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Vacation By The Sea – Spacious Coastal Classic Perfect for Families

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The kitchen slider opens up to the huge deck
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table, and chairs.
A modern living room with a glass coffee table, patterned sofas, and a wooden floor.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dishwasher, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, chairs, and a chandelier. A staircase leads to an upper level.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Cue up the fun
    One of the few properties with an on-site pool table.
  • 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

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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York, ME
  • Place, Short Sands Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Nubble Lighthouse
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Long Sands Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

York Beach

Located in York Beach, this holiday home is in a rural area 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, sailing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Map
York, ME

What's nearby

  • Short Sands Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Nubble Lighthouse - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • York's Wild Kingdom - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Long Sands Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ogunquit Beach - 14 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 29 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anthony's Food Shop - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Union Bluff Grill & Pub - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Cape Neddick Lobster Pound - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Goldenrod - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Fox's Lobster House - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Vacation By The Sea – Spacious Coastal Classic Perfect for Families pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Vacation By The Sea – Spacious Coastal Classic Perfect for Families?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Vacation By The Sea – Spacious Coastal Classic Perfect for Families?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vacation By The Sea – Spacious Coastal Classic Perfect for Families?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Vacation By The Sea – Spacious Coastal Classic Perfect for Families located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Nubble Lighthouse, Short Sands Beach and Long Sands Beach. York Harbor Beach and Emerson Wilcox House Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 32 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal place for large families. Plenty of sitting areas and the deck was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2026
Amy, Thank you so much for your review! So pleased to hear you had a wonderful time! Mary
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay and our whole family really enjoyed our time here. The house was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed for the week. The location was great and made it easy to get to nearby beaches, restaurants, and shops. It was a very family-friendly place, and everyone felt right at home. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Vacation Home

Truly an awesome vacation by the sea - walking distance to short sands, nubble light and long sands. Great location and house for families of all ages.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Experience

Very nice neighborhood. Good vibe and very close to the beach and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We found the perfect place!

This home and property was well-equipped with everything you need for a stress free stay. Convenient to beaches, restaurants, trails and coastal discoveries, it is clean and comfortable. Toys for the littles was an added bonus; we would easily plan another stay right here for a wonderful Southern Maine adventure!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual Maine trip

Every year, my twin sister and best friend and I rent a place for us and our kids (somewhere in Maine), so ten total. This house was a great location and size for all of us! We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2023
Chantelle, we are so glad that you and your whole family were able to enjoy a wonderful Maine getaway with us at Vacation by the Sea! We look forward to welcoming you back for another stay for your future Maine getaways ☀️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Home away from home

The house is just perfect. Lots of space, great big table, open living room, great deck, lots of parking space AND Daniele, our agent, took great care of us. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
Thank you for the great review Josee! Your group was a pleasure to host. What a fantastic group to kick off our busy season! We hope to see you again in the future! Best Wishes to you, Daniele
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Wedding

Our stay was great. Plenty of room for all of us and had everything we needed. The neighborhood was nice and quiet, even got to see some wildlife! I would recommend this home to anyone who wants to be close to everything York has to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2024
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad to hear that the home had plenty of space and provided everything you needed. It’s great to know you enjoyed the quiet neighborhood and the chance to see some wildlife. Your recommendation means a lot, and we hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the future!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing communication

Perfectly clean! Really nice communication! Really accomodating!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Love

This is our second year staying here and we had an amazing time. They made some upgrades which we loved! It is in an amazing spot to access both beaches, the center, and nubble. Also Salt & Shine are amazing at responding, even with the smallest questions. We are excited to go back next year.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Both toilets would not stop running without manual intervention. FYI grill was a mess and we didn’t use it. Ate out anyway
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay

The house was beautiful, however, we could not get the TV downstairs in the basement area to work. With 8 adults in the house it would have been more convenient so all could watch TV. There is very little seating in the living room area so only a few could watch at the same time. Also, the back yard was not mowed and had sticks and twigs everywhere. We had to contact the owners so we could play cornhole out there. They did send their "landscapers" to mow and they did show up later the next day. Other than those issues we had a wonderful time and all of us left very happy!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gals long weekend!

We love the Maine coastline and being with our girl friends. So, what better way to bring it together with a fun weekend in York. We chose Daniele’s place based on size and proximity. It was everything we hoped for; layout, ambiance, cleanliness, and warm n cozy. We utilized all the sleeping space and every room was comfortable and accommodating. Having 2 full bathrooms for 6 women proved to be time saving and smart. We had no intentions on cooking meals but everything you needed was there. In the end we made apple crisp and needed cinnamon…voila! Every step was spelled out with clear cut instructions and we felt very much at home. Thank you for sharing your space with us. As a bonus we had beautiful fall weather and attended Harvestfest. Perhaps next year we will be back….maybe in late September.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Enjoyable week

The property was very clean and communication with the property manager was excellent. We had a small issue with a shower handle and that was fixed within a few hrs. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious, comfortable home—highly recommend!

This was the perfect home for our family’s vacation. It was well equipped with everything we needed. It was spacious and comfortable and the neighborhood was quiet. The pool table was a plus and made the evenings, and our one rainy day, very fun. I would definitely rent this property again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great vacation home near Nubble Lighthouse

Great 4 bedroom, 2 bath house was perfect for our family. House was very clean and well stocked in the kitchen. Beds were comfortable and all bedrooms had ac. The outdoor shower is perfect after the beach! Plenty of room inside and great deck with plenty of seats. Parking for 5 is also a bonus. We had a spectacular week and hope to return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Walking Distance to Lighthouse.

It was a great stay with lots of room for my wife kids and grandkids. It was easy walking distance to the York lighthouse. I would definitely rent again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good vacation house near Nubble Light house

We had a very good stay at this property. The house was very clean and it was nice that there are 2 dryers and a washing machine. Thanks.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Pleasant

Very pleasant & comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Close to Nubble Lighthouse

House was great. There are three levels. All bedrooms are on top level. Plenty of extra rooms if needed for more space. Only thing I could see that needs to be updated would be a couple of the tv's. Rental company was great to work with. Walking distance to Nubble Lighthouse. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2021
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

If you care about sleep and comfort this is not the house for you

First let me start by saying Salt and Shine are wonderful, we know they did all they could, but this house needs more than just a great property manager, it needs some major updating. The layout of the house is perfect for large families, plenty of open space, great location, newer windows and updated decks. Unfortunately, the owner hasn’t put a dime into the necessities that could made this house great. The mattresses and couches are in my guess from the 1990’s. Old, worn out and painfully uncomfortable. We are not a high maintenance family. We know that nothing compares to your own bed and furniture, but this was ridiculous. The stove and dishwasher are original to the house that was built in 1988. The dishwasher broke prior to our arrival on Saturday and was not replaced until Thursday night, the day before we were leaving. If I were renting my house, I would have had the foresight to realize that the appliances are on borrowed time and replace before my rental season. My guess is they are not planning on replacing the original stove until that also breaks. Unless this house is updated and specifically mentions, new mattresses/couches purchased in 2020 and updated appliances I would seriously look elsewhere.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
Thank you for your feedback, we have brought your feedback to the owners attention. The dishwasher was an item that we did try to have delivered and set up quickly. It was a special order and we apologize it took longer than anticipated. We are very sorry you did not enjoy your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Maine Vacation

The location of the property was excellent for all we wanted to do in Maine. The communication was stellar.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property for a girls weekend.

Great property for a girls weekend. Very comfortable with plenty of room for everyone. Well equipped kitchen with everything needed to create a wonderful family style dinner. Walking distance to the Nubble as well as the beach. Would recommend this location. Thanks again for everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
Sydney, thank you so much for your kind words! The location of this house truly is ideal for walking to the historical Nubble Lighthouse and both Long & Short Sands. It was a pleasure to host you and we look forward to hosting you again in the future! - The Salt & Shine Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thank you

I had an amazing time the house was bigger than I thought and the check in was extremely easy thank you again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
Tim, thank you so much for staying at Vacation By The Sea! It was great to meet you and I am so glad that you had a fabulous time at your events during your stay - and what a perfect location for you! We look forward to having you back for another Salt & Shine Rental.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great York Beach House Rental

This house was a wonderful rental! It was very roomy, clean and comfortable! It was convenient to Long & Short Sands Beach. The Rental People were very accommodating with any questions or concerns. I would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2023
Thank you for the great review! Vacation by the Sea certainly is a great rental for families and the location is wonderful! We hope to host you again in the future! The Salt & Shine Team
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