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Short walk to Long Sands, recently updated, walk to restaurants

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A white house with a blue door, a large window, and a deck with outdoor furniture.
A house with a white exterior and a blue door. There are various flowers in the front yard, including orange lilies and pink lilies.
A dining area with a table set for two, a hanging light fixture, and a view into the kitchen.
A room with a large window covered by horizontal blinds, a white door, and a wall-mounted pair of flip-flops.
A living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, a patterned rug, a bookshelf, and a black wood stove.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Long Sands Beach
2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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York, ME
  • Place, Long Sands Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Cliff Walk
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Emerson Wilcox House Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Short walk to Long Sands, recently updated, walk to restaurants

The cottage is a short stroll (.2 miles) to Long Sands Beach. Enjoy your morning coffee on the deck while you listen to the sounds of the ocean a few blocks away. In 2018 the Main(e) cottage was updated with new appliances, furnishings, paint, vaulted living room with exposed beam, lighting, new exterior decking, and enclosed outdoor shower. In 2023 cottage was renovated including new windows, kitchen and bathroom shower stall.

The Main(e) cottage has 2 Bedrooms, (1 Queen and 1 twin over full bunk bed) It also includes off-street parking for 2 cars ( front to back) in a shared driveway, cable TV, WIFI, DVD, books, board games, puzzles, movies, enclosed outdoor shower ( hot/cold water), gas grill and lawn games (bocce, checkers, Jenga, connect four) The kitchen is fully equipped with a coffee maker, coffee bean grinder, toaster, microwave, rice cooker, refrigerator, stove, pots ( including lobster) and pans.

Also included, a beach cart, beach chairs (for adults & kids) sand pails, and shovels. Beach games.

The cottage is near the southern end of the beach. It's a 5-minute walk to the water. Once there you can see views of the Nubble and Boon Island off in the distance.

Looking to get to short sands? walk or ride your bikes the beautiful 2 miles along the water

Bring your bikes and explore York Harbor. (1.5 miles away)

The cottage comes with pillows and coverlets on the beds, but bed and bath linens are not provided.

smoking in the cottage or on the property is NOT allowed. No Fires allowed ( fire pits or grills. Gas grill provided)

No pets allowed

We love spending time at our cottage and want you to enjoy it as much as we do:)

We own a second cottage on the property which we occasionally use. You may see us on our patio or going to and from our cars or taking our dog for a walk. There is a chance we may never cross paths.

But most important is you enjoying your vacation. We are always respectful of you and are mindful of your privacy.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in the cottage or on the property

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
wash and put away dishes. Please do not leave dishes in the dishwasher.
We love to hear from our guest. Please leave us a note in our guest journal.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
no excessive noise after 10 PM
No fires - no fire pits or charcoal grills allowed (gas grill provided)
SMOKING / FIRES PROHIBITED If this occurs on Property, Owner will immediately evict the renter who shall forfeit the rental & security deposit ($300)

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4805332
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

York Beach

Located in York Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks 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. Water Country and Yummies Candy and Nuts are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Map
York, ME

What's nearby

  • Long Sands Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cliff Walk - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Emerson Wilcox House Museum - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Old Gaol - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Short Sands Beach - 5 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 21 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cape Neddick Lobster Pound
  • ‪Union Bluff Grill & Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪York Beach Beer Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Goldenrod - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dockside Restaurant on York Harbor - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Short walk to Long Sands, recently updated, walk to restaurants pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Short walk to Long Sands, recently updated, walk to restaurants?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Short walk to Long Sands, recently updated, walk to restaurants?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Short walk to Long Sands, recently updated, walk to restaurants?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Short walk to Long Sands, recently updated, walk to restaurants located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Long Sands Beach, Old Gaol and Cliff Walk. Emerson Wilcox House Museum and Old York Museum Center are also within 2 miles (3 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. 36 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joyce R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property very clean. Loved the decor! Felt very homey
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristin S.

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

Great cottage

We love it here! Clean, close to the beach and everything you need is at the cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rose B.

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

Outstanding stay

This is a perfect little getaway. The cottage was spotless and included just about anything you could want. It was very comfortable and felt like home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stat! This is our 6th year staying at this property and we love it !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

martina s.

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

Lovely cottage

Close to beach and beautiful areas of the coastline. Cottage was clean and quiet surrounded by flowers and birds!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pamela W.

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

Can’t wait to go back!

We’ve stayed at this property multiple times and it never disappoints! The property is clean, cozy, and has all of the amenities you need. You also can’t beat the proximity to the beach! We can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pamela W.

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

Great family cottage

We had a wonderful experience at this property. It was clean and exactly what we hoped for. Location to beach, restaurants, and family activities was perfect. Will definitely consider renting again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pamela W.

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

Keep Coming Back

This was our fifth summer staying here and like always we had a wonderful visit! This cottage and the amenities fit our family of four perfectly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley P.

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

4 years and counting

This is our 4th time staying here and we absolutely love the house. We are so close to everything and long sands beach is so nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

erica z.

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

Super cute cottage close to the beach

I found a last minute deal with this cottage, and the owner was extremely easy and very responsive when arriving early the cottage was already everything was clean and better than the pictures. The outdoor shower was great. I would definitely recommend this cottage and come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pamela W.

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

Fun at York

We loved this property! It was our third time staying and it continues to bring out family joy. The size is perfect for a family of 4 and we appreciate all of the added amenities. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2022
Thank you Pamela! It was great to have you and your family back at the cottage :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Long Sands

The property is amazing-like a home away from home. The 5 minute walk to the beach is ideal. We like being on the quieter end of Long Sands. The grill, table and chairs on the patio make it easy to enjoy the outdoors. You can hear the ocean outside. The cottage is very comfortable and enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christina T.

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

Adorable clean renovated cottage near Long Sands

We loved our stay at this beautifully renovated cottage. Carrie has thought of everything you could need! It was so nice to have beach chairs, toys, and games to borrow and not worry about bringing them from home. Carrie helped us find a kid friendly restaurant our first night and was pleasantly accessible throughout our trip. We highly recommend staying here and hope to again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Main(e) Cottage

This was our second time renting this cozy cottage. We love the quiet neighborhood and the quick (under 5 minutes) walk to Long Sands beach. The cottage is neat and clean with a deck and grill, so meals were a snap. The owners are very thoughtful and responsive if anything comes up. We look forward to returning next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2022
Thank you Jennifer! So happy to have you all back
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane G.

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

Rainy but fun Weekend!

We picked a particularly rainy weekend to stay, however, we had a great time! The house is adorable and very clean. Carrie was very easy to communicate with. 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy W.

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

Charming cottage

A sweet place full of perfect touches. Minor glitches are inevitable anywhere but the host is responsive and respectful. A rainy weekend was made enjoyable in large part because of the warmth and comfort of this cottage. Will happily recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

nicole m.

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

Perfect

I rented this cabin for my sister and our kids. It was so cozy and the perfect place to relax between our day adventures at the beach,dinner, and the wiggly bridge. They have a ton of books, games, outdoor space as well as outdoor games and beach gear! The information binder is the cutest but also so informative for local attractions. We look forward to coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley P.

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

Perfect cottage close to the beach

We love this cute little cottage! It is perfect for 2 adults and 2 young children. This is out third time staying at the cottage, the location, cleanliness and owners are the reason we come back each year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

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

lovely little cottage

Excellent beach location and beach themed decor was perfect. Such a lovely little cottage. Thank you so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristin S.

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

Great cottage

Perfect for a family of 4. Had everything we needed and more. The owner is very hospitable and was great at communicating.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judy M.

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

Great location!

Property is very well maintained. Great location and quiet neighborhood. We will stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Billie Jo G.

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

Cute cottage

We had a wonderful time at this cottage. Quick walk to the beach. Clean. It had a nice outdoor space. The owners were wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Taylor L.

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

Family vacation

We absolutely loved our stay at the cottage! John and Carrie have thought of everything- toys, books, kids plates and silverware, even outlet covers for our baby! The decor is beautiful and everything is clean. I was most grateful that the beds were comfortable! Any questions we thought of were answered in the very detailed welcome book, super helpful!We loved the location, a short walk to the beach and a few restaurants. Great area and great neighbors! Quick drive to area attractions and shops. Thanks again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Doreen V.

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

2 Bedroom Cottage

Cute - Clean - Well stocked kitchen items - mattresses comfortable - comfy LR w/nice propane stove to take the chill out - internet- flat screen TV . DVD .. books … mags … nice deck for morning coffee ! Yup I’d recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

Great location, Awesome deck!

We loved our stay in York. My family lives nearby, but I haven’t stayed in a cabin in York since my childhood. The cabin was clean, the kitchen well stocked, and the back deck was great! My only issue, which was my fault, was that I didn’t realize there was no washer/dryer. Looking back I see it wasn’t listed in amenities. I would book this place again, just pack differently next time to avoid three trips to a laundromat.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Carrie Sarno

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Why they chose this property

Close to everything but also set back in area of small seasonal cottages. Because of this we do not have a lot of street traffic. You can sit back unwind and enjoy the sounds of the ocean.

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