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Just a 5 Minute Walk to Short or Long Sands Beaches

Family-friendly vacation home in York Beach

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, foosball, books
Exterior
Close to Long Sands Beach and Short Sands Beach, Just a 5 Minute Walk to Short or Long Sands Beaches provides golfing on site, a garden, and an arcade/game room. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Just a 5 Minute Walk to Short or Long Sands Beaches

Just a five minute walk to either short or long sands beach. Enjoy ocean breezes from the lovely back deck. Home was built in 1997 with an open concept design. Cathedral ceiling living room with ceiling fan opened to fully applianced kitchen with flat top electric stove,microwave,dishwasher,large new Refrigerator, dining room with sliders to deck and new gas grill.

Nicely furnished with queen-size bed in master, queen size in second bedroom and bunks in third bedroom. Lower level has an additional sofa and love seat ,large chair, another queen size bed & day bed for added sleeping quarters for an occasional guest or two. The laundry room is located in lower level with a second full bath.There is also paved parking for three or four cars.Large yard for outdoor playing.Close proximity to both Long and Short Sand Beaches .Cable TV on 2 levels plus WiFi connection.

Keywords: Split Level Home

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No parking on front and back lawns.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Just a 5 Minute Walk to Short or Long Sands Beaches York

About the neighborhood

Located in York Beach, this vacation home is in the city center and near the beach. Water Country is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Short Sands Beach and Long Sands Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider York's Wild Kingdom, or check out an event or a game at York Golf and Tennis Club. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and rock climbing.
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York, ME

What's nearby

  • Long Sands Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Short Sands Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • York's Wild Kingdom - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Nubble Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Perkins Cove - 14 min drive - 7.3 miles

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 21 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anthony's Food Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lobster in the Rough - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Union Bluff Grill & Pub - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Fox's Lobster House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Goldenrod - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Just a 5 Minute Walk to Short or Long Sands Beaches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Just a 5 Minute Walk to Short or Long Sands Beaches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Just a 5 Minute Walk to Short or Long Sands Beaches?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Just a 5 Minute Walk to Short or Long Sands Beaches located?

This family-friendly York Beach vacation home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of York's Wild Kingdom and Short Sands Beach. Long Sands Beach and Nubble Lighthouse are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Just a 5 Minute Walk to Short or Long Sands Beaches Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

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

Girl’s Weekend

My daughter, my daughters-in-law and myself spend one weekend in Maine every year. We relax, go to the beach and do some shopping. This is one of the cleanest, nicest home we have stayed over the past ten years. The beds were comfy, the living room furniture was also comfortable…Stella was very sweet. The tub had a water leak with the shower head so that needs to be checked out but other than that you couldn’t ask for anything better. I would highly recommend this house. It sleeps a lot of people too…. Chris
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Enjoyable Stay

The house was clean, well maintained and close to Short Sands beach, the zoo, shops, church, breweries, etc… It was a wonderful stay with our kids and my father-in-law. The host was very gracious when I reached out and realized I had left one of our twins off the booking and had no issues with it. Overall, we had no issues during our stay. The only hiccups we encountered were the check-in and check-out process. Not a big deal, but enough to be mentioned. When we checked in the owners were still there, seems they were running late. Again, not a big deal but it did delay our check-in and ability to get out to dinner after 5.5hrs on the road. The other was there were no clear instructions on what was expected for checkout. I am used to having a detailed list of what our responsibilities are in terms of cleaning (specially since a cleaning fee is paid). Usually the hosts either leave a list of their expectations or they are published on VRBO. I reached out to the host and after a few texts I was able to mostly ascertain what they expected, so again not a big deal, but maybe just a suggestion to make checkout a little more clear. Thank you to our hosts for the enjoyable stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginny N.

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

Home in York Maine

The home was is in great location! Close to everything in York. The only thing that would have been better is if I didnt have to provide my own sheets. We flew in from Texas spacking sh
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie C.

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

Perfect location

Beautiful house! Right in the middle of long and short sands. Perfect for my family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly J.

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

Roomy and comfortable

The home was beautiful kept up and spacious. The washer-dryer and AC was definitely a bonus!! A short 10 minute walk to York center and short Sands beach. The owners of the home were gracious and friendly. We enjoyed are stay immensely.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Quiet spot not far from the beaches.

We really enjoyed Stella's property. Personally, I always prefer properties were the owners use the place, it always have a little touch that agencies can't have. Everything in the house is comfortable, the couches, the beds, the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Max H.

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

Wonderful stay

The house is comfortable and clean and in a wonderful location - an easy walk to both downtown York/short sands beach and long sands beach. Stella was a very responsive host. We loved it and will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean E.

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

Perfect place for a week long vacation

We had a wonderful week in york, couldn't have asked for a better stay. The home was spacious and the backyard was a plus. The location was close to everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tyler N.

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

Great Location! Clean House

The house was clean and exactly what we were looking for. It is walking proximity to the beaches and driving prox. to stores and restaurants. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bradford L.

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

great stay

worked out very well for us
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

George G.

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

Good house and deal

We had a great time and enjoyed our stay. I could definitely see us coming back here in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Louis D.

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

Great House!

We had a very pleasant stay and particularly enjoyed the close proximity to the beach. Stella, the owner, was very communicative and accommodating. A great place for a weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda P., East Walpole

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

Wonderful Stay

It was a beautiful week at this home, very brief walk to the center and short sands beach. The owners are so sweet, very welcoming, answered all our questions. We had a family of 5. 2 adults 3 kids under the age of 9 and we had more than enough room. Plenty of dishes, utensils and space in here. The space was impeccable in terms of clean. We can't wait to come back next year. The washer and dryer was a life saver with littles. If your questioning if it's big enough trust me it is. Even enough to have a grandparent come stay for a day or 2. Thank you so much for allowing us to enjoy this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Kara A.

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

Great time

It took a while to get there on Friday due to the snow. The property was beautiful and well taken care of. They had the driveway plowed for us and left wonderful directions regarding everything. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenny T.

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

Great location and very clean

Stella is friendly and so helpful. Her place is clean and location is convenient. Would happily return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Not as advertised

We were charged over guest fee even though property listed as sleeps 8 when we had 7 guests. Zero linens provided. Only 1/2 roll of toilet paper in each bathroom and no paper towels. Propane tank was empty. Great location, very clean house could have been great had lusting been more accurate.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ken S.

Perfect place

Stella's home is the perfect place for a York beach vacation. She was very hospitable and flexible. We look forward to staying at her home again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Julie Q.

Beautiful home near the beach with everything you need!

We have stayed at the house on Ridge Road for 5 years and love it! It is clean, fabulously maintained and has more than all the amenities you need for a great vacation at the beach. It is a 5 minute walk to either Long Sands or Short Sands, has a back yard for the kids to play catch or tag and even a ping-pong and foosball table for a rainy day. My kids talk about it all year long and can't wait to head up to "their" house up at York. I would recommend this house to anyone thinking of a vacation in York
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great Rental, can't beat location and homey feeling

Thouroughly enjoyed our stay at this property this summer. It's about a 10 minute walk to short sands beach where we spent most of our time. The house itself was beautiful, and the foozball and ping pong tables in the basement were a bonus that we weren't expecting. Lots of room and two TVs for kids and adult viewing time at night. Nice patio/grilling area and yard. Highly recommended.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous place to stay!!

Well kept and very comfortable! You can tell the owners take great pride in thier rental property. There were 4 adults and 4 children in our party and this house was more than accomadating for all of us. The older kids enjoyed having their own space down stairs with T.V. and the ping pong table, while the younger ones enjoyed the large yard to play ball in. It was a quiet, peaceful neighborhood yet it only took a few minutes to walk down to the hustle and bustle of the beach & shops! We will definately visit again.