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Best of Both Beaches!

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A cozy room with a white door, a wreath, a mirror, a sofa, and a patterned rug.
A living room with a blue sofa, patterned sofa, and a white coffee table. There is a fireplace, a TV, and a staircase.
A grassy park area with people sitting on lawn chairs and a gazebo in the background.
A white outdoor shower enclosure with a white curtain, a wooden deck, and a green fence.
A two-story house with a front porch, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a small garden with flowers.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • 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

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free internet
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Livingroom

1 Double Bed

Primary

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

York Beach

Located in York Beach, this holiday home is 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.
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York, ME

What's nearby

  • Short Sands Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • York's Wild Kingdom - 6 min walk - 0.6 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 - 23 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anthony's Food Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Elks Lodge 2778 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Union Bluff Grill & Pub - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cape Neddick Lobster Pound - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Goldenrod - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Best of Both Beaches! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Best of Both Beaches!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Best of Both Beaches!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best of Both Beaches!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Best of Both Beaches! located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Short Sands Beach and Long Sands Beach. Nubble Lighthouse is 1.1 mi (1.7 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

9.8/10

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 location

Very comfortable house & great location for both beaches
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice week!

We had a great stay. The house is nice and clean. Location was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Close to the beach, spacious and great cottage feel to it. Front porch was very relaxing to sit out at night.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2023
Thank you so much. We loved having you at the house and your welcome back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

York Beach -7 Broadway

Sarah was a fantastic host. She was proactive and responsive whenever we reached out to her. The check in and check out expectations were well communicated. We loved the location to the beach, shops, and restaurants. Such a fantastic beach spot for the family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

7 Broadway

What an inviting house!! At no time did we feel uncomfortable. Owner was awesome- very polite and understanding
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2023
Thank you so much. We are so happy that you found the house so inviting and comfortable. Thanks for taking great care of the house and your always welcome back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easy visit to short sands

This rental week be an easy rebook for me and my family. Everyone enjoyed their rooms, and the screened in front porch was an amazing easy to spend down time between trips to the beach. The beach was so close we were walking from the rental to short sands 3+ times a day. And let me say that Sarah is a fantastic host. Book this rental with confidence!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2024
Thanks so much Mark. You and your family were wonderful guests, left the house SO beautifully, and we cant wait to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation 2022

We had a wonderful week! Location was perfect, a short 2 minute walk to short sands beach. Sarah was very responsive- when we needed new lightbulbs for the bathroom she had them there the same day. Didn’t use back porch as it was much to hot during our stay..did sit on front porch when it wasn’t too humid-only thing I wish was that seats on front porch were a little higher to see out (not really a complaint, just a wish). Overall a nice place to stay,can’t wait for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2023
Thank you for the kind words Lisa. We loved having your lovely family there and we appreciate how beautifully you left the house. You're always welcome back! And that was a great suggestion - we are putting in a tall table and chairs set that will let you look right out of the front porch windows. :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location!

This house is in the absolute best location! 2 minute easy walk to short sands and easy 6 minute walk to long sands. Sarah was very communicative and helpful. The front porch is great for sitting and visiting while the kids play. The house was spotless. Outdoor shower was a great treat. Walked everywhere from beach to shops to restaurants, playgrounds, park etc. house is relaxing and calm. Parking was easy. Would 100% rent this property again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great week!

We loved our stay on York— we’ve been coming annually for a long time, but with a toddler we decided it would be better to have a house to come home to. This really worked out for us! The house is very welcoming. The kitchen has everything you’d need to cook, and there is plenty of space to spread out. We used both porches, and the laundry was a lifesaver. The location is perfect- we walked comfortably to both beaches. Downtown is right around the corner for snacks and coffee. We love when things are walkable, so this location worked out great! Sarah was very communicative and helpful. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2023
Thank you so much! We loved having you and your family at the house and you were a delight to work with as well. We can't wait to have you back next year and hope it is the beginning of an annual tradition!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time and the house was great -- just as described. Sarah was a phenomenal host as well, checking in to make sure we were comfortable and had what we needed. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

GREAT WEEK

THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL PROPERTYAND LOCATION IS GREAT !!! THANKS FOR A PERFECT WEEK.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect house for us!

My husband has been coming to York every summer since he was a kid and when we got together we decided to continue the tradition. This is the 4th house that we have rented over the years and we finally found a house that we will book again! The house is a great size, there is plenty of space in the rooms and the closets. It is so perfectly located between both beaches and town. The hosts were great, very responsive and even gave us a text reminder to take out the trash! Just a warning that there is no outdoor shower or spigot so things can get a little sandy. And the driveway is very tight on one side but manageable. Overall a really great visit and we can't wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Little Yellow Cottage

This house is perfect for your beach vacation! It is a quick walk to the Short Sands Beach, the arcade and the shops. Sarah was very easy to deal with and got back to me right away with any questions. The house was well stocked with everything we needed. The kitchen and baths were cleaned professionally in between renters but the other areas were done by the previous renter which keeps the cleaning fee down.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation

Very clean property and the location was great. Family of four with two children (11&7), and location provided us with easy walking access to the beach and downtown.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Comfortable home, short walk to the beach. Owner was very attentive to our needs. Will definitely consider renting this property again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to play

Nice house. Great location does not have a gas grill though!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice Location

Great communication.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect size and location!

5 minutes to Short Sands and 10 minutes to Long Sands. Open, clean and updated. Wonderfully functional! We had a blast and Sarah was the best!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2023
Thank you for being wonderful guests, for your kind words and taking such great care of the house. We would love you to come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location, clean and comfortable house!

The location was perfect! Walk to Short and Long sands! Nice being near the shops and restaurants!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2023
Thanks so much. We were so happy to have you stay at the house and enjoy your week so much.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice house

Very clean, comfortable and well located.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

We loved staying at this cottage. The location is so close to Short Sands ....3-4 minute walk! The house was very cute and well kept.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2023
Thank you so much. We loved having you at the house and would love to have you back anytime! Happy September. Sarah
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Surpassed expectations!

Wonderful house...Clean, updated, inviting and comfortable with a location that can’t be beat! Very short walk to short sands beach and all the town has to offer and a manageable walk to long sands, even with younger kids. Sarah was accommodating and answered all our questions ahead of our trip and was there to greet us when we arrived to check in. Thank you for a wonderful home for a week and memories to last a lifetime!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2023
Thank you so much. So glad you had a great week. It was wonderful to have you at the house and your welcome back anytime!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Beach Vacation Spot!

This house is the perfect spot for our family of 6! The central location makes it an easy walk to Long Sands Beach in one direction or Short Sands Beach, the playground, basketball courts, and downtown shops in the other direction. After a quick stop at the grocery store, we can easily park our car for the week and walk to whatever we need! We love the screened front porch, the large living room, and fully stocked kitchen. We have stayed there two consecutive summers and look forward to making it three this year!
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2023
Thank you for your kind words. We are so glad you family loves the house and has made it a part of your York Beach tradition. Can't wait to have you all back this summer! Sarah
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great Location!

This is a cute updated and pleasant cottage at a great location. Every thing you need and more. Can walk to Short or Long Sands. Owners are very nice and responsive. Would recommend for couples and small families.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

We love it!!

Our family of 4 has rented this adorable house for the past 2 summers and we love it! So close to downtown and the beaches. Many new updates/renovations provide a warm and comfortable 'home away from home' for our summer vacation! Sarah and Herb are wonderful home owners and take pride in their property to ensure all guest have a great stay! Highly recommended!
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul, 2023
Thank you for the kind words. It is our pleasure to have your wonderful family stay each year. We look forward to seeing you all on your special week and hope this great tradition continues for as long as we both can imagine! Have a great year! Sarah and Herb
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