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CUTE COTTAGE CLOSE TO SHORT SANDS BEACH AND TOWN

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An outdoor deck with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by a white lattice fence.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A dining area with a wooden table, two chairs, a framed picture on the wall, and a television in the corner.
A living room with a floral-patterned sofa, a wooden coffee table, a lamp, and a painting of a ship on the wall.
A compact kitchen with a sink, stove, microwave, and refrigerator.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Double bed

1 Double Bed

Queen size bed

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

3 H bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

CUTE COTTAGE CLOSE TO SHORT SANDS BEACH AND TOWN

Two bedroom cottage, just a 3 minute walk to the beach and town. The first bedroom has a queen size bed w/tv in room and the second bedroom has a double bed. There's a kitchen, living rm./dining rm. combo, bath w/ shower and sliding glass doors to a large private deck with a table & chairs, lawn chairs and a Weber charcoal grill, sliding glass doors to a large private deck with a table & chairs, lawn chairs and a Weber charcoal grill,

Items you'll need to bring:
Sheets (1-Queen bed and 1-Double bed) blankets and pillows
Towels
Paper products & Charcoal
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7815336ha
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

York Beach

Located in York Beach, this vacation home is in the city center and on a river. Market Square is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Short Sands Beach and Long Sands Beach. Center For Wildlife and Wonder Mountain Fun Park are also worth visiting.
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York, ME

What's nearby

  • Short Sands Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • York's Wild Kingdom - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Long Sands Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Nubble Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Ogunquit Beach - 12 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 23 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anthony's Food Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Elks Lodge 2778 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Union Bluff Grill & Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cape Neddick Lobster Pound - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Goldenrod - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is CUTE COTTAGE CLOSE TO SHORT SANDS BEACH AND TOWN pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at CUTE COTTAGE CLOSE TO SHORT SANDS BEACH AND TOWN?

As of Sep 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at CUTE COTTAGE CLOSE TO SHORT SANDS BEACH AND TOWN on Oct 24, 2026 start from $286, 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 CUTE COTTAGE CLOSE TO SHORT SANDS BEACH AND TOWN?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at CUTE COTTAGE CLOSE TO SHORT SANDS BEACH AND TOWN?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is CUTE COTTAGE CLOSE TO SHORT SANDS BEACH AND TOWN located?

Located in the heart of York Beach, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Short Sands Beach and Long Sands Beach. Nubble Lighthouse is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay! Would definitely book again

My husband and my one year old daughter had a great stay at this little cottage. The porch was private and relaxing and the location was perfect. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A cozy, private cottage close to the beach and town. So convenient. Hope to come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Waverly Cottages

Perfect spot for a small family. Walking distance to beach and shops. Back deck was a great spot to relax after a day at the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 2, 2022
Happy you enjoyed your stay! Hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A very nice stay

It was our fifth time and York Beach (so we can compare) and this was one the best we had. Close to everything, a quiet street and the warmest people you can find in Mike and Janice. Ideal for a couple, a bit small for a family but easy to manage if your on vacation. C'était parfait!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

York beach stay

The cottage had all the amenities we needed and was in walking distance of the nearby beach and lighthouse area. The drives to area towns, beaches, and the mountain were short enabling us to take in numerous activities. Our host was inviting, gracious and was available for any questions of the area and property. We now know why people come back to this area often.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

York Beach vacation

Overall a good vacation. Could have had better weather but no one can control that. The cottage is small but very cute. The back deck is a wonderful place to sit and read. Very private.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay started off a little rocky with some disappointment in the overall accommodations at the cottage. There was a very "bare bones" quality to the cottage with few of the expected amenities that we have had on numerous other stays in cottages in Maine over the years. For instance, there were no wine glasses available (we are BIG wine drinkers!), there was no hand soap in the kitchen or bathroom, no bath mat, no hand towels and only a partial roll of paper towels and a partial roll of toilet paper for two people for the whole week. I expected these things to be available because the only items we were told we needed to bring was bath towels, sheets and pillows. I did reach out to the owner and he quickly got the missing items together and brought them over to us. His quick response was very much appreciated and we were able to relax and settle in. The cottage itself is located approximately a 3-4 minute walk to Short Sands beach...which was a big plus. There was a private deck out back which we appreciated. All in all the week was good.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cute Cottage, close walk to Short sands

We very much appreciated the ease of check-in and the access to the Property Manager when we needed it. This was a great place for the price and we would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tiny but sweet. Great location.

Pros: Cute place- quick walk to Short Sands, amazing private patio, cold ac in both bedrooms, quiet street, super nice hosts. Great town- plenty to see and do, good for all ages. Zoo, arcade, playground, piano bar, brewery, lots of shops, lots of food, lots of snacks. Cons (sorry!): Tight quarters - it's just two bedrooms, a bathroom, a tiny kitchen and a small main room. It was fine for two adults and a young kid but larger groups may want to take caution. BUT the patio makes up for it, we spent most of our time out there. Some repairs are needed- this is our second year here and both times the heat didn't work. BUT they had someone there trying to fix it within hours of us mentioning it so we appreciated the effort. The patio door did not want to slide easily. We could use it with some effort but our kid needed help every time. Overall recommended- a great place for a beach vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Week beach trip

We’ve been coming to York with large family group annually for 45 years, this year we came twice (once with large group and once with just us). The property was perfectly located with easy parking. Nice shady, private deck!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful experience

It was great… very clean. Perfect for what we wanted. The owners are wonderful
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

This place was awesome!!! So clean. The owners were so kind. I had to reach out once with a question, she answered the phone right away. Very pleased! Will be booking again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful week

We rented this cottage for a week and we’re thankful to have a place with a living room and separate bedrooms on rainy days. The back porch was absolutely amazing and we could’ve spent hours out there, enjoying the impeccable landscaping. Our daughter is only a year old and this was the perfect size for the three of us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very close to downtown and short sands beach :)

We had a great vacation. It was a quick walk to downtown and short sands beach, maybe 4 minutes tops. We also walked to long sands beach a few times which was only about 15 minutes. Place was clean and the deck was wonderful. Owners were very nice and helpful. We LOVED it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

Perfect size for One or two people, close to beach, so clean, and owners were very accommodating!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

Very nice quiet peaceful place. really close to the ocean and beach side stores and businesses.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Privacy

This property worked out just perfect for my husband and I. The location is excellent. I felt the size worked out well for us and think it would be tight for more than 3, but it depends on your situation and plans...as we are not there to spend the day at the cottage. I plan on booking this place again in 2023.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tiny but great. Private patio was amazing. Short walk to the beach, downtown, zoo. Quiet street.

It was close quarters for 3 adults and a toddler but if that's not a problem for your group then I highly recommended this place. The beach and downtown were only a three minute walk away, great for an after dinner stroll and snack. We ended up not spending as much time at the beach as we had planned because the patio was such a nice surprise. It was very private all around - we ate most of our meals out there. Very lovely. Very nice hosts, the area felt safe, not a lot of traffic, quiet. No complaints.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot! A little tight for a family of 4 but everything we needed for a place to sleep.

Great spot for family trip
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Vacation!

We had a wonderful experience with the property. Its quaint, cozy, and in a perfect location. The outside deck was lovely. Would highly recommend.
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 5, 2020
Thank you, we’re happy you enjoyed yourself here.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

York Beach cottage

Cute little cottage close to short sands beach and downtown. Perfect for 2-4 people. Lovely outdoor private sitting area is a bonus! Small gas grill would be better than the charcoal grill provided but we didn't use it anyway. Would definitely rent again and would highly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

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