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Drakes Island OCEANFRONT 6 Bedroom/3 Bath

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A covered outdoor seating area with two white chairs facing a beach.
A sunlit porch with white furniture, including a sofa and chairs, and a table.
A beachfront house with a sandy beach in the foreground.
A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, a chair, and a view of the sea.
A cozy living room with a beige sofa, a round wooden coffee table, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Accommodating 12 guests, this vacation home features 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. It offers ocean views and a patio for outdoor enjoyment. Adventure seekers can explore nearby swimming, kayaking, and fishing activities, while golf enthusiasts appreciate the golf options. Attractions include Drakes Island and Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farms.

Highlights

  • Room to spread out

    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.

  • Beach equipment

    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Wells, ME
  • Place, Bette-Jean's
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farms
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bunk Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Drakes Island OCEANFRONT 6 Bedroom/3 Bath

'229 Island Beach Road' is a 1950's architecturally designed oceanfront house located on a beautiful two mile stretch of beach, not found anywhere else in Southern Maine. You will relish beach walking to the inlet in the wildlife preserve, surfing and swimming, sipping morning coffee on the oceanfront porch and evening cocktails on the other; kayaking and bird-watching, and amazing sunrises and sunsets. Situated on a dead-end street, your family will enjoy bicycling, rollerblading, and a morning run through the nearby path to Laudhom Farms. Drake's Island is family friendly with a community house, playground, tennis, and basketball courts. Although Drake's Island is totally non-commercial, you will find convenient grocery stores, shopping, recreational attractions, and restaurants within an easy 5-15 minute drive.

Our spacious beach house boasts a huge living room overlooking the ocean, large dining area, well-equipped kitchen, oceanside porch and front porch. This well-designed and soundproof house sleeps twelve with three full baths. We offer two master suites, each located at opposite ends of the house, as well as four comfortable bedrooms, including a double bedroom, queen/twin bedroom and two bedrooms with twin beds. Off-street parking is available for four cars. The extensive lawns are perfect for croquet, badminton, soccer, and volleyball.

Boston Airport is 90 minutes away. Portland Airport is 40 min away. Manchester is a 90 minute drive. Less than 5 minutes to Wells train station and Maine Turnpike.

Please no smoking, pets or grilling on the porches. Must be 25 to rent. Must bring own sheets/towels.

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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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4482624vb
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

About the area

Wells

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Drakes Island, a neighbourhood in Wells. Nubble Lighthouse is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Wells Beach and Moody Beach. Bette-Jean's and Gardens at Historic Wallingford Hall are also worth visiting. Kayaking and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Wells, ME

What's nearby

  • Bette-Jean's - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Johnson Hall Museum - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farms - 7 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 12 min drive
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Smoke - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Congdon's Doughnuts - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Steakhouse - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Drakes Island OCEANFRONT 6 Bedroom/3 Bath pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Drakes Island OCEANFRONT 6 Bedroom/3 Bath?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Drakes Island OCEANFRONT 6 Bedroom/3 Bath?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Drakes Island OCEANFRONT 6 Bedroom/3 Bath?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Drakes Island OCEANFRONT 6 Bedroom/3 Bath located?

Nestled on the beach, this Drakes Island holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farms, Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve and Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge. Bette-Jean's 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. 14 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay

We loved our four-day stay in this VERY spacious and well-appointed cottage. Sally
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

We enjoyed everything about the house and the location
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Endless Ocean

We enjoyed our stay. The beach was gorgeous and very quiet. Lots of room to swim, walj, play and spread out. We totally enjoyed our stay in this very roomy home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Beach Vacation

This was a great location. Loved the private beach and there was plenty of room for the 6 of us. We got lucky with the nice hot and sunny weather this year so we were able to enjoy the ocean and beach. Definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Wonderful stay!

We had a wonderful stay at this Drakes' Island property. This vintage home is truly spacious with lots of room ideal for family gatherings. The beds are comfortable and the kitchen is very well equipped and stocked with the basic necessities, and then some. The location is amazing! A long sandy beach right at your doorstep and a quiet neighborhood close to many attractions and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best of Everything in Wells !!!

My family loved this house . The location was perfect , it was close to tons of clam shacks and coffee places. We rolled out of bed and jumped into the ocean every morning. The view from the house was incredible.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic location!

This home has one of the best locations and beach on Drakes Island. You will not be disappointed. Interesting mid-century architecture as well.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Drake’s Island Family Home

House was perfect for a family visit. Huge home with a great yard with two separate wings let everyone spread out and have space to themselves. House was very clean and the views off the back porch of the beach/ocean were phenomenal. Would highly recommend for families with young kids, a great visit and a great home. Thanks for sharing it with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun and Fabulous Location

Great location on huge beach at low tide. Lots of exploring for young and old. Spent the week with grown children and grandchildren playing on the beach. Also went on a lobster boat in Ogunquit, to the trolley museum in Kennebunk, and mini-golfing...but the best was Congdon’s donuts!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great family gathering in a wonderful house

Spectacular ocean views in a beautiful vintage home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best house on the beach

We loved this Maine cottage! It combines the best of comfort, cleanliness, and closeness to the ocean with an authentic Maine cottage feeling and beautiful architecture and design. The spacious common room looks out onto the ocean and has a comfy sofa or chair for everyone, a TV area for those who like TV, and a closet full of games and puzzles to entertain kids and adults together. All bedrooms have extra blankets, fans, and clothes hampers. The Wifi enabled us to work when we had to, and the kitchen is well equipped for a large group. There's a clothesline for drying beach towels in the fresh air, a lovely beach-side porch for watching the waves, and a screened porch on the other side that looks over a green lawn. Even on a rainy day (we had a couple), the house is full of light, and the wide windows allow you to enjoy the ocean in full view. The location is ideal for a quick swim or long day on the beach. It's also a great starting point for a bike ride, a beach walk, or a walk to Laudholm Farm (walk up the road toward the little creek and turn left onto a woodland path. If you keep walking past the farm, you can walk all the way to Big Daddy's for an ice cream). We also recommend Kennebunkport's Clam Shack, Congdon's doughnuts, Fisherman's Catch, the Ogunquit Art Museum, and the Ogunquit Playhouse. Altogether, this is a wonderful place to enjoy the beach and build memories. We want to return next summer!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Loved it

This lovely beach home was very comfortable, The beach is gorgeous and the homeowner was responsive and easy to work with. We enjoyed our stay immensely.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Beautiful ocean view!

Great home with beautiful ocean views! Very comfortable living with lots of space. We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

NH Family

This home was a delight for our family and especially our 85 year old mother who enjoyed day in and day out watching her children and grandchildren enjoy fun in the sun and a week of family time. This was our best Maine rental and hope to come back. Large home, spacious rooms. Great yard with great beachfront views! Thank you for sharing your home.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Clean and spacious with beautiful ocean views

Our group of 6 couples stayed at this wonderful home for 3 nights. It was perfect. Most importantly, it is steps to the water with amazing ocean views. The house was clean with hardwood floors not dirty carpets. There was plenty of dishes, glasses and cookware. The lawn is huge and we played many games of bocce there. I am a runner and to be able to run the beach and then do yoga at sunrise was amazing. Because of where the house is situated it is very quiet. It is pretty much a neighborhood with houses well spaced and not on top of each other. The only room for improvement is I wish there was a bed instead of a futon in one of the guest rooms. Having stayed at many places, I would highly recommend this home!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful vacation spot!

We rented for a week last summer and it was quite spectacular! The long, sandy beach is incredible and perfect for walks and exploring. It's in a quite location and wonderful for families. The cottage is very spacious and just as advertised.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026

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