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WELLS BEACH HOUSE: "THE GULL"

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Wells Beach

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Wells, ME
  • Place, Crescent Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Wells Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ogunquit Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Wells

Seaside stay .At this Wells Beach vacation home, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Crescent Beach and Wells Beach. Ogunquit Museum of American Art and Moody Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Crescent Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Wells Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ogunquit Beach - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Marginal Way - 11 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Hampton Beach - 40 min drive - 41.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mike's Clam Shack - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Congdon's Doughnuts - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬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.

WELLS BEACH HOUSE: "THE GULL"

If location is important to you this is your type of vacation home. This beautiful bright beach house is located on a quiet dead end road just steps from the beach. The house is perfect for a group coming to have fun and relax during the summer. There is a yard that's great for barbecuing, throwing a frisbee around, or simply relaxing. Maine's Hidden Cove Brewery just happens to be 1 mile from the home, as well as the delicious Congdon's Donuts. There are lots of great restaurants around the area and fun places to get ice cream after! "The Gull" is fondly named by our grandparents, who saw a seagull sitting on the house during their first stay. If you have any questions please contact me at anytime! -Dave

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment

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

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 17

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: Pets can be allowed based on availability

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Beautiful Wells Beach
Beautiful Wells Beach House
Wells House "the Gull" Wells
Wells Beach House: "the Gull" Wells
Wells Beach House: "the Gull" Private vacation home
Wells Beach House: "the Gull" Private vacation home Wells

Frequently asked questions

How close is WELLS BEACH HOUSE: "THE GULL" to the airport?

This vacation home is 11.6 mi (19-min drive) away from the Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does WELLS BEACH HOUSE: "THE GULL" have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is WELLS BEACH HOUSE: "THE GULL" to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 1-minute walk from Crescent Beach and 4-minute walk from Wells Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does WELLS BEACH HOUSE: "THE GULL" offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at WELLS BEACH HOUSE: "THE GULL"?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at WELLS BEACH HOUSE: "THE GULL"?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at WELLS BEACH HOUSE: "THE GULL"?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does WELLS BEACH HOUSE: "THE GULL" have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does WELLS BEACH HOUSE: "THE GULL" have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is WELLS BEACH HOUSE: "THE GULL" to downtown Wells?

This vacation home is 1.6 mi away from Wells.

WELLS BEACH HOUSE: "THE GULL" Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justene W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We came here for Labor Day weekend for a family wedding. The house and location were perfect. House was very clean and there were more than enough supplies (kitchen items, soap, tp, towels, etc). Host was more than accommodating when we reached out about check in. Great stay, would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house a short walk from beach. Kitchen and dining room easily accommodated 6 people. Outdoor shower was great after the beach. Primary bedroom was great size but other bedrooms are small with limited space to store clothes and luggage.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house is in a great location a 2 minute walk to Wells Beach. We went back and forth all day long. There is an ice cream shop, restaurant, surf shop and arcade all with 5 min walk. Our kids ventured out on their own to get ice cream and play at the arcade. It is a 10 minute drive to plenty of restaurants and shopping. The house itself is older but very clean. There are three bedrooms upstairs and a small one downstairs with bunkbeds. The living room and dining room have plenty of space for a big family. I loved the porch and spend most mornings out there. There is a downstairs shower and and outdoor shower. The bathroom upstairs is only a half bath. We had a great stay and enjoyed the house very much.
Outside the house
Beach down the road
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine C.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Gull is great

Great house in a great location. Many amenities included and comfortable beds make for a perfect vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jordan M.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Location

The space was perfect for my family (2 adults, 2 kids), my brother, sister in law and mother. The kitchen and dinning area were great for getting together after a day at the beach, shopping or visiting. Although the cottage is not a new build, it is clean, is well stocked with dishes, towels, toilet paper, garbage bags, cleaning supplies. The owner called us prior to our stay to let us know the cottage was ready and gave a courtesy call to let us know someone would come by and cut the grass. Very much walking distance from the larger Wells Beach area. Plus the weather was fantastic. Would not hesitate to return.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

John C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs Help

Although the location was great this cottage needed a lot of work to make it better looking. The outside had missing shingle and lots of wood rot. The bathrooms both indoors and the outside shower were in severe need of updating. All the faucets leaked as well as the downstairs toilet. The outside shower’s back wall was moldy and dirty. The location is outstanding and the kitchen and dining area were in decent shape. We loved the front porch and the kids enjoyed the cable tv. So if you can put up with dirty leaky bathrooms than you will love this cottage.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Ellen F.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Gull

Gorgeous location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Tressa M.

Great location/great layout

We loved the location of this rental! Such easy access to a quiet part of Wells Beach. The kitchen and dining area was spacious and didn’t even feel crowded for our family of 8! I didn’t give it 5 stars for a few reasons. The house could use a good paint job and some general upkeep. The house was a little messy, as extra sheets and blankets, etc. were just stuffed in drawers and dressers. The only full bath is located inconveniently in relation to the bedrooms. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and the location is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Chantal B.

très bonne emplacement

salle de bain a besoin de rénovation
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynda G., Montreal Quebec Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

It’s our Happy Place!

We have been going to this perfect small house for years. It suits our needs and the beach is within walking distance, right down the short street! The house does need the bathrooms updated but there’s air conditioning in most rooms (thanks Dave) and it’s clean and inviting. And quite charming. We just love it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Alexandra Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

All American vacation

Darling little cottage with a great back yard for lounging or playing with the kids. Out door shower was perfect after a day on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ah-mazing !!

We rented this adorable beach house for a quiet bachelorette weekend of relaxation and let me tell you it was freaking adorable!! Very close to the beach and the outside shower was perfect!! Falling asleep to the ocean and waves wad super relaxing. Just what I wanted for a girls weekend away. Thanks so much !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

Liked: Cleanliness

great stay!

We had a great time at this house! Dave was so easy to communicate with, the house was clean, and perfect for our group ranging in age from 2-45. We found a spot on the beach that didn’t disappear at high tide. But even when we were done, the yard space was great to hang out in for the kids. Neighborhood is peaceful and quiet. Even on July 4 the fireworks ended at 10. The ACs in the windows were great for the kids. The only two things I wish we had were black out curtains for the rooms the kids slept in (everyone up at 530! haha) and twinkle lights for the porch. Extremely minor suggestions though overall. We could not have asked for a better vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Courtney B.

Liked: Cleanliness

A little disappointed

The listing says there is an outdoor shower which was one of the factors in choosing this house because I LOVE outdoor showers. Unfortunately, upon arriving it was clearly obvious the shower had been out of commission for quite some time as the pieces were completely disconnected and the door was laying inside the shower. The only shower in the house is very outdated and if you are over 5' 5" forget taking a comfortable shower because you will be staring down at the shower head. The knobs spew water out as soon as you turn them. The beds are decently comfortable thank goodness. The location is great other than the beach dissappears at high tide which really wasn't an issue for us. The couch is super comfy. The kitchen is decently sized. Room for a few people to move around at once. Aside from the less than ideal shower situation, it is a very nice property just in need of some TLC. The porch is very nice as well especially with the cross breeze when the windows are open!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Nice Getaway

Very clean, close to the beach, provides all the amenities - Great VRBO property!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Colleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Trip 2021

The Gull House was beautiful, clean and so welcoming. Our group of 6 slept very comfortably with room to spare. We enjoyed sharing meals in the beautiful kitchen and adored being a 2 minute walk to the beach. We particularly loved sitting on the beautiful screened in porch in the morning and using the outdoor shower after fun at the beach. The house is in driving distance to many shops and restaurants that we enjoyed visiting. Dave was so pleasant to work with and provided clear instructions for check in and check out which made our check in and check out process so easy. Thank you again Dave for hosting us in your beautiful home!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

margaret c., Medford, MA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house and location. Air conditioning was a blessing because it was very hot that week.r

Great experience. Location fabulous.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Debbie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

The property was in great location and though needed a little updating was very clean. I just wished there were more instructions for what was expected at checkout ie swept, towels washed ect. Quick response from owner when asking about checking in never appeared on app.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Pamela G.

Location is great but the house could use some more DLC

Our family consists of 6 adults and 3 kids. The listing states “sleeps 9” though we never found an area for the 9th to sleep. The 8 year old slept on an air mattress in the master bedroom. The biggest disappointment was the bathroom situation. Both are small and need updating. The shower was difficult to find a good temperature with. The outdoor shower seemed nicer to me than showering indoors. The location worked out very nicely as we were a short walk to the beach and to a few stores. It is also not a far drive to mini-golf, ice cream and many restaurants. We enjoyed walking to the rollover cafe down the road. The beach itself is beautiful but unfortunately there is no beach left come high tide. While it is not listed as an amenity, not having a lobster pot and crackers seems kind of crazy for a Maine beach rental! I think for the amount of money we paid to rent for the week, my family and I expected a more updated home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Barbie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay at the gull

We really loved the location David was very accommodating for us, felt as if the house does need some work however, For the price that was paid. Very cute and clean. For the most part Ample supplies.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

tara h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute and clean house

The house was very clean when we arrived. The main part of living is updated nicely (bathrooms not as updated but not a problem). Dave responded quickly to all of my questions before arrival. Short walk to the water and very close drive to Ogunquit and shops/restaurants. We would stay there again and would recommend to our friends/family.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robyne J.

Beautiful home by the ocean!

This house is just steps away from the ocean and a minutes drive from all Wells has to offer! The home itself is well appointed and we never had a moment of "oh, I wish I had that". The kitchen is sufficiently stocked with all of the necessary kitchen gadgets, as well as everything you'll need for preparing, cooking, & serving. Though, the real selling point of this property is the beautiful beach, which is just steps away from your front door! Watch the tide chart (or the tide clock in the kitchen) and at low tide you will be delighted! We stayed off season and pretty much had the entire beach to ourselves! Just glorious! We also found the host of this property to be very responsive & accommodating! Thanks, Antonell family!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018