Drakes Island OCEANFRONT 6 Bedroom/3 Bath
Reduced Rate - July 4-11 - 10,000
'229 Island Beach Road' is a 1950's architecturally designed oceanfront house located on a beautiful two mile stretch of beach, not found anywhere else in Southern Maine. You will relish beach walking to the inlet in the wildlife preserve, surfing and swimming, sipping morning coffee on the oceanfront porch and evening cocktails on the other; kayaking and bird-watching, and amazing sunrises and sunsets. Situated on a dead-end street, your family will enjoy bicycling, rollerblading, and a morning run through the nearby path to Laudhom Farms. Drake's Island is family friendly with a community house, playground, tennis, and basketball courts. Although Drake's Island is totally non-commercial, you will find convenient grocery stores, shopping, recreational attractions, and restaurants within an easy 5-15 minute drive.
Our spacious beach house boasts a huge living room overlooking the ocean, large dining area, well-equipped kitchen, oceanside porch and front porch. This well-designed and soundproof house sleeps twelve with three full baths. We offer two master suites, each located at opposite ends of the house, as well as four comfortable bedrooms, including a double bedroom, queen/twin bedroom and two bedrooms with twin beds. Off-street parking is available for four cars. The extensive lawns are perfect for croquet, badminton, soccer, and volleyball.
Boston Airport is 90 minutes away. Portland Airport is 40 min away. Manchester is a 90 minute drive. Less than 5 minutes to Wells train station and Maine Turnpike.
Please no smoking, pets or grilling on the porches. Must be 25 to rent. Must bring own sheets/towels.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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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
About the area
Wells
Located in Wells, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ogunquit Beach and Marginal Way. Bette-Jean's and Gardens at Historic Wallingford Hall are also worth visiting. Kayaking and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farms - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
Wells Beach - 12 min drive - 9.0 km
Ogunquit Beach - 17 min drive - 14.9 km
Perkins Cove - 20 min drive - 17.1 km
Getting around
Wells Regional Transportation Center - 12 min drive
Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 22 min drive
Restaurants
Cumberland Farms - 7 min drive
McDonald's - 9 min drive
Aroma Joe's - 7 min drive
Dunkin' - 7 min drive
Congdon's Doughnuts - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Drakes Island OCEANFRONT 6 Bedroom/3 Bath
Reduced Rate - July 4-11 - 10,000 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Drakes Island OCEANFRONT 6 Bedroom/3 Bath
Reduced Rate - July 4-11 - 10,000?
As of 11 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Drakes Island OCEANFRONT 6 Bedroom/3 Bath
Reduced Rate - July 4-11 - 10,000 on 15 May 2026 start from AU$847, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Drakes Island OCEANFRONT 6 Bedroom/3 Bath
Reduced Rate - July 4-11 - 10,000?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Drakes Island OCEANFRONT 6 Bedroom/3 Bath
Reduced Rate - July 4-11 - 10,000?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Drakes Island OCEANFRONT 6 Bedroom/3 Bath
Reduced Rate - July 4-11 - 10,000?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Drakes Island OCEANFRONT 6 Bedroom/3 Bath
Reduced Rate - July 4-11 - 10,000 located?
Nestled on the beach, this Wells holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farms, Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve and Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge. Bette-Jean's and York Hospital - Wells are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We enjoyed our stay. The beach was gorgeous and very quiet. Lots of room to swim, walj, play and spread out.
We totally enjoyed our stay in this very roomy home.
This was a great location. Loved the private beach and there was plenty of room for the 6 of us. We got lucky with the nice hot and sunny weather this year so we were able to enjoy the ocean and beach. Definitely be back!
We had a wonderful stay at this Drakes' Island property. This vintage home is truly spacious with lots of room ideal for family gatherings. The beds are comfortable and the kitchen is very well equipped and stocked with the basic necessities, and then some. The location is amazing! A long sandy beach right at your doorstep and a quiet neighborhood close to many attractions and restaurants.
My family loved this house . The location was perfect , it was close to tons of clam shacks and coffee places. We rolled out of bed and jumped into the ocean every morning. The view from the house was incredible.
House was perfect for a family visit. Huge home with a great yard with two separate wings let everyone spread out and have space to themselves. House was very clean and the views off the back porch of the beach/ocean were phenomenal. Would highly recommend for families with young kids, a great visit and a great home. Thanks for sharing it with us!
Great location on huge beach at low tide. Lots of exploring for young and old. Spent the week with grown children and grandchildren playing on the beach. Also went on a lobster boat in Ogunquit, to the trolley museum in Kennebunk, and mini-golfing...but the best was Congdon’s donuts!
Kate M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Curtis B.
9 June 2019
Great family gathering in a wonderful house
Spectacular ocean views in a beautiful vintage home.
We loved this Maine cottage! It combines the best of comfort, cleanliness, and closeness to the ocean with an authentic Maine cottage feeling and beautiful architecture and design. The spacious common room looks out onto the ocean and has a comfy sofa or chair for everyone, a TV area for those who like TV, and a closet full of games and puzzles to entertain kids and adults together. All bedrooms have extra blankets, fans, and clothes hampers. The Wifi enabled us to work when we had to, and the kitchen is well equipped for a large group. There's a clothesline for drying beach towels in the fresh air, a lovely beach-side porch for watching the waves, and a screened porch on the other side that looks over a green lawn. Even on a rainy day (we had a couple), the house is full of light, and the wide windows allow you to enjoy the ocean in full view. The location is ideal for a quick swim or long day on the beach. It's also a great starting point for a bike ride, a beach walk, or a walk to Laudholm Farm (walk up the road toward the little creek and turn left onto a woodland path. If you keep walking past the farm, you can walk all the way to Big Daddy's for an ice cream). We also recommend Kennebunkport's Clam Shack, Congdon's doughnuts, Fisherman's Catch, the Ogunquit Art Museum, and the Ogunquit Playhouse. Altogether, this is a wonderful place to enjoy the beach and build memories. We want to return next summer!
David R.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Julie S.
23 Aug 2018
Loved it
This lovely beach home was very comfortable, The beach is gorgeous and the homeowner was responsive and easy to work with. We enjoyed our stay immensely.
Julie S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Archival
8/10 Good
Kevin S.
25 Oct 2017
Beautiful ocean view!
Great home with beautiful ocean views! Very comfortable living with lots of space. We had a great time!
Kevin S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Carol W.
17 Nov 2015
NH Family
This home was a delight for our family and especially our 85 year old mother who enjoyed day in and day out watching her children and grandchildren enjoy fun in the sun and a week of family time. This was our best Maine rental and hope to come back. Large home, spacious rooms. Great yard with great beachfront views! Thank you for sharing your home.
Carol W.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Patty M.
29 May 2014
Clean and spacious with beautiful ocean views
Our group of 6 couples stayed at this wonderful home for 3 nights. It was perfect. Most importantly, it is steps to the water with amazing ocean views. The house was clean with hardwood floors not dirty carpets. There was plenty of dishes, glasses and cookware. The lawn is huge and we played many games of bocce there. I am a runner and to be able to run the beach and then do yoga at sunrise was amazing. Because of where the house is situated it is very quiet. It is pretty much a neighborhood with houses well spaced and not on top of each other. The only room for improvement is I wish there was a bed instead of a futon in one of the guest rooms. Having stayed at many places, I would highly recommend this home!
Patty M.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
25 Mar 2011
Wonderful vacation spot!
We rented for a week last summer and it was quite spectacular! The long, sandy beach is incredible and perfect for walks and exploring. It's in a quite location and wonderful for families. The cottage is very spacious and just as advertised.