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Short Walk to Short Sands & Long Sands! Affordable Vacation in York! #1

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A house with a covered porch, a blue picnic table, and two Adirondack chairs.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a bookshelf, a television, and a window with a view of greenery.
A cozy living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, a bookshelf, and a television mounted on the wall.
A room with a wooden bench, a small table, a door, and a staircase leading to another room.
A staircase leading to a kitchen area with a wooden chair and a table.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Long Sands Beach
Sleeps 6•2 bedrooms•4 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1-stall shower

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden

About this property

Short Walk to Short Sands & Long Sands! Affordable Vacation in York! #1

Welcome to Crowes Cottage #1! Located between the beaches, these charming cottages provide a rare opportunity for the perfect vacation in Maine. Think rustic meets modern! Relax for a week (or two!) at the seacoast, reminiscent of the way life used to be or as we say in Maine, "the way life should be".

2 Bedroom, 1 bath cottage. There is a window ac in the living room and in both bedrooms upstairs. Each cottage has it's own charcoal grill, we provide the charcoal & lighter fluid.

The showers are small stall showers and we do have an outdoor enclosed shower that has hot and cold water (beside the shed)

There is a picnic table for each cottage & Adirondack chairs for enjoying your outdoor space.

Crowes is located so close to everything you can literally park the car and leave it for the week while you enjoy walking to two beaches and downtown York Beach.

We will do our absolute best to ensure you love your time here and want to come back year after year.

Please Note- this cottage is the only 2 story cottage. The stairs to get upstairs are very narrow & steep. We do not recommend this cottage for anyone that may have trouble with stairs or small children

We do not provide bed sheets, pillow cases or bath towels. Renters are to provide their own. We do have a thin quilt on each bed.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
The stairs are very narrow, use with caution
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4363373
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

York Beach is home to this cottage. 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.
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York, ME

What's nearby

  • Short Sands Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • York's Wild Kingdom - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Long Sands Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nubble Lighthouse - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Ogunquit Beach - 13 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Anthony's Food Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • Elks Lodge 2778
  • ‪Cape Neddick Lobster Pound - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Union Bluff Grill & Pub - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪York Beach Beer Company - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Short Walk to Short Sands & Long Sands! Affordable Vacation in York! #1 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Short Walk to Short Sands & Long Sands! Affordable Vacation in York! #1?

As of Aug 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Short Walk to Short Sands & Long Sands! Affordable Vacation in York! #1 on Sep 14, 2026 start from $284, 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 Short Walk to Short Sands & Long Sands! Affordable Vacation in York! #1?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Short Walk to Short Sands & Long Sands! Affordable Vacation in York! #1?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Short Walk to Short Sands & Long Sands! Affordable Vacation in York! #1 located?

Situated in York Beach, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Short Sands Beach and Long Sands Beach. Nubble Lighthouse and Cliff Walk are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

BOB S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage was great for our family. It is small but functional. You can’t beat the location and the price. Our family loved our stay. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michele N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very easy & enjoyable stay @ Crowe's Cottages. I was definately able to relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alicia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and pet friendly. My only concern was it was cold and couldn’t get the heater (downstairs) to work throughout the night.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 28, 2026
Thank you for the great review! We have had that heater serviced and am sorry it was not sufficient to heat the downstairs. This weather has been crazy for us this May! Hopefully you will come back to visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Drew F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Everything was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Love Crowes CottagesReturning next year
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

heather w.

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

Much needed vaca

It was a nice stay. Perfect location and a great way to kick off the summer! Thank you- we'll be back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laney C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Great location, perfect to walk to short sands, could also walk to long sands, AC worked great, was very clean upon arrival. Quarters are tight-especially the shower but we knew that when booking and was fine for our family of 4.Cannot beat the value for the location. Will likely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurence P.

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

Beautiful cottage just 5 minutes walk from the beach

The cottage was perfect for us. We felt like home right away. Quiet area, clean house and nice front porch to relax after a day at the beach. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason J.

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

Great affordable and convenient

Second year staying in this amazingly affordable rental and very pleased. You won’t find a better pet friendly beach rental in such close proximity to short sands, long sands and nubble light at such an amazing price! It is a little tight in some places like the stairs and bathroom but well worth it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was nice with a good location. There was a nice breeze in the cottage with 3 air conditioners when needed. The weather was great so we didn’t spend a lot of time inside. The picnic table with a charcoal grill was a plus for us. The shower was a little on the small side but doable. It was a bit small for 4 adults, 1 child, and an infant. We had a great time. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Diane A.

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

VRBO assistance

The property we stayed at was clean and in a great location. We had some initial issues and could not contact VRBO. Wondering why VRBO does not have a number to call in case of issues upon initial arrival. We did email the owner via VRBO but that is not a priority contact method.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karen C.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
It was a nice cottage. The stairs are definitely for able-bodied people - very steep and narrow. We liked proximity to the beach- within a pleasant walking distance even for the youngest person.We were disappointed that communication was non-existent with the owner. They gave us the info we needed to know about checking in, etc. But when sending a message we never got a response.We also noted that cleaning was minimal - we left it cleaner than when we arrived. We also found several items left behind by previous guests (proving our suspicion that the cottage is not thoroughly cleaned between rentals).If you can overlook those little inconveniences, then it is a very nice place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was clean, tidy, and simply organized. We loved the location and how close it is to the beach and downtown, and the screened in porch was lovely. The house has a lot of vintage features which we appreciated as well. We were able to easily walk to events downtown in 5-10 minutes with no issues. I would add/note a few things for future guests: 1) bring blankets unless you plan to use the heat. We couldn't find either blankets for the beds (other than the comforter), or throw blankets. 2) For pet owners, the hosts are strict about pet hair on beds and furniture (there's a note on the fridge that says it is "unacceptable"), so I recommend bringing something to cover or clean if your pets get on the furniture. 3) The cottage is older and may be difficult for some individuals due to the structure. For example, the showerhead is designed for someone around 5'6" and the ceiling in it is around 6'. The stairs have very narrow treads and the top hits the slant of the roof, so this may be a difficult climb for some. We would absolutely stay here again and just adjust expectations and packing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lori W.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

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