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Short Walk to Short Sands & Long Sands! Affordable Vacation in York! #4

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Living area
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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

Bedroom 2

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1-Stall shower

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Short Walk to Short Sands & Long Sands! Affordable Vacation in York! #4

Welcome to Crowes Cottages! Located between the beaches, these charming cottages provide a rare opportunity for the perfect vacation in Maine. We have blended together rustic style cottages with modern amenities to make for a relaxed and comfortable 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". Crowes Cottages has been a family destination for over 40 years in York Beach. We feel very fortunate to have recently purchased the property from the "Crowe" family and feel confident we can provide wonderful family experiences for the next 40 years! Our foundation will be great customer service that will lead to great rental experiences here at Crowes! We bring over 14 years of experience managing other rentals in York Beach, with a proven track record of ensuring clean, well appointed units that will exceed guests expectations.

Boasting 2 bedrooms, applianced kitchens and located in a very short walk to both Long Sands and Short Sands. These cottages are rustic, and affordable in price. Please be prepared to bring your own linen and towels. Also, we do not provide pantry items such as condiments. The showers are small stall showers and we do have an outdoor enclosed shower that has hot and cold water. Whatever you decide to do, enjoy our comfortable cottages as your home base. We also provide picnic benches for outdoor dining and there is parking for two cars. On the property we provide horseshoes, room for the kids to play and a couple of charcoal grills. Each cottage has 1 AC window unit. Come, park and play!

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. If you are familiar with the Short Sands area, then you know there is plenty for everyone to do. Of course there is a sandy beach, but also a large new modern playground and volleyball court being completed for the 2024 summer season, penny candy, casual and fine dining options and of course, ice cream shops! York Beach is unique in that it offers entertainment for the family that will remind you of yesteryear. York's Wild Kingdom is a small amusement park with a very nice zoo. Check out the gazebo near the ocean and enjoy the weekly live music while the kids are at the arcade or bowling!

We will do our absolute best to ensure you love your time here and want to come back year after year.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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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
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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

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. 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 - 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 - 29 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anthony's Food Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪York Beach Beer Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Greenleaves - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Frankie & Johnny's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Short Walk to Short Sands & Long Sands! Affordable Vacation in York! #4 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! #4?

As of Apr 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Short Walk to Short Sands & Long Sands! Affordable Vacation in York! #4 on May 16, 2026 start from $175, 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! #4?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Short Walk to Short Sands & Long Sands! Affordable Vacation in York! #4?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Short Walk to Short Sands & Long Sands! Affordable Vacation in York! #4 located?

Situated in York Beach, this cottage is within a 10-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

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage, clean and perfect location. Tiny bathroom was the only draw back. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis W.

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

Perfect location

It was a great location and nice cottage style.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

caitlin P.

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

Perfect little place

This was our 2nd time staying here and it's just the perfect little place for our family
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David and Sandra R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always so nice to stay at your cottages... its small, clean, reasonably priced and has everything you need!Your cleaning girl is a sweetie, we will be back !
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Talia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little cottage - very close and easy to both long and short sands as advertised. Had a great relaxing week here and would defintely rent again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

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

Great location

Great location. Love the cottages and the people there. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Will O.

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

Fun little beach cottage.

Loved that it was an easy walk to the beach and we had a lot of fun!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Moira P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very convenient location. Close to family, walking areas and shops. I was unaware of the fact that we needed sheets, however, my family lives nearby and we quickly were taken care of. Management was quick to answer questions, it was clean, quiet and convenient. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

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

Great Stay!

Adorable cottage, very clean and had everything you could need for a vacation on the shore. Will definitely re-book next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda G.

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

Great location!

Tucked between two beaches with east access to both. Great cottage!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

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

Great experience

Beautiful location. Host was so kind and accommodating. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Crystal P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was nice to be able to walk to the Nubble and the village near short sands beach. Due to rainy, cool weather, we spent more time at the cottage than we intended, but it was a good getaway in spite of the weather!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sara V.

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

Short sands York beach

Cozy property close to short sands
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

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

Great time

All as expected
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason F.

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

Wonderful week at York Beach

My boys and I had a wonderful week in York at this cute and quaint cabin. We had all of the things we needed for the week including a nice grill used for burgers and a nice big picnic table that we had a yummy lobster dinner! The location to short sands was ideal for hitting the beach a few days while also enjoying the arcade, restaurants, candy and ice cream shops, and beach shops! We have already been thinking about planning another trip and using these cabins!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

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

Nice little place

It worked out quite well. Careful of the 1st step into the place. It is a lot lower than the door frame.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara T.

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

Great location

The cottage is light and breezy, freshly painted and with new furniture. The double bed was very soft, too soft for me! The cottage is clean and is a minute walk to Short Sands Beach, which is so great. There is no sink in the bathroom! The step going up into the cottage is a very big one. An older person would have little bit of a hard time getting in and out. Also the step area at the entrance needs some work to eliminate tracking dirt into the cottage. The cottage has new owners, and I'm sure they're addressing all of these things as they make the cottages their own! Overall, a great place to stay in Short Sands. The location is so good!
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

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

Great little place close to everything

Great place. Was cozy and perfect for what we needed. Would definitely rent again. Communication was really good with owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Diane B.

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

Rustic but worked for 2.5 days

Check in was easy, but there were no blankets and it was a cold Labor Day weekend. They brought us some great blankets after I left a message. The floors were sandy upon check in and there is no sink in the bathroom, but the shower was warm. The kitchen was nice as well as the TV and bedrooms rooms but there was no clothes line to hang wet bathing suits and towels unless there is one near the back of the property, which I imagine would be frustrating for a longer stay. They were going to charge the full week fee to bring our dog for two and half days so we didn’t bring her. Our neighbors parked their motorcycles in front of their cabin and the property thought it was our cabin. They called us asking to move them, but I didn’t get their voicemail until we left York. I hope they contacted the right cabin and the situation was resolved! All in all, decent place but a little pricey with all the fees for what it is.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Cozy Cabin By the Sea

Nice rustic cabin. Great location! Easy walk to beach. Dog friendly. Cabin is tiny, and not a ton of space to store clothes or kitchen items so better for smaller families. Very enjoyable though!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

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

Such a perfect week!

Upon our arrival, we were able to check-in early which was really nice. The cottage itself was perfect for the 2 of us. A little bit of dirt and sand on the floor and couch but nothing inconvenient. The grounds were well kept and had a great time playing cornhole. We will definitely stay here again. It was a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica D.

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

Love love love

Went for some great walks, had 4 days of beautiful weather, fun in the downtown and lobsters at the cabin! Love the updates. Maybe a full length mirror behind a door? And a mat under the dish drying rack...can’t wait to stay again! Thank you so much (my 3rd year!)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

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

Perfect beach get away.

We loved our stay at Crowe's Cottages. The perfect beach get away. The cottage was bright and clean. The beds were very comfortable. We had all the amenities we needed for a wonderful time at York Beach. Thank you!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

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

York maine

Great little place in a great location enjoyed our time here
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

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