We’ve been visiting Wells beach for decades and this is our favorite place to stay! First of all, the house was supper clean and tidy! It had everything we needed and more. Plus it’s steps from a great beach - we could listen to the waves from bed. The owners were wonderful to work with - very friendly, responsive and they truly care about their guests comfort.
A few more details on the house. The kitchen was well stocked, beds were comfortable, nice towels provided and it was nice to have a washer/dryer to wash our beach towels. We loved that there was a little back yard with a fence behind the house where we stored our bikes!
The owners have added extra details for comfort and convenience including family games in the living room, beach chairs, boogie boards, a hose out back to wash off sandy feet ( pull/push for on/off) … and I know it sounds silly but there were plenty of hooks for everyone’s towels in the bathroom. They also have a binder with restaurant suggestions and activity ideas - we found our new favorite restaurant in Wells!
It’s a very short walk to the Wells Beach shops and Forbes restaurant. We like Forbes for breakfast ( great sausage and potatoes with your eggs) or for an easy lunch or ice cream cone.
Only one mile away, there is Cogdon’s ( a breakfast restaurant known for its donuts), a Hannaford, Walgreens, CVS and a Subway. So if you need food or supplies, it’s quick and easy to grab so you don’t miss beach time!
We love walking and running along the beach and just playing in the waves but there’s so much more to do! One fun thing to do is rent kayaks and SUPs from Webhannet River Bait and tackle. Also, there’s a little beach by this shop - at low tide go search for hermit crabs. There’s mini golf and go karts nearby too.
Ongunquit is only 3 miles away. Check out Perkins Cove and the Marginal Way walk! Ongunquit had lots of cute shops, restaurants and a booming night life. We love that Wells Beach is safe, quiet, residential and family oriented but there are cute towns to explore nearby. We also go to York and Kennebunkport. You can catch a lobster boat ride in Kennebunport or Perkins Cove. If up in Kennebunkport, you can see President Bush’s house.
Our favorite lighthouse is Nubble light in cape Neddick. Portland Head Light is in a nice park!
Shopping is great in Kittery ( outlets, Kittery trading post) or go to Freeport to see the huge LLBean complex and other outlets.
Enjoy!