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Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Interior
Interior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16567 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Wells, ME
  • Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farms
    8 min walk
  • Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
    15 min walk
  • Drakes Island
    18 min walk
  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)
    34 min drive

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About the area

Wells

Close to the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve and Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farms. Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge and Drakes Island are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farms - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Drakes Island - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Dock Square - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Wells Beach - 12 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mike's Clam Shack - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Congdon's Doughnuts - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Las Olas Taqueria - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Maine Diner - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Walk to Drakes Island Beach, Large Kitchen & Yard, Theater & Gym! Very Private

One of a kind, estate property near 4 beaches in Southern Maine . 6/10th of a mile walk to Drakes Island beach, this Laudholm Farm abutting property is truly one of a kind. This house is comfortable for a range of people and is perfect for multi-family vacations, weekend getaways and private retreats. Within the 6000 square foot house, you'll find features such as: a large chef's kitchen along with planned seating to comfortably host all guests staying in the house. 30 foot ceilings in the great room with cozy reading nooks that overlook the vast open space of the great room. The deck overlooking Laudholm Farms comes with new patio furniture, tables for outdoor dining, lounge chairs for relaxing in the sun and night lights for evening enjoyment. The house features spacious bedrooms along with split duct air conditioning and heating units and adjacent bathrooms for each of the bedrooms. The master bedroom is designed to be a private get-a-way. This space features a Jacuzzi tub, large vanity, small wet bar, seating area, a pull out sofa bed, a king size master bed and a large closet.

This house is so unique that the fully finished lower level is designed to be a kids dreamland. The lower level features a small arcade, a full home theater with complete AV hookup's (through wireless connection), a gym equipped with cardio machines and free weights as well as a fully functioning office.

This house is designed to give our guests an all inclusive stay with the amenities you would expect on a luxury vacation at the beach. Little things that make this property special, outside of it's incredible custom detail are the 800 thread count linens, Martha Stewart towels, Ralph Lauren pillows, state of the art audio visual set up's, new furniture purchased just for this home, fully equipped custom kitchen, and plenty of entertainment for a large party.

Property manager

Rebecca Desai

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Fitness center

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 6100 sq ft (567 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Theatre and Aracade are in the house

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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Walk to Drakes Island Beach, Large Kitchen & Yard, Theater & Gym! Very Private Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 104 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 104 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it
Beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terrie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get together
Lovely home, property and very quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Kristy W., Southern NH

Great Potential; Left us feeling disappointed
The pre-arrival interactions with the owners were great including when they notified us that one of the showers would not be available. One of the owners met us at the house and showed us around, she brought us some homemade jelly as an apology because the shower was out of order. We have rented many homes over the years and this is my first less than stellar review. I was perplexed over some issues with this property including a lack of basic supplies such as spices (though the listing said they were included), and the limited stash of toilet paper and garbage bags. Asked the owner where to find garbage bags and she said normally renters brought their own. There was no information that we'd be required to provide these things and never have I ever been asked to when renting a home. During our stay we dealt with a recurring issue with mice. I notified the property owner after the first "visit" and she mentioned the house was serviced by Orkin and offered antibacterial wipes to clean up the droppings. We notified her of subsequent issues but there was no offer to remedy the situation with a visit from pest control or other suggestion. We had to keep our food locked up in coolers and/or the refrigerator to protect from the mice. We attempted to use the gas grill and, prior to putting any food on it, it caught on fire and we had to use a fire extinguisher to put it out. There were bright spots for sure but we would not consider returning to this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Surprise visit
Pictures do not show how amazing the house really is. Absolutely fantastic for our gathering . Fully stocked cupboards for cooking. Can’t find one thing wrong…we were honored to be there. From Pacific Northwest to East Coast 🛫⚓️
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Selena N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional stay!
This will be a house we always remember! The pictures do not do justice. All the furniture and bedding were top of line, you could tell the host made our comfort a priority. So much space to spread out with a large group but still felt cozy and posh. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra D., Boston

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique and Amazing House
We stayed in mid February, three brothers and their wives for a short winter getaway and to reconnect. The host, Sharon, met us at the front and gave us a tour of the house and everything we needed to know for our stay. This house was unique and unlike any other house we have experienced. The entire lower level/basement is set up like a cobblestoned street with store front windows with a theatre complete with a light up marquee, game/aracade room, living room, laundry room, full bathroom, and exercise room. The house was immaculately clean and comfy. Various areas to gather and relax as well as a large cook in kitchen with everything you need and several dining tables of various sizes to choose from along with seating for six at the counter top. The beds were very comfortable and clean, water pressure great with walk in showers. The home was decorated very nicely and great attention. The host was very easy to communicate with and very helpful and pleasant. We loved this house and would not hesitate to rent again in the future. Wonderful stay! We highly recommend it and plan on coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
Nice property and conveniently located for a family wedding.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth c.

Liked: Cleanliness
FAMILY WEDDING STAY
THIS PROPERTY WAS MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN THE PICTURES SHOWED-IT WAS A PERFECT SETTING FOR 3 GENERATIONS TO LIVE VERY COMFORTABLY WHILE ENJOYING BEING TOGETHER IN ANTICIPATION OF MY GRANDDAUGHTER S WEDDING AT THE RED BARN. THE OWNERS WERE MOST ACCOMMODATING TO OUR NEEDS IN EVERY WAY-I WOULD LOVE TO RENT AGAIN BECAUSE OF THE PEACEFUL AND BEAUTIFUL ENVIRONMENT IN THIS MAGNIFICENT HOME-IT IS NOT JUST A HOUSE IT IS A HOME-THANK YOU SHARON AND REBECCA
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for a large group
Family and friends stayed here for a few days before and after my daughter's wedding at Laudholm Farm. Absolutely the perfect location and wonderful accommodations! Plenty of room for everyone -- open floor plan was great! Whole bridal party got ready at the house before the big event, which was fantastic!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation house!
My family and I had a wonderful time staying at this house during our trip to Wells this summer. The owners are very kind, friendly, and were extremely responsive to any questions throughout the booking process and during our stay. The house is lovely, and very comfortably accommodated our large group (ages 2 to 76!). It was also located centrally near the beach, great restaurants, mini golf, and other activities. our favorite part was the extensive seating available in the dining area, which was so helpful for our large family!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marybeth W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for big family
A great get-away. Lots of room - even for 14 of us! Rainy days - not a problem. Nice daily walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing kitchen & great room!
We truly enjoyed this magnificent home for our stay in Wells! The yard and hardscapes were great for all the young kids to play and the great room and kitchen/dining area was a constant hang out! The access to the beach is easy and the location in North Wells makes getting around a dream! Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

j w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic space and location!
What a wonderful visit! Sad to leave Maine for the hot and humid south. We appreciate your hospitality and the accommodations afforded us during our stay. It was a most magical week/weekend for our family and having a home base from which to launch the wedding festivities at Laudholm, host dear friends and family, and relax at the end of each day made a BIG difference!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

Liked: Cleanliness
An excellent place to stay!!
Me and about 12 friends stayed here for a bachelor party. Every single one of us was OBSESSED with this house! There is a ton of space, a huge yard, and lots of beds & sleeping areas. Everything inside of the house is so nicely put together, you can tell that a lot of work has gone into it. The owners were very, very nice and super easy to communicate with. It is close to a number of different restaurants and other places if you are looking for activities. I would highly recommend this house to anyone!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonny M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The most amazing weekend !!!
We just returned from our long weekend at this amazing home with our 4 children, their significant others, our 4 grandchildren and my husband's mother. To say we had an absolutely beautiful weekend would be a true understatement. The home has everything you could possibly want and very comfortably accommodated all 15 of us. The kitchen is so well stocked that if they don't have it, you don't need it! The master is something dreams are made of. And the overall comfort of the house is just hard to explain. I felt right at home all weekend and didn't want our stay to end. Rebecca and Sharon are consummate hosts and were always there to quickly help answer any questions we had. I could not recommend this property more! Thank you, Sharon and Rebecca !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A unique house
A huge space and it has everything we could imagine needing. Internet quality was great and the basement rooms are really a fun use of space. Sharon and Rebecca made it really easy and they were more flexible with us when our plans changed than I expected them to be. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

M E D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family Gathering Place
Sharon and Rebecca created a comfortable, spacious and unique home which accommodated our extended family for a wedding weekend at the Wells Preserve. The location was perfect and the house is equipped with everything we could have needed. Sharon is a great host and was very accommodating and easy to communicate with! Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding to remember.
Fantastic stay at this home. Short walk to Wells Reserve and close to all the attractions in the area. Very private and homey. I would recommend this location highly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
We enjoyed the location of this home, nearby walking trails and beach under a mile away on a path that we could push a stroller on which was great for the young kids. House was stocked with toddler supplies too (pack and play, high chairs, baby gate) which was helpful. Sharon was very easy to communicate with also!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a gorgeous home and location!
This home had everything you can think of for preparation of amazing meals. The property was gorgeous right on the edge of the bird preserve. We had an amazing time!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sonia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family compound!
This property brought our four families together for a week-long beach vacation! The house was clean and spacious, especially helpful with 4 children, ages 4 and under. The kitchen was really family friendly and had everything we needed to prepare meals throughout the week. We had some challenges with the AV, so we recommend bringing your own device (AppleTV, Roku, Firestick, etc.). Sharon and Rebecca were very responsive and helpful, from booking through check out! We would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious and Well Stocked
We had a wonderful August vacation with our 16 person family group. The kitchen had everything we needed which made it a breeze to feed a large crew. Having 2 refrigerators was awesome! We happened to bring our own ice maker which turned out handy because the refrigerator ice maker had been shut off due to covid. While we read many warnings about mosquitoes in the nearby reserve, the property itself was completely free of mosquitoes which allowed us endless hours of playing lawn games in the back…such a gift! The main living area is amazing and we often had 6 different games or hangout spots going all at the same time. It was an awesome house for keeping kids engaged with family but not feeling crowded. The house really feels as big as it looks in the pictures. If you want to stream media, I would definitely recommend bringing your own firestick or roku, otherwise you will only have access to cable. We originally thought we would walk through the reserve to get to Laudholm Beach but it’s a long walk with all your beach gear and dropping off gear at the entrance isn’t an option. We ended up driving the 5 min drive to Drakes Island Beach and parking in the $5/hour lot that is about .25 from the beach. The beach is beautiful and we had plenty of space to spread out. We loved being so close to both Kennebunkport and Ogunquit. The owners are incredibly responsive and take care of any questions in a very timely manner. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Property and Hosts
We have been renting in the Drakes Island area for more than 20 years and this was the cleanest house we have ever rented. Sharon and Rebecca were the most gracious and accommodating hosts and made sure we had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. The kitchen and dining areas easily accommodated our group for meals. The kitchen is well stocked and had everything we needed. The many exterior seating areas provided great options for those who enjoy the sun and those who don’t. We have already booked our week for next year. You can’t go wrong with this house and working with Sharon and Rebecca to ensure a fabulous vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house!
We had the best weekend at 238 Laudholm Farm. Stayed with friends and family and we had an amazing time. The house was the perfect set up and the AC was great for the really warm weather. We spent most of the weekend out in the yard playing games and really enjoyed the huge kitchen too. Lovely property and the hosts were great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house for wedding weekend
Rebecca was an incredible host - always available if issues came up and has a beautiful house. We spent the weekend of our wedding here and couldn't have asked for a better place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022