Wells, ME, United States

The Relax Shack

The Relax Shack is filled with thoughtful details and designed for comfort, featuring soothing coastal colors throughout. Our Moody beach house is the ideal place to begin and end your sun-soaked, salty days on vacation, offering a serene escape. With ample space for larger groups, it's also perfect for two small families. We warmly invite you to our coastal Maine retreat and hope you, your loved ones, and friends will enjoy this beautiful area as much as we have over the years. Cheers & Relax

10 guests
4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms

Good to know

We have four bedrooms and sleeps 10 comfortably. (Second floor Queen bed master with a little twin bed kids corner attached for a young child, another Queen bed room, a twin bed over full bed bunk room, a room with 2 full beds and then 1 pull out sofa in the living room, if needed). There is one full bathroom with tub/shower combo and two en suite bathrooms with showers and double vanities. Our spacious kitchen is bright and fully equipped with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and an island with seating. The dining area comfortably accommodates 10, perfect for gathering with your group. The generous TV/living room features a 55” smart TV, three sofas, and a cozy chair, offering plenty of space for everyone to gather around the mini gas fireplace (or A/C) and unwind after a long, salty day or during a rainy afternoon. Adjacent to the kitchen, you'll find a cozy conversation nook with club chairs and a second mini gas fireplace, creating the perfect spot for intimate chats. No matter the weather, we’ve got your comfort covered with a brand-new mini-split heating and cooling system. Outside, we offer two private and inviting seating areas. One, just off the main kitchen, features a BBQ, seating for everyone, an oyster shell bar, and a mechanical awning to provide shade in the afternoon and evening. The other, near the kitchenette, is a sunny spot with Adirondack chairs and a double lounger, ideal for relaxing, napping, or enjoying a quiet evening conversation or marshmallow roast by the firepit, away from those calling it an early night. Our spacious backyard is perfect for tossing a frisbee, playing croquet, or enjoying a friendly game of cornhole.

House Rules

*Must 25 years of age to rent

Other Details to Note

Please bring your own beach chairs, boogie boards, and bikes to ensure you have everything you need. Our RELAX Shack is conveniently located near the Ogunquit/Wells town line, with both towns offering a wide range of activities for guests of all ages and interests. We’d be happy to suggest various options based on what you're hoping to experience during your vacation. For linen rentals, visit Cottage Linens For Baby Equipment, check out BabyQuip

What this place offers

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dedicated workspace
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Hot Water

Bedroom and laundry

  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Clothing storage
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Room-darkening shades

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dedicated workspace
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Hot Water

Bedroom and laundry

  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Clothing storage
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Room-darkening shades

Family

  • Children's books and toys
  • Pack 'n Play/travel crib

Heating and cooling

  • Ceiling fan
  • Indoor fireplace
  • Portable fans

Home safety

  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke detector

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Location features

  • Beach access
  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance

Outdoors

  • Garden or backyard
  • BBQ grill
  • Fire pit
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio or balcony

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises

Services

  • Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more

Accessibility and Availability

Neighborhood

Our cottage is located on a corner lot, in a perfectly quiet and safe coastal neighborhood and is only a 10 minute walk to sandy Moody/Ogunquit Beach! After a day at the beach guests love coming back home, RELAXing a bit, and then being able to walk to dinner or ice cream or mini golf. There are several eateries and attractions less than a 10 minute walk from us. (Please see photos). We are even lucky enough to be able to walk to the only trolley stop where we can choose to either go south on the Ogunquit line or north on the line that goes to Wells and the Kennebunks.

Guest Access

This entire home and property is available excluding the attached garage.

Reviews

Ayaan
May 2025 · Airbnb
It was one of the best trips I have ever taken . Amy and Ned were super friendly- Amy even drove up to us at night to check on a slight problem the refrigerator was giving. The house was breathtaking and I would 1000000% go back and choose the same place! Thank you guys so much!!
Jamie
November 2024 · Airbnb
Had a wonderful weekend! Great location....close to everything we wanted to do including Wells, Ogunquit, Kennebunkport and York. The house was beautifully decorated....plenty for all 6 of us to hang at the kitchen table or in the living room. Beds were comfortable and there were 3 very nice bathrooms. Amy was very responsive to questions. Would highly recommend!
Jamie
September 2024 · Airbnb
We had a girls trip to Maine and stayed at the Relax Shack for a few days. The house was absolutely perfect for us. There is plenty of room, it’s very clean and the location was perfect for our plans. We felt at home. Amy was responsive when I needed something. I highly recommend this location for your stay in Wells. The only negative thing I would say would be that we had to order linens and towels for our stay. It wasn’t hard to do but it did add an extra expense for the trip.
Wendy
May 2024 · Airbnb
This was among the top Airbnb’s that we’ve stayed in. The house was adorable, well lit immaculately clean, and well equipped with anything we needed. The bedrooms and bathrooms were laid out to give privacy and easy accessibility. Our host was friendly and answered any questions promptly. We love this location, and enjoyed mini golf, the arcade for the kids, and Wells Beach. We even were able to walk to an excellent Thai restaurant nearby. The dining area fit us all easily and the outdoor space provided more options for activities. We made wonderful family memories here and I’d highly recommend this cozy home!
Larry
November 2023 · Airbnb
The Relax Shack lived up to its name - it was very well configured for our wandering group of 8 to 10 family members enjoying Thanksgiving by beautiful Wells and Moody Beach in Maine, an area we know well. Good casual restaurants nearby complemented the nice kitchen setup, with a pro-level range/oven and lots of island space for prep and to lay out a buffet. The second semi-kitchen was also a blessing, letting us stage and store items and keep drinks in their own fridge. Rooms and beds were clean and comfortable. Amy was a very responsive host, and let us have a little extra time to check out. It's not easy to find a beach house that can also serve as a winter retreat, but the Relax Shack filled the bill.
Bradley
August 2023 · Airbnb
We had a wonderful stay at the Relax Shack, would definitely stay there again! The home itself is just like the pictures - plenty of room for the 9 people in our group, large kitchen for preparing meals at home and easy to spread out during our stay for board games or watching the TV in the living room. 2 Great spaces outside as well for sitting around the fire and grilling up some local seafood! Amy and Ned also run a great local seafood restaurant called Fisherman's Catch -- great seafood at a great price - Don't miss out!
Laura
August 2023 · Airbnb
A beautiful house. Great for entertaining. There were a few issues that were addressed right away. Amy was a great communicator. Great space. Are planning a trip there next summer!!
Jean-Christophe
July 2023 · Airbnb
Avant de trouver ce logement, nous nous somme retrouvés sans logement du jour au lendemain avec un groupe de 9 personnes. Amy a répondu à l’appel le jour même et notre arrivée dans ce chalet a sauvé nos vacances! Très propre et convivial, les espaces sont bien divisés, les puits de lumière sont magnifiques. Les espaces extérieurs sont intimes et la plage est tout près. Je recommande fortement !
Meredith
June 2023 · Airbnb
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The house, especially the kitchen is adorable. There was plenty of rooms and places to sleep for our bachelorette party of 10 people. About a 10-15 minute walk to the beach. Cute, quiet neighborhood, but the house felt secluded enough that we weren't bothering anyone. Ample parking and the neighbors were extremely kind to us. We had a blast and would absolutely rent here again! The only negative was linens not being provided (even hand towels in the bathrooms) and there was very little toilet paper (about a half roll in each bathroom). These feel like simple things that an AirBnb should be providing to make their guests comfortable. Overall we loved it.
Valerie
June 2023 · Airbnb
Amy’s place is great! Everything was just so happy looking and light, it felt nice to be there. Kitchen was really well equipped, beds were comfy, and it was so cleverly laid out so we had our private spaces. Really wonderful for small children. It was an easy walk to a fabulous beach, and there were several restaurants within walking distance.

Find us

The trolley stop is a short walk from the cottage. If you want to avoid parking and explore other beaches in Ogunquit and Wells. You can take all of your beach accessories aboard. The trolley system can get you as far north as Kennebunk all the way down to York, Maine. However, we use it mostly to travel around Wells and Ogunquit. There is parking at the beaches as well. Depending on the situation, guests will sometimes drive down, let everyone out, then one will bring the car back and walk back down. The Trolleys did not run in 2020 due to covid. We do hope they run this year. They are a fun and unique way to see the area.

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