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Walk to Short Sands Beach!

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A black front door with a mailbox, a welcome mat, and a small garden with red flowers.
A two-story house with a garage and a driveway.
A modern house with a black front door, a garage door, and a mailbox.
A two-story house with a gravel driveway and a well-maintained lawn.
An aerial view of a building with a paved patio area, a circular seating arrangement, and a landscaped garden with a stone border.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Long Sands Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Arcade/game room
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Firepit

Explore the area

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York, ME
  • Place, York's Wild Kingdom
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Long Sands Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Short Sands Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

2nd Level Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Family Room Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Main Living Area Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Primary Bedroom Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

York Beach

York Beach is home to this holiday home. 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 Yummies Candy and Nuts are also worth visiting.
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York, ME

What's nearby

  • York's Wild Kingdom - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Long Sands Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Short Sands Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Nubble Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Ogunquit Beach - 12 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 19 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anthony's Food Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Union Bluff Grill & Pub - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cape Neddick Lobster Pound - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Goldenrod - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Fox's Lobster House - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to Short Sands Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Walk to Short Sands Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to Short Sands Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walk to Short Sands Beach! located?

Situated in York Beach, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Short Sands Beach and Long Sands Beach. Nubble Lighthouse and Old Gaol are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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. 18 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

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
We would absolutely consider this for another vacation rental
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good overall space
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great new build, good location, easy access to long and short sands, easy access to RT1. No muss no fuss. Exactly as depicted
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super clean and new! Top notch accommodations and a well stocked kitchen. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful! Good location, amenities were on point, quick communication. Great place, you will not be disappointed!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2025
Thanks, Amy. I'm glad you had a nice stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, beautiful amenities, and helpful extras. The beach chairs, towels, and wagon were especially appreciated. Host was incredibly helpful and responsive. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful week at York Beach and at this townhome. Appreciated the provided beach towels and beach chairs. Walk to Short Sands was manageable (even for a stage 4 cancer patient in our family). Would definitely stay here again. Quiet neighborhood setting but walking distance to beach and shops.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul 2025
Thanks for the nice review, Doug. I’m glad that you had a nice stay with your family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Maine rocks!

Stayed for a friends wedding in York. Host Rick was great, house was clean, comfortable, and close to everything. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and light. Lots of bathrooms!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Repeat customer coming back for a second year and another terrific July stay. Condo was clean and kitchen well equipped. All features and amenities worked great like the gas grill and fire pit. Automatic backup generator kicked in nicely when a storm knocked out power to the neighborhood. Even in July there were actually some chilly mornings but the heated bathroom floor in the master bath was a welcome warmth. Overall, the condo is greatly located to Short Sands and shops but even is a do-able easy walk to Long Sands. The provided beach chairs and wagon were a great asset for beach days and greatly appreciated by this out of state family. Would definitely come back again and continue the annual tradition.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect House!

I can’t say enough positive things about this house! Well designed, super clean, well laid out. We were there with two other couples and the spaces were perfect. I am a lodging snob and this house exceeded my expectations! Super fast response when I had a question. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Beach House!

This place is perfect to enjoy all the things York and the surrounding area has to offer. The beaches/restaurants are walkable and all the other attractions are just a short drive away. The owner was responsive to all our questions. The house was very clean and well put together. You can tell the build was well thought out and the craftsmanship was exceptional. This place was perfect for our family and can easily accommodate young children. We hope to stay here again next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun 2025
Thanks for the nice review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ve rented in York Beach for 22 years & this is a fantastic property! It is very new & spotlessly clean, with comfy beds, nice decor & a lot of extras to make your stay comfortable. As a small group we didn’t use the downstairs family room, but it’s a great extra space for a larger group. The neighborhood is very quiet, and it’s a very short walk into town and to Short Sands beach, & just a bit longer walk to Long Sands Beach. The check in & checkout process was simple & the owner very nice, letting us enter early since the house was ready. We love YB and I highly recommend this rental! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home!

You could tell how new this property was with every detail in the home and the cleanliness! Also host thought of leaving many helpful things that we didn’t need to bring (all bedding, bath towels, beach towels, wagon, nice beach chairs). Our group of five (four adults and a 4 year old) had a great stay and had plenty of room to spread out. Hope to return again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic

We were in town for our son’s wedding at the Cliff House and this house was perfect for our family. Evening was clean and new. We could walk to short sands for coffee and lots of options for morning runs. Rick was fantastic to work with. We ended up coming in a day early and Rick was extremely accommodating on getting that done. Would definitely say again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2025
Thanks so much for the nice review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home

We had a beautiful stay in Rick’s home in York Maine! The location was great, close to all but also felt private. Rick was a great host and was easy to communicate with. The house was one of the most well equipped houses I have stayed in! Beach towels by the front door, nice beach chairs and a beach buggy just to name a few. Kitchen had very nice equipment as well. The house was very clean and comfortable. We would definitely consider staying there again and I would recommend to my family and friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2024
I'm happy that you had a nice getaway. Thanks for the nice review! Rick
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was very high end and perfectly appointed. We couldn’t have asked for a nicer place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2026
Thanks for the nice review. I’m glad that you had a nice stay!
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