Garrison House, a historic home turned haven, offers four cozy bedrooms and two bathrooms for large families or friend groups. Relax in the full kitchen/dining area or unwind on the outdoor patio next to Mike's Clam Shack.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
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About this property
Historic Home centrally located in Wells
The original historic Garrison House has been recently updated to a host a large family or a small group of friends. Featuring four bedrooms, two bathrooms, full kitchen/dining area, two common living rooms and an outdoor patio you are sure to find everything you need to make you feel like you are home while you are away on vacation. Very conveniently located next to Mike's Clam Shack and directly on the Wells Trolley you will have no problem make your stay in Maine a memorable one.
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Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Please start a load of laundry prior to departure with a preference of towels first.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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
About the neighborhood
Located in Wells, this vacation home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wells Beach and Moody Beach. Wonder Mountain Fun Park and Bette-Jean's are also worth visiting. Visit our Wells travel guide
Is Historic Home centrally located in Wells pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Historic Home centrally located in Wells?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Historic Home centrally located in Wells?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Historic Home centrally located in Wells located?
Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of York Hospital - Wells, Wells Beach, and Crescent Beach. Wonder Mountain Fun Park and Ogunquit Museum of American Art are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Historic Home centrally located in Wells Reviews
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Exceptional
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It is convenience for shopping. Nice, quiet and safe area. Very spacious and roomy. Very clean and the beds were comfortable. We had a great time. Thank you.
The property was perfect.
Great location in the middle of Wells.
The fact that the house is near a restaurant was not a problem at all. You have privacy in the backyard.
It was very clean, plenty of spaces for everyone and well equiped.
Ryan was available and answered very fast.
I recommand that house without hesitation.
The house was a perfect size for our family. Air conditioning was a blessing because the weather was very hot during the week. Beds were comfortable and everything was clearly communicated. Ryan was great!
We had a wonderful vacation. The house was beautiful. The town was beautiful. There are a lot of things to do with children. I would highly recommend this property.
Our group of college friends had a great stay in Wells. We participated in the half marathon and 5K, and the location was perfect. The house is right on the race route, and close to the parking areas. The size of the house was great for our group of 5, and we also enjoyed the back patio table thanks to the great weather. This was probably the cleanest rental house I’ve ever stayed in. The property manager was also very responsive when we had questions. We will definitely consider staying here again in the future!
Clean and great for our family. The complaint I had is minor but major when serving meals to a family of 7. There were no serving spoons! We had to use teaspoons to serve. I thought the beds, bedding were of very nice quality. Lots of towels. TV is every room was great. Loved the big family kitchen table. Plenty of outdoor dinner tables and chairs that we didn’t use due to weather. Ryan, our VRBO host was very helpful. We enjoyed our stay in the yellow Garison House.
This IS in the back of the parking lot of Mike's Crab Shack
Our family was there for my daughter's graduation from UNE. Size wise, the house was perfect for all of us. Plenty of space for everyone to not be on top of each other. Plus being a historic home adds to its charm.
The negatives. The listing does NOT let you know it faces the parking lot of Mike's Crab Shack(like literally that is the front yard view). On busy nights, there is a ton of people outside talking loudly, cars/trucks everywhere. There are NO curtains on the windows, just mini blinds that do not keep headlights out, nor the blaring sunshine at 4/5am. The kitchen is minimally stocked, so if you plan on cooking for large parties, be prepared to have to go buy items.
Heat/Cool is done by "minisplits". While this may seen a great idea, when our arrival night time temperature reached 19 degrees with the windchill, the house could NOT stay warm enough.
The yard upkeep is minimum. There are utility trailers parked beside the yard(the owners likely, but put up a fence, it's unsightly) and the grass was not taken care of around there.
We did have a breaker off when we went to use the dishwasher, and had to call the manager, who was responsive, and sent someone to go down in the basement...um that's a place you don't want to explore.
Pricing for our time period May 17-24th, was decent, but being honest about exact location would've made a difference considering what the occasion was. Exterior shows lots of rot, ruining outside photos.
4/5 Stars
We had a great time staying at the Garrison house. It was very comfortable for two families and had a well stocked kitchen. Location was great for exploring the area. Property Manager was quick to respond when we had an issue with locks on the bedroom doors. Would definitely recommend!
Excellent location in Wells & a beautiful house. We didn't even notice that we were near Mike's Clam Shack. The house had all the character of being older but was nicely updated. We loved the second floor - 2 bedrooms, a full bath and a living space - felt like it was a separate apartment (we couldn't even hear everyone downstairs). Kitchen had a large table for everyone to eat at. And we also spent a good amount of time outside on the patio using the grill. We traveled with kids, so we appreciated the mud room & 2 washers/dryers. Also a hose outside to clean off sand toys. We had a great time - highly recommend!
We absolutely loved this house. It was extremely clean and very spacious. The age of the house gave it tons of character, but it still had all updated and modern fixtures and amenities. We had an internet issue (as a result of a weather related power surge). The property manager was very responsive and was able to resolve the issue in a timely manner. Mike's Crab Shack is the restaurant near the house. This place was fantastic as well. Great location for trips to all of the southern beaches. We had a great time and would definitely recommend this property.
Old federal home completely and tastefully restored. Immaculately clean and spacious, located on Route 1 in Wells and close to everything. One word of advice: bring your own paper products (TP, tissue) and soap, because neither are supplied. However, there are lots of stores nearby to pick up the items you need.
This property was the cleanest, and well decorated house we have ever rented. Bedrooms were large, kitchen was large and up to date. Patio was perfect for relaxing.
We enjoyed our stay! Clean and beautiful house, well-equipped kitchen, nice towels and linens, convenient location, A/C, nice outdoor area with grill.
The only minor down side is that one of the bathtubs was partially clogged. But hopefully that will be fixed for the next guests.