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Short Sands Beach is a 5-Minute Walk. End of August openings. 6 & 7 Night Weeks.

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Beach nearby, sun loungers
Exterior
Smart TV, video games
Interior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81378 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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York, ME
  • Place, Short Sands Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, York's Wild Kingdom
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Long Sands Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

York Beach

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in York Beach, within a 15-minute drive of Ogunquit Beach and Marginal Way. .This vacation home is 6.2 mi (10 km) from Perkins Cove and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Short Sands Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Short Sands Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • York's Wild Kingdom - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Long Sands Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Nubble Lighthouse - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Ogunquit Beach - 13 min drive - 7.5 miles

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 24 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anthony's Food Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lobster in the Rough - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Union Bluff Grill & Pub - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Goldenrod - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Greenleaves - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Short Sands Beach is a 5-Minute Walk. End of August openings. 6 & 7 Night Weeks.

This beautiful home has many recent updates. Your feet can be in the sand in minutes. Short Sands is just a 5-minute walk from the front door, and Long Sands is right around the corner. This home has 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and sleeps 8 people. The lower-level bedroom has bunk beds and a pull out couch that can double as a second living space for the kids, allowing kids and adults to relax in their own space if needed. There is a huge deck in the backyard for meals and evening family fun. The entire home has been painted, both bathrooms have been fully remodeled, and there are new floors throughout. The kitchen has been redone with new appliances. The home comes fully prepared with everything a family needs for a day at the beach. The house is stocked with plenty of beach chairs, wagons, coolers, and beach umbrellas. Come relax and enjoy all that York Beach has to offer.

Guests will get plenty of sun and surf while exploring the two-mile stretch of Long Sands Beach and visiting the Goldenrod Candy Shop at the Boardwalk of Short Sands Beach. They can also visit the York Wild Kingdom for a carnival ride or take photos of the Nubble Light.

Bed linens are provided.

Damage Protection vs Security Deposit: Willing to let renter choose. Either $500 refundable security deposit or $59 damage protection through HomeAway.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features games, snorkeling nearby, and surfing/body boarding nearby. Recreational activities include cross-country skiing nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 1,378 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Small pets, house trained, can be discussed.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Second living area, with TV, in the basement.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Newly Renovated Home House
Newly Renovated Home
Newly Renovated Home House
Newly Renovated Home
Newly renovated. Minutes to Short Sands.
Newly Renovated w/ Lots of Updates. Minutes to Short Sands
Newly renovated w/ lots of updates. Minutes to Short Sands.

Short Sands Beach is a 5-Minute Walk. End of August openings. 6 & 7 Night Weeks. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the place, easy walk to both Short Sand and Long Sand Beach. Fantastic sunrises each morning. Great friendly neighborhood for adults, kids and dog, who made more friends than we did! Was my first adventure with Vrbo, so was surprised that certain amenities were not provided. I now am aware to read and learn a bit more before travel, especially the night before a holiday!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elina C., Boston, MA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house with everything you could possibly need and more than enough space for 3 adults, a baby and a dog. It's in a great neighborhood and very walkable. The host, Andrew, was very friendly and helpful! Would highly recommend this house if you're planning a trip to York beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Chris R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host was very accommodating. House was in great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location is in a nice and quiet area. Quick walk to town where you'll find shops, restaurants and a small brewery. The house had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela O.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was clean and exactly as advertised. We loved being so close to beaches and shops! There was plenty of space for all of us and the downstairs kid area was very nice. We loved our trip. Maine is so beautiful to explore!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ted D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice spot, would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, very comfortable house
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

TIFFANY J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

My family and I had a really nice stay. One of my favorite parts was seeing a deer come to eat every morning out back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Get Away

Vacation fun.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just like home....

We've stayed in several VRBOs and AirB&B's over the years. This property in particular felt quite comfortable. Great location. Would love to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, tasteful & wonderful

We couldn’t have asked for more; this home was decorated with great taste making the experience more than pleasant. It has it all and comfort & safety were perfect. Pls remember to bring your own towels towels (we forgot!). We will be back for this one100%. Owners are so nice too!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

ron r.

Liked: Cleanliness

great location for the beach and shopping

If you are looking for a nice quaint property within walking distance to short sands and long sands beach this is the place to stay. very clean and comfortable with great communication with Andrew the owner. We will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location

Loved the location, house stayed cool, kitchen was well stocked. Outdoor shower was a cool bonus and great for rinsing off after the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely time away

What a great location! The property is within walking distance of Short and Long Sands beaches, which we walked daily and are so dog friendly. Neighborhood is quiet and friendly. House is very cozy and clean. Comfortable living room furniture, handy deck, and all of the appliances work really well. We had a lovely time.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris B., Silver Spring, MD

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house for beach visit

This is a very nice house in a great location! It is an easy walk to Short Sand Beach in one direction, and slightly longer to Long Sand Beach in the other. The house is comfortable and well equipped. The kitchen is small, but had everything we needed. The deck, right outside the dining area, was a great spot for morning coffee, and lunch. The neighborhood is a mix of rental properties and year round residences, very quiet, and the several neighbors we talked to were friendly. We enjoyed our stay very much and hope to come back.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Review

We had a lovely time at Andrew’s House. The kitchen was well outfitted and all necessaries provided. Very comfortable! I highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Alan S., Stirling, Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness

Pleasant family accomodation

Comfortable home with plenty of space for adults and children to relax. Great location for enjoying the beach, walks and other nearby attractions. A few unfortunate power issues (light switches doing nothing, the trip with our hairdryer) were somewhat troublesome but the host helped out to resolve the faults we highlighted. For guests travelling from outside the US like us, it would be helpful if the host would consider providing bath towels as we have found that is most often the case in North American holiday rental properties.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic location!

Super comfortable bed, quality washer and dryer, gorgeous back deck and yard. Such a nice stay. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

nina r.

Liked: Cleanliness

AMAZING!!

This was an amazing house to stay at. Clean, close to the beach, well stocked, and the Host was so nice to work with. They checked in with me durning my stay to make sure I had everything I needed. I will definitely stay here again. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virginia A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location! House was comfortable except pull out sofa in basement could use a better mattress p

We loved the deck, bathrooms are great! We would rent it again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely beach getaway

Nice and cozy home in a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Niki S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay.

Very comfortable property and wonderful owners.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and property

The location of the house is easy walking distance to short sands and the downtown area. Amenities were all there. There is a great deck for morning coffee and anything else. The owner checked in with us to make sure all was OK and was very attentive to a small issue. It was a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Meredith S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family vacation.

Perfect place for a family! Beach chairs were a plus! I wish we had remembered our bike helmets.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021