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Rustic and well-equipped cottage w/gas grill, deck, large lawn - near the ocean

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A single-story house with a porch, a covered grill, and a picnic table in the yard.
A wooden-paneled room with two armchairs, a bookshelf, and a window with curtains.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, surrounded by a white railing, and a grassy yard with trees.
A house with a covered porch and a red grill in the front yard.
A room with wooden walls, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a bed with a window.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Long Sands Beach
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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York, ME
  • Place, Long Sands Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Short Sands Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Nubble Lighthouse
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Common Space

3 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Rustic and well-equipped cottage w/gas grill, deck, large lawn - near the ocean

Get your healthy dose of Vitamins D and 'Sea' at Big Cottage! This family-friendly cottage sits on a large lawn that will enchant the entire group. Inside, the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern amenities will greet you. The open floor plan will make it easier for everyone to stay together and enjoy a wholesome time. Prepare delicious homemade meals in the fully-equipped kitchen and if you'd like to step it up a notch, the gas grill available will surely help you. There's an inviting reading nook where you'll find plenty of books to choose from and even board games. This budget-friendly cottage boasts a picnic table outside where you can enjoy your meals al fresco.

With a prime location two and a half miles away from downtown York, you'll have everything you need to enjoy a peaceful retreat at your fingertips. This small beach town comes to life under the rays of the summer sun and bustles with activity, perfect for families or those looking to escape daily life. Two blocks away is Long Sands, one of the town's two beaches. Two and a half miles away is the family-friendly Short Sands beach. Here you can find a public playground, several basketball courts, and a lush open lawn area. Downtown York boasts a plethora of dining options if you'd like to treat the crew to delicious local meals. Plan a fun, family trip to York's Wild Kingdom, a zoo and amusement park combo!

Things to Know
This cottage is not equipped with a dishwasher.
Both cottages are located on the same property as the occupied main house.
Both Big Cottage and Little Cottage can be rented separately or together.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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 allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property # 5292634vb
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

About the area

York Beach

Located in York Beach, this cottage is near theme parks and by the sea. 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 York's Wild Kingdom are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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York, ME

What's nearby

  • Long Sands Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • York's Wild Kingdom - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Short Sands Beach - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Nubble Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Ogunquit Beach - 16 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 26 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anthony's Food Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Union Bluff Grill & Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪York Beach Beer Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Greenleaves - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dockside Restaurant on York Harbor - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic and well-equipped cottage w/gas grill, deck, large lawn - near the ocean pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rustic and well-equipped cottage w/gas grill, deck, large lawn - near the ocean?

As of 29 Jul, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rustic and well-equipped cottage w/gas grill, deck, large lawn - near the ocean on 30 Aug, 2026 start from S$765, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Rustic and well-equipped cottage w/gas grill, deck, large lawn - near the ocean?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rustic and well-equipped cottage w/gas grill, deck, large lawn - near the ocean?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic and well-equipped cottage w/gas grill, deck, large lawn - near the ocean?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rustic and well-equipped cottage w/gas grill, deck, large lawn - near the ocean located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Long Sands Beach, Cliff Walk and Old Gaol. Emerson Wilcox House Museum and York Hospital are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Raphaele g.

Lovely stay

We really enjoyed our stay.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage was clean and well equipped. Also nice and quiet
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gail B.

Great quick getaway, adorable cottage.

The adorable decor!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

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

End of summer get away and fishing adventure

It was very quiet nice location easy access to everything
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

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

Great vacation spot

We really enjoyed the cottage! Sine of the furniture could be updated for better comfort.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Solar O.

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

Company Stay

Very welcome to our group and accommodation
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Denise L.

Perfect Spot

The location was perfect. The cottage was clean and the area was quiet. It’s a great value for the money.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Perfect for a family

Came with children (ages 2-10) and my parents... this home was absolutely perfect for us. Everyone was comfortable and had all the amenities of home. It truly has a maine cottage feel and it was soo convenient to walk to the beach. We had a wonderful time.
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Lisa S.

Have stayed here for over ten years...

Very close to the beach and private yard . If you stay be warned you will need ant spray and expect to do some cleaning after checking in.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul, 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us, Lisa. We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the convenient location close to the beach and the private yard, as those are wonderful features we know many guests appreciate. However, we’re sorry to learn that you encountered some issues with pests and cleanliness upon arrival, and we understand how that can impact your overall experience. Please know that we have acknowledged your concerns and have forwarded them to our local team to address these matters promptly. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this caused during your stay. Your comfort and satisfaction are very important to us, and we would love the opportunity to provide you with a much better experience in the future.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Maureen W.

The Big Cottage

The Big Cottage was great! Roomy, clean, just about everything we needed! Liked it more than the Little Cottage….lots more room!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Great location.

It's in a perfect spot. Tucked back and quiet. The house has everything you could need. The owners are very close to the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kristin H.

Sweet Maine cottage

Cottage was cozy…felt like a true Maine cottage. Close to beach and good food nearby. Can walk to these. Quiet and comfortable.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Dorine O.

13 Cottage Lane

Quaint cottage reasonably priced and quite large
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lonnie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Getaway in York

Spacious cabin. Clean and comfortable. Perfect for a cost effective family vacation. Bathroom small and shower a bit dated. An easy walk to the southerly end of Long Sands beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Chip A.

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

Graham Alvord York Cottage.

Ok place - we arrived to light rain and 45F temps and no heat - puttered around and found all breakers got furnace, heat pumps etc were off. Engaged them and the heat came on. There sump pump or something the cycles every 5 mins - charges up for 5 seconds, slams off loudly .. this is every5 mins 24/7 - needs some work. Good location to York Beach. Pleasant owner
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Serena J.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, very clean

Cottage has a great location, you can walk to the beach easily. It was spacious and very clean. Great outdoor space with chairs and grill, as well as a rack for drying bathing suits and towels! They even left a tide chart on the fridge. The only constructive criticism I have is that the cottage can be hard to locate as the number is not clearly marked from the street. An easy fix would just be a simple sign that says “parking for [address]” in the parking area. I texted for help when I could not locate it and they promptly replied with clarified directions which was great. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept, 2023
Serena, we are pleased to hear you enjoyed your visit! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. We passed your comments along to our local manager for review, and we appreciate guests’ preferences as a means to continually improve. We look forward to hosting your next stay!
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan L.

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

the Trash

The only problem was that we did not know what to do with trash so we took it home with us -- we did reach out but all were super busy being a holiday weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct, 2023
Hi, Susan, thank you for your review. We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your valuable feedback. We are sorry to hear you had concerns during your stay and that you had difficulties reaching our team. Please know that we are experiencing a higher than normal call and email volume at this time. We are currently working on adding additional staff to better assist our guests as quickly and efficiently as possible. We hope to have the opportunity to better impress you in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stacey b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place is super cute! Lots of room to spread out and nice table for eating and games. Small table on deck and a few chairs on grass and another table, there’s room for outdoor lawn games and an easy walk to a quieter end of zaling Sands. Our stay was perfect and easy!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

kenneth d.

Little privacy would of been nice

Cottage was cozy! Pics of cottage don’t show the double decker house in the side yard overlooking everything you do! I believe it was the owner but she never told us. She did watch everything we did with comments on a few things.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2023
Kenneth, we're glad you thought the cottage was cozy and we hope you enjoyed your stay! The description in our listing has been updated to note that the cottage is one of two that are located on the same property. We appreciate your feedback and we hope to host you again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas K.

Adorable Spot Near the Ocean

The character of the Big Cottage was beautiful & perfect for our family getaway during the 4th of July! We enjoyed the town of York & being walking distance from the ocean. The cottage was very clean & comfortable in terms of space for the 6 of us. Being pet-friendly would allow us to come back more often, but we were very pleased with our stay!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Aaron B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

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