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Short Sands Beach is a 5-Minute Walk. October & November Specials... 300/Night

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A multi-story hotel with a prominent balcony area, a parking lot, and a grassy area with lounge chairs.
A living room with a sectional sofa, a wicker basket, a patterned rug, and a small white chair.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a view of greenery outside.
A living room with a sofa, a table with a lamp, a TV, a fireplace, and a white console table with decorative items.
A dining area with a wooden table and bench, two windows with white curtains, and a plant on the table.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • 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

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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York, ME
  • Place, Short Sands Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, York's Wild Kingdom
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Long Sands Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

York Beach

Located in York Beach, 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 Short Sands Beach and Long Sands Beach. Center For Wildlife and Wonder Mountain Fun Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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York, ME

What's nearby

  • Short Sands Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • York's Wild Kingdom - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Long Sands Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nubble Lighthouse - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Ogunquit Beach - 13 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 24 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anthony's Food Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Elks Lodge 2778 - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Union Bluff Grill & Pub - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cape Neddick Lobster Pound - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Goldenrod - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Short Sands Beach is a 5-Minute Walk. October & November Specials... 300/Night pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Short Sands Beach is a 5-Minute Walk. October & November Specials... 300/Night?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Short Sands Beach is a 5-Minute Walk. October & November Specials... 300/Night?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Short Sands Beach is a 5-Minute Walk. October & November Specials... 300/Night?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Short Sands Beach is a 5-Minute Walk. October & November Specials... 300/Night located?

Located in the heart of York Beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Short Sands Beach and Long Sands Beach. Nubble Lighthouse is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 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
Great place to stay! Love the open style living room and back porch. Great area too
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful York, Maine home. It was well taken care of and very comfortable. The location was fantastic…in a lovely neighborhood and right between Short Sands and Long Sands Beaches. Our host, Andrew, was very responsive and accommodating. We would definitely recommend this property highly. KK, New Jersey
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house, in a great location. This was our second visit to this house, and we hope to come back. It is comfortable, and very well equipped (and we have stayed in a lot of rentals.) Owners are quick to respond to questions. We were there in the fall, but the garage had plenty of beach gear for summer use, as well as bicycles that are available for guests. The fenced in yard is perfect for our dog, and the house is an easy walk to Short Sand Beach. The neighborhood is quiet and neighbors (many seem to be year-round) are friendly. York Beach is a nice area to explore, with interesting restaurants and a very nice historical sociery. This is a favorite house in a favorite place. Can't ask for more.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was nice and has a great location. The host was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice spot, would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, very comfortable house
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very accommodating. House was in great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is in a nice and quiet area. Quick walk to town where you'll find shops, restaurants and a small brewery. The house had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

My family and I had a really nice stay. One of my favorite parts was seeing a deer come to eat every morning out back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean and exactly as advertised. We loved being so close to beaches and shops! There was plenty of space for all of us and the downstairs kid area was very nice. We loved our trip. Maine is so beautiful to explore!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house with everything you could possibly need and more than enough space for 3 adults, a baby and a dog. It's in a great neighborhood and very walkable. The host, Andrew, was very friendly and helpful! Would highly recommend this house if you're planning a trip to York beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Location

Loved the location, house stayed cool, kitchen was well stocked. Outdoor shower was a cool bonus and great for rinsing off after the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic location!

Super comfortable bed, quality washer and dryer, gorgeous back deck and yard. Such a nice stay. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Get Away

Vacation fun.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the place, easy walk to both Short Sand and Long Sand Beach. Fantastic sunrises each morning. Great friendly neighborhood for adults, kids and dog, who made more friends than we did! Was my first adventure with Vrbo, so was surprised that certain amenities were not provided. I now am aware to read and learn a bit more before travel, especially the night before a holiday!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

AMAZING!!

This was an amazing house to stay at. Clean, close to the beach, well stocked, and the Host was so nice to work with. They checked in with me durning my stay to make sure I had everything I needed. I will definitely stay here again. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just like home....

We've stayed in several VRBOs and AirB&B's over the years. This property in particular felt quite comfortable. Great location. Would love to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent experience, and beautiful home

Our family had an excellent experience. Everything was provided for a great week. Clean, close to both short and long sands, and a quiet upscale neighborhood. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul 2020
Thanks Ken. Have a great Summer.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great location for the beach and shopping

If you are looking for a nice quaint property within walking distance to short sands and long sands beach this is the place to stay. very clean and comfortable with great communication with Andrew the owner. We will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Dec 2024
Thank you for your kind words.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice home by the beach

Our extended family of seven had a nice stay at this house just a few minutes’ walk from the beach. Andrew was easy to communicate with and the house was clean and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2020
Happy you enjoyed your stay, hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing near the ocean

The house was clean and as advertised, having all we needed for a relaxing getaway. Easy checkin & checkout. We definitely lucked out with summer weather in November 😎 Thank you for sharing your comfortable home
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Nov 2020
Great news.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely time away

What a great location! The property is within walking distance of Short and Long Sands beaches, which we walked daily and are so dog friendly. Neighborhood is quiet and friendly. House is very cozy and clean. Comfortable living room furniture, handy deck, and all of the appliances work really well. We had a lovely time.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Review

We had a lovely time at Andrew’s House. The kitchen was well outfitted and all necessaries provided. Very comfortable! I highly recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean, tasteful & wonderful

We couldn’t have asked for more; this home was decorated with great taste making the experience more than pleasant. It has it all and comfort & safety were perfect. Pls remember to bring your own towels towels (we forgot!). We will be back for this one100%. Owners are so nice too!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Dec 2024
Thank you for the kind words. We are adding towels to non-summer rentals.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house for beach visit

This is a very nice house in a great location! It is an easy walk to Short Sand Beach in one direction, and slightly longer to Long Sand Beach in the other. The house is comfortable and well equipped. The kitchen is small, but had everything we needed. The deck, right outside the dining area, was a great spot for morning coffee, and lunch. The neighborhood is a mix of rental properties and year round residences, very quiet, and the several neighbors we talked to were friendly. We enjoyed our stay very much and hope to come back.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
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