Faulty Tower

Drakes Island Vacation Rental

Drakes Island, located in the Town of Wells in southern Maine, is a special place.  Off the beaten path, there is no commercial development on Drakes Island.  Many of the homes on the island are offered as vacation rentals and demand is high.  It is no surprise that the closer the rental is to the beach, the greater the demand.  Faulty Tower is less than 100 yards from the beach which many consider the most beautiful beach in southern Maine.

The in-season rental amount varies from $1800 to $2500 per week, depending on the week.  Dog friendly, a mature dog may be permitted at the discretion of the owners.  Sorry, no cats are allowed.  A pet lease will be required for a dog along with an extra rental charge and pet security deposit of $300.

This is a NO SMOKING rental.

The front cottage rental kitchen is crisp, clean and terrifically well equipped. From wine glasses to the lobster pot, you will find everything you need including a dishwasher so you can spend more time at the beach.

You may be wondering about the name:  Why “Faulty Tower”?  Most of the cottages on Drakes Island have a name.  We designed the house ourselves and envisioned an attic tower that would serve as an observation area so that we would be able look over the ocean, especially during Nor'easters, hurricanes and the like.  Once the building was up, we still hadn't thought of a name that just seemed right.  Neighbors jokingly referred to the building as looking like a hotel.  Having been great fans of the British PBS comedy, "Fawlty Tower," it just hit us one day that a great name for the cottage would be "Faulty Tower."  Passersby seem to enjoy the name on the cottage.

The front cottage rental living room is equipped with a gas fireplace.  It also boasts cable TV and a combination VCR/DVD player.  There is a comfortable sleeper couch available just in case you have guests.  Just outside is a pretty little covered porch, the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee, or a glass of wine before dinner--or anytime.  Social hour on the front porch is a tradition at FAULTY TOWER after a relaxing day at the beach.  On the west side of the cottage is a private patio area.  A gas grill is provided along with table and chairs for dining alfresco.  FAULTY TOWER comes complete with beach chairs which are stored on the west side of the building next to the patio.

The front cottage first-floor bedroom at left, is carpeted in ocean blue to coordinate with the blue and white beach-cottage feeling throughout.

Above:  The front cottage second floor bedroom is furnished with two double bunk beds.

Front cottage second-floor bath.

Above:  Front cottage first-floor full bath.

Front cottage porch.

Off-street parking for two vehicles is provided on the premises.
Sorry, no RV’s, campers or trailers.

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9% Maine rental tax applies to all rentals.

For information, please contact:
Bonnie Ames
Phone:  207-646-4747
Email:  bonnie@drakesislandrentals.com