2021 Reno! Sleep 16. The 1854 Telegraph Co. House Open to Public for First Time!

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Telegraph House. 1854 York Telegraph Co House. 3-Story. 3000 sqft. Painted 2018.

1st Floor. Open concept dining area. Large living room. Shuffleboard gameroom!

2nd Floor. Separate second level living room. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, and laundry

3rd Floor. 2 bedrooms. Full Bathroom. Secluded quarters with York Harbor views.

Gourmet kitchen with access to the large dining table seating 18 or more.

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Location
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7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16279 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Beach view

Explore the area

York, ME

York Harbor Beach4 min walk
York's Wild Kingdom8 min drive
Nubble Lighthouse12 min drive
Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport)44 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Sunday to Sunday weekly rental in July and August. Weekend and shorter stays accepted the other 10 months.

This 7 bedroom 4 bathroom historic home is a profound residence in the heart of York Harbor. With the support of the local community and a large singular financier the home went through a complete renovation in 2021 preserving the structure and magnificent exterior architectural features while updating the interior to a fabulous single family residence with exquisite modern features. The home was built in 1854 by the York Telegraph Company and is now available to the public for rent for the first time in its 150 year history! The house is located perfectly with a 3 minute walk to York Harbor Beach and a 5 minute walk to The Stage Neck Inn and The York Harbor Inn. With friendly ties to each establishment the home owner can facilitate any of your special needs. This home has an enjoyable large back yard with fire pit and covered patio for peaceful summer evening dining. The front porch or upper living room provide for the perfect location to enjoy a cup of coffee and see the sunrise over majestic Wiggley Bridge while greeting any passers-by. The separate first floor and second floor living areas provide for guests to spread out and relax during the day while the large kitchen and dining area seating 20 provides for a gathering place at day’s end. This property is tucked into the heart of a wonderful community known as York Harbor. We welcome you to join our community for the duration of your stay and enjoy all York has to offer. Enjoy and safe travels to you and your guests.

Property manager

Joseph Szeniawski

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Beach view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No Smoking. $500 Penalty fee for smoking.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

York Harbor

Located in York Harbor, this holiday home is in the city centre and on 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 Water Country and York's Wild Kingdom. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

York, ME

What's nearby

York Harbor Beach - 4 min walk
Long Sands Beach - 5 min drive
York's Wild Kingdom - 8 min drive
Short Sands Beach - 10 min drive
Nubble Lighthouse - 12 min drive

Getting around

Wells Regional Transportation Center - 18 min drive
Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

Anthony S Food Shop - 6 min drive
Stonewall Kitchen - 6 min drive
York Beach Beer Company - 9 min drive
Stones Throw - 8 min drive
Greenleaves Chinese Restaurant - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 2021 Reno! Sleep 16. The 1854 Telegraph Co. House Open to Public for First Time! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 2021 Reno! Sleep 16. The 1854 Telegraph Co. House Open to Public for First Time!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2021 Reno! Sleep 16. The 1854 Telegraph Co. House Open to Public for First Time!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 2021 Reno! Sleep 16. The 1854 Telegraph Co. House Open to Public for First Time! located?

Located in York Harbor, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within a 10-minute walk of York Harbor Beach and Wiggly Bridge and Steedman Woods. York Hospital and Old Gaol are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Gregory L., Houston, Texas

7 Sept 2023

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

Excellent house and host!

The house was exactly as described. Check-in and check-out were easy as could be, and Joseph included a very well-organized binder with all the information one could possibly need. The location was perfect. We had a fantastic time and would absolutely book the place again.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frederick B.

22 Aug 2023

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

Large Home for Family Reunion

Exceptionally large home with lots of room to spread out including a game room and second floor lounge. Back yard was nice with a large covered patio and firepit. Really enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Daniel F.

9 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice home

The house is large with plenty of space. It is nicely furnished and has a lot of household items such as pots and pans, dishes, cups, silverware, etc.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

3 Aug 2023

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

Great Home!

What a great find! Home is large, modern clean interior, well-stocked kitchen with pots, pans, lobster utensils, and more. Beds are comfortable with quality bedding along with quality beach towels. The large kitchen table seats the whole crew and is perfect for playing cards and other games. The game room is a plus! Space in the backyard for all to sit to eat a meal and enough grass area to play outdoor games. All around great place to spend time together. We had 14 people, aged 85 to 13, and it was good for all. Proximity to the beach is great, a couple min walk. The host is easy to communicate with. Very responsive. We hope to visit again.... hopefully next summer!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susanna F.

1 Sept 2022

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

York Telegraph House

This house was perfectly located for our family and made it easy for us to join in family activities nearby. It was great for kids as well.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Joseph Szeniawski

I am a military helicopter pilot in the United States Air Force, living in York, Maine. I have family in York, Maine and I grew up in York, Maine.

Why they chose this property

This property is close to the beach but not so close you have to deal with all the noise of cars loading/unloading and/or disruptive people at night. It's close enough to the beach to walk if you want. It is near the village for historical sights and near the beaches and restaurants/bars for fun and relaxation. It is near restaurants for dining and enjoying great Maine lobster. I am an honest straight forward person and will do everything in my power to make your vacation awesome!

What makes this property unique

My family and I live in town so any issues you have can be remedied on the spot, same day. No long-distance issues to resolve or management company headaches. Most houses that sleep this many people in this location are outdated and rent for $15,000 to $20,000 a week in York. Enjoy a freshly renovated home during your vacation. My place is a great deal. The summer is going to be here shortly!