Great vacation rental - close to all beaches!
House in Wells, ME
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this house rental
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.
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.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Wells, ME
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Reviews
5.0
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!
5.0
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.
5.0
“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!!
5.0
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.
5.0
Easy, clean, modern & cute! Great location with access to all the best things southern Maine offers!!
5.0
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.
5.0
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!
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
It is our second time at Pretty Close with our family and again what a great weak. We love everything about this place. Thank you Dianna and Erica!
5.0
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!
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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!
5.0
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!
5.0
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.
5.0
Superb house in wells
Pretty Close is a superb little house in Wells perfect for our little family trip. We recommend without any hesitation. Dianna and Erica are very fast to respond and are great hosts. Thanks again and see you soon!
5.0
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.
5.0
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!!
5.0
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!!
5.0
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
5.0
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!
5.0
Wells, la magnifique
Nous avons apprécié notre séjour au début du mois de juin à Pretty Close. La maison ressemblait bien aux photos. Le lit de la chambre était très confortable. Il était agréable dé souper dans le Porch. La cuisine était bien équipée et tout était propre. Nous y retournerions sans hésiter. Pierre et Lucie, Québec.
5.0
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
5.0
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!
5.0
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!!
5.0
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!
5.0
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!!
5.0
Beautiful house!
We loved staying at this house! It is a beautiful house, in a nice neighborhood, and so close to the beach. Great location for restaurants, grocery store, and family activities. The owners were so great and easy to work with and really made us feel welcome. Would definitely stay here again.
5.0
Felt like home
During our stay, we instantly felt comfortable, it felt like a home rather than a rental. It was very clean, functional, and had a beachy/cozy vibe. Very close to restaurants and shops, we picked up breakfast and enjoyed it on the screened-in sunroom/patio. Next time we take a trip to ME, we will definitely look to see if this house is available so that we can take advantage of its patio/yard and surrounding attractions!
5.0
This place had everything!
First of all, cleanliness. I mean, we want the place to smell clean, look clean, and be clean. This place was super clean! We were so happy with the feeling of the cottage, so well decorated; it felt cozy without feeling cluttered. The place is incredibly well provisioned. You know that thing you always wish you packed and always forget? For us it was scissors...no problem... this place has em! The kitchen had everything we needed and more; and things were clean, and were in the place you would expect to find them...such a pleasure! The TV and WiFi situation were incredibly simple to operate. There were even board games, plus there was a shed with beach chairs, coolers, even a cornhole game. We enjoyed a campfire in the fire pit, and that was easy too...because they also had a lighter in a kitchen drawer, you know, exactly where you might keep it! The screened in porch was so lovely! We enjoyed our coffee there in the mornings and brought take out from local close by restaurants to enjoy there in the evenings. We loved the location and appreciated the close proximity to the ocean, beaches, shops, restaurants, and most importantly, a great ice cream place! We brought our bicycles and biked everywhere all week. The neighborhood was so quiet. At night we could hear the night sounds of crickets and peepers; absolutely no traffic noise, which we couldn’t believe. The owners were so helpful with everything. They were super quick to respond to any questions and they provided great recommendations for us, which we really appreciated! Although we never met them in person, they feel like friends, as they hosted us in the way one might host close family or good friends. You can tell they really care about doing a good job and providing an enjoyable experience. They even added some extra touches that made our stay feel really special! We stayed a week and it wasn’t long enough....we’ll be back! Thanks so much D&E !
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Wells?
The average price for a rental in Wells is $375 per night. This rental is $134 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Great vacation rental - close to all beaches!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Great vacation rental - close to all beaches! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Great vacation rental - close to all beaches!?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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