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Ocean View, Riverfront Home w/ Marsh Views, 2 Decks, Kayaks - Walk to Beach

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Beach nearby
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Exterior
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 12316 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Wells, ME
  • Moody Beach
    2 min walk
  • Beachfire Bar & Grille
    17 min walk
  • Wells Regional Transportation Center
    16 min drive
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional)
    26 min drive

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About the area

Wells

When you stay at this vacation home in Wells, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Ogunquit Beach and Moody Beach. .This family-friendly vacation home is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Ogunquit Museum of American Art and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Wonder Mountain Fun Park.

What's nearby

  • Moody Beach - 2 min walk
  • Ogunquit Beach - 2 min walk
  • Footbridge Beach - 9 min walk
  • Perkins Cove - 10 min drive
  • Marginal Way - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 16 min drive
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brickyard Hollow Brewing - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Scoop Deck - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Front Porch Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Beachfire Bar & Grille - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Maine Street - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ocean View, Riverfront Home w/ Marsh Views, 2 Decks, Kayaks - Walk to Beach

Family Beach Retreat

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You'll be within easy walking distance of beautiful Ogunquit Beach when you escape to this home in Wells, beautifully positioned on the edge of a tidal river and serene coastal marshland. It's the best of all worlds here - the ocean beach right down the road and spectacular riverfront sunsets to welcome you home.

Uniquely outfitted for a large group or an extended family, this home is spread out across three levels of living space. The main living area is on the middle floor, where you'll find gorgeous views of the neighboring river and wetlands. The living room has plush sofas, the adjacent dining table has seating for six, and the breakfast bar accommodates five more. The open kitchen offers ample cabinet and prep space, as well as every essential appliance at mealtime.

You can spend your mornings taking out one of the provided kayaks or savoring a mug of coffee on one of the two decks - one on the main floor overlooking the marsh and the other upstairs with a view of the ocean. There's also a gas grill, al fresco seating on the deck, and a washer/dryer to welcome you home from the beach each afternoon. At night, you can gather for a Netflix movie in either the TV room upstairs (with a minifridge to store your cold drinks) or the den downstairs (with a full-size refrigerator), or retire to the home office to return emails over the high-speed WiFi.

When it's time to turn in, you'll find four bedrooms on the main floor - three of which include an en suite bathroom. The other two bedrooms are downstairs.

Things to Know
Free high-speed WiFi
Please note this home has a noise sensor and is monitored.
There are six mini-units in the home that provide partial AC.
Full kitchen on the main floor, full-size refrigerator on the lower level, minifridge upstairs

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a water park or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Vacasa of Maine

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayaking on site
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3401 sq ft (316 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

60561

Ocean View, Riverfront Home w/ Marsh Views, 2 Decks, Kayaks - Walk to Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family gathering
Wonderful house. Room for all for both together activities and private ones also. The only complaint we had was the discrepancy in the listing that stated 5 queen beds and one double. They were all double. But they were comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Cindy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place!
Great location, cozy and welcoming environment. Exactly what we were looking for! Very clean!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best house. Best location!
Fantastic house and location. This is our second time and the whole house is perfect!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

deborah m.

Liked: Cleanliness
summer fun
Fabulous location, Great views, quick access to the beach, quiet location. Group of 10 and everyone had their own privacy and bathroom, which was important. Close drive to Olgunquit, York, and Kennebunkport. Also, the younger ones were able to visit the zoo as well as the splash park. I personally loved walking the beach, the beach was absolutely beautiful. Exceeded my expectations. Would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

John D.

Up the creek without a paddle!
The physical property itself was as billed. It had ample room for our family and nice kitchen. A short walk to the beach. HOWEVER...we had issue was with the fact that the house (shown with paddle boards in their picture and marketed this way) did NOT come with paddles!?! After arriving and eager to go for a kayak ride (had 3) we could not find any paddles. I texted the owner/mgmt company with a picture of the storage area and they just said "sorry for the inconvenience." I asked if I could buy some and get reimbursed and they said NO. No desire to remedy the situation. Terrible service. We also found numerous ants in the kitchen. Only 1 shower could run hot water at a time. Overall disappointed for what we paid for our stay. Would not recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorrie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Gem
This property is a gem. The house, located on the Ogunquit River, comes with kayaks and paddleboards to use on the river. This house is one block from a beautiful beach allowing for easy access and quick back and forth. The house also included beach umbrellas, beach chairs and beach towels. In addition, the house itself is also a gem - six large bedrooms, five bathrooms and two half baths, three living areas - one on the top floor with views of the ocean. The kitchen is large with eating areas at the counter, the table and an outside table on the deck overlooking the river. All the cabinets and light switches were labeled which made finding things easy. This was a wonderful vacation spot for one family - two grandparents, one couple with three small children and two single adults. We are definitely planning our next trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house to enjoy nature!
This house is perfect for enjoying the beauty of the ocean and marshes. The kitchen deck looks on to a beautiful marsh. The ocean is a mere 2 minute walk and Moody Beach is spectacular! The kitchen is well stocked, the beds are really comfortable and there is lots of room to spread out and relax. Just a wonderful place to unwind with family and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ross M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Moody
Great house. Lots of space and an excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dena O., Hopkinton

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas by the Sea
Our group of 7 women traveled to the area for Christmas by the Sea. This house was perfect for our needs. It had plenty of space, a well-stocked kitchen and incredible views. We could walk to the beach in a couple of minutes. The house has multiple gathering areas, making it an excellent choice for families or groups of friends. We hope to return in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Yvette Z.

Beautiful stay
Beautiful home with awesome amenities and right across the street to the public beach and being on the peninsula was wonderful! Had a could issues, communication was good and we got it resolved. 😁
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Excellent location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Van G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place… if you have a car
The house was great, beautiful views, lots of amenities and room. The beach was just steps away, clean and not very crowded (at least in the latter part of June). Just make sure you have your own transportation! We were not aware of this. We arrived by train on Father’s Day and had to walk three miles with our luggage to the house. There was a bus from the train station but it only went to Hanneford plaza, which was about 3 miles from the house. There were no taxis or Uber/Lyft that would come drive us. The nearest car rental places were in New Hampshire or Portland, ME and they didn’t have vehicles available. Apparently there used to be a trolley but they can’t find drivers to do the route.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

kathleen b.

Liked: Cleanliness
January Getaway
This home was just perfect for 4 couples or more. The home was well equipped with everything that we needed. We especially liked the kitchen area where we could cook, enjoy socializing, play cards and enjoy the view. Although we could not use the deck due to the weather, it would have been perfect in the warmer months. Parking was spacious and check in easy. This home will be one that we visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday Weekend
We have a wonderful stay during Maine’s holiday weekend. It is perfect for larger families or multiple families. I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Krista W.

Great home, fantastic location!
Had a fabulous 5 day stay!! The amenities the house had was far beyond what was expected! More than enough space for 12 people, abundance of kitchenware, sheets, pillows and extra blankets! No need to pack anything for the beach, as there was about 15 beach chairs, toys umbrellas, kites, tubes and much more!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

jeff r.

Liked: Cleanliness
moody beach vacation
it's a beautiful property nestled between the main beach and the river. you truly have the best of both worlds. if you are looking for outdoor activity you can paddle the river, or you can sit and plunk your a... in the sand and marvel at the atlantic. This is a home set up to entertain large groups, but also offers each guest/couple/family their own a well appointed private area. We had 12 adults at one point staying over and no one felt cramped. The space was immaculate, and well appointed. We spent long hours sitting on the back deck enjoying the river view with plenty of waterfowl. Taking food off the grill directly into the kitchen and prep area was perfect. For those with orthopedic issues, the ground floor level offers it's own entertainment and kitchen area, with a short flight of stairs up the the main level. Having an upper level with a balcony was great for the night owls, and having a small kitchen there spared going up and down for drinks and snacks.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Caitlin F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, better location !
We loved our stay at the Family Beach Retreat! After visiting the area for the last 30+ years, this has become our favorite location. Having the beach steps away , and the marsh to explore in the back yard, it was a perfect location for our crew which included 6 children 9 and under. Plenty of room to spread out & loved the abundance of bathrooms. House could use a couple of updates, however, we would absolutely rent from here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

LORRAINE B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional
Fabulous..12 of us..age 6 to 70… The beach..the beautiful marsh sides..enjoying the deck and even the fishing . Quality bedding and furnishings. Abundance of beach supplies.would have been great if there had been twin beds for the children but not a deal breaker… Great great vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monty M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Couldn't have picked a better place. House was clean very spacious. Look forward to staying again.
Was easy to rent. Management company was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Great location. Ton of space for the whole family. Would love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan S., West Kennebunk

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Family Gathering
Great property for our family gathering. Spacious, well-stocked, spotless, and a very short walk to a great beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Perfect beach rental for family. Super clean, comfortable and an incredible location!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
Marsh was an unexpected surprise. Being able to kayak/paddle board and then take a short walk to the beach was incredibly convenient. The home was very large and really well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021