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2 Bedroom Cottage Steps from Wells Beach with Views of Rachel Carson Preserve

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A covered patio with a picnic table, chairs, and a scenic view of a green field and distant trees.
A two-story house with a dark shingled exterior, a purple front door, and a number '23' on the side. There are two parked cars in front, a tree, and a small garden area.
A hallway leading to a dining area with a table and chairs, a rug, and a door.
A living room with a television, a purple door, a wicker cabinet, a blue armchair, a striped sofa, and a patterned rug.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a refrigerator, a stove, and a dining area with a table set for two.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Crescent Beach
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

2 Bedroom Cottage Steps from Wells Beach with Views of Rachel Carson Preserve

Fully updated 2 BR on first floor of 2 family cottage. 100 yards to Wells Beach via private walkway. Kayak from yard at high tide. Great westerly views of Rachel Carson Preserve, Wells Harbor and sunsets. Sleeps 4 adults. BR1 has queen size bed, BR2 has 1 full-sized bed and 1 twin bed. Full Kitchen. 50 inch Flat screen smart TV with Cable. Slider to large Patio with seating and picnic table. Weber Grill. Parking for 2 cars. Quiet neighborhood.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
2 car maximum

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1727408vb
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 waterfront, this holiday home is in Wells Beach, a neighbourhood in Wells. Nubble Lighthouse is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Moody Beach and Footbridge Beach. Wonder Mountain Fun Park and Bette-Jean's are also worth visiting. With kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Wells, ME

What's nearby

  • Wells Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Crescent Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Moody Beach - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Marginal Way - 11 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Ogunquit Beach - 11 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 13 min drive
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Congdon's Doughnuts - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wells Beach Lobster Pound - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mike's Clam Shack - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Steakhouse - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 Bedroom Cottage Steps from Wells Beach with Views of Rachel Carson Preserve pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 2 Bedroom Cottage Steps from Wells Beach with Views of Rachel Carson Preserve?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 2 Bedroom Cottage Steps from Wells Beach with Views of Rachel Carson Preserve?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 Bedroom Cottage Steps from Wells Beach with Views of Rachel Carson Preserve?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 2 Bedroom Cottage Steps from Wells Beach with Views of Rachel Carson Preserve located?

Located in Wells Beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Wells Beach and Crescent Beach. Moody Beach and York Hospital - Wells 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 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I would give this property 4 1/2 stars if I could. The only reason we’re not giving a 5 star overall review is because we had toilet flushing issues the whole week. Since we quickly figured out how to temporarily fix the issue we did not contact the owner, however we did mention this on our departure. The house was very comfortable for 4 adults and the location was amazing. We watched wild birds while sitting outside enjoying the great weather. I definitely recommend this house if you’re looking for comfortable and quiet accommodations just a 5 minute walk from the beach.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house close to the beach

My family and I really enjoyed our stay here. The house had everything we needed and was the right size for our family of 4. The marsh provides beautiful views and the beach is super convenient and not too crowded. The owner was helpful and quick to respond.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful in Wells Beach

We had a lovely stay at the Saltbox Cottage! The cottage was clean, well equipped, and had a great outdoor space. Mark and Kim were lovely hosts with prompt and friendly communication. It was a very easy/short walk to the beach via private access. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2023
We are so glad that your family enjoyed your vacation, and the cottage met your expectations! We like to think it is a special spot :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful spot on the marsh.

We really enjoyed this part of Maine. Incredible ever changing views. Cute and well appointed home. The owners were awesome and super responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Saltbox

The property was everybit as described.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

On the marsh

The property is lovely and bright. The beds were comfortable. The back door opens onto a patio overlooking a marsh and from the front door you can walk to a gorgeous beach in five minutes. Our only complaint was that very little was provided. No sheets. No towels. No soap in the shower. We couldn't carry all that from Santa Fe so we had to scrounge from friends. There were no beach chairs but our hosts realized we couldn't have brought any and dropped some off on the second or third day. Much appreciated. As long as you're able to bring everything you need with you you'll love this place. The ad says you can kayak from the backyard but no kayak is provided and there's a grass slope between the house and the water plus you have to be very aware of the tides or you can't get back! We didn't attempt it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house and great locations.

My family and I had a great vacation. The location was beautiful and less than a hundred yards to a private access way to the beach. We had beautiful sunsets at this property and Mark the owner was great. We will definitely rent again. Barbara
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wells Beach Cottage

My family and I really enjoyed our stay at the Saltbox cottage. Quiet neighborhood, close to the beach and very clean! The owner was prompt with his responses to my questions and very accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful getaway

Beautiful location. Just a short walk to the beach which was very convenient. Very quiet street. The cottage was very clean. Very relaxing stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Wells Beach Cottage

My family and I loved staying at The Saltbox. The house was in great condition, the kitchen well equipped, bedrooms comfortable with great closet storage. The outdoor space is a lovely bonus, quiet and amazing sunset views! We can’t wait to return next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, clean, great location.

Wells Beach is a great place to be and this rental is a fantastic place to experience it from. Perfect views of the marsh/sunset, quick walk to the beach, clean and comfortable. Thanks for a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Great property, so close to beach. Great location and great host
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and very clean

We had a great stay at the cottage. It was very clean upon arrival. The cottage is also well appointed and had everything that was mentioned in the listing. It is a very short walk to the beach and the sunset views in the evening are spectacular. The cottage is located on a very quiet side street, but still close to all of the local attractions. You can't go wrong staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great summer esacape

Thanks to Mark and Kim for a wonderful and relaxing week at the Saltbox Cottage! We enjoyed the serene location on the marsh and short walk to Wells Beach. Such great hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Mark Foster

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Why they chose this property

Perfect location. Within minutes from the beach, but also have the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge in the backyard. On a quiet dead-end street. Beautiful Sunsets and bird activity including Bald Eagles, Great Blue Herons and Snowy Egrets. Watch the tide come in and out!

We have been renting this unit since we bought the house in 1999. Every year we are making new improvements so that our renters are always comfortable and happy. For many of the weeks in the summer, we have renters who have been coming for over ten years, and we hope you too will want to always come back!!

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