Beautiful York Beach home with relaxing porch for gatherings

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A dining area with a wooden table and wicker chairs, a living room with a sofa and blue bean bag, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator and flowers.
A staircase with wooden steps and a black balustrade, leading to an upper floor.
A two-story house with a porch, a flag, and two white chairs.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a central island with stools, a stove, and a refrigerator.
A living room with a white sofa, a blue armchair, a wooden cabinet, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Long Sands Beach

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden

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
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

York Beach

Located in York Beach, this vacation home is in the city center and by the sea. 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. Kayaking and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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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
  • Long Sands Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Nubble Lighthouse - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Ogunquit Beach - 14 min drive - 15.0 km

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 22 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anthony's Food Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Elks Lodge 2778 - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Union Bluff Grill & Pub - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cape Neddick Lobster Pound - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Goldenrod - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful York Beach home with relaxing porch for gatherings pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful York Beach home with relaxing porch for gatherings?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful York Beach home with relaxing porch for gatherings?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful York Beach home with relaxing porch for gatherings located?

Located in the heart of York Beach, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Short Sands Beach and Nubble Lighthouse. Long Sands Beach is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at the cottage! It was one of the cleanest we have stayed at and in a great location. We hope to stay here again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 26, 2026
Thank you for the lovely review. We are so happy you had a wonderful week. Hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was another wonderful vacation at the Blue Hydrangea! Great house and wonderful hosts!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 26, 2026
Thank you. We loved having you at the Blue Hydrangea!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Most amazing week and the house was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was fabulous for our family. Great location - walk to town and beach. The house has everything you need- beach wagon, chairs and toys, Love the porch for coffee and hanging out. Would love to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 17, 2026
We are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to the Blue Hydrangea. Thank you for the kind review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great weeklong stay at the Blue Hydrangea! The property was perfectly suited for our family of 4. Great comms with the owners, a wonderful, clean, comfortable house, and an awesome, quiet neighborhood close to all. Cozy beds, a great kitchen, and sparkling, updated bathrooms. All in all, a wonderful experience. We'll be going back soon! Definitely our best stay on the Nubble.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 26, 2026
Thank you for the lovely review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 3rd year staying at this lovely home. We look forward to staying there, again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our third year staying at the Blue Hydrangea We could not ask for a better vacation! The house is perfect and has everything you need! so cute and clean! We will definitely be back again! This has become part of our family tradition for hopefully years to come. Jen is an amazing host and neighbor
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 2, 2026
Thank you. It was a pleasure having you and your family. We hope to see you again next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was absolutely wonderful. The house was the cleanest house we have ever stayed in with a rental. The location was excellent and we really enjoyed our early morning walks to see the sunrise.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The York property is absolutely fantastic for a family looking to be close to both short and long sands beaches. Jen and Monica are fantastic hosts and this property is a fantastic option on York Maine.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Such a great stay!

This was a beautful place and just loved walking to the beach everyday! The house was so clean and had everything we needed! Would stay here again :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the cleanest, most well stocked property that we e ever stayed at! The location was terrific and our hosts were kind and helpful. The street was full of friendly neighbors and we loved the front porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay and would absolutely recommend this home! It's a charming older house that has been beautifully restored, with so much thought and care put into every detail.The location was perfect—on a quiet street and about a 10-15 min walk to Short Sands beach (calmer water that was perfect for our kids). The house was very well stocked with everything we needed.The owners, who live next door, were incredibly responsive and available if needed while still giving us complete privacy. Overall, this was a fantastic place to stay, and we wouldn't hesitate to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 17, 2026
Thank you for the kind review. It was a pleasure to have you and your family at the Blue Hydrangea.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation near the beach

We had a very nice time in this charming cottage! We could walk to the beach and restaurants. We really enjoyed the beach chairs!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Beautiful home. Beautiful location. We will be returning
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

This was our second time staying at this location and we absolutely love it. It is everything as advertised, is immaculate, and was very comfortable for 5 adults. We love the location with easy access to town and appreciate Jen’s hospitality. We are already hoping to stay here again for our next family reunion in two years.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home

This home is in a great location and truly walkable to Short Sands. Beautifully restored and especially loved the wrap around porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Restful!

Very nice. Property was friendly, clean. And very well equipped. Location was great!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great week

Great week for our family in Maine! The location was perfect - quiet neighborhood and easy walk to beaches or the lighthouse area. We all really enjoyed the house, very comfortable and the kitchen had everything. The owners were great, very nice and accommodating. Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Five Stars

Everything was wonderful. Hosts were excellent. I did not want to leave. Better than advertised.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 30, 2025
Brenda thank you for staying at the Blue Hydrangea. It was truly a pleasure to host your family. All the best Jen Jackson
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Maine 2023

This home was perfect…clean, comfy, homey, cute, great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home

This was our second year staying at the Blue Hydrangea! The house is even more beautiful and even more stocked! It has everything you need! Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

wonderful

The cottage was lovely with everything one could possible need. The neighborhood was quiet and neighbors very friendly. The property owners were next door and greeted us warmly and were very helpful throughout our stay. The location was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Maine Get-away!

This property was absolutely beautiful! The hosts' attention to detail was perfect! Anything we needed - from kitchen items to beach chairs was provided. It was clean and the decor, inviting. I highly recommend this host/home. The location was amazing! Walking distance to the beach and restaurants! Perfect trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 8, 2024
Audra Thank you for your kind review. We loved having you stay at The Blue Hydrangea. We look forward to your return to Maine and York Beach.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Blue Hydrangea

It was hard to leave this beautiful cottage! We loved being able to walk to the beaches, to the shops and to the Nubble Light from this fabulous location. We also took advantage of doing the puzzles and playing corn hole at the house. The owners are great and very accommodating. We highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 30, 2025
Annemarie - it was a pleasure to have your family stay at the Blue Hydrangea. We are so pleased you enjoyed your visit. Best regards Jen Jackson
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just Perfect!!

This is our third year staying at the blue hydrangea! every year there are updates and it keeps getting better ! super clean and fully stocked kitchen! Jen couldn’t be kinder or more helpful! look forward to continuing our tradition of staying there !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 21, 2025
Thank you for your kind review. It was a pleasure to have you at the Blue Hydrangea!
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