Historic Oceanfront House - Stunning Views of Long Sands, York Beach, ME

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A spacious room with a large table, chairs, a sofa, and a view of the ocean through large sliding glass doors.
A wooden cabin with a large window overlooking a beach.
A coastal residential area with houses featuring gabled roofs and large windows.
A cozy living room with a sectional sofa, a white coffee table, and a wooden ceiling.
A cozy attic bedroom with two beds, wooden walls, a skylight, and a small table.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

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
    Walk to Long Sands Beach

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available
  • Internet

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

York Beach

Located in York Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. 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. Center For Wildlife and Yummies Candy and Nuts are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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York, ME

What's nearby

  • Long Sands Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Short Sands Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • York's Wild Kingdom - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Nubble Lighthouse - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Hampton Beach - 30 min drive - 49.8 km

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 25 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anthony's Food Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Union Bluff Grill & Pub - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Fox's Lobster House - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Goldenrod - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cape Neddick Lobster Pound - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Oceanfront House - Stunning Views of Long Sands, York Beach, ME pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Historic Oceanfront House - Stunning Views of Long Sands, York Beach, ME?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Oceanfront House - Stunning Views of Long Sands, York Beach, ME?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Oceanfront House - Stunning Views of Long Sands, York Beach, ME?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Oceanfront House - Stunning Views of Long Sands, York Beach, ME located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Long Sands Beach and Short Sands Beach. Nubble Lighthouse is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.

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. 25 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.6/10

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 enjoyed the property so much! It was perfect for a weekend getaway and the view absolutely cannot be beat. The host was responsive and flexible- much appreciated!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept, 2026
Thank you for the kind review Carly! I’m so glad the last minute booking worked out and you got some perfect weather. Julia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay in beautiful York Beach, Maine was absolutely amazing! The house was spacious, historic and quite charming…perfect! The property was very clean, and the ocean views were simply breathtaking and spectacular!Everything was so wonderful! Our hosts were exceptionally friendly and helpful. It was the perfect place to relax, enjoy the beauty of the Maine coast, and make wonderful memories.We highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a wonderful getaway in York Beach. We would return in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful!! From sunrise to sunset, the most perfect views!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept, 2026
Thanks for the kind review, Christine! Nothing like sunrises and sunsets on the Nubble! -Julia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time here! This was our second stay and it’s always a lot of fun. We went to the beach, the zoo, and fun town. So much to do for the family around the area. The house is beautiful and very clean and welcoming.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept, 2026
Thanks for the review, James! So glad you got to enjoy the house again. -Julia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

June beach week

Perfect location! Great home to host extended family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2024
Thank you for the review, Alison! So glad you enjoyed your stay! -Julia & Family
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, charming home

It was a dream to be right on the ocean for my mother and only a 6 minute walk to the beach access.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept, 2026
Hi Samantha! So glad this worked out and you all had a great trip. Come back any time! -Julia Vattaso
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super view of York Beach from backyard and short walk to the water. The house was perfect for our guests and family who spent part of the week with us. Comfortable bedrooms and plenty of space for serving meals. The host was very helpful at check-in and answered the phone when called with questions. However, the cable TV and DVD player presented us with some technical issues we could not resolve. A small problem since the majority of our time was spent outside. Overall, we believe the property met all of our expectations and represents a great value for hosting 6-8 people.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept, 2026
Hi Larry! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. I’m sorry the dvd player did not end up working properly! It has since been replaced so we will be prepared for your next visit ;) Hope to have you back in the future! -Julia Vattaso
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

My multigenerational family had an absolutely wonderful time at this home. The view was beautiful and it was an easy walk down to the beaches. The house was well stocked and we appreciated the boogie boards and beach supplies.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec, 2023
Hi Jessica! We're so happy to hear everyone enjoyed their stay at Bittersweet. Glad that you were happy with the odds and ends we include in the home. You're welcome back any time! Cheers, Julia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gayton Family York Trip

We had a great time, walked around downtown, went to beaches, the lighthouse, got ice cream, went to the bars on the weekend, and brought my two daughters to York wild kingdom. The place is beautiful, very clean, and kid friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2024
Thank you so much for the review, James! I’m glad you and your family were able to make the most of your York Beach vacation 😊 Have a wonderful rest of your summer! - Julia & Family
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Maine Get Away

The house is the perfect balance of a charming old ME cottage and a comfortable place that feels like home. All that with a great view down Long Beach and the sound of waves rolling in.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct, 2022
Hi Susan, Thank you for taking the time to write such a nice review for us. We agree, it's hard to beat looking out over the ocean to the left, and the waves crashing onto the beach to your right. Falling asleep to the sound of those waves is the best! You're welcome back any time. - Julia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect vacation stay

The home is more than comfortable, it has New England character and charm! Fresh linens, ready made beds. The ocean breeze in the heat of the day was welcoming and refreshing. Location was ideal. Both beaches were accessible. The spacious front yard offered close up views of paddle boarders, fishermen and lobster boats. Truly a Maine vacation spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug, 2024
Hi Kate! We're so happy you appreciate the character of the historic home. We agree that the location & views are one of a kind! Thank you for taking the time to write us such a kind review. Hope to have you back soon! -Julia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing views in this big, old beach house!

Our 3 generations thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this big, old beach house overlooking Long Sands! The hosts have made nice updates - comfy beds, great water pressure in showers, new fridge, etc. we spent almost all of our time on the enclosed sun room or in the back lawn. Easy to get everywhere - Long Sands, Short Sands, and Nubble Lighthouse - and sufficient parking too! We just loved it and hope to be back!
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept, 2022
Hi Maureen! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay at our home. It is such a special place to us, we love to hear that others appreciate its beauty and charm as well. You're welcome back any time. - Julia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Week in York

Absolutely wonderful! Historic, older, roomy house directly on the ocean. South facing, sunny yard all day! Comfortable, clean, everything we needed was there. It was like going to “grandma’s house.” Dogs felt right at home too. Walk to Long & Short Sands, Nubble Lighthouse-can’t beat the location and the views. Terrific hosts too. We are grateful that they shared their treasure with us.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2025
Hi Andrea! Thanks so much for the kind review. We’re so happy you and your pups enjoyed your stay at the house. Would love to have you again! -Julia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing as always

We came up for Easter, my 60th birthday and to mourn the loss of my father. Julia and her family are wonderful people and hosts. This house is walkable to both Long Sands and Short Sands beaches, and Nubble Lighthouse. I highly recommend staying here as it is very comfortable, dog friendly, has amazing views of the ocean and has a well equipped kitchen. Nina
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec, 2023
Hi Nina! Thank you again for your time and the thoughtful review. You know you're welcome back any time :) Cheers, Julia & Family
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nostalgic beauty

We had a great stay with all age ranges and three generations. Our aunt used to live in what used to be the house next door, so the location is very familiar and nostalgic for us. The location DOESN’T get any better. There was plenty of space for everyone, quick walk to Long Sands with everything we needed - beach wagon, boogie boards, chairs (nice ones), outdoor grill. Thank you! We hope to be back.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec, 2023
Hi Jessica! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay as well as the amenities we're able to offer. Hope to see you again soon! -Julia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place on the Maine coast

We really really liked this place. A great old house with lots of room for the two of us who stayed the entire 2 weeks and the 5 friends who came at different times for varying time periods for a relaxing vacation. Great beds, extremely well stocked house (including kitchen) with lots of bath and beach towels, sheets, blankets, extra pillows, and beach chairs. Great shower too. The beach is a very short walk (5 minutes or less) away and it was great to walk the beach and watch the paddleboarders from the backyard. This place felt like home. Great location on the water and easy to get to attractions in the area. We would definitely return and recommend this place to others. Overall a truly wonderful vacation in a wonderful place.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov, 2021
Thank you so much for the kind and thoughtful review, Sarah! Looking forward to having you back in the future. - Julia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

SIMPLY AMAZING

Our extended family stayed here from 05/27-06/03/23 with 13 of us being in the house at one point. At no point was there any issue with space or comfort. The house itself is immaculate, spacious, beautiful, and the view can't be beat. The short walk to the beach is a HUGE bonus!!! Stew was readily available when we needed him for a very MINOR issue which was addressed and resolved immediately. We are very much looking forward to returning next year. Did I mention the view???!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec, 2023
Hi Sheila! Thank you so much for the kind review! I apologize for the small issue that came up but am so thrilled to hear it was addressed promptly. We agree the views are hard to beat :) Hope to see you again soon! -Julia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing week at this beautiful home in York Beach! The house was incredibly spacious, making it the perfect fit for our multi-generational family — everyone from grandparents to grandkids had plenty of room to relax and enjoy. Even our two dogs felt right at home!The fenced backyard was a huge bonus, not only giving the dogs space to run safely but also offering stunning views of the water. Mornings with coffee on the deck and evenings watching the sunset were a daily highlight.Location-wise, you truly can’t beat it. We were able to walk to both Long Sands and Short Sands beaches, Nubble Light, and — most importantly for our crew — Dunn’s ice cream shop. Everything we needed was just a short stroll away, which made it easy to relax and enjoy our time without constantly getting in the car.We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it for families or groups looking for a peaceful, pet-friendly coastal escape with all the charm of York Beach right at your doorstep.
View of Nubble lighthouse, walking distance from the house.
Action shot of our dog.
View from the back yard.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mom's dream

Our mom always wanted an oceanfront stay with her family. This amazing house made her dream come true. We had family members arrive over the course of several days and there was plenty of room for all those that were able to spend a few nights. We had one day were she had all of her family together. Four generations!!! She was very very happy. This historic house was amazing!!! And suited the needs of everyone of all ages. They really do provide everything you need for an amazing stay!!! I thank This family for sharing this amazing home with others to experience this awesome location and views. Also they were very responsive and easy to work with. We would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct, 2022
Hi Sylvie! Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We are always so happy to hear when the house can bring other families together, as it does ours. We hope to have you all back again some day. -Julia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!!

We chose this place for our end of the school year get away and we’re so glad we did!! The house is so big with plenty of sleeping options and very comfortable beds. Plenty of space for a big crowd to spread out including an amazing closed in porch and perfect back yard! The beach is a short walk making it easy to go multiple times a day. We loved going back in the evening after 6 pm when the dogs were welcome!! The house was clean and well stocked. Plenty of extra blankets, pillows, bath and beach towels! Lots of boogie boards and 5 very nice beach chairs as well as a wagon! Also close to the shops and a second beach option where there is an arcade and indoor bowling and mini golf for the rainy days. A short drive to Ogunquit for the cliff walk. Another short drive to Kittery and Wells. I recommend Offtheboatlobster where you can get a good deal on lobster and other seafood cooked and ready to go. The owners were a pleasure to deal with and check in was smooth. We would definitely stay here again without hesitation!! LM
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug, 2024
Hi Laurie! Thank you so much for the detailed review. We are delighted that you had such a wonderful stay and hope you are able to return to Bittersweet. We agree the location cannot be beat! Talk soon, Julia!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Excellent

Très bonne organisation . Vue imprenable.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec, 2023
Hello Annette! Thank you so much for your kind review. We hope to have you back again! Julia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing house on the ocean

This house is what my idea of what a beach house should be. The views are unbeatable and the house is incredibly comfortable for just a couple or a large group. The kitchen is well equipped for cooking and there is plenty of space to enjoy a meal both inside and out. You are walking distance to both beaches and to the Nubble Lighthouse. Julia and her family are amazing hosts and we will most definitely be back to this classic beach house which is incredibly dog friendly.
Stayed 18 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan, 2023
Hi Nina! Thank you so much for such a thoughtful review. It's always so nice to hear from guests who appreciate the house and its location as much as we do. It looks like you've already got another visit scheduled for the spring - we can't wait to have you back! - Julia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept, 2026
Thanks for the 10/10, Howie!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May, 2025
Thanks so much for your review, Nathalie! Looking forward to your stay this summer. - Julia
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