Beautiful Victorian Across From Short Sands Beach

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Exceptional

9 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 195500 sq ft

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Washer

Parking available

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Dryer

Explore the area

York, ME

Long Sands Beach

1 min walk

Short Sands Beach

9 min walk

York's Wild Kingdom

10 min walk

Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)

27 min drive

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 19)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 8

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 9

1 Queen Bed

7 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

About this property

This charming and relaxing experience awaits you when you stay at The Willows Victorian Inn in the rustic Maine beach area of historic York. The Willows, built in the 1800's, is a beautiful Victorian home with architecture that echoes an era long gone by. Rich in tradition and elegance, The Willows reflects the best of Old New England. This Maine inn, which was previously a Bed and Breakfast, is now available exclusively for weekly vacation rentals.

Great for Maine family vacations, family reunions, weddings or any other special occasion. Nine immaculate and spacious bedrooms adorn this Maine Inn Rental, with queen-size beds accommodate guests; five have private baths, two share an old-fashioned bath with lion-clawed tub and shower and skylight and our two-bedroom suite with adjoining bath is popular. This Maine vacation rental is conveniently located within an hour's drive of Boston, MA, Manchester, NH and Portland, ME, serving all the major airlines. The Willows is non-smoking.

9 Bedrooms & 7 baths

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Property manager

Kevin Sullivan

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

York Beach

Located in York Beach, this holiday home is by the sea. Nubble Lighthouse and Market Square are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Long Sands Beach and Short Sands Beach. York's Wild Kingdom and Knight's Quilt Shop are also worth visiting.

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York, ME

What's nearby

Long Sands Beach - 1 min walk
Short Sands Beach - 9 min walk
York's Wild Kingdom - 10 min walk
Nubble Lighthouse - 3 min drive
Marginal Way - 11 min drive

Getting around

Wells Regional Transportation Center - 24 min drive
Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

‪Anthony S Food Shop - ‬7 min drive
‪Stonewall Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
‪Stones Throw - ‬5 min walk
‪Union Bluff Grill & Pub - ‬15 min walk
‪Dunne's Ice Cream - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Victorian Across From Short Sands Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Victorian Across From Short Sands Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Victorian Across From Short Sands Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Victorian Across From Short Sands Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Long Sands Beach and Short Sands Beach. Nubble Lighthouse and York's Wild Kingdom are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Dave B.

27 Jul 2024

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

family vacation

very enjoyable

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

29 Jun 2024

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

perfect week

The property exceeded all expectations! It is a beautiful home with plenty of room. The property manager left us everything we needed for a great trip. Our group had an excellent time and wants to come back again soon.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally D.

31 May 2024

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

Great family reunion

This house gave us plenty of room to all be together for our family reunion. We enjoyed walks into town, to the lighthouse, along short and long sand beaches and drove the short distance to Ogunquit to walk The Marginal Way. Kevin was a great host and quick to respond to any questions that came up. Beautiful house to enjoy during our long weekend in York, Maine.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia S.

15 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Amazing!!

A group of family and friends rented this home for a wedding we had to attend 25 minutes away. The reason I gave the rating of 3 on accuracy of listing….the pictures do NOT do this place justice. Sooooo much better in person!! It was clean. Huge! Most bedrooms have their own bathroom. The kitchen and dining areas are huge! We played board games around a table and there were 15 of us. Do not hesitate to rent this place!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ethan W.

1 Jan 2024

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Winter getaway

Fantastic peoperty with a great host. Kevin was flexible and accommodating to us and we had a great time. Absolutely recommend for a unique and fun getaway for a large group!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

30 Oct 2023

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It doesn’t get better!

We couldn’t have been happier with our girls getaway! We felt welcomed from the moment we arrived, and there was plenty of room for us to spread out in this huge, warm, and charming Victorian home. The beautifully renovated kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed, and the dining room tables are spectacular. Homeowner Kevin clearly put his heart into making this place special! As much as we loved hanging out inside, the front porch is magical with comfortable seating (especially the swinging chairs with swinging cup holders!) and views of the beach! It’s just a few steps to the beach, and a short walk to shops, restaurants, and the lighthouse. It doesn’t get better- we can’t wait to return!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sydney W.

22 Oct 2023

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

The Willows By The Sea

I have been renting for 10 years...Love sitting on porch looking at ocean. All the shops are just a short walk. Owner of this 1881 Inn. updated the kitchen [amazing] new floors on main floor installed new windows and is right now updating heat/ac. Has 9 bd and 7 baths and plenty of parking. [6/8 small cars] There is 1 handicap bedroom/bath on main floor. Dining room seats 20. There will always be minor issues with a building this old. But none of them will affect your visit. Perfect place for a large family all under one roof.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

15 Oct 2023

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Karen G

This house has so much charm! The kitchen was get and well equipped. The beds were comfort and rooms were a good size! The front porch was one of our favorite places to gather with the swinging chairs and ocean view. The location was perfect walk to oven and shopping area! This was a cousins girls weekend and with the spacious dinning area all 18 of us were able to sit down and eat together which was nice! Landlord was great to work with!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

19 Sept 2023

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

Family gathering at York beach

We all had plenty of space to feel relaxed. Huge well stalked kitchen ! Nice big dining room which accommodated 16 adults and 4 children and two babies. The porch was a bonus. The easy walk to the beach was a perfect way to get moving. The house is on a busy road but we were able to keep kids on the porch. Just a fun week and perfect for our families

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug B.

29 Jul 2023

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

Family Vacation

We had a great time at The Willows. Perfect location and fit our large family great. New kitchen was awesome.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce S.

6 Jun 2023

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

annual girls trip

The willows is located in the perfect location. Close to the beach, stores and restaurants. Just be aware that it is on the main road so there is a lot of car and foot traffic. The porch was amazing to hang out on, especially the swinging chairs! Great place to have a cocktail and watch all the people walk by. The kitchen is amazing. It is well equipped with everything you need. The espresso machine makes great coffee drinks. There is plenty of room for a large crowd. We had a great time!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mikaela Z.

5 Jun 2023

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A Glorious Weekend Away

Our group of 12 loved staying at The Willows for a celebratory weekend. The property is huge and located just steps from the beach. In fact, you can see the ocean from the front porch. Kevin was a gracious host and was able to accommodate all of our needs. The highlights of the property are the newly renovated kitchen stocked with everything you might need, the large common spaces, and the hot tub. There is also a large front porch, backyard space that includes a fire pit, and ample parking for a large group. We would happily return for another stay in the future!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

josée m.

4 Jun 2023

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Dream stay

Everything about this house was perfect! We absolutely loved it!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanya T.

29 May 2023

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

Beach days fun nights

From start to finish our visit to this house has been the best we have had yet! We are a very large group who have been meeting in Maine for over 30+ years. Finding a house that will fit us all and that checks everyones boxes has been hard task but this house pretty much has it all. The kitchen is well equipped, the dining room has more than enough room for all the sit together, the front porch is so relaxing after a fun day at the beach that is a 5 minute walk to. The owner was very understanding and helpful with whatever we needed. All in all a great weekend has had by our family!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B.

17 Apr 2023

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Cousins get away

Kevin is always there to answer anything we needed. The location is great. We have been doing cousins weekend for a few years and we love staying at the Willows

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

James K.

22 Mar 2023

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Family rally

Perfect size and location for us!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

13 Feb 2023

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

The Willows

Love the place. It is old but I loved the antique part of it. We were all able to stay and be very comfortable. You couldn't find a better area or nicer Landlord. The new kitchen which is where all my family seems to congregate is just amazing! I will surely be going again for our next family event in York!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry R.

5 Feb 2023

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PITW

Under difficult conditions (13 below) the house filled our needs . We are a group (10)of seniors and almost seniors . The owner was right there to answer questions.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

carol b.

2 Jan 2023

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Amazing Family Vacation Home

Stunning home located in a beautiful location. Easy to get to, and the owner was extremely reliable and forthcoming with anything we needed. From the period pieces decorating the bedrooms to the modern kitchen which was a dream to gather in our family had a wonderful time just being together away from our everyday lives. Highly recommend this property for large families. (it held all 18 of us with a room to spare for short naps/quiet reading room).

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gayle B.

19 Oct 2022

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comfort and charm

This is the second time our group of friends rented this property and we love it! The space is so great for a group, with private bedrooms and bathrooms and we love how charming each room is. The newly renovated kitchen is a masterpiece and an awesome place to hangout. Host, Kevin is very accomodating, checked in and made sure we had all we needed.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sydney W.

11 Oct 2022

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Thanksgiving In October

This is the 9th year staying here In October..We have a ocean view from porch and a 3 minute walk to Short Sands..There are updates done every year..Owner did an amazing job updating the kitchen...This is a great place for large families...with 9 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms..Someone mentioned not liking owner living on property...[Ground floor apartment overlooking private back yard..You don't know he is there...unless you have problem[we did]..in which he handles ASAP ..Already rented for next year...

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Arthur O.

12 Sept 2022

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Great weekend with family!

Nice location, clean, well stocked kitchen (plates, cups, silverware). Owner is on site which is great if any issues. Will do it again next year!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Paul S.

3 Sept 2022

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Location was awesome. Front porch was large.

Very spacious, definitely large enough for a big family. I would say something’s could use an update, and more privacy from owner.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn A.

28 Aug 2022

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Historic lovely

It is a very old house and should not be too "updated." The kitchen is very modern -- Bosch stove and 2 huge refrigerators with freezer drawers. The house worked very well for my grown kids and their families. There are some holes to the past, but I think it adds to the charm. Three floors with owners in the basement. Unfortunately, the kids decided to explore through that door to the basement, but the Kevin (owner) was kind about it. Thanks for a great stay! Oh and York and the beach were great too.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022