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Great vacation rental - close to all beaches!

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, DVD player, books, stereo

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Wells, ME
  • Moody Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Ogunquit Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Wells Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About the area

Wells

When you stay at this vacation home in Wells, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Moody Beach and Ogunquit Beach. .This vacation home is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Marginal Way and 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Perkins Cove.
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What's nearby

  • Moody Beach - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Ogunquit Beach - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Marginal Way - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Wells Beach - 7 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Drakes Island - 9 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 9 min drive
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mike's Clam Shack - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Congdon's Doughnuts - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Las Olas Taqueria - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Brickyard Hollow Brewing - ‬7 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.

Great vacation rental - close to all beaches!

Welcome to the “Friendiest Town in Maine”. "Pretty Close" is a year round nautical themed cottage in walking distance to the ocean located in a quiet, family friendly neighborhood.
You can enjoy a day at the beach and come home to enjoy your family/friends by playing games or reading a book in the large nicely furnished screened in porch.
Wells and surrounding areas also have great restaurants and unique shops to explore.
Please note, we have a RING doorbell that is turned on.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. A Smart television along with a DVD player are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Dianna Byrnes & Erica Petersen

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Blender
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Lobster/crab pot

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa

Safety features

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
NEW to the Rental Market!
Great Vacation Rental Beaches
Pretty Close Just Under a Mile to the Beach
Great Vacation Rental - Close to all Beaches! Wells

Great vacation rental - close to all beaches! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
We stayed at "Pretty Close" for a family get together with four adults and a 2 year old. The location was perfect, being only a mile from the beach, as well as close to many of the small towns we enjoy visiting and plenty of restaurants, and stores just down the street. The house was very clean and very well stocked with everything you could need for your stay. The neighborhood is extremely quiet, which was perfect having the windows open at night to get the breeze. We had a great stay and would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
This was an excellent property which was perfect for our family. There were 2 bedrooms and all the necessary facilities. Beautifully decorated made it feel very homely. Great location near the beach which felt very safe.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pretty Close is Pretty Amazing!!
“Pretty Close” is easily the nicest VRBO we have been to. From the moment we entered, we knew that we were going to have an enjoyable stay. As my wife says, “It’s the little things that make the biggest difference.” Dianna and Erica had left us a lovely welcome message and even snacks which our kids very much appreciated. Aside from the little things, Pretty Close was immaculately clean and stocked with everything you can imagine, including kitchenware, bedding and extra blankets should we have needed them. As it turned out, it was very hot on the coast of Maine, and thankfully the air conditioning at Pretty Close worked incredibly well, which is an important consideration of mine, especially when returning from a hot day at the beach. There was more than ample space for myself, my wife and two children to sleep, relax, and just have a great summer vacation. Our favorite room was the enclosed “sunroom” out back where we ate our breakfast and just relaxed at the end of the day. We were also within a short driving distance to beaches in Wells, Ogunquit and further afield (although we were happy with the Wells and Ogunquit beaches). Dianna and Erica communicated very well and responded promptly when I reached out to them. They were everything I would want in VRBO hosts and Pretty Close is everything I would want in an accommodation. Thank you D&E for making our first (but not last) trip to Maine so memorable!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Cottage for Family and Friends
Awsome little cottage in a quite environment close to the beach. Perfect for familly and everything you can think of already on site. Over the top host. 100% recommand.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M., Oneonta, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot!
Easy, clean, modern & cute! Great location with access to all the best things southern Maine offers!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and super cute little cottage
Property is exactly as described and was a great place for a small family or couple to stay. A short distance to several coastal towns in Maine and an hour or so drive to Salem and Boston. The cottage was extremely clean and well equipped and having linens and a washer and dryer really made it an easy stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pretty Close was Pretty Perfect
Lovely, welcoming property! The house was exceptionally clean, comfortable, and well stocked with cookware, spices, storage containers, ice packs, shampoo, anything you would really need. The 3-season porch was a wonderful bonus, providing additional seating and a fun place to place to play games in the evening. We also really appreciated the drying rack! I know that may seem silly, but it was perfect for drying bathing suits, so they were not strewn all about the bathroom. The dryer works great (we have visited other locations with subpar dryers which makes doing laundry difficult) and we loved having Alexa ready to play all our favorites. Thank you for providing such a beautiful place to stay on one of our most favorite weeks of the year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wells getaway
This was the cleanest property we’ve ever rented. House was completely stocked with everything one could need and owners were super friendly and attentive. Scoop Deck within walking distance! Quiet area on a dead end street.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great home base for us for the week, as we explored many of the surrounding towns and visited family in the area. The cottage worked out perfectly for our family of five.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a cute property and a great size for our family of 4 (2 parents with adult kids.) We enjoyed the space and the unit had everything we needed. The owners definitely know how to manage a rental property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
This place was great for our girls trip! It was a second year here and we just love how close it is to everything, beach, shopping and restaurants. The beds are comfy and the kitchen has everything you need. We loved spending time on the back porch just hanging out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pretty close
Perfect place to stay in Wells. Easy access to rt 1 and rt 95 but beaches are a short ride as well. Very quite street and the cottage is updated, clean , and the owners are very nice and always answer you questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything, and some!
Our stay was everything we hoped for, and some. Thanks to Dianna and Erica for opening their home to us.. for making us feel welcome from the start.. and for providing- well, everything and some! One of our most memorable Wells vacations out of many!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful retreat
Peaceful retreat after a great beach day/adventure. Cozy, clean and comfortable for family and friends. Hosts are great/super responsive. We look forward to many more memories in years to come!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay in Wells, ME
This property was a great relaxing time for myself and my family. It was "So Close" to all the great things to do along the southern Maine coast. We were able to spend time in Wells, Ogunquit and York because of its great location. The property was extremely well kept and well maintained and had everything our family needed for a week long vacation. Dianna was great and easy to communicate with, we would definitely look for this property again when we decide to vacation in the area again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wells maine
A tidy clean inviting cottage in a lovely neighborhood. It had everything we needed. It's very handy to places and the beach, although it is a good 3/4 mile walk to beach and we opted to drive. Parking lots usually had space ($5/hr). We liked spending time in Wells and enjoyed this trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic getaway
This property has everything you could hope for!! It’s “Pretty Close” to everything, comes completely furnished, feels like home but vacation like as well. The communication was great and we look forward to staying again in August!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property
Stayed here for a girls trip with 3 other ladies. This place is clean and beautiful! We can’t say enough great things about “Pretty Close” property. They have thought of everything you could need. The hosts were quick to respond when I had questions. I would recommend this place and definitely want to come back next year!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends weekend
Five of us rented this home for a long weekend, everything in the listing and ratings were 100% accurate. We loved the location and the home, the weather was a bit chilly so we spent a lot of time at the house and made it like home and didn’t want to leave. We will definitely be booking this again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved this cottage and the location!
Stayed here with 4 friends! Very clean! Had all the essentials and space to cook,grill, hang out, enjoyed a fire pit in back and all you need for a day at the beach! Nice local beach 3 min away and Ogunquit beach and downtown 10 min away. perfect t!! Friendly neighborhood also!! Would definitely come back here!!! Pamela
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home.
I cannot say enough about this property the location and the owners. My family and I stayed three nights and four days and enjoyed every minute of it and wished we had booked a longer stay. The home was extremely clean very well-stocked and in the perfect location to explore the local and surrounding areas. My family and I really enjoy cooking and so we cooked every night and found the kitchen was outfitted and we didn’t need for anything. They had a shed in the back that was fully stocked with beach chairs and toys, they even have cornhole boards that we definitely used throughout the weekend. We also brought our bikes and there was enough room in the shed to store them to make sure they were Secure and out of the elements. The property itself was in a very quiet safe neighborhood. Wells is a cute little town but there is also surrounding towns that have a lot to offer as well. There was three beaches in Biking distance less than a mile from the property as well. Communication with the owners D&E Was by far some of the best communication I have received from a Vrbo Host. They responded quickly do any questions that I had and we’re so accommodating. I was going to book a week this coming summer but they are fully booked and I’m hoping some unlucky family cancels so we can stay in this beautiful home again. Don’t hesitate to make reservations dislocation books quickly and it’s definitely worth a visit!! Thank you D&E for being so amazing and making our home away from home experience one for the books! Engle Family
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B., Kingston, MA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Fall Getaway
Took a fall weekend with four teenagers and the cottage was perfect. So cozy and everything we needed. Hope to make come back and make this our new regular “place.” Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chantal S., MA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay at Pretty Close!
We had the absolute best mother/daughter long weekend at ‘Pretty Close’! The cottage is in the perfect location, in a quiet neighborhood but so close to the beach, shops and the restaurants of Wells & Ogunquit. And don’t forget the Scoop Deck right down the street! The cottage was super clean, cozy and everything you could need was provided. Our only regret was not booking a longer stay… We already can’t wait to return. Thanks again D&E!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for a family getaway
Our family of 5 really enjoyed our stay in this clean, updated cottage. The house felt cozy and was well-equipped with everything we needed for our 11-day stay. The house is well-located, too -- we especially loved the close proximity to excellent ice cream and pastries, as well as several beaches! Overall, this was a great and comfortable place to stay, and communication with the owners was fantastic. Strongly recommend!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cherie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
This house was perfect for the 6 of us! Location was perfect for a walk to the beach, lobster dinner or ice cream . The home is clean and comfortable. Had everything we needed for cooking too. Thank you for a great mini vacation!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021