Why not enjoy a vacation by the beach in a home that allows you to really stretch out and relax? At Lafayette’s Oceanfront Resort, directly on beautiful Wells Beach in the heart of the southern Maine coast, they offer several vacation homes in the surrounding residential neighborhood. All are a short walk to the beach and to resort amenities including an indoor pool and oversized hot tub with waterfall. Some of the homes sleep up to 16 people; others are cozier cottages for up to five people. Features range from gourmet kitchens and fireplaced living rooms to oceanview patios and full laundry rooms. In addition to beach fun, you’re close to hiking, golf, great restaurants and shopping, museums and galleries.

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Book a cottage at Weatherby’s, one of the country’s oldest and most famous sporting lodges, and experience a vacation like no other. Fish for landlocked salmon in Grand Lake Stream, ME’s clear waters or for smallmouth bass in pristine glacial lakes — or hunt for grouse, deer or moose with experienced Maine guides. Spacious log-cabin cottages, nestled among the trees, for one to eight guests, all have private baths, electricity, screened porches, propane heaters and open brick or Franklin-style fireplaces. Hearty breakfasts and dinners are served at private tables in the dining room, and lunch is either a picnic box or cookout prepared by your guide. Nearby activities include swimming off a public beach and dock on Grand Lake, hiking and mountain biking.

You want a home-away-from-home kind of vacation, where you’re close to resort activities and amenities but also have your own private space for the ultimate in relaxation. They can do that for you at Point Sebago Resort, where vacation rentals include uniquely decorated, two bedroom, two-bath houses with all the comforts you’d expect in your own home. Kitchens are fully equipped, and there are grills and decks; some have fireplaces. Located on the side of the resort with the 18-hole championship golf course, the homes are a short golf cart ride to the beach and resort activities including the waterpark obstacle course, tennis, pickle ball, hiking and volleyball. Dine in the on-site restaurant or grab a burger and brew in one of the lounges with live entertainment.