Wells, Maine
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The Elizabeth Grace Cottage was built by our great grandfather and lovingly cared for by our family ever since. It is perched directly on the ocean with steps from the petite lawn lined with beach roses down to a gorgeous four-mile semi-private beach. Spend your perfect summer days swimming, kayaking, taking a morning run or just lounging on the sand and when the day is done, rinse the sand away under the outdoor faucet. Updates have been made with thoughtful attention to detail focused on maintaining the integrity of the original cottage yet equipped with the conveniences necessary for todays modern family.
On the first floor is the ocean front living room, anchored by a beautiful natural fireplace. The fully equipped open concept kitchen/dining is a great spot for a quick lunch or breakfast. Adjacent to the kitchen is a screened in back porch; it’s table for ten is a favorite for ‘al fresco’ dining with easy access to the gas BBQ. There is also a half bath.
Second floor has three bedrooms, one with direct ocean views and the other two have peeks of the ocean. All have full size beds and share a full bath. Up the stairs to the third floor is a converted attic named The Bunkhouse, perfect for kids! Fall asleep to the sound of crashing waves from any bed in the house.
This winter 2021, we are finishing our
3rd story renovation! We will update the pictures in the Spring when all the furniture arrives. The 3rd story will have 1 queen bed and two twins perfect for a family!
One mile away from our home is our "family favorite", Wells Beach Lobster Pound where they "cook the lobsters" for your take-out lobster bake at home! Approximately five miles away you can enjoy Perkins Cove, and quaint down town Ogunquit for shopping and dining. Visit the Marginal Way for coastal walks and don’t miss famous Kennebunkport. We welcome you to the magic of the Elizabeth Grace!
What a wonderful week we recently spent at the Elizabeth Grace. Not only is the beach house comfy and cozy but it has all of the amenities you need. Every bedroom is beautiful and has a soft comfy bed. The upstairs bath has a great full size tub/shower and plenty of space which you don't always find in an older beach house. The kitchen had everything we needed and although we didn't spend much time inside the living room was comfy and very cozy. The inside front porch dining area was the best ! We ate all of our dinners out there and enjoyed our morning coffee on the beach side porch. The concrete patio on the water's edge offers spectacular views of the entire beach. Julie and Cynthia were both fantastic to work with and answered any questions we had. It was such a relaxing week to wrap up our summer :)
This traditional cottage is near next to perfect! It is welcoming, and friendly with beautiful views of the ocean. Overall, a home that is obviously well loved and cared for. The up-to-date kitchen is well-equipped. The bedrooms have good air flow on very hot nights, and on cold mornings, the heat kicks in. (in our one week stay, we had both). There is bright sun on the patio and shade on the porch, with plenty of room for everyone. It is a comfortable and comforting retreat. The beach access is more limiting that we had anticipated, possibly due to the tide schedule. and the steep steps to the beach can be tricky for some folks.
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We had summer weather during the 3rd week of September! House and equipment are perfectly clean. New kitchens cabinets and doors. We enjoyed long walks on the beach with our dog many times daily. Wishing to go back again to a place that feels like home.
It has been about 10 yrs since the last time we visited the Elizabeth Grace. All the good things stayed the same and nice improvements with others. Having the whole family together again was priceless. Thank you for allowing us to reconnect and share great memories. Hopefully we can crate some more. Thanks again.
Excellent
The property is truly a classic oceanfront cottage with heartwarming touches of the beauty that family closeness brings. There are several examples of artful paintings adorning the rooms with beautiful scenes of themes from sea. (Many by Julie) The kitchen is well equipped for whatever culinary delights you can imagine. We definitely recommend this home by the sea for a pleasant, and relaxing vacation.
We stayed at the Elizabeth Grace Cottage in mid-October. We have been coming to Maine for years and this was truly a great discovery. The cottage is as described. It is well equipped and the fireplace is wonderful for those cool Fall nights. It is on a perfect part of the beach for those who crave tranquility. This is a real find and we were so pleased to be able to find a nicely appointed cottage that is dog friendly and somewhat of a historical gem. It seems to have been constructed circa 1900 and is truly well maintained and has great history. Tastefully decorated and well located to all amenities and the views of the ocean are spectacular from the porch. We will definitely return. Thank you Julie, Cynthia and Richard for such a pleasant and memorable vacation. We are lucky to travel a lot and this was a great find. Katya & François
We have been renting cottages in Maine for over 40 years and this one is the best; great semi-private beach location allows for long walks with the dog at all times. The house is well maintained, with great taste in all details, great comfort and convenience, kitchen equipment (new pots and pans, good kitchen knives, gas stove). There are not a lot of pictures on the page but you will not be disappointed with what you will find. We rented for 2 weeks and felt at home on day 1. Thank you Julie, Cynthia and Richard for renting your wonderful family house. Cateline & family
This last week has been needed for so very long. I can’t thank the Jutras family enough for opening their home to us and our dogs for the past week. It’s not easy to find a beach front home that will take dogs. The house was perfect - warm, cozy, and it didn’t have the sterile feel that many rental places have. You walked in and immediately felt at home. This has been the most relaxing, most comforting, and most healing weeks I have ever had. Don’t think twice about booking. The place is worth every cent plus some! When packing today to leave, I really wish we had booked for two weeks. I can’t wait for the opportunity to go back again. Thank you Julie and family!
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