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"Shore To Please" Wells, Maine. All the comforts of home. 3 bed, 3 bath, ac ++

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8170 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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Wells, ME
  • Drakes Island
  • Wells Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Moody Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the area

Wells

When you stay at this vacation home in Wells, you'll be by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Ogunquit Beach and Wells Beach. .This family-friendly vacation home is 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Marginal Way and 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Perkins Cove.

What's nearby

  • Wells Beach - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farms - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Moody Beach - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Ogunquit Beach - 10 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 9 min drive
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • Mike's Clam Shack
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬12 min walk
  • Congdon's Doughnuts
  • ‪Scoop Deck - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

"Shore To Please" Wells, Maine. All the comforts of home. 3 bed, 3 bath, ac ++

We purchased this home in November of 2023 and live in it 7 or so months of the year and rent from mid-May through mid-October. Our home is on a quiet street about a mile from the ocean (as the gulls fly). Our patio and yard are a private, peaceful, fenced-in garden setting where you can always hear birds and sometimes hear the ocean. There is a small stream behind our home that leads to a pond down the street. The property is on a street directly off of Rte. 1, close to everything in Wells, and a great central location halfway between nearby Ogunquit and Kennebunkport.

Each of the three bedrooms has a full bathroom to go with it. The family living area is perfect for relaxing or watching tv on a 65 inch tv. The living and dining space are an open concept to the kitchen and to the patio through large french doors that let in lots of natural light. The kitchen is updated with freshly painted cabinets, brand new appliances, and beautiful quartz countertops and is equipped with all of the cooking tools you'll need. The patio just outside the living room has a fire pit with 4 Adirondack chairs and wood and propane options, a 3-burner Weber grill, and an outside table with seating for 8.

As dog owners ourselves, we are a dog-friendly rental with a fenced-in yard. Everything in the yard is available for your use--outdoor table and chairs, fire pit, Weber grill, raised garden beds with herbs and vegetables (in season). We also provide 4 beach chairs, a beach umbrella, and beach towels as well as bed linens and bath towels.

Shore to Please is in a convenient location in the center of Wells, and equidistant from Ogunquit and Kennebunkport. The property is about a 5-minute drive to Wells Beach and Drakes Island Beach parking. It is also 5 miles to Ogunquit Village and Beach and to Kennebunkport in the other direction. Within Wells, Hobbs Harborside, The Steakhouse, Billy's Chowder House. Congdon's Doughnuts, Mike's Clam Shack, Maine Diner, Batson River Fish Camp, Seacoast Pizza, Litchfield's, The Bitter End, and Feile Irish Pub are all 5 minutes or less away. Hannaford and CVS are 1 mile away.

We are local even during our rental season, and available for your questions and needs that may arise. We look forward to welcoming you!

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills and bike storage.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Thomas Carney

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways (86 centimetre high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,825 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Make sure front storm door is securely latched
Leave bagged trash in garage Use recycle containers in the garage as labeled
If possible start towels in the washing machine before you leave
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No parking on the lawn. Street parking is allowed except in front of the mailbox
No parking in the garage. Owner uses for business storage
No smoking and/or vaping inside the house. Smoking outside on the patio and/or in the back of the house is allowed. Extinguish and dispose with care

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Select yes if dog(s) will be with you. Fee is $100

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

"Shore To Please" Wells, Maine. All the comforts of home. 3 bed, 3 bath, ac ++ Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shelley P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful house and hosts!

The house and hosts are wonderful! They were so friendly and informative about the house and local area, they made sure we had everything we needed and told us to be sure to ask for anything else. The house is the best stocked rental ever! If you like to cook, you will find everything you need here! All three bedrooms had very comfortable beds, each has its own air conditioning/heater. There are no shortage of linens, towels, paper products, spices, staples, first aid supplies, etc. You name it, they have it! Their graciousness was heartfelt and truly appreciated. It’s a lovely, comfortable, very clean house with a beautiful patio and garden. They even allow you to use their herbs and vegetables! We couldn’t be happier with our stay at Shore-to-Please, and will definitely rebook next time we are coming to the area. Thank you, Tom and Steve!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Em G.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved every minute of our stay! The house had everything we needed, the hosts gave very detailed directions about literally everything (how to work the garbage disposal, where to find s’more sticks) and it’s in the perfect location (a few minutes drive to all the good stuff in Wells). The attention to detail was exceptional, we had a warm welcome when we checked in, lights on, ice water for humans and dogs, a thoughtful welcome gift. This was great “home away from home” for my family with two kids under 5, my pup and husband and I. We are looking forward to our next stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly V.

Liked: Cleanliness
This home was the perfect place to stay—beautifully maintained, well-equipped, and incredibly comfortable. It truly felt like a home away from home. The thoughtful touches and attention to detail made our experience seamless and enjoyable. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay. We’ve been coming from the Bay Area to visit our East coast family for a few summers and this was our most pleasant rental yet. Beautifully decorated. Lovely garden patio area. So happy to have all the linens/towels and kitchen well stocked with everything we needed, past rentals were bare and we had to use a linen service () for sheets and towels, and buy salt and pepper. The mini-split A/C units in each room were great to keep everyone comfortable to their own preference. The beds were comfortable, great kitchen and good showers but…. Really, the patio bird songs, chipmunks and frogs were our favorite.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary S., San Francisco, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Shore Did Please

Tom’s house is easily one of the nicest home rentals we’ve stayed in— it was spotless, exceptionally well-equipped, and endlessly charming. I loved staying here and appreciate Tom for sharing it with my family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige T.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had an amazing stay in Wells. The location of this home is excellent, centrally located to all the tourist stuff without being in a high traffic area. The listing is accurate, and the home looks even better in person. The owner was one of the best rental home owners we’ve ever stayed for. Communication was excellent, and he was extremely accommodating. The house is equipped with everything you need, and perfect for our family and dog. If you’re considering booking, you will not regret it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection!

A very comfortable place for perfect vacation. House is beautiful, well-furnished. Can’t ask for more!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect in every way

For the past 10 years, we have used VRBO for our family vacations. This is one of the best homes that we have ever rented. The home was in a peaceful neighborhood with easy access to route 1. The owner provided us with a detailed packet before we arrived that had everything we needed to know about the home including where everything was located. It also offered suggestions for activities in the area and restaurants. The home was nicely decorated and comfortable, looks exactly like the listing photos. The backyard area had a patio with a fire pit which we enjoyed using. Check in and check out were super easy. The owner checked in with us to make sure we had everything we needed. There was a nice welcome gift on the counter when we arrived. The owner offered us early check in and late check out for no extra cost which we greatly appreciated. My son had to unexpectedly bring his dog and owner was extremely accommodating. "Shore to please" definitely was true to it's name. We were extremely pleased with everything. It felt like a home away from home and we would love to stay there again. I would give them more than 5 starts if I could!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tessa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

A

Shore to please sure did please! We were up to celebrate a graduation and we had zero to worry about the house. Amazing hosts, even when I had to text them at midnight! We definitely hope to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great long weekend

We had a wonderful experience. It started with having the lights turned on for us as we arrived late at night, followed by the pleasant surprise of snacks and wine. The house was clean, inviting and well stocked. We really appreciated the little extras like chargers, Bluetooth speaker and luggage racks in each room. Tom was very organized by sending a manual with follow up videos. I would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Trip

I initially rented the house thinking that my daughter, husband and baby might come and I could make good use of house's three bedrooms and three baths. Though they didn't come, my wife, myself and our cocker spaniel enjoyed thoroughly the spaciousness of the house. Besides the bedrooms and baths, the first floor has a sizeable, well-stocked kitchen that opens to the dining and living room area. Although it was a little to cool to use, there is a private patio with gardens off the living room. To me, one of the most important feature of the house were the wall-mounted HVac units in each of the bedrooms and living area. However, not being a techie, I had to call Tom when I was unable to turn on the heat. In five minutes he was at the door and patiently showed me how easy it was to work the units. My wife wanted me to stress how much we enjoyed meeting Tom - definitely a great host.- and how clean the house was. We were fortunate to find a great house and host and will definitely rent the house again when in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Spectacular patio!

Very clean and beautiful home. Everything you could possibly need for a vacation rental -3 bedroom, 3 bath, outdoor shower, patio with 8 seat table and shade umbrella, plus both gas and wood fire pits and an outdoor grill! Dog friendly with fenced in yard and located in a very quiet and peaceful neighborhood. If that isn’t enough the hosts (Tom and Steve) are only a phone call away and would be more than willing to come over in person to address any concerns or questions you might have. Really cannot say enough about our stay and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a nice vacation getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Wells welcome

The property was beautiful and the host was incredibly responsive, polite and prompt to answer any questions we had. The house and garden/yard is absolutely breathtaking and it really had all of the amenities that are needed to feel at home (plus more)! We brought so many things with us and we did not have to use a majority of them as items were provided (pack & play, high chair, towels, toiletries and even dog toys). The host went out of his way and even bought an audio baby monitor for us to use if we chose. Overall a wonderful experience
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wells Maine Vacation

The property was more than expected. It is beautiful. The owner is very hands on and is available for anything you need. It was peaceful and very private. It was a very pleasant experience and we hope to return again, if possible.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay.

Great location and great place to stay. Privacy in yard and close to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C., Stony Point, New York

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect home to stay

Big, beautiful home, very comfortable Convenient to all Pet friendly
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Shore to Please is a Gram Slam

Our stay was sensational. Upon entry the property was clean, neat, open and bright. A variety of sweet and salty treats came in handy. Upon arrival we were hungry. Our dogs loved the fenced in yard, small lily pond and the two smal frogs that lived there. The dogs loved watching the frogs. The patio area is a delight. BBQ grill, propane fire pit and comfortable patio furniture. It’s a very quiet neighborhood and a good place to walk the dogs. The location is convenient to Wells, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Ogonquit and York. The beds were very very comfortable. The owner Tom was very communicative both prior, during and after our stay. You can’t go wrong staying here because it’s “Shore to Please.”
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay.

House was very nice, very clean. It had great outdoor space and is dog friendly. The house was close to the beach and shops. Neighborhood was quiet and friendly. Communication was great with host easy check in and check out. This house is a 10/10 and would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryon T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Shore to Please

House was in a great spot, and was as advertised. Was a great home base for the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Shore to Please

We would recommend this property to all, it was a beautiful home in a quiet neighborhood and owned by very personable people. We had everything but our food; very clean and they accommodated our every need. We hope to stay there again. Tom is very easy to work with.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

charles b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute, practicle, felt like home

House is cute and spacious. Localisation is perfect! Howner was very nice. We Will certainly rent a gain! La maison est génial. La localisation parfaite. Le propriétaire était génial. Nous allons louer à nouveau!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024