Gorgeous home: walk to beach, harbor, cliff walk, wiggly bridge, dining etc.

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A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and teal chairs.
A two-story house with a front porch, a central entrance, and a small front yard.
A spacious kitchen with wooden flooring, a dining area with green chairs, and a large wall clock.
A staircase with wooden steps and white railings, leading to a living area with a sofa and a coffee table.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near York Harbor Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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York Harbor, ME
  • Place, York Harbor Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Wiggly Bridge and Steedman Woods
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Gaol
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

10 bedrooms (sleeps 25)

2nd Floor - Front of House

1 King Bed

2nd Floor - garden view with private bath

1 Queen Bed

2nd floor - Harbor View & private bath

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

2nd Floor - King with garden view

1 King Bed

2nd Floor - private room set apart from other bedrooms

1 Double Bed

3rd Floor - back garden view

1 Queen Bed

3rd Floor - Front view

1 King Bed

3rd Floor - Garden view

1 Queen Bed

3rd Floor - Harbor View & private bath

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

3rd Floor - Very private room away from others: private bath

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

7 bathrooms

1st Floor bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

2nd floor - garden view room with small private bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

2nd floor - harbor view room with private bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

2nd Floor - large shared bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

3rd floor - private bathroom in harbor view room

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

3rd Floor - private bathroom within a garden view room

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

3rd Floor - Shared bath

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

York Harbor

Located in York Harbor, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Yummies Candy and Nuts, or check out an event or a game at York Golf and Tennis Club. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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York Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • York Harbor Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Wiggly Bridge and Steedman Woods - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Old Gaol - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Old School House - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • John Hancock Wharf - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 20 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anthony's Food Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Stage Neck Inn - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lobster in the Rough - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lobster Cove - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dockside Restaurant on York Harbor - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous home: walk to beach, harbor, cliff walk, wiggly bridge, dining etc. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gorgeous home: walk to beach, harbor, cliff walk, wiggly bridge, dining etc.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous home: walk to beach, harbor, cliff walk, wiggly bridge, dining etc.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous home: walk to beach, harbor, cliff walk, wiggly bridge, dining etc.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous home: walk to beach, harbor, cliff walk, wiggly bridge, dining etc. located?

This family-friendly York Harbor holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of York Harbor Beach, Wiggly Bridge and Steedman Woods and Sayward-Wheeler House Museum. Old Gaol and Emerson Wilcox House Museum are also within 1 mile (2 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. 158 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 165 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 had an absolutely wonderful stay at this beautiful home in York, Maine! It was the perfect place for our family of 24, spanning three generations, to come together and make special memories. There was plenty of room for everyone to relax, spend time together, and enjoy being under one roof. Finding a home that comfortably accommodates such a large family is truly a gift, and this one was perfect. We loved our time here and would happily return. Highly recommend for large families looking for a special place to gather!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Nov 2026
Hi Sheri! Thanks very much for your kind review! I'm glad that you all had an awesome experience at our home. I'm always bummed when I can't meet guests such as yourselves but happy when I hear that you loved the house! I hope you'll come back and visit with us again! Lance
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was great! Communication was fabulous. The house is a very cool labyrinth-like experience with sooo much space. It was perfect for our needs!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2026
Thanks for the kind review Tammy! We hope you'll come stay with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a huge house with enough private bedrooms for everyone to have their own space. Bathrooms were lovely, clean, we even got hotel toiletries! A fun surprise. The common areas and kitchen were well-appointed. Everyone really liked the space. 10/10 experience for 19 people. That doesn’t happen often with our gang.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov 2026
Thanks so much for your review! It IS hard to satisfy the needs of so many people and we are happy that we are able to do that for your family! We've been hosting guests for 28 years and proud when families/groups have an awesome experience. We hope you'll come back and visit with us again! Thanks Lance
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, beautiful property. Perfect for larger groups. Well stocked kitchen with everything you’d need to cook for a crowd.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2026
Thanks Justin! It was so fun to host your north american ski sales team. I'm glad that everyone had a great time at the house. We hope you'll come back and visit us again sometime! Lance
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lance was a great communicator. Answered all our questions and had recommendations for things to see and do. The location was fantastic with plenty of opportunities to walk everywhere. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2026
Hi Bridget! Thanks so much for your review. I'm sorry I didn't get to meet you and the rest of your LAX group! I'm glad that you all had an awesome experience. I hope you'll come visit with us again. Lance
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house, perfect for hosting a big group. Can’t beat the location, and Lance was so nice through the whole process! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2026
Hi Zoe! Congratulations on your wedding! I'm so happy that you were able to share the beauty of your hometown with your West Coast friends. I'm glad that the Varrell House will be a forever part of the memories from your special wedding weekend! Thanks Lance
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay! Walking distance to the beach where the kids were able to play safely in the low tide! The house was clean and roomy for our families! We genuinely had the best time and Lance was so kind and responsive with anything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2026
Hi Shanti! It was so nice to meet you and all your friends! You all had soooo many kids having fun! I'm so happy that everyone had an amazing time and I'm looking forward to having you back again next year! Lance
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lance was such a great host! He was responsive to our questions and graciously accommodating. He also shared great information about the area! .Super helpful! The house is close to Ogunquit, beaches and the outlets in Kittery. The house is adorable! Loved the layout . My only recommenation is.larger coffee mugs for sipping tea.... We gad a great time! Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2026
Hi Angela! Thanks for the kind words and including some cool pictures -- we have some killer sunsets looking down the river (and amazing sunrises over the beach!). I'll grab some bigger coffee mugs for folks like you! I hope you'll come back and visit us again sometime. Lance
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lance was a fabulous host! Very responsive and even brought us a pie and a bottle of wine during our stay. The house was in a great location close to the beach. We had 16 adults and seven kids and everybody fit great! The kitchen was well stocked with pots and pans and other essentials.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2026
Hi Cecily! Thanks for the kind words! I'm glad that everyone in your group had a great experience. I hope you'll come back and stay with us again sometime! Just to set expectations for future guests, I can't bring wine and pies every time! If the timing works, I'm happy to stop by to say hi and make sure guests are having a great experience. Lance
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our group had a wonderful time at the Varrell house once again. The house as usual was clean and ready for our arrival. We are a group of ten women and the property was large enough to accommodate us easily. The kitchen, parlors and large front porch gave us plenty of room to be together comfortably. The kitchen and dining room is set up for a large group to visit, cook, and serve our group comfortably. We will come again next year and we look forward to another wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2026
Thanks so much, Marsha! It's so wonderful to host you and your friends each year. Your 50 years of friendship is amazing and I'm honored that you gather together at our home each Fall. We look forward to having you back next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for a large group with so many wonderful spots for us all to hang out. Being able to walk to the beach and down to the wiggly bridge was amazing. Lance was uber helpful with recommendations too.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2026
Thanks for your kind words. I'm so happy that your family had a great experience in our home. We hope you'll come visit us again! Lance
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just returned from a 4 day stay at the property. The host was extremely helpful and the property exceeded my expectations.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jun 2026
Pat, it was so nice to meet you and your husband. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience at The Varrell House. We hope you'll come stay with us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay in York. The house was roomy, clean, comfortable, and able to accommodate a beach vacation for 20. Our host was easy to communicate with and responded to questions immediately. He went out of his way to make our trip easy and it seemed he sincerely want us to have a nice trip - it felt less transactional and more like a friend hosting us. We hope we can make another visit again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul 2026
Hi Bill! It was so nice to meet you and your crew! Thanks for the kind words about our approach. We definitely don't like our guests to feel like it's a simple transaction. We are always willing to help to ensure everyone has a great experience and happy to offer recommendations as folks plan their visit. I'm glad to hear that you are all coming back again next year! Looking forward to seeing you all! Lance
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family group of 23 (ages ranged from 1 to 77) thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Lances' place. The location is as wonderful as described as we walked to the beach, bagels and ice cream in York Village and lobsters at the Lobster Cove in York Beach. We really didn't need our car the whole week. Special shout out to Lance who was very responsive when we had a few things break (these things happen). It really makes a difference when your host is the owner and lives nearby. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2026
Hi Frank! It was so nice to meet you and your family. I love that you took advantage of walking to so many of the amazing places we have nearby! I was also impressed with the serious cooking that you all did together! I hope you will come back and visit with us again some time! Lance
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a delightful experience!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2026
Hi Melissa, Thanks for making the time to do a quick review. I'm glad that you had a great team building experience with your group! Thanks for the recommendation for a new caterer -- I always love to add folks to my list for future guests. I hope you'll come back and visit us again! Lance
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We truly could not have asked for a better place to stay! We booked this home for our pre-wedding trip with a large group, and it ended up being one of the best weekends of our lives. The house was absolutely perfect for us — beautiful, comfortable, spacious, and such a special place to spend the weekend together.Everything about our stay exceeded our expectations. Having a space where our whole group could be together made the weekend so memorable, and we made memories here that we will genuinely talk about forever. The house was exactly what we hoped for when planning such an important weekend, and we were so sad to leave!We cannot recommend this property enough, especially for a group looking for somewhere special to celebrate and spend quality time together. Thank you for giving us the perfect home base for such an unforgettable weekend. We would come back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2026
Thanks so much Grace for your thoughtful and kind review. Your text saying this was "one of the best weekend of your lives" put a huge smile on my face -- as did this generous review. I'm happy that you all had an amazing time creating beautiful memories together. Best wishes to you both for your wedding in December! We hope to have you come back and stay with us again sometime! Lance
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property in an ideal location. Quick walk to the beach and to some fantastic restaurants (highly recommend the Lobster Rangoons at Stage Neck). Property had plenty of space for a large group (nice to have a dining table that can seat so many) and a living room where everyone can gather. Beds were comfortable and sitting on the porch was a favorite for many. Lance might be the best host I have experienced! He sent a great floor plan and his guide to local attractions prior to arrival. Very accommodating! We had a perfect trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2026
Thanks so much for the kind words Phil! We are fortunate to have so many great restaurants that are a short walk from the house - I'm glad you enjoyed Stage Neck Inn, they have a beautiful spot for outdoor dining with incredible ocean and harbor views. I'm happy you enjoyed the living areas and the front porch! I hope you'll come back and visit with us again! Lance
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This lovely spacious home was perfect for our group of 25. Clean, bright, inviting, modern with hints of history. Comfortable, a home with substance. This was our second time renting from our host, Lance, first meeting him several years ago when we stayed at the Briars, a stone's throw from the Varrell House, our current place. We knew going in that our stay would be memorable. Lance is knowledgeable and helpful, quick to respond with our questions. The well appointed kitchen had any and all cookware and utensils needed for our feast plus plenty of counter space for food prep or just sitting around knoshing. The dining table accommodated pretty near all of us at the same time, quite a feat with our family. The sitting rooms were filled with laughter and stories about my loved one, who's life was the reason for this weekend celebration. The garden courtyard with it's fire pit and grill became another favorite place to hang over our four day stay. We'll return to this beautiful home again, a year maybe, two? A sincere thank you to Lance for a memorable visit. Gorgeous home, lovely town, reliable caretaker. I highly recommend the Varrell House.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 17 Oct 2026
Wow, Diane -- thanks for the generous review - you could be a travel writer! I'm so happy that you all had a memorable experience together at the Varrell House! We look forward to hosting you all again in the next year or two! Lance
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall this was an excellent place to stay. Especially for the space. We had 14 people and each couple had their own room and their own bathrooms. It’s located in a great spot and the front porch was an awesome place to rest and enjoy the cool breezes. There was plenty of space to do a family dinner and good amount of parking.Easy walks to local sights and easy drives to Salem, Portland, Portsmouth NH. All members of our family rated this vacation in their top 5 and all liked the house and the porch.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun 2026
Hi Barry, It was such a pleasure to meet you, your wife and your extended family. I'm so happy that everyone had an amazing experience at the Varrell House - I loved hearing your daughter-in-law say it was the best place the group has ever stayed at. I was also impressed with all the different adventures that your family arranged in the surrounding area! I hope you'll come back and visit with us again! Lance
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family (all 19 of us) ages 3-75 spent a week at Lance’s lovely home. There was more than enough room to spread out as well as come together to share a meal in the well appointed kitchen. With 10 bedrooms, 7 1/2 baths, 2 living areas as well as 2 staircases my 9 grandchildren spent the one rainy day playing hide and seek for hours. Did I mention location, location, location? We were able to walk to the nearby beach, a restaurant and the wiggly bridge all within minutes. Lance, our host couldn’t have been more helpful. Any questions I had , I’d receive a response within minutes. He even dropped off a bottle of wine when he heard it was our 50th wedding anniversary. A month before the start of our week I was sent a 12 page information packet with local sight seeing, restaurants, area beaches and numerous activity suggestions which came in handy for planning our time in Maine. We all had a great week and would return to the Varrell House in a heartbeat!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2026
Hi Jane! Thanks so much for your generous review! I hope your family gave you an award for all the work you put into planning all the different activities! I really enjoy sharing recommendations on all the awesome stuff to do in the area and appreciated your thoughtful questions as you planned your week of making family memories. Congrats again on your 50th anniversary! I hope you'll all come back and visit us again! Lance
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent home to enjoy Thanksgiving!

Home provided us with the perfect venue to enjoy our family gathering
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Nov 2022
Hi David and Gabrielle, I'm glad that everyone had a great Thanksgiving experience at the Varrell House! Hope to have you back to stay with us again! Lance
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was absolutely incredible. We hosted a retreat for grieving mothers, with 15 moms plus a few staff members, and this home could not have been more perfect for our group. The house was incredibly spacious, with plenty of room for everyone to gather comfortably while also offering peaceful spaces to step away and reflect.Lance was hugely attentive throughout the entire stay and made everything so easy for us. The home was beautifully equipped, exceptionally clean, and had more than enough bedrooms and space for our large group.Many of the women especially loved sitting together on the front porch, and we also enjoyed time around the fire pit one evening. The location was amazing — just a short walk to a small beach where we watched the sunrise, and only a couple minutes from Long Sands Beach. We also loved getting to visit Nubble Lighthouse while we were there.This is truly a must-stay home — absolutely beautiful, peaceful, spacious, and perfect for gathering together. We left feeling incredibly grateful for our experience here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2026
Wow, thanks so much Jessie for your beautiful review. I'm so happy that all your group of moms had a great experience at the Varrell House. I know that you do retreats all over the country but I hope you'll host another group with us again sometime soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our group of 14 had a lovely stay at the Varrell House. The house was very well stocked with all the essentials you could need. The location is great, just a short walk to the beach or Fisherman’s walk. Lance is an excellent host and his suggestions for places to visit were spot on!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2025
Hi Lisa! I'm so glad that everyone had a great experience at the Varrell House! You all certainly had some fantastic weather to enjoy the Fisherman's Walk and Beach! We hope that you'll come stay with us again! Lance
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Brooke and AJ's Wedding

The perfect spot to enjoy family in this spacious home while celebrating a special occasion. Great location.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2025
Donna, It was such a pleasure to meet you and your family. I'm so happy that everyone had a fantastic 5 days at our home to enjoy your granddaughter's wedding (great that the weather held off for them!). I loved that you could have all 5 of your boys plus their kids to make memories together. I hope you'll come visit us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home!

Perfect home for relaxing with family!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2024
Hi Jeff, I'm glad that you and your family had a great experience staying at the Varrell House! I hope you'll come visit us again. Lance
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