Open the Slider and you are on the Beach!

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Exceptional

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Free WiFi

Explore the area

Wells, ME

Wells Beach
‪1 min walk‬
Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farms
‪13 min drive‬
Drakes Island
‪13 min drive‬
Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional)
‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

1st Floor Bedroom

1 Double Bed

2nd Floor Marsh view

1 Double Bed

2nd Floor Oceanview

2 Single Beds

2nd Floor Oceanview

1 Queen Bed

Master Suite

1 Queen Bed

Sunroom

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

1st Floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

2nd Floor

Toilet · Shower only

Master Suite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

This beach house called the Water Lily is a recently rennovated home located on Wells Beach. It has 5+ Bedrooms, a large kitchen and living room and outdoor patio. It is perfect for Families looking to spend quality time together in a truly beautiful location.

Property manager

Larry Rakers

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Town Ordinance requires quiet after 10:00 pm

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Wells

Located in Wells, this holiday home is on the beach. Nubble Lighthouse is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Moody Beach and Ogunquit Beach. Wonder Mountain Fun Park and Bette-Jean's are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Wells, ME

What's nearby

Wells Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Ogunquit Beach - 11 min drive - 7.8 km
Moody Beach - 13 min drive - 5.3 km
Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farms - 13 min drive - 8.7 km
Drakes Island - 13 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

Wells Regional Transportation Center - 10 min drive
Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪Mike's Clam Shack - ‬4 min drive
‪Congdon's Doughnuts - ‬4 min drive
‪Las Olas Taqueria - ‬6 min drive
‪Scoop Deck - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Open the Slider and you are on the Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Open the Slider and you are on the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Open the Slider and you are on the Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Open the Slider and you are on the Beach! located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Wells Beach and Crescent Beach. Ogunquit Museum of American Art is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

robert y.

15 Nov 2024

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne G.

2 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic fall beach retreat!

This house is one of the best we've stayed at in the Wells/Ogunquit area. We didn't need all of the rooms, but if we did have more family or friends with us there would be plenty of space to chill as a group or individually when needed. Well appointed and clean upon arrival. Host very communicative and splendid to talk to. The location can't be beat either. Beautiful sunrises and porch breakfasts each day, with restful walks to either end of Wells. Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancee C.

17 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Beachside Home for Our Family Vacation

Everything about this home was perfect for us. Larry has thought of everything anyone might need, so there wasn’t any time wasted looking for things or calling the owner with questions. The kitchen was fully stocked with pots, pans, utensils, colander, measuring cups, baking pans, even plenty of lobster cracking tools for a crowd. You might be surprised by how spare some rental kitchens can be. This one was amazing! Clean towels were easily accessible - including beach towels. There were 11 of us and typically when renting there are never enough towels. Multiple bedrooms provided what our group needed - even one bedroom with twin beds for our grandchildren. Finally, the location was a dream with the beach a few yards away and a large back porch for relaxing & visiting on. All that this house provided contributed to the lovely family vacation we had there. Hope to return!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice S., Houston Texas

10 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location

We are a family group of five adults...mostly senior. Location could not have been better. House was very well equipped and comfortable. Communication was excellent..the best i have encountered so far with VRBO. Definitely recommend.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis F.

3 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

On the Beach

We could not have been happier with our experience at "Waterlily". The beach house has a spectacular location. The beach is large and shallow providing for ample space to enjoy the beach and warmer water temperatures due to the shallow surf. The house was as advertised. Clean with plenty of space. Larry was responsive but not intrusive. We love the southern Maine area and were able to enjoy our favorite activities. The Ogunquit Playhouse was great as always. We hope to become annual renters of the Waterlily.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey B.

6 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Wonderful property, extremely responsive property owner and caretaker. Responded to texts in minutes. Gorgeous views and beach location. Was wonderful for our entire 3 generation family, including a 2 year old. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Krista M.

31 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly Recommend

The Water Lily was perfect. Everything is as it appears online. We had 8 adults and the house was very spacious. Great communication with the property manager and very accommodating. The house is right on the beach so you can watch the amazing sun rises. The neighborhood is quiet with restaurants and grocery stores close by. We had such a great trip and not worrying about where to stay made it even better.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara D.

21 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

We had a wonderful October week in Maine. The house was lovely - great views of the endless Wells Beach. The location was great. We spent time in Portland, Kennebunkport, and Ogunquit. Larry was very helpful with suggestions of what to do, where to eat, etc. We have fallen in love with Maine and hope to be back again to visit soon.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia F.

10 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Water Lily

Absolutely lovely - comfortable, beautiful proximity to the ocean, and big enough for many guests!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

16 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Felt like home

This house was very clean and very well though out. It had all of the essentials of a rental house and so much more. We felt like we were staying in our own home. It is right on the beach and was so easy to get to the sand with kids in tow. The owner suggested restaurants, which saved us time trying to figure out dinner and his recommendations were spot on. He was also quick to reply and helpful with a few questions we had about the house before we arrived as well as during our stay. We will definitely rent again.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paula d.

12 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A fantastic host and house!

We just loved this property! It was ideal for our family. It was well maintained and well equipped. Larry was the best host we have ever worked with. We will be back to his house!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

2 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location!

Wonderful vacation at the Water Lily! Our host Larry was very knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating. The beachfront location was beautiful with amazing views throughout the house! The house was clean and well stocked with everything we needed. Would love to stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

16 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing experience.

This was my first time renting with VRBO.COM and my family and I had the best experience. I have to start saying that the host Larry is Amazing he made our stay very pleasant through our stay. We loved the house, we felt we were in our own house it has everything we need for the days we spend there, is really clean, the views are amazing and relaxing. The location is perfect because you can there are many restaurants in the area, there is also a big supermarket where you can find many things. I am planing to go back next summer with my family!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian W., Apalachin, NY USA

29 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property

The property was exactly as advertised, directly on the beach, clean, modern (love the Apple TV and great WiFi), with all the amenities. The property owner, Larry, was very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. We had no issues or concerns, would definitely recommend this property.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

23 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic vacation!

We have been traveling to Wells, Maine for the past 20 years and had a wonderful vacation at the Water Lily. The location is excellent and the house was incredibly clean. The hosts were very responsive and ensured we had everything we needed for a great stay. We absolutely plan to return in the future!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Larry Rakers

Languages:

English

Premier Host

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

1st Floor Bedroom

2nd Floor Marsh view

2nd Floor Oceanview

2nd Floor Oceanview

Master Suite

Sunroom

3 bathrooms

1st Floor

2nd Floor

Master Suite

Spaces

About this property