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Happy Lobster - Classic Coastal Cottage in the Heart of Short Sands

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Short Sand Beach
Private kitchen
Living area
A red barn-style building with a sign reading "Bell Farm Shops."
A wooden shelf with various ceramic mugs and teapots, a small Christmas tree, and a decorative wall piece.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location

    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.

  • Firepit available

    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Near Long Sands Beach
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bunk Sleeping Room

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Queen Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Twin Sleeping Space

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Main Floor Full Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Happy Lobster - Classic Coastal Cottage in the Heart of Short Sands

Welcome to The Happy Lobster!

An adorable Maine Beach cottage right in the middle of vacation paradise!

This cottage offers a spacious main level living area with comfortable living room for relaxing after spending the day on Short Sands Beach, which just happens to be about a 2 - 3 minute walk away!!! You have a stocked kitchen for your vacation meal needs, a lovely dining room for Lobster Bakes!  The full bathroom is located on this level.
 
Head upstairs to find the sleeping arrangements. At the front of the home, there is the Queen primary bedroom with television and window AC. You will also find a twin bed on the second-floor landing. In the 2nd bedroom you will a find a spacious room with Full bed and Twin bed. One thing to note, if you are taller than six-feet you should be cautious of the second-floor ceilings.  There is not much head room for our taller guests.
 
The back patio is a fabulous space for your days for outdoor grilling and outside living! There is a quaint grassy area to the left of your patio so the kiddos can play.
 
This location is perfect for families who want to be immersed in all that the village of Short Sands Beach has to offer! Less than a three minute walk to have your toes in the salt water, you can stop along the way at the many restaurants, shops, arcade, bowling alley and more!  This family friendly beach cottage is just right!!  It certainly is a Happy Place!  Make The Happy Lobster your summer beach house for years and years to come!

If you have a large party and are interested in two properties, Endless Summer #2537284 is located in the front unit! A perfect place for you and all of your family and friends! Inquiry today to book either or both!
 
Sleeping 6-8 Guests | Bedroom 1: Queen Primary Bedroom | Bedroom 2: Full Bed + Twin Bed | Common Area: Twin Second Floor Landing | Queen Sleeper Sofa In Living Room Upon Request | Linens & Towels Included | Sorry, no pets or smoking | This cottage Does Not have a dishwasher | Stacked Washer & Dryer |  Gas Grill |  Smart TV | ONE parking space |  Portable AC on main living area | Window unit in Queen upstairs bedroom & Full + Twin Bedroom
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 28

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

Guests must be 28 years or older to rent.

Primary renter must sign rental agreement.

No events, no bachelorette parties, no bachelor parties.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2537252vb
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

York Beach

Located in York Beach, this holiday home is in the city centre and by the sea. 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. Looking to get your feet wet? Power boating, fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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York, ME

What's nearby

  • Short Sands Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • York's Wild Kingdom - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Long Sands Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Nubble Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Ogunquit Beach - 12 min drive - 13.9 km

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 21 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anthony's Food Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Elks Lodge 2778 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Union Bluff Grill & Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cape Neddick Lobster Pound - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Goldenrod - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Happy Lobster - Classic Coastal Cottage in the Heart of Short Sands pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Happy Lobster - Classic Coastal Cottage in the Heart of Short Sands?

As of 20 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Happy Lobster - Classic Coastal Cottage in the Heart of Short Sands on 4 May 2027 start from £987, 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 Happy Lobster - Classic Coastal Cottage in the Heart of Short Sands?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Happy Lobster - Classic Coastal Cottage in the Heart of Short Sands?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Happy Lobster - Classic Coastal Cottage in the Heart of Short Sands?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Happy Lobster - Classic Coastal Cottage in the Heart of Short Sands located?

Located in the heart of York Beach, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Short Sands Beach and Long Sands Beach. Nubble Lighthouse is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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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
Parking overflow when both units are rented. Suggest reserving one (free) overflow spot in the field behind the house, so when we had to do the car truck shuffle, would’ve made for an easier stay. Having said that, we walked nearly everywhere and were impressed with the access to shopping, short sands and long sands & the lighthouse Great location thanks again for a fun trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect girls' getaway!

The cottage was perfect for my daughter and I. It was in such a great location, and we could walk to the beach and restaurants in under 5 minutes. Thank you for a great weekend!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great house for a beach getaway

This great little house is perfect walking distance to short sands beach and a longer walk to long sands beach. Once you arrive you can park your car and walk everywhere. Salt and Sands were great with clear instructions and very responsive. We loved the little touches of hospitality.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Amazing stay at the happy lobster!!!

We had an amazing stay at the Happy Lobster!! This was our first time renting a house for our vacation and the experience was amazing. The only drawback was one parking space which was not mentioned in the VRBO advertisement for the rental. However, the Salt and Shine Realty Company that maintains the propertyprovided us with a parking pass to park one of our cars at their realty company on route one . I cannot say enough about the Salt and Shine Realty company. Any question I had was answered promptly. They were amazingly attentive and kind and made our stay that much better! The cottage was approximately one minute walk to Goldenrod and Short sands beach a few steps from there. it was so nice to be able to just park at the cottage and walk above town without having to drive everywhere.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Location for a great week at Short Sands in York!

The Happy Lobster at 22B Main Street exceeded our high expectations. The House was good size with plenty of room for everyone and all our stuff. The air conditioning was great as we were visiting on a hot week. Our host Daniele and the entire Salt & Shine Vacation Rental team were very responsive, and answered our questions quickly. The House was in very clean and ready when we arrived. The absolute best part about the house was the location!!! It was just a few houses away from the Goldenrod and a very easy walk to Short Sands Beach. Plenty of places to eat and shop only a short walk away. We absolutely loved our week at York Beach and staying at the Happy Lobster. In full disclosure, the parking space could be a little tight to get into depending on how big the cars are for the people staying in House 22A, but we didn’t have any problems. I would strongly recommend this house for anyone visiting Short Sands at York Beach!!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION

Loved The Happy Lobster. Property management response time was phenomenal for the few minor things we needed. Problem with the grill. They had a new grill delivered the next day. Very clean and had everything we needed. Location was fabulous. Within walking to down town and beach. Only issue we had was the parking. Only one car parking. It was difficult to maneuver between 2 other cars oddly parked for 22A every time we left the cottage. For that reason only we prob wouldn’t stay again. It was stressful. Sorry!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul 2023
Thank you so much for your review!! We're happy to have been a help for the grill, and that you enjoyed your stay so much! With the history of the area and the age of these houses, you'll find many properties in York (especially as close to the beach!!) have back-to-back houses on the same properties!! Parking is sometimes part of earning your sea legs around here, but we're sorry it stressed you out! There are plenty of more properties we can offer you next year with your feedback in mind. :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

We very much loved the property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Easy check-in process, perfect location for beach and downtown York area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Daniele & Hannah with Salt & Shine Vacation Rentals

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Salt & Shine is a Boutique Vacation Rental Agency with a keen eye to detail. Maintaining the the highest level of guest services is our priority. We are earnest in our quest for guest satisfaction. Promoting the Beautiful state of Maine, our beaches & quintessential towns through the vacation home industry. We are locals and love to share what we adore most about this gorgeous area!

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