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WISH YOU WELL COTTAGE

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Living area
Exterior
Interior
Outdoor dining
Interior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Main

1 Queen Bed

Second

2 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

WISH YOU WELL COTTAGE

Cozy cottage between Short Sands & Long Sands Beaches . Located a short half mile walk to either beach! Enjoy the open concept kitchen and living room with granite counters, farmers sink and stainless steel appliances. Off the kitchen there’s a sunroom that leads to a huge deck w/ out door dining and gas grill. Wash up in the outdoor shower after a long day at the beach. Includes AC, WIFI, ceiling fan, smart TV, kitchen utensils, plates, Kuerig coffee maker, toaster and Lobster Pot!
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About the area

York Beach

Located in York Beach, this cottage is near the beach. Market Square is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Long Sands Beach and Perkins Cove. York's Wild Kingdom and Center For Wildlife are also worth visiting.
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York, ME

What's nearby

  • Long Sands Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • York's Wild Kingdom - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Short Sands Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Nubble Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Ogunquit Beach - 13 min drive - 13.9 km

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 21 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anthony's Food Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪York Beach Beer Company - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Greenleaves - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bagel Basket - ‬6 min drive

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corinne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, cozy property within walking distance of the beach and driving distance of many local attractions. Eric was a great host, very communicative and knowledgeable about the area. Definitely would return and would recommend to others!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay! We loved having your family!
Verified

8/10 Good

Erica R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This worked great for our family of seven. Love the outdoor space and shower.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2025
We are so happy you enjoyed the cottage! Glad you had great weather as well! Thank you! Have a happy summer! Wish you well!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

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

Great house

We rented this home to spend some time at long sands beach. The beds were very comfortable and the living space is nice and open. We had a great time and would go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul 2022
So happy you had fun! You left the cottage nice and clean just like we would! You’re welcome anytime: Wish you well!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaun C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ve stayed at Eric’s property before. As always, it was clean warm and a most comfortable spot. The property itself is tucked away on a back road, which is wonderful for having young kids with us at the end of the night It’s nice and quiet. I had the pleasure this year of meeting Eric personally and it didn’t surprise me of his demeanor wonderful guy excellent personality and I look forward to staying at his property in the future as well. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jamie M.

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

York beach area cottage

The property owner was very responsive to our messages and was prompt. House was as described and a short walk to the beach and short sands downtown. We did get rained out but we made the most of the stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jody L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Vacation Stay 6/30-7/6/25

The host, Eric, was easy to deal with and very responsive. Overall, the cottage was cute and equipped with everything you would need, and the outside shower was a plus! The only thing that I didn't love was that you had to keep emptying the humidifier.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I choose this rental due to its location and proximity to the beaches. We could walk to both long sands and short sands beaches in 15 minutes or less. We didn’t have to fight beach traffic to find parking and could easily walk back to give our toddler a nap. The outdoor shower was incredibly useful with 6 people coming back from the beach. The front and back yards were just big enough to set up yard games for when we weren’t at the beach. It’s a cute little cottage. We were not able to connect the television to the internet but were able to connect all our phones and tablets. Some might find it small for a family of 6 but it was charming and exactly as the listing portrays. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2025
Sounds like you enjoy the cottage for all the same reasons we do! The TV is bad in York but usually if you unplug the TV the internet connects again. Have a great summer.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kierstin S.

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

Cute little beach cottage!

The Wish You Well cottage is exactly what you'd expect when you think of a quaint cottage 1/2 mile from the beach. Super cute! Being a beach cottage, there is a mildew smell that's hard to get rid of, but the host has candles throughout the home that ease that. The beds could use mattress pads, and having to buy our own sheets and towels was an inconvenience, but it is well disclosed ahead of time. The backyard could use some trimming so we didn't spend much time down there, but the patio off the house was lovely! The host, Eric, is very responsive & was great to work with. Overall I was pleased with our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Meredith H.

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

Perfect location

Loved the ease of getting into town. The place is very cute, and it seems like the property owner has remedied the mustiness in the cabin that other guests have mentioned, though we did steer clear of the closets, as well as the sunroom out back which was pretty musty- likely more so due to the insanely hot and humid weather. As some have mentioned, the beds are a bit rough. I think investing in new mattresses is a good move to keep people returning. If I were in my early 20’s I wouldn’t blink an eye, but we are in our mid to late 30’s and our backs aren’t tip top after that trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Alexis P.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location, cottage needs updates.

There was an overwhelming smell from damp, mildew, and mold throughut the cottage. I guess it would be ok if you aren't allergic... like I am. It was worst in the main bedroom. The owner was aware of the issue as there were damp rid products that had been in place for some time throughout the cottage (they were full and the one hanging on the hot water heater in the bathroom was moldy). We purchased additional damp rid to try to make it livable but ultimately cut our vacation short and left two days early due to illness from allergic reaction to the mold/mildew. The owner has been alerted to the issues we experienced.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul 2023
We are so sorry you didn’t enjoy your time. We wish you would have reached out to us right away instead of after you left. It must be difficult living with such terrible allergies and renting a seasonal cottage is probably not the best option. Regardless we have professional cleaners in every week. Also we understand that It is hard to have a great week at the beach when the rain and clouds interfere.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Melissa MP B.

Three and a half stars

It was fine. It was hard to get into vacation mode between emptying the dehumidifier at least once a day and having to outfit six beds with sheets. It was disappointing to find that not all beds had mattress pads and it was very challenging to put sheets on the beds on the top bunks. Also, the quilts that they placed on the sofas in the living room, which were not pictured looked like they hadn't been washed in at least a few stays. On a positive note, the kitchen sink area was very nice and we made the best our time there. As we left and swept the house, I uncovered several unsightly items from the previous renters (clump of hair, old hair elastics, bobby pins) under beds. If it had been cleaner our stay would have been improved. There were many ants in the home, which the owner helped us with, but just in general it felt like we were house sitting instead of vacationing, which for the price, totals in a 3.5 star rating.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Rob O.

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

Location is everything

We had a great week at Wish You Well Cottage. It's about a 7 minute walk to Long Sands Beach - the proximity is a huge plus! Yes, the road it is located on is busy, but not like a freeway or anything - just daytime traffic, quiet at night. Safe to walk on, plus its a super quick walk to the cut through street. The outdoor seating area/grill area is large, and the marble countertop next to the grill was a great prep area! The outdoor shower is always a plus, and the "night light" was a pleasant surprise for evening showers. Living room is cozy and comfortable. We did not use the back enclosed patio that much, but I can see how it would be a nice area to hang out in. The back yard area could stand to have some trimming done to make it a bit more accessible/inviting. Eric gives quick replies to any questions, anyone who rents knows that it is a huge plus and feeling of comfort!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Anthony Z.

Liked: Communication, listing accuracy

Week at the Beach

The house was perfect for our family. Nice accessibility to both beaches and to the town center. We had a great week
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Ashley G.

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

Excellent Family Vacation

The whole family enjoyed our stay! The outdoor shower and outdoor space in general was amazing after a long day at the beach. While it was on a busy road, it allowed for an easy walk to both Long Sands and Short Sands. Plus, my toddler loves watching cars, so it kept him entertained while at the house. We’d come again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

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

Lovely little bungalow

Had a very nice stay. A clean beach cottage with all the basics. Clean and comfortable, great location. Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy Y.

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

Eric is a very attentive host

We really enjoyed our stay here. Great location and the description matches the reality. Good location and I found out on the second to last day the fastest way to get to Long Sands- a delightful surprise!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathleen T.

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

Family get away

We found this last minute thankfully. Eric was very accommodating and even though it’s on a main road, we had short walks to both beaches which was great,
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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