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Beach House Steps From Marsh & Wells Beach. Sunsets, bird watch, surf, swim!

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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3 story home off the main road with spectacular views of the marsh and ocean
Lower level living space with full size futon, TV, laundry space.
Interior
Kitchen, fully equipped for breakfast, lunch, dinner and grilling.
2nd level living space, open concept

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Wells, ME
  • Place, Wells Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Crescent Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Ogunquit Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beach House Steps From Marsh & Wells Beach. Sunsets, bird watch, surf, swim!

Stay in a beautiful, 3-bedroom cottage where you will enjoy gorgeous sunsets from your deck, overlooking the Rachel Carson Wildlife Preserve. You will also see and hear the waves from the ocean and wildlife from the marsh. The home is just steps away from the public access to beautiful Wells Beach.

Picture your family enjoying this spacious home with high ceilings, large windows, an open balcony and a beautiful view of the marsh. Room for the whole family with a full kitchen, dining and two living areas as well as 2 full bathrooms. Wind-down comfortably with 2 queen-sized bedrooms, 1 full-sized bedroom and a sleeper sofa. To make it easier for those traveling with infants, we have a Pack & Play stored behind a chair in Bedroom 1 and a high chair available so you don't need to pack those bulky items. On-site laundry (though the washer is on the small side), outdoor shower, parking for 3 vehicles, multiple enchanting outdoor living areas, and beach toys are all extra amenities you will enjoy with the cottage rental.

Conveniently located just steps to sandy Wells Beach, our cottage will sweep you into the beauty and excitement of the Maine Beaches! Dine at one of our neighborhood’s many renowned restaurants and lobster pounds, enjoy activities for both children and adults, and don’t miss live music and theater events taking place all summer long in the Wells - Ogunquit area.

Host the ideal family vacation in this comfortable cottage with room for the family to spread out and enjoy! Three bedrooms offer space to relax in queen and full size beds. Top floor offers cathedral ceilings with loft-style bedroom with spectacular views of the ocean and marsh. Middle floor has kitchen, full bath, dining area for 6, workspace, living area, and a wrap around porch. First floor holds two bedrooms, full bath, laundry, second living space, and two additional outdoor seating areas.

As an added bonus, all linens and towels are provided for your stay.

Outside, escape reality with your choice of 4 separate sitting areas - 2 on the top deck, and two patios on the ground level. One patio is fenced in for extra security and privacy. The property also has deeded access to the marsh, so bring your own canoes, kayaks and paddle boards to explore the Rachel Carson Wildlife Preserve.



Amenities:

- Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher
- Washer and dryer on first floor
- Heat, A/C units
- Blow dryer
- Cable and Internet **cable not available in off-season, but you can access your own video subscriptions through the Smart DVD
- Parking for MAX of 3 vehicles
- BBQ grill
- Limited beach toys like chairs, boogie boards and sand toys, all are worn from good times and salty air
- Deeded right of way to access the marsh with kayaks or paddleboard, please do not store these items on the marsh.


Sorry, no smoking and no pets allowed. Rentals are Friday to Friday in the summer months of June-September. Off season rentals can be shorter minimum night stays by request, please email us.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Spiral staircase (gate provided)
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Wash, dry and put away all used towels
Log out from any of your Accounts you may have added to the Roku TVs
Report any damages or broken items and submit photos if possble
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Wells

Located in Wells Beach, a neighbourhood in Wells, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ogunquit Beach and Marginal Way. Travelling with kids? Consider Wonder Mountain Fun Park and Bette-Jean's. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, snorkelling and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Wells, ME

What's nearby

  • Wells Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Crescent Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Ogunquit Beach - 10 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Marginal Way - 13 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Engine - 25 min drive - 36.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mike's Clam Shack - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Congdon's Doughnuts - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach House Steps From Marsh & Wells Beach. Sunsets, bird watch, surf, swim! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beach House Steps From Marsh & Wells Beach. Sunsets, bird watch, surf, swim!?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Beach House Steps From Marsh & Wells Beach. Sunsets, bird watch, surf, swim!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach House Steps From Marsh & Wells Beach. Sunsets, bird watch, surf, swim!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beach House Steps From Marsh & Wells Beach. Sunsets, bird watch, surf, swim! located?

This family-friendly Wells holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Wells Beach and Crescent Beach. Ogunquit Museum of American Art is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best stay yet! Relaxed and comfortable the entire stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home and the location is excellent. We just stayed down the street from family so we didn't use the entire house. The only tough part was the spiral staircase. It can be a challenge for little ones or older people but otherwise lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was easy. The house was clean and convenient to the beach. Views of the marsh and harbor were outstanding. We enjoyed staying at this beach house. A great family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing week with great weather - we loved the marsh, short walk to the beach and the house was great! Thank you for a fun week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo M.

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

Wells Beach Vacation

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the beach. The location is perfect for everything we love to do. Long walks, runs and bike rides; games and lounging on the beach and then back to the house for a great dinner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allyson G.

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

Excellent family vacation

Best vacation we’ve had in years! The location of the house is perfect- coffee overlooking the back beach in the morning was truly so peaceful. It’s at the end of Atlantic Ave where you don’t have to worry about losing the entire beach at high tide. The owner is very responsive and the house is just beautiful and spacious and comfortable. Definitely a place we’d go again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

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

Beach bliss

Kris is a fabulous communicator, making sure our stay was perfect. This was our fifth year staying at this property and it can't be best. Marsh views with sunsets off the porch, quick walk to the beach making runs back to the house for snacks or "I forgot" easy, the location can't be beat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

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

Totally Relaxing

Great place to stay. Beautiful view of the Marsh and steps from the beach. The owner is wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

B. A.

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

Wells beach vacation

Beautiful home and perfect location for our family celebration in Wells Beach. We had an amazing time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just loved this adorable three-storied cottage. Went on a girls getaway in October and searched high and low for the perfect place to accommodate 6 of us. The marsh views and close proximity to the ocean as well were like the cherry on the cake lol. The wrap around deck is a perfect place to relax, read, sip your fav beverage or just take in the view of the marsh. Which is right in front of you. There are cute spots tight to the house (in addition to the ample deck) for outside chilling. There are also beach chairs to use if you can’t fit yours lol. The house is three floors. Spiral staircase. Everything you need is provided. Seriously. The house was spotless and there are two full bathrooms. We really looked forward to coming back at days end to relax and spend time there. And most definitely can hear the oceans surf from the house. Beach access is right across the street. Boom. Beach. It’s a great spot. Our host, Kris, was so helpful and got back to me with answers to questions I had very quickly. It was reassuring to know someone was out there to help us navigate if needed. The entire process was very straight forward and Kris helped make it that way. Very appreciative we were. The area has anything and everything one could ask for. Very close to grocery stores, restaurants, other beaches etc. We had a great time and enjoyed the property very much. I was able to walk into the house I rented online looking at pics only, and said “Wow, so so cute”. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine S.

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

Great stay at Wells Beach!

Kris's property was amazing. Ample parking, right across the street from the beach with amazing sunset views over the marsh. Very comfortable space for our family. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francis P.

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

Fantastic time

Great location right across from the beach. Clean family friendly house close to restaurants and stores. We have rented this house four summers and always had a wonderful summer vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Emily M.

Great vacation house!

Great house and location! Owner was extremely helpful and was always available to answer our questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

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

Relaxing

Just perfect! Location was great and the house had great accommodations.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francis P.

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

Beach fun

Had a great time, beach was close to the house, and beautiful. Lot of really nice restaurants near by.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

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

Our favorite place to stay!

We love how comfy and beautiful this home is! Great indoor and outdoor spaces, close to the beach beautiful views of the marsh. Comfortably fits our 4 adults and two kids. Making great memories! This is our third year and we just booked for 2025!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andre M.

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

Wells

Nice place for beach activities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

carol m.

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

Perfect location between marsh and ocean!

House was exceptionally clean and property owner very easy to communicate with. Great overall experience and close to all the local attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ed T.

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

Beautiful place and area.

We enjoyed the beach and the surrounding area. Gran kids didn't want to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Rob R.

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

Early Fall Visit

Property is well located for beach access. Clean, comfortable and well furnished all around. Host was very helpful. Very much enjoyed the stay and would recommend to others. Should be 4 1/2.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francis P.

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

Fantastic family vacation house

Excellent location to the beach, house very clean, plenty of parking, beautiful views, close to restaurants. Will be back for the third time next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Evan Y.

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

Great house

Will definitely be back amazing house amazing town, thanks again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alison P.

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

Wonderful Location and Property!

We had a great time and the house was perfect for us. The location is ideal, and the host was extremely generous and communicative. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle M.

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

Family Fun

This was a great place to stay for a fun beach weekend with the family. It was very kid friendly with a lot of beach toys and a high chair and crib. We had a great time and loved the easy access to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Francis P.

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

Great week at Wells

House was very clean and location close to beach and view of marsh in back. Highly recommend this house and location. Also kid friendly
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by Kris Libby

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My daughter Addison and I started visiting the Wells area when she was just 1 year old and we have returned each summer. In 2017, we were thrilled at the opportunity to purchase our own place where we can unwind, forget the stress of the world, and get back to what matters most - quality time with family. We invite you to our cottage and hope your family enjoys it as much as we do! -Kris

What makes this property unique

I fell in love with this home for the proximity to both the marsh and the ocean, while being set back from the main road. The outdoor living spaces are so inviting. Inside, the comfort, cleanliness, and serene views captivated me. I could feel the love, laughter and enjoyment from families coming together here in the past and look forward to sharing this home for other families to enjoy, too.

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