Quintessential Oceanfront Cottage

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A wooden table with a blue umbrella, a chair, and a view of the sea and autumn foliage.
A coastal property with rocky shoreline, multiple houses, and autumn-colored trees.
A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a sofa set, a coffee table, and a view of the sea through large windows.
A wooden interior with a dining table and chairs, a bookshelf, a lamp, and a view of the sea.
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a view of the water.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Laundry made easy
    One of the few properties with an in-unit washing machine and dryer.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • High-speed internet

Explore the area

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York, ME
  • Place, York's Wild Kingdom
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Short Sands Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Long Sands Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary Oceanview

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

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 cottage is on the waterfront. 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 Wonder Mountain Fun Park are also worth visiting. With kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Map
York, ME

What's nearby

  • York's Wild Kingdom - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Short Sands Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Long Sands Beach - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Nubble Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Ogunquit Beach - 10 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 23 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anthony's Food Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Barnacle Billy's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Elks Lodge 2778 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Union Bluff Grill & Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cape Neddick Lobster Pound - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Quintessential Oceanfront Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Quintessential Oceanfront Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quintessential Oceanfront Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quintessential Oceanfront Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quintessential Oceanfront Cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Short Sands Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Long Sands Beach and Nubble Lighthouse. St. Peter’s By-The-Sea Protestant Episcopal Church is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was amazing - we will DEFINITELY be going back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2026
Awh, thank you so much! We look forward to having you back :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cottage in a beautiful location. Close to beaches,shops and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2026
Thank you so much for the nice review :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home right on the beach. The view was spectacular. Very close to Short Sands beach. You could spend hours watching the ocean from the deck.Kitchen had all the necessary pans and accessories. Very well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent!!!

Just completed our third stay and plan to keep going back. Location is perfect- quiet, private, view superb and super restaurants and shopping within minutes of Cummings Cottage. The cottage is the cozy beach house with everything you need for a perfect vacation.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Heaven

We feel so lucky to happen upon this cottage. We have been twice now and can’t wait to return. It’s everything Maine has to offer. Rustic, cozy and scenic. It’s so convenient to many locations but the more time we spend there the less we want to explore. It has truly become our happy place.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous location, clean surroundings, with all the conveniences of home.

Fabulous location, clean surroundings, with all the conveniences of home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, location, location! So quiet except for the comforting sounds of the waves just outside the window. The cottage is private, simple but well appointed, cozy but two bedrooms. Convenient to downtown York, the beaches, etc. Nice porch with table and chairs. Can't say enough good things about this special place!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wish we could have stayed longer

It is beartiful, clean, well stocked and quiet. Yet close to both casual and fine dine resturants and shops. The morning sunrise is worth getting up for. We enjoyed seeing the lobstermen tending the traps while having our morning coffee. We wish we could have stayed longer. Definently planning a return visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Maine summer

Second time visiting. Amazing location. Loved the rocks, ocean, beach surrounding towns. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2026
Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful! I want to keep it out secret
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul 2025
Jane, Thanks so much for your kind words! We appreciate it :)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Little piece of Heaven.

From the day we arrived we felt relaxed and at home. We barely left the cottage. Weather was perfect, and even if it wasn’t the ocean looks completely different every moment of the day. New additions are a plus! Warm and cozy little cottage we have been blessed to return for many years.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stunning Views from a cottage that feels like home

Our family had a fantastic Memorial Day Weekend at this cottage. Incredible views, private location right in the middle of everything Cape Neddick/York, ME. One thing that stands out about the cottage is the how the family embraces and displays the houses and families history. It’s a very welcoming approach to a vacation home. We will be looking to book next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Maine coast

Fantastic cottage on ocean. Excellent location. Walking distance to a beach. Directly on ocean/ rocky coast. Its a quaint cottage that has everything you need for a perfect maine vacation. Truly a special place We cant wait to come back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Private Cottage with Glorious Waterfront View

First, let me say that the cottage is exactly as described in the listing. It is quaint and comfortable and right on the water. The view was truly glorious! It is also very private despite a campground being directly behind the property. The owners were very responsive to emails and answered questions in a timely manner. Additionally, the Cape Neddick Lobster Pound Restaurant is literally a 5 minute walk for some delicious lobster meals! What could be more convenient?! The only reason I didn't give the stay 5 stars is when we arrived at check-in time, we were unable to access the cottage with the provided code and the turndown service had not been performed. The owner swiftly returned my call, changed the code on the door, and arranged for the cleaning team to arrive within minutes. At the end of the day, being able to unpack and relax was probably delayed about an hour, but was a stressful start to our vacation. Aside from that, it truly was a wonderful stay. I will caution that although each room has a ceiling fan, without air conditioning, the cottage was quite stifling when the outside temp hit 90 degrees and the ocean breeze died. However, we brought window and standing fans of our own which helped quite a bit. Ultimately, the Quintessential Oceanfront Cottage was a great place to stay, in a fabulous location, and we would certainly stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
Great place! The views are amazing, and it's a cozy, clean little cabin with A/C and beach chairs. The host was communicative and we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ideal oceanfront escape

Thoroughly enjoyable stay, view is brilliant, we loved every minute. Only feedback would be a hammock or chaise would be lovely to lounge in outside, and a pullout sofa could help with family visits because beds are a little cozy. But overall a superb stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Escape

We were delighted with the property which was fully stocked and would return again - thank you Bruce for a wonderful experience!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Truly amazing!

My wife and I had a wonderful week at this cottage. The property is exactly as advertised and the owner was a pleasure to communicate with. We really enjoyed having our breakfast each morning on the deck while taking in the amazing view. The location was very convenient to both York Beach and Ogunquit when we wanted to venture out. And by the way, there was nothing better then listening to the ocean as we fell asleep. Can't wait to go back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely private cottage

Pros - older house but location is key - private beach next to RV park was 1000x better than expected - owner allowed dogs but sadly this was the last year, so our pups could enjoy a getaway - house was well stocked with essentials that we only needed to really purchase our food for the week Cons - RV site was a bit louder than expected - unsure if it was due to some weather change but the house was a bit infested with earwigs, which are harmless but it was overwhelming that they were everywhere. Other than that, I would definitely rent again with my family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
We are glad you and your family enjoyed our unique oceanfront location. We have rented many years, and no other guests have reported being disturbed by the RV park. It must be on that Labor Day weekend there was more noise than usual. We checked with our exterminator. They reported to us that the spring was so wet, earwigs have been a huge problem for all homeowners. We have doubled their services.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

York Beach cottage

It was as advertised. Great view and it had a good location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great 4th of July at Cape Neddick

Cottage was great. Large living area with beautiful view! Spent most of our time relaxing and entertaining on front deck. Went to local beaches twice,but was very content to stay right at cottage. WIFI worked great and it was nice at the end of the day go inside and watch the ball game. Thanks Bruce and Meg . Hope to be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Had a great time even if the weather wasn' t the best , the veiw made up for that .

Had a great time even if the weather wasn't the best , the view made up for that . Love the York area, have been coming up for a very long time. I would come back to the Antique Cottage again, Wonderful place with lots of history . Thanks you so much ! Bruce and Meg
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Charming, cozy cottage

We felt comfortable from the moment we walked in. Cozy and comfortable, with many little extras. Comfortable beds, living room seating, and great kitchen. Homegrown tomatoes on vines right outside the door, and blueberry bushes brimming with the largest berries we'd ever seen. Beautiful view of the tide coming in, right from the porch. Very close to York beaches, Nubble Lighthouse and only a 45 minute ride up I-95 to Fortunes Rocks beach where family was staying the same week. I'd highly recommend this cottage for a very nice beach vacation.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A glorious retreat

We have stayed at this wonderful rustic cottage for 4 years now. It was our luckiest find ever. The cottage looks out over a cove where the vista includes 2 lighthouses. You can go to sleep and wake up with the sound of the ocean. Our time there has been the most peaceful and restful vacations we have ever had. We go in, unpack and mostly never see another soul for the entire time, except for the occasional lobsterboat. If you want to eat out, there are several fine restaurants nearby. The cottage is always clean and we have even brought our cats twice. And the landlords are very easy to work with. If you want a getaway where you can relax and spend endless hours reading and gazing out on the ocean, this is the place.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ocean Front Cottage

A very lovely cottage in a private area right at the ocean, it is as good as it gets. A very nice kitchen ,a washer and dryer ,everything you need to be comfortable . The view is to die for! The owners are wonderful. We will go back .The cottage is very close to The Lobster Pound Restaurant, not far from the Union Bluff hotel and restaurant . Nubble Light one of the most photographed lighthouses in the world. Side trips to Boston, Cape Cod, Portland, and New Hampshire were on our agenda. But the Star of the trip was the View.
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