Large Victorian Home Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and York Harbor Beach
Water, water everywhere! This house has the most fabulous location.
Our spacious sun porch overlooking peaceful York Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean offers an ideal spot for a leisurely meal or to linger and watch the yachts and sailboats come and go. Lush lawn and gardens sloping down to the water’s edge provide a tranquil setting for a good book or a refreshing drink, or simply lean back in the Adirondack chairs and let the sea breezes ease your mind.
Take a walk on our deep water pier for an even closer look at the harbor activity. The view of the sunset from the pier’s edge is unforgettable. On the other side, you’ll discover York Harbor Beach just steps away from our front door (500ft to be exact), perfect for swimming, sunbathing and beach combing. The Cliff Path wanders atop rocky ledges and offers many great vistas of the crashing ocean waves below. And don't forget the Harbor Walk which meanders along York Harbor and the York River. Two great restaurants are within a 5-minute walk of the house. The location is fabulous.
This massive turn-of-the-century Victorian estate has approx. 10,000 square feet of living space. There are 9 bedrooms, 7 baths and laundry facilities. We provide Adirondack chairs, beach chairs, beach towels, and shower products to cover everyone in your group. There is a garage where you can store your bikes, paddle boards, etc. All rooms have fast WIFI and A/C. Large dining room table. Extra large kitchen plus a kitchenette / sitting room with total of 3 refrigerators! Additional rooms were opened up for the 2022 season so reviews prior to 2022 don't reflect the enlarged offering. New, high-quality AC units were added to all bedrooms in 2024.
The yard space is very versatile and enjoyable. Past guests have set up an inflatable pool for kids, a canopy for shade, and of course yard games. The harbor is fun for fishing, paddle boards, kayaks, etc. but bring some water shoes (the harbor is muddy)! There is a grill ready for you, with extra propane tanks.
There are a few things you should know. The decor of the house is older. There is a long-term tenant who lives in a basement apartment; both spaces are secure from one another with separate entrances. The dock is utilized by about 10 boats; it is fully booked but sometimes a visiting boat can be accommodated. There is separate parking on the far side of the house for dock members. There is a security camera on the exterior of the house. The pool that you might notice in satellite photos belongs to a condo association and unfortunately is not open to the public. Feel free to ask questions about any of this.
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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About the area
York Harbor
Located in York Harbor, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Water Country is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Long Sands Beach and Perkins Cove. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at York Golf and Tennis Club or Rye Airfield. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating.
Wiggly Bridge and Steedman Woods - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Sayward-Wheeler House Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Old School House - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Wells Regional Transportation Center - 18 min drive
Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
Anthony's Food Shop - 7 min drive
Greenleaves - 7 min drive
Cumberland Farms - 19 min walk
The York River Landing - 8 min drive
Ruby's Wood Grill - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Large Victorian Home Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and York Harbor Beach pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Large Victorian Home Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and York Harbor Beach?
As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Large Victorian Home Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and York Harbor Beach on 30 Aug 2026 start from £1,176, 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 Large Victorian Home Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and York Harbor Beach?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Large Victorian Home Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and York Harbor Beach?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Large Victorian Home Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and York Harbor Beach?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Large Victorian Home Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and York Harbor Beach located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Cliff Walk and York Harbor Beach. Sayward-Wheeler House Museum and Wiggly Bridge and Steedman Woods are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This house was fabulous and perfect for our large family. Everything we needed was all at the house, from the large kitchen to all of the bedrooms with bathrooms. The large dining table was a nice way to have our family dinners every night, with lots of talk about the days adventures.This house was ideal for 14 adults and 4 little ones. If I could give more than 5 stars for this house, I would, and we are planning on coming back next year.
We have rented big beach houses before for a yearly family vacation and this house is hands down the best we have rented. Positives: views (both ocean and harbor), AC in all the rooms if needed, well stocked kitchen, quiet.
Every member of our party enjoyed this house! It’s very well laid out, beautifully furnished, well maintained and clean. The location was ideal, close to the beach and a lovely walking trail. Great views from every room. Couldn’t ask for more!
My family had a wonderful time. We have 4 families with 5 children, and the home was big enough for all to have separate bedrooms and gathering areas. I highly recommend staying here.
In addition, Nathan the host was extremely friendly and responsive.
We had a large family group and this house was perfect. Lots of bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchen space. The property is well maintained, clean and located near many attractions.
We hosted a 90th birthday party with family and this house couldn’t have been more perfect. Great location. Gorgeous views. House is comfortable, clean and well appointed. It easily accommodates a big group. Highly recommend.
We are a family of 14 with ages ranging from 18 months to 75 years old.The house was perfect for our family. The large dining table was able to fit everyone around and the views of the harbor were perfect.Close proximity to the beach was great for the children 6 through 14 and adults.The rooms were good and all had air conditioning units. We completed 3 of the jigsaws that were there.The large kitchen had plenty of dishware , glasses , utensils etc.We appreciated the wagon and beach toys and chairs that were available for our stay.We all had a great time and look forward to visiting Maine again in the future.
This property ticked all the boxes for our extended family vacation: more than enough space for a large group to have both privacy and togetherness, beautiful views, easy access to a great beach for small children, kitchen large enough to accommodate multiple cooks, excellent laundry facilities. Host provided a very detailed house manual that was a significant help to vacation planning.
Already planning our return!This house was everything we needed and more. We brought family together from all over the country, and it was the perfect place to relax, reconnect, and spend quality time.The location was ideal—close to the beach, town, and walking trails. Some of us jogged to Nubble Light, others took easy strolls along the harbor. Cold ocean dips became a daily ritual! The house itself is super spacious and well set up. The big kitchen had everything we needed to cook for our crew of 11, and when we didn’t feel like cooking, Foster’s was right down the road. The sun porch quickly became everyone’s favorite spot—perfect for coffee in the morning, reading in the afternoon, and cocktails at night with that amazing view.We’ve already decided we’re coming back next summer. Highly recommend this place for any big family trip or gathering!
We all had a wonderful time in York Harbor, beautiful home, fantastic location, great weather....what more can I say!!
We all loved it!!
Thank you Nathan!!
The perfect home, location and amenities for our annual (extended) family vacation
This was perfect for our large and growing family (17 of us!!)
Everyone had space and comfort - yet we also had plenty of places to gather and hang out.
The picturesque view and setting are incredible. And the proximity to the beach makes a beach day so simple and enjoyable.
Nathan is a wonderful host. He’s communicative, responsive and kind.
We’ve already reserved next year!
Our group of 17 found the property very welcoming with plenty of room to find a quiet space when needed. The kitchen facility was spacious for the multiple cooks and helpers. The children ages 5 to 10 loved the place and want to return. The location was confident to the beach and walking distance to the town. One suggestion would be to update the outside grill.
17 of us ages 73 to 3. We had enough bedrooms and baths to go around. The kitchen was huge. We were walking distance to the beach. Our manager was always available to answer our questions. I highly recommend.
Beautiful house on the water with plenty of space for everyone.
Chris was great in responding to all our questions. Everything was clean and tidy. We wish the kitchen was a little larger but it was very acceptable. The walks along the trails made the location ideal. Would highly recommend this house for any family gathering or reunion.
Don P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thanks for the kind review. Glad you enjoyed yourselves
The house was fabulous and just what we needed for our family who likes their “space” but also loves coming together to share our thoughts and happenings of our lives. We especially appreciated the LARGE dining table, allowing everyone to eat together at the same time! (Also gathering for fun, laughter and game playing). The kitchen was delightfully large, allowing more than one cook at a time and those who just wanted to watch while enjoying conversing with family. The bedrooms were beautifully arranged, the mattresses were comfortable for a great night sleep! Overall, the house was extremely clean, spacious with beautiful views and the amenities (AC, washer/dryer, bathrooms! dishwasher) were appreciated. I, as the matriarch of the family loved meeting Nathan, the owner. It was nice to put a face and have conversation with him. He made us feel very welcomed and told us to call him anytime with any questions or concerns that might arise. Overall, we had a great time and are going back next year!
Our family had a great time. Our (adult) children and their children loved the house and the location. As the property description states... we were approx. 500' from York Harbor beach and it was so convenient for visiting/ using multiple times of the day.
The house is older, with a lot of charm and our daughter in law (a great baker/cook) thought the kitchen was as well stocked as her own kitchen. Great spaces in the house for multiple activities.
We had a great time and will definitely consider a return visit.
We had a blast on vacation this year! The house itself was wonderful. Plenty of bedrooms, bathrooms, and places to hang out. The views were fantastic and there was so much to do, as the house was in a great location! It was very clean, and having basic toiletries provided was quite nice. Nathan was very helpful with questions and concerns. Unfortunately, we had to wash a lot of dishes by hand since the dishwasher broke the first night we were there, but we survived. :) Thank goodness there was a second one, but that was a bit of a pain. The only thing we wished was different was the configuration/size of the deck. It was a bit small for all to gather on. Again, we survived and had a great time! :) I would definitely recommend checking this place out!
This is a beautiful home and property. We stayed with our whole family and had an incredible week. Beautiful decor inside and out. Plenty of space for all the adults and children. Bathrooms everywhere but the first floor. We were pleasantly surprised with how many people could shower at once and still have hot water and great water pressure. The house has a beautiful master suite with a hot tub and a laundry room. All rooms has gorgeous views. We enjoyed our nights on the porch and the pier. Walking distance to a small semi private beach and a short drive to downtown York. There was a problem with the cable at one point which the owner addressed quickly. Didn’t affect our trip because we weren’t there to watch TV. Grandpa missed the Patriots pre season opener but he’ll get over it :-). Overall an amazing rental and perfect spot. Looking forward to returning again.
Peter M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and took advantage of the proximity and the peacefulness of the property. Please tell Grandpa we are Patriots fans, too, and understand that game nights can sometimes feel more important than watching the sunset over the harbor because, well, it's the Patriots.
We hope you will visit us again.
About the host
Hosted by Nathan, Philip, and John
Why they chose this property
The best of both worlds: Watch the sunrise in the morning over the Atlantic Ocean and sunset in the evening on York Harbor
What makes this property unique
One if by Land, Two if by Sea, Harborside features a 230 foot deep water pier on York Harbor.
Languages:
English
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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests