Short Walk to Short Sands & Long Sands! Affordable Vacation in York! #1
Welcome to Crowes Cottage #1! Located between the beaches, these charming cottages provide a rare opportunity for the perfect vacation in Maine. Think rustic meets modern! Relax for a week (or two!) at the seacoast, reminiscent of the way life used to be or as we say in Maine, "the way life should be".
2 Bedroom, 1 bath cottage. There is a window ac in the living room and in both bedrooms upstairs. Each cottage has it's own charcoal grill, we provide the charcoal & lighter fluid.
The showers are small stall showers and we do have an outdoor enclosed shower that has hot and cold water (beside the shed)
There is a picnic table for each cottage & Adirondack chairs for enjoying your outdoor space.
Crowes is located so close to everything you can literally park the car and leave it for the week while you enjoy walking to two beaches and downtown York Beach.
We will do our absolute best to ensure you love your time here and want to come back year after year.
Please Note- this cottage is the only 2 story cottage. The stairs to get upstairs are very narrow & steep. We do not recommend this cottage for anyone that may have trouble with stairs or small children
We do not provide bed sheets, pillow cases or bath towels. Renters are to provide their own. We do have a thin quilt on each bed.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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Property # 4363373vb
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
About the area
York Beach
York Beach is home to this cottage. Market Square is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Short Sands Beach and Long Sands Beach. York's Wild Kingdom and Center For Wildlife are also worth visiting.
Wells Regional Transportation Center - 27 min drive
Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 27 min drive
Restaurants
Anthony's Food Shop - 6 min drive
York Beach Beer Company - 6 min walk
Greenleaves - 7 min drive
Cumberland Farms - 8 min drive
Frankie & Johnny's - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Short Walk to Short Sands & Long Sands! Affordable Vacation in York! #1 pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Short Walk to Short Sands & Long Sands! Affordable Vacation in York! #1?
As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Short Walk to Short Sands & Long Sands! Affordable Vacation in York! #1 on 30 May 2026 start from £225, 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 Short Walk to Short Sands & Long Sands! Affordable Vacation in York! #1?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Short Walk to Short Sands & Long Sands! Affordable Vacation in York! #1?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Short Walk to Short Sands & Long Sands! Affordable Vacation in York! #1?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Short Walk to Short Sands & Long Sands! Affordable Vacation in York! #1 located?
Situated in York Beach, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Short Sands Beach and Long Sands Beach. York's Wild Kingdom and Nubble Lighthouse are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great location, perfect to walk to short sands, could also walk to long sands, AC worked great, was very clean upon arrival. Quarters are tight-especially the shower but we knew that when booking and was fine for our family of 4.Cannot beat the value for the location. Will likely stay again!
Beautiful cottage just 5 minutes walk from the beach
The cottage was perfect for us. We felt like home right away. Quiet area, clean house and nice front porch to relax after a day at the beach. We will be back!
Second year staying in this amazingly affordable rental and very pleased. You won’t find a better pet friendly beach rental in such close proximity to short sands, long sands and nubble light at such an amazing price! It is a little tight in some places like the stairs and bathroom but well worth it.
The place was nice with a good location. There was a nice breeze in the cottage with 3 air conditioners when needed. The weather was great so we didn’t spend a lot of time inside. The picnic table with a charcoal grill was a plus for us. The shower was a little on the small side but doable. It was a bit small for 4 adults, 1 child, and an infant. We had a great time. Thank you.
Patricia K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Karen C.
5 Oct 2025
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
It was a nice cottage. The stairs are definitely for able-bodied people - very steep and narrow. We liked proximity to the beach- within a pleasant walking distance even for the youngest person.We were disappointed that communication was non-existent with the owner. They gave us the info we needed to know about checking in, etc. But when sending a message we never got a response.We also noted that cleaning was minimal - we left it cleaner than when we arrived. We also found several items left behind by previous guests (proving our suspicion that the cottage is not thoroughly cleaned between rentals).If you can overlook those little inconveniences, then it is a very nice place to stay!
The property we stayed at was clean and in a great location. We had some initial issues and could not contact VRBO. Wondering why VRBO does not have a number to call in case of issues upon initial arrival. We did email the owner via VRBO but that is not a priority contact method.
Diane A.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Lori W.
1 Sept 2025
Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lori W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
About the host
Hosted by Heidi Hayes
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests