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Escape to Quintessential Maine Seaside Cottage: Stunning Views and Ocean Access

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A wooden deck with white railings overlooking a body of water.
A kitchen with a window view of a body of water and a house.
A residential area with houses, a driveway, and a street.
A coastal property with a view of the ocean, a stone wall, and a white fence.
A room with large windows, a white chair, a small table with a red tablecloth, and a bench with a red cushion.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Nubble Lighthouse

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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york, ME
  • Place, Short Sands Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Nubble Lighthouse
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Long Sands Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

First Floor Private Suite

1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Futon and 2 Single Beds

Second Floor enclosed porch alcove

2 Single Beds

Third Floor

1 Queen Bed

Third Floor

2 Double Beds

Third Floor

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

First Floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Outdoor Shower Room

Outdoor shower

Second Floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Third Floor

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

York Beach

Located in York Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Nubble Lighthouse and Market Square are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Short Sands Beach and Long Sands Beach. Center For Wildlife and Yummies Candy and Nuts are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Map
york, ME

What's nearby

  • Short Sands Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Nubble Lighthouse - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • York's Wild Kingdom - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Long Sands Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Ogunquit Beach - 14 min drive - 15.3 km

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 27 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anthony's Food Shop - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Elks Lodge 2778 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Union Bluff Grill & Pub - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Fox's Lobster House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Goldenrod - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to Quintessential Maine Seaside Cottage: Stunning Views and Ocean Access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Escape to Quintessential Maine Seaside Cottage: Stunning Views and Ocean Access?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Escape to Quintessential Maine Seaside Cottage: Stunning Views and Ocean Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to Quintessential Maine Seaside Cottage: Stunning Views and Ocean Access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Escape to Quintessential Maine Seaside Cottage: Stunning Views and Ocean Access located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Nubble Lighthouse and Short Sands Beach. Long Sands Beach is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
House was old and very dated. On the other hand views were beautiful and location was great.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2026
We’re glad you enjoyed the beautiful ocean views and our location on the Nubble ledges—those are truly what make 128 Broadway so special. As described in our listing, 128 Broadway is a charming circa-1895 seaside cottage that has retained much of its historic character. We understand that this style isn’t for everyone, which is why we include more than 80 professional photos of both the interior and exterior. Our goal is to give guests an accurate sense of the home’s accommodations and vintage charm so they can decide if it’s the right fit before booking. For those looking for a modern, newly renovated home, our cottage may not be the best match. But for guests who appreciate the character of a classic Maine seaside cottage, along with spectacular ocean views and an exceptional location, it offers a unique and memorable experience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Our family of seven had a terrific stay at this awesome special home. Thank you to Bob for the excellent communication and local recommendations as well as his responsiveness overall. Would definitely consider staying here again and really had a great two weeks at this home. Thanks again!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for a family wedding within walking distance to the Viewpoint and also walkable to Nubble lighthouse and to town. Great views of the ocean from the decks! Plenty of fairly comfortable beds. Host was very accessible and nice. Be careful...no linens at all...made the mistake of not reading the whole info packet before we got there. Thankfully Cottage Linens was great and brought us sheets and towels right away on a Friday evening. Not cheap but they were so accomodating! Really no supplies either so you'll need to pick up TP, paper towels etc...not even a bar of soap was supplied. And couldve been more thoroughly cleaned. Cute beach cottage. Def needs updating. Its all about the location tho!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great vacation house

The beautifully decorated house with a great views of the ocean is comfortable and perfect for a large group of people. The 3rd floor has half bath and 3 bedrooms, 2 of which have sliders to the top deck. Great to have morning coffee on and quiet to nap on in the afternoon. The middle floor has a comfy large living room is open and flows into the window filled sun porch. The kitchen and dining room are open and dining table large enough for big dinners or games. Kitchen is well equipped. It was great having the washer and dryer so we didn't have to deal with finding a laundromat and waiting for machines. The middle floor has a long covered deck lined with rocking and regular chairs another nice place for watching the sunrise w a cup of coffee. The bottom floor is like having your own apartment, with a full bath, slider to outside. The house was as listed and well maintained. There is close access to the rocks/ocean when not feeling like going to the beach. Loved the outdoor shower. Easy walking to short or long sands beach, Nubble light house or Dunnes Ice cream... I would definately recommend this property.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family just enjoyed a wonderful stay at this home. Very close to the ocean - walking distance to Nubble. We spent most of our time outside on the porches. Bob was very easy to communicate with! Would consider staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vaca

Beautiful location. Well kept home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great week at Wyola!

This was our second time staying at the house and we had another fabulous week. Just about any amenity you can think of is provided in the kitchen. We grilled a lot and enjoyed the porch rockers every day while enjoying the ocean views. Bob is an excellent host and is quick to answer any questions. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great views- awesome porches

The porch views of the ocean from 2 different shorelines was amazing. This was a great property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wyola

Excellent place to stay. Enjoyed our time there very much. Wish it were closer to the beach, but other than that, great!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Roomy and comfortable

The rental was large enough that we could spread our wings, 2 decks, large first floor suite, 3 bedrooms on 3rd floor, fans. We walked to the beach and got some exercise but it was enjoyable to walk along side the ocean. The views from the decks are good and and it was nice to walk out back and sit on the rocky shore. We really enjoyed our visit!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome House

Love the house…porches with view of water are great and get morning sun. Kitchen has plenty of space. House is clean and everything in working order. Had a fantastic week. Would definitely rent again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay right on the water!

The house is very charming and has a classic beach house vibe which we loved. The floor plan was great, having the in-law suite downstairs was really nice for extended family. It's a good 10-15 minute walk to the beach, but we managed just fine. Looking out at the water from the porch rockers was our favorite! Bob was great to communicate with and the arrival and departure process was seamless. No issues during our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Staying in York

We really enjoyed the Wyola! Great views! Not the best weather. The owner got back quickly when there were questions. Beautiful place with lots of space. The only drawback was the walk to the beach. There are very few sidewalks and at times it was dangerous.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location with beatuiful views

The location was perfect for our family of 9. The grandparents stayed on the bottom floor. This was perfect so they didn't have to go up and down the stairs so often as there was a bottom entrance. Age range was 8-87. Every morning and evening was spent looking out onto the rocky beaches. We could bike or walk into Short Sands. We were a short walk to the light house and the best ice cream shop ever. The owners were so helpful and present. We had an issue with the fire alarm going off several times in the middle of the night. We texted them at 1am and they responded immediately to help us fix the situation. They arrived the next morning with donuts and batteries. Thanks for a wonderful stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Updates

I feel the binder had a lot of good information but could use an updating. There was no mention of where the outside shower was. The website says no sheets, I assumed that to mean no bedding at all so I brought blankets and pillows with, which turned out to be unnecessary packing. Could also use more dresser/closet space. There was no place to hang any shirts/dresses in the upstairs bedrooms. Overall the house was beautiful and we were very happy. Thanks again for everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

great location and great house for large number of guests

We were 7 older people from different areas. There was plenty fo parking for 4 cars. The water views were great with a shaded 2nd level deck and a large 3rd level deck for sunning and drying towels. The beds were all comfy with easy access to the the 1st floor bedroom for individuals with trouble climbing stairs. The kitchen is well supplied with dish liquid, dish detergent, laundry detergent, dishes, glassware, condiments, dish towels. The location is ideal with a walk to Short Sands beach, Dunnes Ice cream, Fox Lobster House and Nubbble light. You can drive north on River road to get to Ogunquit to avoid traffic on route 1. Even though we hit hot weather during our stay the bedrooms were comfy with ceiling fans and a cross breeze. I met Bob and Janet when we got there and they were very helpful with everything. We were all happy with our stay and found so much to do. Thanks again to Bob and Janet. We definitely plan to come back. Arnold G. Konig, MD
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Well appointed - great view!

Enjoyed a wonderful week in Maine at Wyola. Great location and views - the house was comfortable and had a well equipped kitchen. Outdoor shower is definitely a plus when beaching - and the kids loved it. Definitely family friendly - a lovely place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wicked awesome!!!

Our stay was the best vacation ever! Can't wait for next Summer!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Awesome Family week in York Beach

We had a fabulous week. My husband and I , my mother as well as our 3 adult children and our grandson all loved being together. We did give our son & daughter in law & baby the downstairs space. As the baby still doesn't sleep through the night---we loved they had their own space. Our daughter and her husband live on the west coast so we cherish being together. The house is well equipped. The kitchen was great. We used the "lobstah" pot 2 nights. Nothing like Maine lobster. We used the grill also. The Short Sands beach is a 10 min walk.. Rocky's farm stand on Ridge Rd is great. Hannafords is close by for quick grocery needs. The views are just amazing and so peaceful & beautiful. We can't wait to return for another stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect beach cottage!

We stayed in August 2016 with our three kids - ages 6, 4 and 6 months. The cottage was just as described, with multiple room options (twin beds, doubles and a queen), plus a private in-law suite located on the first floor with a separate entrance/exit. Very close to Dunne's ice cream, Nubble Light House and only a half mile from Short Sands Beach (definitely within walking distance if you don't have to drag three kids)! The house had all the amenities one could need for the week, plus amazing views of the ocean and the lighthouse. Bob called us on the first day to make sure we arrived safely and to inquire if we had any questions. The cottage is well-maintained and very clean; you can tell that the owners take very good care of the property. Also, the outdoor shower is an added bonus - perfect to rinse off the kids after a day at the beach. All in all, we had a wonderful experience. Thank you Bob and Janet! We would definitely consider returning in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic Family Vacation!

We had a wonderful experience at WYOLA. There is a ton of space, and everything was very clean and comfortable. There are 2 great size decks that have picturesque water views. You can walk to Dunne's ice cream and nubble easily. We traveled with kids ages 3, 2, and 1 so we drove to the beach - But adults could have easily walked. York did a fireworks display one night, and we could see perfectly from the top deck. Such a nice perk. Also with kids we loved the outdoor shower. After the beach we could rinse off all the sand before naps with ease. Bob was great. He called to check in the day we got there just to make sure got in ok. We had a wonderful time and would absolutely recommend it!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Getaway

Great house with wonderful views. Loved the upstairs deck. The house was very clean, had all the amenities, and decorated so nicely. The bonus room downstairs is great as well. We had a fantastic vacation and would highly recommend staying at this beautiful home.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wyola Dream!!

Awesome views!! Awesome cottage!! So close to the Nubble, Short Sands, and Long Sands. The place was charming, all the ad says and more. Great balconies with ocean views and rockers, love the outdoor shower!! And all the place had to offer. Quaint town of York and close to many others. Can't wait to return to the rock shoals, which are right there and are amazing to sit and relax and take the view all in, couldn't get enough of that, and to listen and see the ocean right there....so stunning!! And the sunrise and sunsets are phenomenal!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wyola Dream!

Great views, great rock shoals, great porch with rockers, great out soor shower, access to shoals or to Short Sands were very close. Place had all that it says and more. Love the area and York charm . Lots to do. The Nubble is within walking distance. Beautiful decor and charm Wyola....can't wait to return for more ocean, morning sunrise, and sitting on the rocks!!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Better than described

Fantastic time at Wyola cottage. Stayed other places in years past that were overrated from their ads – but not this one. The pictures are accurate – the ocean really is right there, and you can see the sunrise! Another plus you could see the nubble lighthouse beacon from the third floor balcony (bunch of other lighthouses too).The accommodations are better than described. Plenty of sleeping areas, and the first floor was great for our overnight guests with baby – quite, private and separate entrance so they could go out for early morning walks while the rest of us slept in. The yard is small but it didn’t matter since the lighthouse park was just down the road, and it was more fun to just go out front exploring on the rocks when some of the group were fishing. Small parking area but we were able to fit all four cars without a problem. Outdoor hotwater shower was great to get rid of the beach sand. Good sized gas grill was used almost every night including boiling lobsters, but its easier to have the locals boil them and bring them back and eat out on the picnic table watching the waves. Hope to get back there in 2014!
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