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Beachfront 3 bedroom Basement Apartment on Wells Beach!

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New Stonework,Patio and Entry to the Apartment
Walkway from apartment to beach 2018
New Blue stone Patio and entrance
Family room view to entry
View from family room to kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
3 bedroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Wells, ME
  • Place, Wells Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Crescent Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Ogunquit Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Beachfront 3 bedroom Basement Apartment on Wells Beach!

Beachfront! It doesn't get any better! Three bedroom unit includes a large family room and a kitchen with granite counters. The master has a queen bed. Two additional bedrooms have full beds and the family room has a pull out queen sleep sofa. The entire unit is 'sand friendly' with tile throughout! There is a full eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances including a microwave. There is a new fully tiled bathroom with a tile shower. (New 2018) The unit now has central air-conditioning (New 2018) The patio with a grill is directly off of the entrance with additional seating. The family room has an LED TV, DVD player, and wireless internet service. The master has an additional LED 32' television. Parking for 1 car included in price is located directly across the street at Seaside Cottages. Maximum occupancy is 8 adults. Includes beach chairs and sunshine! Please note - we do not provide linens or pillows

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 467920vb
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 and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Wells

Located on the beach, this apartment is in Wells Beach, a neighbourhood in Wells. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and cycling.
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Wells, ME

What's nearby

  • Wells Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Crescent Beach - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Moody Beach - 8 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Marginal Way - 13 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Ogunquit Beach - 14 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 11 min drive
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Congdon's Doughnuts - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Batson River Brewing (Fish Camp) - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachfront 3 bedroom Basement Apartment on Wells Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beachfront 3 bedroom Basement Apartment on Wells Beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront 3 bedroom Basement Apartment on Wells Beach!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront 3 bedroom Basement Apartment on Wells Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront 3 bedroom Basement Apartment on Wells Beach! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Wells Beach apartment building is steps from Wells Beach and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Moody Beach. Crescent Beach is 1.2 mi (2 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. We’ll be back next year!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erinn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family vacation! We will be back summer 2026. We look forward to it every year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug, 2025
Thank you for your kind words we look forward to hosting your vacations for years to come!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another beautiful week in Wells Maine. Mark and Patty have always been great hosts and their communication is impeccable. We love the location, the house is perfect for our family. We have already booked again for next year. Look forward to seeing both Mark and Patty again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug, 2025
Craig; Thanks so much for your kind words. You have an awesome family and we enjoy hosting your vacation. Thanks for booking for 2026 and we look forward to seeing you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can't beat walking out the door and being 30 feet from beach. Apartment was very clean comfortable. Grill was handy for steak and lobster dinners. Lobster pot also furnished. All the comforts of home! Planning on making this a yearly visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept, 2025
Thanks David! Your Family was a pleasure to host for your vacation. Looking forward to your return in 2026!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edye R.

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

Very Accommodating

We loved staying here! Perfect location and VERY comfortable beds :)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept, 2023
Thanks so much! We would look forward to hosting you in 2024!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Great location

Great location very nice and clean. We loved the stay in wells and the property. Internet was weak but other than that a great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2024
Thanks for your review! The internet on the beach can be very frustrating. We replaced all of the equipment this season to alleviate some of the disruptions and signal loss. We will continue to improve the system but the carrier is the problem. Have a great winter and we would look forward to seeing you next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erinn M.

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

Perfect family vacation

Our family of 4 had a wonderful time in beautiful Wells. You absolutely can not beat the location… just steps to the beach and the space itself is bright and feels new. Highly recommend - Mark was a great host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2022
Thanks for your kind words! I look forward to hosting your family again in 2023! By the way the place was immaculate when the cleaner arrived. Thanks for taking care of our property!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erinn M.

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

Our favorite summer tradition

We absolutely love staying at Marks beach property! Location cannot be beat and everything is so comfortable and clean. My kids have the best week staying on the beach and we cannot wait to book for next year. Perfect for a family. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce S.

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

One of the greatest places to stay at wells

The place was a so nice and plenty of room for our 4 adults and 4 Children. The place was clean and well maintained. We would stay here again and we are hoping to next year! Well done Gallaghers!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2020
Thanks for all your kind words. We look forward to hosting your family vacation in 2021!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erinn M.

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

Our favorite family beach spot

Excellent beach vacation! This was our 2nd year staying here and we continue to be impressed. Mark’s beach rental is such a gem- perfect for a family. The location cannot be beat( steps from the beach!) and the apartment itself is clean and comfortable. We will be back again for 2024! Thanks for the perfect stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

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

Beach Wedding at Cottage

We had our wedding ceremony , honeymoon and pictures on the beach front of this beautiful cottage and along Wells Beach. Mark, his wife and Luna were wonderful hosts. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug, 2022
We thoroughly enjoyed your stay and were elated to host your Wedding and Honeymoon! We would look forward to hosting your one year anniversary in 23! Luna misses visiting you on the beach and trying to steal your clam dinner! Be safe! Mark, Patty and Luna.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Awesome!

Owners were awesome hosts. Unit very clean. Step out door and your 20 feet from pristine beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alysa U.

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

Great wells rental!

We had a blast staying at this rental. The location and proximity to the beach was so convenient. It was clean and the mattresses were comfortable (that seemed difficult to find in our past rental experiences). Mark was very help and responsive to our questions during our stay. We hope to be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2023
Alysa; Thank you for your kind review. We enjoyed hosting your family and look forward to you enjoying the property for years to come! Looking forward to seeing you in the summer of 24.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

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

Best Basement Apartment You Will Ever Stay In

I wrote a review in Aug 2018 on this property and everything I wrote back then still applies. This is the best basement apartment ON the beach you will ever stay in. It is incredibly well designed and the owners are first class people.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2020
Andrew; Thanks for your kind comments. I hope you have a successful year ahead and everyone stays healthy! We enjoyed hosting your vacation and look forward to your future visits!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig D.

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

Thanks for another great week in Wells Maine

Mark and Patty as usual we’re great hosts. They provided us everything we needed for a great family vacation. We have been renting this unit for many years and will definitely be renting again next year. All the essentials for a great vacation with my family. Mark and Patty thanks again for being great hosts and allowing us to rent your property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug, 2022
Thanks! We look forward to hosting your family for many years to come!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

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

Perfect location!

This was our second year that we rented this charming apartment.. We were delighted to find it had been beautifully updated. It is also sunny and bright which is not easy being a basement apartment. Just outside is a patio with a grill, table and chairs.. Best of all is being right on the beach! The whole family had a great time and we hope to come back again nexxt year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug, 2020
Kathy Thanks for your kind review. We look forward to hosting you and your family in 2021!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

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

FUN TIMES!

This was our fourth year we have rented this apartment. This property is in great condition and the location doesn't get any better since it is steps away from the beach. The owner is a great guy and if you have questions or issues, he responds quickly and takes care of any issues that may arise. We look forward to returning again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug, 2022
Kathy; Your making me blush! Thanks for being a great guest. We look forward to seeing you for years to come!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alysa U.

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

We love it here!

This was the second year we’ve been able to stay here. We absolutely love it. We appreciate the convenience of getting to and from the beach so easily. The apartment is great, we especially love the AC and new washer/dryer. The beds are super comfortable (which is surprisingly hard to come by at a beach rental). Wells beach is beautiful and never felt crowded. Parking was simple, and directly across the street from the rental. Communication with the host was great, we appreciated their speedy responses with our questions. We are looking forward to returning next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2024
Thanks so much for your review. It always helps to have great guests! We look forward to your return and hope you have a healthy and safe Season.
Verified

8/10 Good

Erin S.

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

Sea quest Basement

It was good except for the parking. Open spots in the driveway but not able to use is a little baffling. The washer dryer combo was helpful. The tv should have written instructions how to use but we were told to ‘look it up on the internet’. Proximity to the beach is excellent. The price for a week is very expensive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig D.

What a great overall vacation in wells beach maine

We were met when we arrived by both Mark and Patty and quickly we felt at home. The house was well equipped with everything we needed to enjoy your family vacation. Location was perfect, 15 steps to the beach. Parking was accross the street, but very convenient and easy to get the vehicle when needed. The rooms were very good size, and plenty of storage throughout. Mark had purchased fuel for gas grill which made cooking outside a breeze. They also had went and purchased new beach chairs for us to us during our stay. Overall we were very pleased with all accommodations and would reccommend this location to others and would definately rent this location again next year. Thanks to both Mark and Patty's for their hospitality . It clearly made our summer vacation special.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
Thanks Craig; We enjoyed hosting your family vacation! We hope to see you next year and I hope your Son and Daughter have a great school year! Thanks again Patty and Mark
Verified

6/10 Okay

Murray S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Positives and Negatives

Positives: Great location. Kitchen spacious and fully equipped Newly renovated. Vacuum cleaner supplied. Negatives: WiFi weak Parking rules stated that guest has one spot reserved in nearby motel. Yet, the driveway has room for 3 cars and was used by no one. Based on stated rules, my son had to rent an offsite space for $150. Only one means of egress. Storm door was ill fitting and slammed loudly when let go. When put on the bread selection the toaster only toasted one side of the bread. No direction as to what outside equipment is allowed to be used. (chairs, umbrellas, hot tub, kayaks) Light bulb in shower not working.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

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

Comfty

We had a nice stay at Mark & Patty‘s place. The beds are comfortable and it was a surprise to have a washer dryer unit there. It was very helpful to have. We had our grandchildren and it was comfy with having three bedrooms and we ended up using the pullout couch too. It’s very convenient to be right around the house and the Beach is there. This is a basement apartment, which wasn’t too bad. There were a few windows so we didn’t seem that claustrophobic.. We enjoy Wells Beach. It’s nice family orientated area. Any questions were quickly answered. This unit does have your parking space down about three places across the street. It was slightly inconvenient, but really not so bad. We coordinated with the house behind us the day that we had to pack up and leave because we could not park in our driveway. That worked out good. Everyone was friendly and it was super great to have air-conditioning! Our own private walkway, which is directly next to Public Way, #10 Thank you again for beautiful place to stay For the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

2/10 Terrible

Lee and Bill K.

This was a bad rental, pictures are old and 'artfully' taken to misrepresent the property.

This rental was bad right from the start when we couldn't find the property because the pictures show a green house that appears to open to the beach. It's actually a dark blue that opens to the driveway and another building. When we got over the shock we entered the rental to a blast of hot air from the dehumidifiers which we were instructed to keep running. When we turned them off because we couldn't stand the heat it was so damp my family thought I had mopped the floor. Everyone had a cough by the end of the week that cleared up as soon as we left. We had no wifi after the first 2 days tho all of the rentals around us were fine. The owner was completely unresponsive said it had something to do with salt tho he had wifi in his house above us.We heard from area renters that this wasn't he first time the wifi was out in that unit. One of the tvs was internet only so no tv in the bedroom. The fire alarms kept going off causing several evacuations. A faulty detector but major disruption with children! One of the sofas in the pictures was not even present. The bathroom fan in the tiny bathroom didn't work causing the smoke detector right outside to go off. I would not recommend this rental to anyone. The owner did not seem to care about our issues. I requested at least a partial refund since several of our party had to leave because of the no internet but no response. I tried HomeAway resolution but there really is no recourse for this misrepresentation. Unless you can prove a material loss such as not being able to enter the property at all there is no recourse. Buyer beware!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
I apologize for not finding this review earlier, but I did want to respond; We pride ourselves on communicating with our Rental Guests and Maintaining our property. You will re-call we met by the beach when you were enjoying a cigarette on our property. After introduction I reminded you that our property was non smoking. After debate, you agreed to honor our rule and smoke off property. Unfortunately, you did not honor our rules and buried 167 cigarette buts into the planting beds for us to clean up after your departure. Yes we counted them! I am sure our rule and debate helped fuel your negative review! Secondly, here is an excerpt everyone receives prior to arriving on the property; "Once you arrive this coming Saturday to Seaquest Basement (331 Atlantic Ave in Wells, Maine), you will be able to enter the unit..." Clearly the listing and pictures indicate this is a basement apartment.Third there was a change in the sectional in the living area. Shortly before your arrival we replaced the exiting sectional when it was stained and damaged. We did this to upgrade and insure our guests enjoy their stay. Fourth we provide fans in every room of the apartment and dehumidifiers for our guests. We would never tell a guest they couldn't turn off an appliance. Fifth I am not sure how much more communicative we could have been during your stay. I met you on Saturday and again on Sunday when I had to admonish your children for climbing on our railings and fence. On Tuesday when you called about the internet and smoke detectors, I had our electrician replace all of the smoke detectors in the unit as a pre-caution. You fail to mention this same day service. He also worked on the internet but was unable to provide a repair.The problem was with the carrier's modem which was replaced on the Saturday you departed. This was the first appointment available from our vendor, I mentioned this to you on Wednesday. Its disingenuous for you to state discussions with "other rental guests" when we have only experienced this problem during the week of your stay and promptly had it fixed. Lastly during the (4) personal visits I had with you and the (7) phone calls, you never requested a refund or discount. After your continued non compliance with our smoking policy and safety concerns with your party I would have gladly paid for your departure. Its unfortunate the review policy doesn't require a full honest disclosure and you chose to omit the positive elements of your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynde G.

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

Wonderful!

This was the perfect family beach vacation. The only detail that could have been better was only parking for one car. Luckily we were able to secure a spot in the same lot for the second car for an additional fee. Other than that this place was clean and only steps from the sand. We enjoyed many morning sunrises with our cups of coffee. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter T.

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

👍🏼

Enjoyed our time, just to small for our family. Enjoyed the beach right there!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mark M Gallagher

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What makes this property unique

This is a Beach Front Basement Apartment. The grounds are meticulously maintained and the gardens are beautiful. The property is on the beach and its about 25 steps from the entry to the beach. The property has been further updated in 2018 to include tile bathroom including the shower, new outdoor living spaces and its now fully air conditioned for your comfort!

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