We had a fabulous time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A.

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

Incredible Beach House

We absolutely love this beach house and have been /will be staying here yearly. Exceptionally Clean modern home with beautiful views from the serene 2nd story deck. Host is super welcoming and makes sure your stay is going wonderfully. You will not be disappointed, this house is a Gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

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

Wouldn't Change a Thing

Absolutely fabulous!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark O.

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

A Perfect Vacation!

What a wonderful week we spent at Calla’s Wells home! The house was super comfortable and absolutely spotlessly clean! Calla thought of everything we’d need in the kitchen. The gas grill right outside the door was perfect. The rooftop deck was ideal, and was a great place for morning coffee or evening dinner takeout. The location could not have been more perfect…an easy walk a block from the ocean. Calla and Arthur were wonderful hosts and we hope that this was just the first of our stays in their home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Sylvie L.

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

Some « be your guest » suggestions.

We would absolutely rent again. Some minor suggestions to consider to add confort. Couch & recliner in the living room are really not confortable. Strength of the bench at table is questionable to support to adults. Having 2 full nightstand is necessary when peuple with Cipaps are renting (room on second floor). We bored the one in the twin bed room. Lastly, we suggest you test your toaster ;) Thank you for a great stay though. Nathalie, Pierre, François and Sylvie
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Calla Baxter

Host profile image
We have enjoyed this Wells Beach neighborhood since 1996 when we started vacationing here with our family and friends. In 2002 we bought a summer cottage in this neighborhood, and in 2018 we moved from Massachusetts into our summer cottage (after a few updates for year round living) and became Maine residents. We love living here and think guests who stay in our rental next door will also love the area.

Why they chose this property

Walking to the beach is so convenient. It's an easy walk back and forth from the beach to the house for snacks, lunch, children's naps, sun breaks, to use your own bathroom, etc. Each person in your house can go to the beach when they want; you don't have to consolidate everyone into one car trip to the beach and hassle with parking availability and cost. The neighborhood is quiet and family friendly with nice residents and rental guests. It is not a "party neighborhood", but it is festive during the day and early evening when everyone is out at the beach and in their yards. There are many dead-end streets, including ours, which is especially nice.

What makes this property unique

This property is unique because you can walk to the beach and you can view the ocean and the marsh from the deck and living areas. This house was new construction in 2021. With a 1st floor Queen Bedroom and 1st floor Bathroom this house is great for multi-generational families. The neighborhood is welcoming. There is easy access to a grocery store and other conveniences without using Route 1.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests