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Steps to Wells Beach!Booking Fall, Thanksgiving,Christmas2026,Spring/Summer 2027

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A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and bar stools.
A two-story house with a front porch, a staircase, and a garage door.
A deck with a stone fire pit and outdoor furniture, surrounded by a white fence.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and a stainless steel sink. There is a large window with a view of the outside.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining area with a long table.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Facing the ocean, this vacation home accommodates 20 guests with 7 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. It includes 1 hot tub and offers access to a patio. Enjoy nearby hiking, biking, and skiing, along with ocean views and proximity to Wells Beach and Crescent Beach. The area features various nearby golf options.

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Crescent Beach
7 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Wells, ME
  • Place, Wells Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Crescent Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Moody Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

7 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 7

3 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

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

About this property

Steps to Wells Beach!Booking Fall, Thanksgiving,Christmas2026,Spring/Summer 2027

Brand New in 2014. Custom, Owner Built and Design Construction!! Seven Bedrooms. Five Baths. Sleeps 20. Steps to Beautiful Wells Beach!! CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM!! Brand new Hot Springs Flash Hot Tub! Outdoor Sectional with Gas Firepit! Bellawood Bamboo Flooring. Paradigm Windows. Levolor and Bali Shades and Blinds. Blue Pearl GT Granite Counter Tops. Quartz Counter Tops in Upstairs Bathrooms. Wet Bar and Wine Rack. Coffee Station. Jenn- Air, Duel Fuel Range with MultiMode Convection 36", Six Burner Stove Top and Electric Oven. Jenn-Air, 36", French Door Refrigerator, JFX2897DRP. Secondary Refrigerator on Ground Level with Ice Maker. Marvel 24" Built-In Double Drawer Refrigerator. Marvel 15" Clear Ice Machine. Jenn-Air Recessed Microwave. Jenn-Air Dishwasher. Cuisinart Small Appliances. Circulon Cookware. Dishes for 24. Custom Cabinets. Pull Out Spice Drawer. Lazy Susan for Trash and Recycling. SONOS Stereo System!! FIVE Samsung Flat Screen TV's. Five Blu-Ray Players. Over 100 DVDS and Blu-Rays for All Ages. Books, Games, and Puzzles. XBOX and Wii. Recessed iPad in Kitchen. Turbo High Speed Wireless. Front Porch with Rocker and Glider. Second Floor Balcony off Master Bedroom. Both Face Ocean. Back Deck off Kitchen with Table, 8 Chairs, and Umbrella. Sunbrella Cushions. Hot Tub Conveniently Located in backyard. Switchback Outdoor Stairs. Weber Genesis Gas Grill. Propane Provided. SPACIOUS Outdoor Shower with Bench. Hot and Cold water. 20 Beach Chairs. NINE PARKING SPACES!! YES!! NINE PARKING SPACES!! Five Bedrooms with Queen Beds. One Bedroom with Three Sets of Twin Bunkbeds. One Bedroom with Two Double Beds. Five Bathrooms. TWO Sets of Washers/Dryers. Ten Barstools in Kitchen and Fourteen Chairs around Dining Room Table. Corn Hole in the backyard!! This House is AMAZING!!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
ALL BEACH TOWELS USED ARE TO BE WASHED,DRIED,ROLLED, AND PUT AWAY. WASH ALL BATH TOWELS USED WITH THE EXCEPTION OF USED ON CHECK OUT MORNING.
SHEETS: STRIP ALL BEDS USED. BRING SHEETS ONLY TO LAUNDRY ROOMS. START LOAD OF SHEETS AND MOVE THROUGH AS TIME ALLOWS. DO NOT WASH SHEETS AND TOWELS TOGETHER.
STACK BEACH CHAIRS AS FOUND ON CHECK IN DAY.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
NO PETS.
Check Out for ground floor is at 9:00 a.m. Check out for main house is 10:00 a.m.. $500.00 fee for every 15 minutes late checking out.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 559704vb
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
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 near the beach, this holiday home is in Wells Beach, a neighbourhood in Wells. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wells Beach and Moody Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Wonder Mountain Fun Park and Bette-Jean's. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Wells, ME

What's nearby

  • Wells Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Crescent Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Moody Beach - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Marginal Way - 11 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Ogunquit Beach - 11 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 8 min drive
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Congdon's Doughnuts - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Steakhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wells Beach Lobster Pound - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps to Wells Beach!Booking Fall, Thanksgiving,Christmas2026,Spring/Summer 2027 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Steps to Wells Beach!Booking Fall, Thanksgiving,Christmas2026,Spring/Summer 2027?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Steps to Wells Beach!Booking Fall, Thanksgiving,Christmas2026,Spring/Summer 2027?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to Wells Beach!Booking Fall, Thanksgiving,Christmas2026,Spring/Summer 2027?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps to Wells Beach!Booking Fall, Thanksgiving,Christmas2026,Spring/Summer 2027 located?

This family-friendly Wells holiday home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Wells Beach and Crescent Beach. Wonder Mountain Fun Park and Moody Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location in Wells

Wonderfully managed property in Wells. Great location near the ocean, the owner is very responsive. Can't wait to book again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May, 2025
Thank you for your 5 star review Andrew! Having owned and managed for over 30 years ( I started in my 20's), I am very proud at how well the property operates. Living close by definitely makes things easier and faster too. -You and your group were top notch. It was my pleasure to have as my guests. I look forward to having you book again! Thank you! Cheryl
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house

House was great for a big group of people, ideally located and had everything we needed for a perfect stay. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

18 Ledge Lane

Great location and amenities and super easy. Spacious and bright home with all of the amenities that one could want.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul, 2025
Thank you Steven for your 5 star review! I am pleased that you and your family were happy with the great location and all the amenities. -When the house was almost completely torn down in 2023, the contractor and I designed the house to have as many windows and sliders as possible. I was smiling inside when you told me you liked the layout of the house! _ Thank you again for your stay. Everything was top notch! Best, Cheryl
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house for a large family!

Everything we could possibly need or want!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept, 2023
Love it! Thank you Jean. Your review makes me smile. You guys were great!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

Rented this beautiful home for 10 days. At times, there were 13 of us and the house was more than comfortable for everyone including all of our cars. Plenty of space to gather but also spacious enough for alone quiet time. Short walk to the beach, which we walked daily. Our kids asked about coming back next year! Cheryl was very responsive by text with questions. We will definitely be coming back. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept, 2023
Thank you Jessica for your wonderful review! Sorry I am just responding. It has been a very good, crazy busy. Plus, I had my total hip replacement yesterday and needed to get things in order. I am so thrilled that everyone found the house more than comfortable. The best is when the kids want to come back the next year! So many families tell me that their kids/grandkids talk about coming back all year long and how they can't wait for their summer in Maine. -Thank you for all that was done prior to check out. The crew and I appreciate it more than words can say. -I look forward to your return in August. Winter well!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is beautiful and really well maintained with new or almost new appliances, plenty of refrigerator space, comfortable beds, and many places to sit and hangout. Listening to the ocean waves and seeing the ocean from our windows and deck was dreamy. The large main area worked well for our group of 14. Our host was incredibly responsive to any questions we had. Two things it would have been helpful to know is that the indoor stairs to the ground level go through the bunk room. To maintain privacy in that bedroom, some of our downstairs guests used the external staircases. It would have also been helpful to know that we were expected to bring our own TP and paper towels beyond the few rolls provided. Thankfully Hanniford's is right down the road. Those are small issues. The beds were so comfortable that one family member wrote to the host to learn the model of the mattress so she could order the same for her home! Thank for all you did to accommodate us! We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay at this beautiful house to kick off the summer.The house had everything we could have needed and more! Cheryl was great and responsive right away if we needed anything. I would recommend this house to anyone with a large group looking for a beach getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Time

Great time in Wells at a great property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place in great location

We wanted to have a big family gathering to celebrate post-COVID life and this property was ideal for our large group. The owner was gracious and helpful and the property was well appointed. I’d recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Excellent vacation! The house has everything you could need and was very, very clean. You can tell it is well maintained! Everything was top-notch from the towels, beds, kitchen supplies, beach chairs, furniture, and hot tub. Great location, easy 1 min walk to the beach. Highly recommend staying at Cheryl's place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing house

The house was great for our large family of 20. Plenty of space for all the adults and kiddos, so close to beach and all the local attractions, very comfortable on those hot days with AC. Already booked for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept, 2023
Thank you Jessica for your wonderful review. I am so happy that you found the house spacious enough for your family. Also that you enjoyed the proximity to the beach and local attractions. Yes, the central air conditioning is a huge plus. Especially when there is a three day heat wave. -It was my pleasure to have such a delightful family as yours as my guests. Thank you and see you in 2022!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent house and location

The home was very well maintained with all needed amenities. Owner was very responsive to questions and very welcoming! We had a great week and truly enjoyed the home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great beach vacation

We had a great time at this property. House was clean, great location, close to beach. Owner very responsive. Great time and we would return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience!!

What a wonderful place to stay. Beautiful views So close to the beach, pristine cleanliness, comfy beds and lots of space! For the first time in years, we didn’t need to pack aerobeds and cots to make sure everyone had a bed and a personal space for our group of 9 family members. There was actually room to spare!! The hosts could not have been nicer and more responsive. I highly recommend this rental. I hope we get to stay here again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Warm and cozy for the winter!

I rented this house throughout the winter months. Wish it was available as a year round rental. I certainly understand though why is books up so fast weekly in the summer! Upon arrival, I was immediately impressed with how clean the house was. The owner takes such pride and excellent care of the property. The kitchen is incredible!! All of the appliances are top of the line!! The leather barstools are so comfortable too!! Also from the kitchen, are beautiful views of Wells Beach and the Atlantic Ocean. I felt so fortunate to be so close to the water!! So peaceful to sit with my morning coffee and watch the waves. The owner keeps a supply of beach chairs on the property for the summer rentals. It is such a short walk from the house to the beach. My daughter and I also enjoyed the living room throughout the winter evenings. The 60" curved tv and SONOS sound system made for many fun, entertaining movie nights. I am booking a week in the summer here next year with my extended family. I can't wait to come back!! This house is 5 stars and above!!
Stayed 203 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely wonderful property and owner !

Our extended family (now totally 17 from 5 years old to 72) has been renting beachfront properties in MA and ME for 18 years and we all feel that this was the best yet with an owner, Cheryl, who was fantastic to work with and extremely accommodating when we had special requests and some minor changes. The site pictures and descriptions really don't do the house justice and there wasn't one single thing missing. We have rented in Hyannis, Chatham, So. Yarmouth, Dennis and Barnstable on the Cape and in Kennebunk Beach in ME and this was definitely the best overall experience, due in large part to the owner. 5 stars really isn't enough !!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

An amazing home right near the ocean!

What an amazing home! All 11 family members raved about how beautiful the home was and it's location could not be beat. Close to the beach, shopping, fantastic seafood and the best ice cream in the land! Cheryl Austin, the owner, was wonderful! She took the time to show us the entire house and all the beautiful upgrades. We have already signed up for the same week next year and we can't wait! Thank you so much Cheryl...your the best!!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great Family Reunion House

We loved this place. We had 3 generations of family (15 people total) for a week and it was REALLY comfortable. The dining area that is combined with the kitchen seats 15 comfortably, so we had "loud Italian family dinners" every night. It was a blast. The house is all new with really high quality amenities (the kitchen and the bathrooms are outstanding). Two refrigerators, two washer dryers, a hot tub and views of the ocean from several rooms. It is only 50 steps to the entrance to Wells Beach, which is sandy, at least 2 miles long and 150 yards wide at low tide. And, the best part is Cheryl, the owner. She's very hands on and a total sweetheart. She will make sure your stay is the best and works hard to correct anything that is not to your liking. We loved her! We would go back again in a heartbeat and would give it 6 stars if we could. If you have a large group and need a first class party house, this is it!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great Time

No complaints from us. This house was outstanding. Many many places to sleep. My favorite is the way the kitchen and living room set up made it easy to visit with the people cooking. Cheryl is a great owner. She checked in on regularly to make sure everything was okay.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great place for family gathering!!

What a great vacation!! We rented this fantastic house from 6/28/2014 to 7/5/2014. The owner, Cheryl, was incredible. We were fortunate to be the first to stay as everything was brand new and freshly painted. Among the things we really like were. 1. There were three sets of bunks beds on the ground floor. It worked out as a great place to sleep and hang out for 6 teen aged kids. 2. We spent time at night watching TV in the front room. It had 3 couches and a nice TV/Surround sound setup. 3. The gas fire pit was pretty cool. We spent a couple of nights sitting around that. 4. The hot tub got lots of use. 5. The room in the top corner was coveted by all. It had a nice balcony. My aunt and uncle slept with the door and windows open during several nights of the stay. The sound of the waves rolling in made for a peaceful nights sleep. 6. The owner!! Cheryl was incredible. She checked on us a couple of times and made sure we had everything we needed to make our stay awesome. Not one person had a complaint. It was a great week and we were all sad when it came to an end.

About the host

Hosted by Cheryl J. Austin

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I have been in the rental business at Wells Beach for over 29 years and am proud to say that I now own three rental properties all on the same street! The other two listings are VRBO 230247 and VRBO 356555. I have gone above and beyond with this newest rental property! Custom built and designed, this house turned out amazing!! Not only are you steps from Wells Beach, you will be amazed at the views and the many luxuries that this house offers, such as Central Air, Hot Spring Aria Salt Water Hot Tub, and Home Theatre System!

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