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Salt Box by the Sea: Water View - Charming 3-bedroom Cottage in Wells!

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Outdoor dining
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Explore the area

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Wells, ME
  • Place, Wells Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Crescent Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Ogunquit Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Living Room 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Salt Box by the Sea: Water View - Charming 3-bedroom Cottage in Wells!

Welcome to our charming coastal cottage, just 0.5 miles from the beach and 2 miles from downtown Ogunquit. Enjoy stunning ocean marsh views, and walk to nearby restaurants, a grocery store, movie theater, and miniature golf. Our cozy home features 3 bedrooms, a screened porch, an outdoor fireplace, high-speed WiFi, and a shed with beach gear. The fully loaded kitchen and coffee set up provide all the comforts of home. Perfect for a relaxing coastal getaway! Please note indoor fires are not prohibited.

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 4213005vb
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

About the area

Wells

Wells is home to this holiday home. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Ogunquit Playhouse, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Wells Beach and Moody Beach. Wonder Mountain Fun Park and Bette-Jean's are also worth visiting.
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Wells, ME

What's nearby

  • Wells Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Crescent Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Moody Beach - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Marginal Way - 9 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Ogunquit Beach - 9 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 12 min drive
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Congdon's Doughnuts - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Batson River Brewing (Fish Camp) - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Salt Box by the Sea: Water View - Charming 3-bedroom Cottage in Wells! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Salt Box by the Sea: Water View - Charming 3-bedroom Cottage in Wells!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Salt Box by the Sea: Water View - Charming 3-bedroom Cottage in Wells! located?

Situated in Wells, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Wells Beach and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Moody Beach. Crescent Beach 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

mary g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway. Cottage is updated and a great location. Nice neighbors and a perfect get a way location. We would love to return:)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

angela g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location !!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elvin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Very nice cabin like setup. Clean rooms. Great communication. Easy check in and check out.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juliana V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Although we were only staying here to be close to family over the holidays, we would definitely return for a vacation! The hosts were helpful and responsive, the house was cozy and comfortable, and the location was perfect. We wish we could’ve stayed longer.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz R.

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

Peaceful Stay

Peaceful stay at a perfect locations with great views, house had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leonard G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful view of the water and sunrises, pet friendly, clean and bonus candy left on the table for us!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

becky b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a last minute trip and so happy I found this house. Beach was close and quiet for an early June visit and Billy restaurant was so close and great food. Will be visiting again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Deb L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a view of the marsh and it was very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication. Place was exactly as described. The view was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Probably the kindest hosts we’ve experienced yet! What a great location. And the cottage was spotless.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a wonderful stay at this rental! The house was spotless and just a short drive to the beach and some amazing local restaurants. It’s in a perfect location—peaceful, yet close to charming towns like York, Ogunquit, and Kennebunkport. Highly recommend for a relaxing and convenient getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

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

Great view, cute house.

We had a great stay at the Salt box. It feels very coastal with views of the inlet, and short drive to the beach. It is also close to all amenities you might need, and many good restaurants. Had an overall great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jun, 2025
Thanks for the great review Mike! We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was perfect. Loved the location, close to town, grocery and the beach! House was clean and tidy and comfortable - even for my elderly Mother in Law. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friendly. Clean and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

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

Great getaway

Wife and I wanted to take a trip with our dogs home was more than accommodating for us and the pups we had a great time would love to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Regina K.

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

Family vacation

This home is sparkling clean and very comfortable. The decor is quaint and we loved the Maine theme throughout. The location is great! The host is very responsive. We loved being able to bring our dogs!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole A.

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

Second stay

A second stay at this property tied to a trip to manage some family matters. Great hosts that are easy to work with and the property is just what I needed. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a perfect little piece of heaven. This was a girls only trip and the patio was perfect for drinking wine and late night conversations. Very peaceful and quiet. We had everything we needed to be comfortable. It is absolutely adorable. I highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole A.

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

Winter weekend

Had to come up for a family matter and this location was perfect spot to have a bit of downtime in an otherwise stressful situation. Great host, very clean. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

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

Quick getaway

Great cottage in Wells with centralized location and access to Rt. 1 to go north towards Kennebunk or south to Ogunquit. Quiet neighborhood with a great view of the marsh out the front windows. 3 good sized bedrooms and livings spaces. Worked well for a winter weekend, but I am sure it is even better during the summer months.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint house, nicely accommodated. Couple of issues, but contact was very expedient in resolving. Screened in porch could use more lighting and screens repaired.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rosa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great location, pet friendly, excellent communication with host, clean house, welcoming touches and adequate supplies for renters. Quiet neighborhood and friendly community.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was very charming. Location was perfect! It was the perfect size for our girls weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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