Stay Year Round at Memories Cottage, York Beach, Maine!
This friendly, comfortable year round Maine cottage with knotty pine paneling tastefully and carefully updated. Strictly NO SMOKING OF ANYTHING on premises or in yard! We are flexible with arrival and departure dates, and have a 4 night minimum. We accept a dog, under 45 lbs, on a limited basis, you'll need to check with us and send a photo! Bring dog bed, crate. All meds, shots. Keep pet off furniture, leave cottage as if no pet was there. Always clean up after pet in our yard or when you're out on a walk! No barking or leaving dog tied out. Thank you! Our cottage is 2 bedrooms, one with Queen bed, closet, the second bedroom has 2 twin beds on the porch. Kitchen has Refrigerator/Freezer, Stove/Oven, and eat in Dining area. We have a full sized washer and dryer. Bathroom with Tub/shower. Living room with 2 couches, cable TV and sky light. In2021 we installed 2 Mitsubishi minisplit airconditioner/heat, one in dining area one in living room. Combination locks on the doors, no keys to lose! Outside there are 2 parking places, outdoor chairs and table. Sit outside and enjoy the quiet family neighborhood. The cottage is a 'stone's throw' to a rocky beach for tide pooling, swimming at high tide, star gazing, and views of Shorts Sands Beach! Hear the waves from the cottage! Popular Short Sands Beach is a pleasant 1/2 mile walk on a tree-lined side street. Shops, restaurants, cafe, etc. You'll find York's Wild Kingdom, The Goldenrod (world famous for salt water taffy made the same way for over 100 years), Funarama with games including skee ball, a wonderful beach side playground and the Gazebo for summer concerts. Walk on another 20 minutes to Dunne's ice cream and on to the Nubble Lighthouse, enjoying the rocky Maine coastline, and fabulous ocean views. Long Sands beach is another little walk or drive away.
Short drives open a world of sightseeing, shopping, hiking, boating, etc. Portland is 30 minutes away with ferries to the Maine islands; driving up or down the coast leads you to outlet shopping at Freeport, one hour away, or Kittery, 15 minutes away; a burst of driving to the heart of the New Hampshire White Mountains for a days junket is one and one-half hours away. Please supply your own sheets, pillow cases, towels, beach towels, bath mat, dish towels. We have a small collapsible cart and 4 beach chairs in an outside “shed” . We don't clean the barbecue, so please leave it the way you'd like to find it! The cottage has been in our family for 40 years, we love it and hope you will love it too and return year after year like some of our guests do!! Please note, we accept pets on an individual basis. If you have allergies to pets, please find other accommodations. We have TV with Roku stick. Please bring your passwords for Netflix etc. We have password secure high speed internet. Keywords: Tastefully Updated Year Round Cottage Near the Beach
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Pet must be approved first, contact for approval!
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please note the House Rules and preparing for your stay are attached to the rental agreement!
Important information
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Property # 108282vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
York Beach
Located in York Beach, this cottage is near theme parks. 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 snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
Wells Regional Transportation Center - 23 min drive
Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 27 min drive
Restaurants
Anthony's Food Shop - 7 min drive
York Beach Beer Company - 15 min walk
Greenleaves - 7 min drive
Elks Lodge 2778 - 6 min drive
Frankie & Johnny's - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Stay Year Round at Memories Cottage, York Beach, Maine! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Stay Year Round at Memories Cottage, York Beach, Maine!?
As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stay Year Round at Memories Cottage, York Beach, Maine! on 24 May 2026 start from £220, 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 at Stay Year Round at Memories Cottage, York Beach, Maine!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Stay Year Round at Memories Cottage, York Beach, Maine!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Stay Year Round at Memories Cottage, York Beach, Maine!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Stay Year Round at Memories Cottage, York Beach, Maine! located?
Situated in York Beach, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of York's Wild Kingdom and Short Sands Beach. Long Sands Beach and Nubble Lighthouse are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a great experience renting from Marion, very responsive and helpful. Highly recommend this cottage, location was great close walk to York short sands beach.
The owners were wonderful, always responsive, and happy to help with any questions. The property is cute and clean and the location is great; quiet pretty street, easy access to Short Sands.
Helen Z.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2022
Thank you very much for your lovely review!! We hope you come back!
This is our third year at the property- we enjoy the layout of the house, amenities, and quiet and convenient location. Thank you for another lovely summer!
jayme e.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul 2025
We are so happy you enjoy Memories Cottage! It is our aim to have our guests feel the flavor of Maine in comfort.
Looking forward to have you book for next year!
Peaceful location perfect for relaxing and disconnecting. Close walk to short sands beach and attractions. Even closer to a rock beach with great views worth a stop. Communication with property owners was excellent and property exactly as advertised. Property contract, house rules, amenities well communicated and house rules are very reasonable. Would highly recommend this property!
Such a cute little cottage and it’s in a great location with an easy walk into the town of York and a residential access to a rocky beach that was such a beautiful spot! Would love to visit again!! Maybe someday…
Loved the location as it was away from the crowds of Short Sands beach but close enough to walk. Cottage is so clean!! Highly recommend!
Jean d.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun 2024
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We hope you come back, especially since you mentioned before loving taking care of our little garden!
Have a great rest of your summer and hope you return!
A sweet, little rustic cottage, with just enough space and amenities to make a family comfy. The owners are kind and beyond helpful, and the location is quiet and scenic.
jayme e.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jul 2024
Thank you for your delightful review!
Please come back again!
Our first visit to York and it was such a Great stay! A quiet and relaxing cottage, just a short walk to the beach and restaurants. I can't think of anything that we could have wanted that wasn't already there. Marion & Gary have thought of everything. We hope to return again.
MARGARET G.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your time writing this lovely review. We are so glad you enjoyed the essence of Memories Cottage! Please do come back!
Book early as we do fill up.
Owners were wonderful to communicate with when we were delayed arriving. They continually reached out to make sure we were all set during arrival. The place was clean and cozy during the cold nights. We would be elated to stay here again.
Charles T.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec 2024
Thank you for your thoughtful review!
We thank you for staying, and really hope you come back!
Absolutely perfect for me and my daughters and our dog. Space was perfect, charming, great location and the owner was great with communication. This place will definitely be on my list of regular spots. LOVED it.
Debra C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2023
Thank you so much for your lovely review!
We do hope you come back!
We loved our stay here. It worked out perfectly for us people and our 2 year old Malinois. Close to sea and shops. Comfortable and clean. Great communication with host Marion. Can't wait to stay here again!
Patrice S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2022
Thank you for your lovely review! We love that we changed to flexible dates, instead of Saturday to Saturday, so we could accommodate you where you had a wedding to attend on Saturday.
Please come back!
Memories Cottage was super clean. The check in process was easy, and Marion was proactive with communication. Everything you'll read in the listing is on point. My husband, 2 young adult children and I LOVED the street and location. Would definitely like to stay again.
My son and I stayed at Memories recently. We loved the house it was a perfect set up for us. Marion and Gary were excellent hosts; very kind, available and cared about our experience. Good location, clean and comfortable. We will definitely consider staying here in the future.
Joe O.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2021
We love hearing your positive comments! Thanks so much for writing your review of our cottage.
It really means the world to us knowing you had a good experience at Memories Cottage. We hope you come back. We appreciate the care you took of our little gem!
It was perfect. Cozy but very tastefully done. There was nothing that you might need missing. Everything was thought out to the tee. We enjoyed our cozy cottage and definitely want to return again next year. Kudos to the owners for making it such a special stay.
This was our second time staying at this cottage. The location couldn't be better--it's an easy walk to Short Sands and generally a quiet neighborhood. The cottage is very comfortable and was clean and well stocked with cooking utensils, blender, toaster, etc. Marion was very quick to respond to any questions we had. We'd stay there again!
Our stay here was delightful. Marion and Gary were fantastic hosts! This location is walking distance to Short Sands and a short 2 minute ride to Long sands and to Nubble lighthouse made this location perfect. House amenities were fabulous and property looked great and very clean. Will be back for sure!
Peter G.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2023
Thank you for your kind and generous words!!
We do hope you’ll be back!
Feel free to contact us anytime.
There’s something about Memories Cottage, it attracts lovely folks!
This cottage is exactly as depicted in the photos, just even more charming and welcoming in person. Easy parking, great host communication, super clean and well equipped. The location is wonderful on a quiet, serene street, no noisy neighbors or traffic. As an escape from the city for us, our dog truly loved this. The walk into town is easy, for breakfast, dinner, and to Short Sands beach. A charming cottage that we hope to return to in the future.
Lauren P.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun 2025
We are thrilled you loved staying at Memories Cottage!
Thank you for your thoughtful write up!
Please do come back!
This cottage was exceptionally clean and had many amenities! It was quiet and relaxing! It worked out great because we could walk to my sister’s house! We also enjoyed going to Pebbly Beach!
This was a fantastic getaway. The host was very responsive and accommodating. Place was clean and short distance from everywhere. Worked out perfect. Would highly recommend.
Frank F.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2022
Thank you so much for your lovely review!!
We look forward to your return!
This cottage is charming, and had plenty of space for our family of four. The kids room was fun, kitchen had everything we needed, and the host was quick to help when we couldn’t figure out the air conditioning. The Rocky beach was beautiful and secluded- a quick two minute walk, and shorts sands was a quick, quiet 15 minute walk- where’s our extended family was staying. Thanks for letting us stay!
Just finished our second visit to Memories Cottage and couldn’t be more pleased. The cottage is in a quiet neighborhood and close to everything. The cottage is as advertised and has all the conveniences of home. Communication is superb. We will be planning our third visit soon.
Jo-Ann D.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2024
Hi your review couldn’t make us happier!
Looking forward to having you book again! Thank you!
About the host
Hosted by Marion and Gary Tilton
Gary's family picked family oriented York for their vacation spot from their home in Keene. I'm Gary's wife, Marion, I'm from Bermuda, and a flight attendant. I love the cottage as our whole family does! We find York so interesting and has kept the old fashioned family oriented way, it is fascinating and charming. A great place to vacation year after year. We love it there. We just live 30 minutes away.
Why they chose this property
Family friendly, close to beaches. Several miles from Highway, easy to find. York is a year round town, there are reasons to come here any time of the year! The beaches, antiquing, proximity to Portland, Boston, mountains, ocean, etc!
What makes this property unique
This family friendly area, suitable for all ages. The beach, town, playground. Areas to explore, the White Mountains a few hours beautiful drive away. Shopping outlets in Kittery and Freeport. The Maine coast with spectacular scenery. Fall Foliage and the coast line are a wonderful combination for the walker, painter, photographer, or just want to see what it's all about!
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