Top 9 Vacation Rentals In Wells, Maine, USA - Updated 2024

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Wells, Maine, is a small summer resort and is the third-oldest town in the state. Wells is popular for its white sand beaches, including Ogunquit Beach, which is perfect for sunbathing, swimming, sunset views, and picnics. In the middle of Ogunquit Beach is a section known as Footbridge Beach, which can only be accessed using a footbridge across the Ogunquit River. Another popular spot is the private Moody Beach, available to town residents and visitors. This mile-long beach stretches between Moody Point and Ogunquit Beach. For fresh air fun and bird watching, the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge is a hiking spot where migrating birds can be seen. Wells Reserve at Laudholm is another nature spot, offering a nature preserve and conservation centre as well as historic farm buildings. Enjoy a little retail therapy in Dock Square, lined with many shops, restaurants and cafes. Explore the antique shops located on Route 1 in the town. Stay in comfort and style in vacation rentals in Wells, Maine. Check out our top picks below.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on February 04, 2024.

1. Dog-friendly cottage with sunset views near the beach (from USD 289)

Relax in this charming cottage, located across the road from the beach and with lovely sunset views over the tidal marsh. The property is on the edge of the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve. The property has a charcoal grill for outdoor cooking. One dog is allowed in the property with an additional fee. The living area features a TV with satellite or cable channels and the house is air-conditioned for the hotter months. An internet connection is available to keep up with emails and social media. The kitchen comes equipped for daily cooking. Two bedrooms feature a double bed and twin beds and there is a sofa bed in the living area. The house has one bathroom. Parking is available on site.

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Wells, Maine, United States
3.94 km (2.5 mi) from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
cottage 5 Guests 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
The bathroom was so small
The electricity in the bed room with the bunkbeds did not seem to be operating
The other major issue is the refrigerator
and the view was spectacular
It was a little annoying that all the windows could not be opened because they were nailed shut
Cleanliness:
our stay was after Labor day so can't imagine the traffic jam during high season- clean

Water comes within 6 feet or so of the blue picnic table very neat at night with full moon
Host:
VACASA made everything so simple Maintenance was easily reachable and super friendly when light bulbs blew
The 5 of us girls had a wonderful weekend together
very small Main bedroom slept well
but for us the house a bit too small for the 5 of us adults
The level of the tide in the marsh during storm surge was a bit disconcerting but still cool to watch Study your tide charts
Location:
The beach is easily accessed Handy to restaurants
The location was great 5 minute walk to the beach
fair conditions need to update mattresses steps too steep on entering and exiting building
Right on Wildlife estuary High tide comes right up to within a few feet of the house
It was in the perfect location to sit and watch the birds on the marshland or walk to the beach - 200 steps
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2. Newly renovated home close to the beach (from USD 399)

This newly renovated, three-bedroom home is within walking distance of North Beach and Route 1. There are several restaurants and public transport close by. The living area features cable TV and Wi-Fi is available throughout the home. The kitchen comes equipped with a breakfast bar and stainless steel appliances. There is also a dining area next to the kitchen. The master bedroom features a queen-size bed and en-suite full bathroom. The second bedroom also has a queen-size bed and the third has twin beds, making the home ideal for families. There is an additional full bathroom and parking is available on the property.

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Wells, Maine, United States
8.93 km (5.6 mi) from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
137 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
ENTIRE HOME 4 Beds 6 Guests 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 6

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
this is a fabulous place to stay in period the furnishings television cable system internet are all excellent
the beds were all very comfortable and the common space was perfect
the kitchen was great with plenty of space to work in
the kitchen and family room area is a great open space for gathering together with family/friends
the kitchen is a great size and has plenty of kitchen items to cook full meals in
Cleanliness:
very clean and new
clean nicely decorated and spacious
it was very clean and comfortable
very clean and friendly place to stay
the house is clean and comfortable
Host:
john was extremely attentive and helpful
john and nicole are wonderful hosts their home is equipped with everything you will need
we were more than pleased with communications with our hosts
john & nicole are great hosts and provided us with a great get-a-way
the host was wonderful with communication and quick to respond whenever we reached out
Location:
the location was great
located in a nice quiet neighborhood close to restaurants and family friendly activities
quiet comfortable close to beach and downtown
great place to stay close to moody beach
great location to get around to everything in that area
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3. Beach-side two-bedroom apartment (from USD 300)

This North Side two-bedroom apartment is on the second and third floors of the building. It offers a large furnished deck with views and a Weber gas grill and another deck off the master bedroom. The beach is steps away from the property. The living area features cable TV and Wi-Fi is available throughout. The kitchen is well-equipped for daily cooking. The master bedroom features a king-size bed while the second bedroom has one double and one single bed. The apartment has one-and-a-half bathrooms. Air conditioning and heating are provided.

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Wells, Maine, United States
3.65 km (2.3 mi) from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
123 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
ENTIRE RENTAL UNIT 3 Beds 4 Guests 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 4

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
there are 2 decks (2nd and 3rd floors) equipped with table chairs and relaxing patio furniture
it was cozy and had a lovely view
you could easily fit six people in that space and still feel like you have room
however we enjoyed the amenities offered esp full kitchen and coziness of the home
sleeping came easily to all with comfortable beds lots of pillows and warm blankets
Cleanliness:
it is clean comfortable and warm
space was impeccably clean and had everything we needed
the space was very clean and communication was quick and thorough
the place itself was extremely clean and well decorated
dave offered me his hose to clean it off
Host:
they were wonderful hosts
dave and connie were wonderful hosts
dave and connie are wonderful hosts
our hosts were most responsive to any of our needs
dave and connie were marvelous hosts and the place in general was great
Location:
the location was amazing
excellent location with everything we needed
the location made for easy traveling to nearby towns with plenty of good shopping and restaurants
gorgeous location and a perfectly homey interior
baywatch north was the perfect location to explore southern maine
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4. A lovely five-bedroom home (from USD 450)

The beautiful home is steps from the private Moody Beach and offers seven decks overlooking the sea and the beach. Every room in the house has a view or a ​private deck. One large deck overlooks the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge. There is off-street parking for six cars. The home has a billiard room featuring a nine-foot professional table and a flat-screen TV. An open-plan living, dining and kitchen area is on the second floor, with an entertainment centre. The house is air-conditioned and features Wi-Fi throughout. One bedroom features a queen-size bed while the second has a king-size bed and a bunk bed. The third has a double bed, the fourth a queen-size bed and the fifth a king-size bed and a floor mattress. There is a sofa bed in the living area.

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Wells, Maine, United States
7.54 km (4.7 mi) from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
132 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
ENTIRE HOME 7 Beds 12 Guests 5 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 12

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
beautiful views of ocean from balconies and living room
easy walk to the beach air conditioning many beautiful views and balconies to enjoy them clean and great energy
Cleanliness:
everything was very clean and nicely organized
the house is spacious stylish super clean and laid out well to host a large group
Host:
host was highly responsive
alyssa was very helpful throughout our stay and was very responsive
the host was gracious and prompt to respond to anything we needed
in addition alyssa was super responsive to my messages
Location:
great house for large group location is excellent
short walk to beach and easy access to everything this area has to offer
excellent location for staying in / beach access / local towns and such
a beautiful home and an incredible location with every amenity provided
excellent living space short walk to the beach and unbeatable kitchen for cooking in
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5. Charming cottage on Drake's Island, right on the waterfront (from USD 49)

This charmingly rustic one-bedroom cottage is right on the waterfront on Drake’s Island, a short walk from the beach. The area is ideal for exploring by bicycle and the town is a short distance away. The property features wood floors, walls and ceilings and offers picturesque bay views. There is a flat-screen TV with cable channels in the living area and Wi-Fi is provided. The kitchen comes equipped with all the ​necessary appliances for daily cooking. There is a full bathroom in the main cottage and a futon bed and across the deck is a bedroom with a queen-size bed, making the property ideal for four guests.

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Wells, Maine, United States
1.93 km (1.2 mi) from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
cottage 4 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
Stripper fishing off the jetty
The master bedroom blinds worked fine
Especially during a rainy night making the trip across the open deck from the bedroom to the bathroom the window coverings in the main room need to be replaced For the adventurous
The marsh view was wonderful especially at high tide
The views are outstanding Comfy
Cleanliness:
very clean great location and easy to find
Great kayaking of the southern side of Drakes island and
Host:
We thoroughly enjoyed the adventure of watching the wildlife along with beautiful sunsets low hanging moons and startling mornings
Sleeping cabin than across an awesome deck to the main cabin
The wildlife changing tide sea grass formations and of course sunset and sunrises have me more than enthralled Second time this season renting it
The kayaking was amazing and were delivered by Kayak Excursions of Maine Stephan was super
I do believe we will use vacasa again beacause they do keep their places neat but the area in general was awful
Location:
It is so strikingly beautiful there I never need to go anywhere but look out my window
There are two easels if you are inclined to paint
Very quiet Close to beach Nice breeze from every window
the beach is great for walking
The weather was not great for Saturday of our stay
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6. An antique vacation rental

This beautiful, antique home is within easy walking distance of Wells Beach and Drake’s Island Beach and steps away from restaurants. The historic home was built as a farmhouse in 1875. The barn next door was converted into a bakery shop and cafe in 2017 and is convenient for a good coffee and freshly baked pastries. The home was tastefully restored, retaining the original carpentry while adding modern features. The living area features cable TV and there is an Ethernet connection available to guests. There is a well-equipped kitchen for daily cooking. The master bedroom and second bedroom both feature a queen-size bed while the third has two queen-size beds. There are 2.5 bathrooms available to guests.

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Wells, Maine, United States
3.39 km (2.2 mi) from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
123 reviews  
Entire house 4 Beds 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
wonderful breakfast pastries and coffee from the bakery next door
good closet space a comfy living room and funky kitchen- all as pictured and described
the food next door at grace's bakery was absolutely delicious and made breakfast and lunch very easy
delicious food and coffee steps away made breakfast so easy
the rooms are of a nice size and private
Cleanliness:
the house is very clean and comfortable
very clean easy check in and out
the house is very charming it’s clean and spacious
beds were clean comfortable and so many thoughtful touches
the house was very clean
Host:
host is very kind and helpful
grace was a great host
grace was an amazing host
grace was a wonderful host and always available to answer any questions that we had
grace was very accommodating and made us feel at home
Location:
the location was perfect— close to beaches and near all sorts of the cute coastal towns
the location was ideal in wells but moments from the delightful village of kennebunkport
great place and great location
great stay at a super convenient location near kennebunkport
good location from which to explore the area
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7. Oceanfront two-bedroom unit with panoramic views

This vacation home is located on the third floor of a private home and has an independent entrance. The property offers unobstructed panoramic views over the ocean and marsh from the balcony with everything is within easy walking distance. The living area features cable TV and fast Wi-Fi is available throughout. There is an efficiency kitchen with basic appliances. Both bedrooms feature double beds and there is a full bathroom. Parking is available on the street in front of the home.

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Wells, Maine, United States
6.44 km (4.0 mi) from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
462 reviews  
Entire house 2 Beds 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
i could not have been happier with the room we stayed in and the balcony was great
outstanding views and two rooms that have windows looking over the water
there is a sink in the small efficiency kitchen
the space gives a warm feeling and the rooms themselves have gorgeous views
i did very much enjoy my stay in this “cozy crow’s nest” apt across from the ocean
Cleanliness:
clean and minimal and cozy
very clean and organized with a homey feel
the double beds are comfortable and the space is clean and cozy
although we had some concerns with cleanliness and decor our stay was enjoyable
awesome place very clean and a beautiful view
Host:
the home owner william was very helpful and was on-time with the responses
will was very responsive and a helpful host
the low price was remarkable and william the host was kind responsive and attentive
william is a very responsive host -- 5 stars
the neighborhood is safe to walk or run on the street with friendly people all over
Location:
the location is perfect
the location of this place is awesome
a unique place to stay in a great location
cute place and wonderful stay
the location is definitely the main draw here
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8. Summer Village beach cottage (from USD 342)

This beautiful beach cottage is located in Wells in the Summer Village complex. There is an outdoor pool available to guests. The air-conditioned cottage has a living and dining area with a ​flat-screen TV offering cable channels, a DVD player and Blu-Ray player and there is free Wi-Fi is available throughout. The kitchen is equipped with all necessary appliances. One bedroom features bunk beds while the second has a double bed. There is a sofa bed in the living area. A hot tub is available to guests

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Summer Village Cottage 208 Sea Castle Cirlce

Address: 454 Post Road (Route 1) Unit #208
7.77 km (4.9 mi) from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

Heated pool Tennis court Facilities for disabled guests Shallow end Fitness centre Free parking Non-smoking rooms Games room

9. An incredible two-bedroom vacation home

This attractive home is located on Drake’s Island and has a rear porch for relaxation and a front porch with a grill. The home dates back to the 1800s but was renovated in 2008. The available area is on the ground floor of the home and the owners live above. The beach is a short walk away. There is a private entry for guests and parking for two cars. The living area features cable TV and Wi-Fi is available throughout. There is a well-equipped kitchen. The master bedroom features a queen-size bed and a single bed, while the second bedroom has two double beds. There is a sofa bed in the living area. The bathroom features soap, shampoo and conditioner. Beach chairs and towels are available.

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Wells, Maine, United States
2.5 km (1.6 mi) from Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
113 reviews   Wifi Available
ENTIRE HOME 4 Beds 6 Guests 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 6

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
furniture and beds are comfy--loved the spacious covered back porch and appreciated the gas grill
the rooms were large and well lit with natural light from an abundance of glass doors and windows
we really loved the large back deck with ceiling fans -- perfect for hanging out and relaxing
the space itself is immaculate beautiful comfortable bedding and decorated so beautifully
we had a wonderful nights sleep in the beautifully decorated and very comfortable bedrooms
Cleanliness:
everything was spotlessly clean
very clean thoughtful and relaxing decor
the place was clean and just as described
so clean so beachy but still classy
it was sparkling clean and so comfortable and charming
Host:
sarah was such a fantastic host
sarah was a wonderful host
sara is a lovely host
sara is an amazing host and her home is absolutely beautiful
sara was a wonderful host who was very responsive
Location:
the location was perfect- central but it felt secluded
great place close to most places of interest
wells is an adorable town near many beaches and close to kennebunkport
also close to all ogunquit and wells attractions
wonderful place for a summer vacation
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Enjoy exploring this charming small resort town

Spend time in the wildlife refuge and other nature reserves, sunbathe on the beach or go window shopping in town before heading back to your vacation rental in Wells, Maine, USA.

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