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What a gem for a quiet and quaint vacation

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Quaint cottage with ample natural sunlight.
Wrap around porch for your summer enjoyment.
Few steps leading to a care-free enjoyment.
Terrace/patio
Front porch with a picnic table, lounge chairs and gas grill.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

What a gem for a quiet and quaint vacation

What a gem for a quiet and quaint vacation. 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom cottage perched high on the Nubble Peninsula. This home offers a large wrap-around deck with ample room inside as well. Nicely decorated with light interior, all open concept living, dining room with fully stocked kitchen. Clean and vacation-like home with two parking spots right up front.
Just a short Stroll to two Sandy beaches at York Beach.
The sleeping arrangements are all upstairs with one-room sleep all set up.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2069903
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

About the neighborhood

York Beach

Located in York Beach, this vacation home is by the sea. Market Square is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Short Sands Beach and Long Sands Beach. York's Wild Kingdom and Center For Wildlife are also worth visiting.
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York, ME

What's nearby

  • Short Sands Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • York's Wild Kingdom - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Nubble Lighthouse - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Long Sands Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Ogunquit Beach - 14 min drive - 15.0 km

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 24 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anthony's Food Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪York Beach Beer Company - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Greenleaves - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Elks Lodge 2778 - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is What a gem for a quiet and quaint vacation pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at What a gem for a quiet and quaint vacation?

As of May 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at What a gem for a quiet and quaint vacation on May 13, 2026 start from $424, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at What a gem for a quiet and quaint vacation?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at What a gem for a quiet and quaint vacation?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is What a gem for a quiet and quaint vacation located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Short Sands Beach and Long Sands Beach. Nubble Lighthouse and York's Wild Kingdom are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan D.

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

Great little place

Great little place within walking distance to beach, restaurants, shops and a park.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 1, 2022
Meghan - thank you for choosing to stay at one of our properties! We enjoyed hosting you and hope to have the opportunity to host you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Small; but great
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle P.

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

Great vacations!

We really enjoyed our staying at the cottage. It had everything we needed, quiet, distance walk from beach. Thanks!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea L.

Perfect for a small family

I’ve stayed here multiple times because it’sa perfect since for my family. The beds are cozy and the set up and location are perfect. Close to both King and short sands, Nubble light house and great area for walking. All the amenities are included and i look forward to coming back year after year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

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

Clean and cozy!

The property is super cute and cozy in a great location! Felt very safe and surrounded by beautiful homes. It was small but had everything we needed. I would recommend it mostly to parties of 3-4 guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2022
Thank you so much for this review, Andrea! It's wonderful to read you enjoyed your stay and we hope to have the opportunity to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martine P.

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

Biking family

We had a very nice time at the house. We biked everywhere from long sand to short sand, and to go in the village. The walk to short sand is very nice also. The kitchen is missing some piece of cookware, but we manage to cook anyways. The porch is very nice and cosy. We recommande for sure.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

cozy beach cottages with great location

Property is walking distance to Short Sands and Nubble Lighthouse. It is a cozy beach cottage located between other rental properties. Convenient to W/D and they offer use of beach items. The beds are all upstairs. They are a bit rickety and we learned before arrival NO linens or paper products (including TP) are provided. This was not mentioned in the listing but was resolved by charging a 25$ pp fee. Reasonable price for a great York Beach location for couple/small family, but if you’re looking for privacy this may not be your place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Dan M.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Jan Kovarik

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English, Czech
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