If you’re already thinking about summer in Maine, you’re doing it right.
The best trips aren’t the ones thrown together last minute — they’re the ones you can actually look forward to. The ones where you already know where you’re staying, what the area feels like, and how your days might unfold before you even arrive.
So if you’re planning a week on the coast, here’s a little inspiration — a mix of our favorite towns and the kind of days that make a Maine summer feel exactly how it should.
Day 1: Settle In
There’s no better place to ease into your trip than where you booked.
Check in, unpack, and head straight to the beach — Long Sands if you want space to spread out, or Short Sands if you’re looking for a little more energy. Grab a casual dinner nearby, take a walk along the water, and let that “we’re finally here” feeling kick in.
This is the reset day. No plans needed — just arrive and enjoy it.
Day 2: Beach Day Done Right in York
Pick your beach, claim your spot, and stay all day.
Morning coffee turns into a full beach setup, kids running back and forth from the water, and that easy rhythm that only happens when you don’t have anywhere else to be. Head back to your house, grill, relax, and do it all again tomorrow if you want.
This is what you came for.
Day 3: A Day in Ogunquit
Ogunquit has a completely different feel - and it’s worth spending a full day (or week) there.
Walk Marginal Way, take your time exploring Perkins Cove, and grab lunch or dinner with a view. Ogunquit Beach is wide, beautiful, and perfect for a longer beach day if you want to switch it up.
It’s one of those places where you can wander without a plan and still have a great day.
Day 4: Slow It Down in Wells
Wells is where things feel a little more laid back.
Spend time at Wells Beach or Drake’s Island, take a drive through town, or just enjoy a lower-key day without the crowds. It’s the perfect mid-week reset before heading into a busier stretch again.
Sometimes the best days are the ones where you don’t do much at all.
Day 5: Kennebunk + Kennebunkport
Time to explore.
Head into Dock Square, walk through the shops, grab lunch, and take in the harbor views. It’s a different side of the coast — a little more polished, but still relaxed and easy to enjoy.
It’s also the perfect place to pick up something to bring home (or plan your next trip while you’re there).
Day 6: Back to Your Favorite Spot
By now, you’ve found your rhythm.
Maybe it’s the same beach you went to on day one, maybe it’s a quiet corner you discovered midweek. Either way, this is the day you go back and do it exactly how you want.
No pressure, no schedule — just your version of the perfect day.
Day 7: One Last Morning
Coffee on the deck, a quick walk to the beach, and that moment where you’re already thinking about coming back.
Because that’s what a week on the Maine coast does — it sticks with you.
Where You Stay Makes the Difference
The best part about a week like this is having the right home to come back to every day.
Whether you want to be steps from the beach, tucked into a quieter area, or close to everything, the right space sets the tone for your entire trip.
And the truth is, the homes that make a week like this feel effortless are the ones that book first.
Start Planning Your Week
If this sounds like your kind of summer, now is the time to start planning.
Send us your dates and group size, and we’ll help match you with the best homes available across York, Ogunquit, Wells, and Kennebunk. Or take a look at what’s currently open and start picturing your own week on the coast.
Because the best summer plans don’t just happen — they’re booked.