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Charming Nubble Cottage, Minutes to Beaches on a Family Street w/Fire Pit

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Front entry
Front View, driveway fits 6 standard cars
The kitchen island unfolds into a large dining table. Seats 6-8 comfortably.
Bar Area in Kitchen
Bedroom 2 with Queen bed

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 61000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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York, ME
  • Place, Long Sands Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Short Sands Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, York's Wild Kingdom
    ‪8 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

2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet

Outdoor Shower

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Nubble Cottage, Minutes to Beaches on a Family Street w/Fire Pit

Enjoy all that Maine's South Coast has to offer while you stay in charming 'Salt & Light' cottage located at the beginning of the Nubble. It is just minutes from Long and Short Sands Beaches, Ellis Park gazebo concerts, playground overlooking the ocean and quaint York Beach Center & Zoo (all less than a 10 min walk). Three bedrooms include 2 with queens and one with 2 twins, all have blackout curtains. There are 1.5 bathrooms plus an outdoor shower perfect for rinsing off sandy bodies and feet.

The kitchen has granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a 5-burner gas range, a beverage fridge, and an air fryer oven. This home has hardwood floors throughout (except Master has a wool carpet), lots of light, wonderful ocean breezes, and is meticulously maintained.

The beautifully landscaped yard has a deck with a dining table (6 chairs) and the patio is furnished with comfortable patio furniture, there is a pop-up canopy for shade, a gas grill, and a cozy fire pit (wood can be bought at Hannaford's, Anthony's, or in the town).

Linens are provided and include bath towels, beach towels, sheets, bath mats, and dish towels.

Beach chairs and a beach buggy are provided in the gray resin shed next to the wood one in the backyard.

The house is rented on a weekly basis during the summer, (Saturday to Saturday, with a couple of exceptions, see calendar), and 3+ nights in the low season. We do not allow pets, smoking of any kind, or parties.

'Foodies' will enjoy being a 15-minute drive to the famous and delicious restaurants in Ogunquit/Perkin's Cove/Cape Neddick. Make your reservations early! York is also the headquarters of 'Stonewall Kitchen' which offers fun cooking classes, shopping, and a café.

Kids will enjoy watching saltwater taffy being made at Goldenrod's Kisses and all will enjoy delicious Maine lobster and seafood at the many area restaurants. Take a scenic walk around the Nubble and enjoy Dunne's ice cream.

Outlet shopping is 20 minutes south on Rt. 1 in Kittery and antiquing is in Cape Neddick on Route 1 North. Essex, MA, the antiquing capital of the East Coast, is also only 50 minutes away. Essex is also the home of 'Woodman's' where the fried clam was created. They are the best and gluten-free.

Drive up scenic Rt. 1A to view Maine's majestic coast, tour historic Portsmouth, NH, take a day trip to Boston, feed animals at York's Wild Animal Kingdom, take an early morning run along Long Sands Beach, enjoy an evening concert at the Ellis Park Gazebo, attend a play at the Ogunquit Play House, walk along York Harbor's Cliff Walk or Ogunquit's Marginal Way or relax on the beach or in the back yard - Salt & Light provides the perfect vacation for your family & friends.

Keywords: beach, charming, convenient location, yard, family, walkable,
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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
No smoking anywhere on the property.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Lower outside umbrellas and lock outdoor shower
Turn off air conditioners
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

York Beach

Located in York Beach, this vacation home is near theme parks and near the beach. 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. Kayaking and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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York, ME

What's nearby

  • Long Sands Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Short Sands Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • York's Wild Kingdom - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Nubble Lighthouse - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Ogunquit Beach - 13 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 24 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anthony's Food Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪York Beach Beer Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Greenleaves - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bagel Basket - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Nubble Cottage, Minutes to Beaches on a Family Street w/Fire Pit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Nubble Cottage, Minutes to Beaches on a Family Street w/Fire Pit?

As of Apr 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Nubble Cottage, Minutes to Beaches on a Family Street w/Fire Pit on Apr 27, 2026 start from $549, 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 Charming Nubble Cottage, Minutes to Beaches on a Family Street w/Fire Pit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Nubble Cottage, Minutes to Beaches on a Family Street w/Fire Pit?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Nubble Cottage, Minutes to Beaches on a Family Street w/Fire Pit located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Short Sands Beach and Long Sands Beach. York's Wild Kingdom and Nubble Lighthouse are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carole G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love York Beach and this was close to everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. The house has a nice layout and is in a great location. We also loved the yard and outdoor shower.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie P.

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

Beautiful week at YB

We love this property with the well stocked kitchen, fire pit, and outdoor shower.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our week at the Nubble Cottage. The house has beautiful gardens and a wonderful back yard with three seating areas including a fire pit. Very comfortable and private. The location was very convenient close to both long and short beaches as well as an easy drive to Rte 1 and attractions. Bonnie is terrific!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Caroline B.

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

Charming home

Overall, this property is a great place to stay. It needs some updating on the outside, but inside is charming and welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Tara P.

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

Perfect beach house

We had a great time. It’s walking distance to downtown York, Nubble light house, and short sands beach. The living room is perfect to relax and watch tv. I would recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Perfect location

This is a very cute house with all we needed as a family of 3. Great location, great deck, great kitchen in a quiet neighborhood but close enough to walk to both beaches and restaurants. We found the stay comfortable. They were very thoughtful to let us in a bit early when a storm rolled in for shelter from the beach. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi F.

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

Perfect Location

We loved our stay at this home. The kitchen was amazing stocked with all the essentials. The gardens are beautiful. Enjoyed relaxing in the back yard in the afternoon on the patio. We enjoyed walking to the beaches and in town, while enjoying a nice quiet, and friendly neighborhood. Can not wait to return to this home in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Devon C.

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

Just what we needed

This comfortable, private home was just perfect for our mothers’ and daughters’ weekend away. The outside sitting area choices were perfect for reconnecting throughout the day and the kitchen and living room were just right for playing games in the evening. We all agreed it was just what we needed to feel refreshed and reconnected.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc F.

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

Clean, comfortable and convenient!

House and property are exactly as advertised. A few minutes’ walk to either Short Sands or Long Sands. Great little private backyard with deck, grill, patio and fire pit for relaxing after a day at the beach! Outdoor shower was a bonus! Nice, quiet residential area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

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

Summer vacation

We all loved this house. Its in a perfect location and is exactly as described. Owner was very responsive to our questions. We love York Maine and if we decide to come back next year this will be my first choice and would definitely recommend this property to our friends and family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy W.

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

Get away to York beach

This property has everything a family needs. It’s in a prime spot within walking distance to both Long and short Sands beaches. Beds are comfortable and all amenities listed are perfect. Bonnie is very responsive to questions and very helpful. Being from York originally, I feel very confident that anyone will be happy with this property. Looking forward to our visit next year. 😉🌞 Sandy Woods
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula B.

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

Highly Recommended

This home was more than I could have ever expected!! Extremely comfortable and quaint inside. Very clean bathroom, which is an indicator of how clean this home was throughout. The host, Bonnie was extremely courteous and took great strides to make this home comfortable; she was also very responsive when I reached out to her. Also, very close to beaches! There is no doubt I would rent this property again. Thank you Bonnie!!
Stayed 35 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great week-long stay at this beautiful home. The location was extremely convenient as it was within walking distance to both long and short sands. The home had everything we could ask for, and then some. Tons of kitchen and grilling utensils! The chairs and beach buggy were super helpful in the shed. We loved enjoying coffee under the umbrella on the deck or sitting under the canopy on the patio. Communication with the host was spotty until we exchanged phone numbers, which was great. The only odd thing was when using the outdoor shower, we noticed the neighbors sitting on the deck next to us. It was a little odd that we could make direct eye contact with them as they were not too far away. Besides that, our stay was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen C.

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

Great stay

Clean, comfortable & convenient. Just what we were looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krista D.

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

Great place

The place was very clean and walking distance to Short Sands and downtown York. It also has everything you need - well stocked kitchen and towels, etc. Perfect for our girls weekend away!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

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

Great place

We had a short vacation with 4 adults and 2 yr. Old twins. The host was responsive, polite and attentive. The house was just as described, we spend lots of time on the deck and the kids had enough space in the yard to run around! Great place that we would love to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

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

Great family spot

This place was perfect for our first stay in york, me. It fit us wonderfully and had everything we needed. It was just far enough away but also super close to both beaches. Clean and fully stocked. Owner was quick to respond to any questions. If my family didn't just grow by 2 more feet this week.. we would def stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JACK R.

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

We enjoyed the Maine House

We enjoyed our stay in Maine very much. The house was very clean and well equipped. We were a little disappointed that there was no dining room and the kitchen got very hot even with a ceiling fan. We were lucky with the weather and we were able to eat our meals on the back deck in the lovely garden. Overall, it was a great stay.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie P.

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

Beautiful property with a nice space outdoors for eating, relaxing, and lounging.

We had wonderful week in Maine!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy E.

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

Bright, beautiful stay!

We loved staying here for the second time! The property is just as bright and spacious as before. The landscaping and patio updates are lovely and made for fantastic al fresco dinners. Our 6 year old son and 2 year old toddler also enjoyed the space - and the red wagon was such a help on our walks to the beach. Although it was hot the week we went, the house is very well ventilated and we barely had to use air conditioning (but when we did it was nice and chilly!). And one night we had a fire in the Solo stove and s’mores with the kids; our son said that it was the best night of the summer. This is a fantastic location - so close to the beach and also, tucked into a peaceful, pretty neighborhood. Perfect for a family getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Salt & Light Cottage Stay York, ME

Check in was very easy and the location was amazing. It was great to be within walking distance of the beach and other places like the Nubble lighthouse. Our host was very responsive and provided a lot of helpful information prior to our arrival. It was our first time in York and we will definitely like to return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harriet H.

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

Wonderful stay

The house was very comfortable to stay in. It had many amenities. It's location was convenient to everything local. We love the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zoe P.

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

Great Gals Getaway

Stayed here with four friends for a beach weekend to celebrate an upcoming wedding. Super cute house - awesome outdoor space. Perfect for a beach weekend. Has everything you could need - porch seating, fire pit, outdoor shower, chairs, and stocked kitchen. Bonnie is a wonderful host too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

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

Easy communication minor problems quickly addressed

Perfect location and size for our needs. Lots of amenities we hardly had the chance to use. We only ever showered outside! Minor issues were easy to communicate and addresses promptly. We would definitely re-book.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Bonnie Pierce

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While we reside in Washington, DC we have enjoyed vacationing in York for many years.

Why they chose this property

Great location, close to beaches and town, on a quiet street with a nice yard.

What makes this property unique

One level, great for kids or seniors, and an easy walk to two beaches.

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