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Best of Both Beaches!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Interior
Smart TV, DVD player, books
Beach nearby

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Best of Both Beaches!

Welcome to "Best of Both Beaches!" ...
No need to choose which beach to go to in York... this bright, happy beach is between both Short Sands AND Long Sands Beaches! Just STEPS from Short Sands, a few blocks from Long Sands Beach, and walking distance to Nubble Lighthouse. You'll just love the house and the location! The large enclosed front porch welcomes you and you'll love to hang out there after a day at the beach. This is a WHOLE house with separate living room, dinning room and spacious kitchen (not all tucked into the same one room) and bedrooms on 2nd floor. And a NEW Outdoor Shower to enjoy after a wonderful day at the beach. Washer & Dryer on first floor

There is plenty of room for everyone to hang out on the first floor with hard wood floors in full size living room and dining room. Sunny living room with charming fireplace and sleeper couch (if a relative comes for a night) offers space for all to hang out after a day exploring York. No need to keep running upstairs with a half bathroom on the first floor!

Enjoy meals and board games on the large dinning room table in the separate bright dining room with built-in china hutch. You can cook out back with the GAS Grill. Get supper ready in the fully stocked sunny kitchen with ceramic floors. A wonderful bonus screened-in back porch where everyone can come for lunch with their bathing suits still on. Or come back at the end of the beach day and leave all their gear, or just sit and chat with folks in the kitchen. WiFi included.

Air Conditioning on the first & second floor for those rare super hot days.

Be ready to fight over who gets the 2 of the 3 bedrooms with an OCEAN VIEW! The 2nd floor has a full bath room with shower/tub, 3 bedrooms (2 rooms have 1 full bed, 1 has 2 single beds) and cozy carpet on the whole second floor! We have many guests who come back year after year to this special "Best of Both Beaches" house, so make your reservation before it is too late.

Just walk down the hill to enjoy all of downtown York Beach, with its bandstand, Ellis Park, playground, basketball courts, shops, and Goldenrod taffy!

We do NOT allow guests to bring pets regardless of size, fur/hair, training or age of pet. Thank you.

Winter Rentals (6 month minimum) available October-May, but does not include heat, Wifi, cable tv or snow removal. One month security required with 90+ day rental.

Property manager

Sarah Taylor

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender
  • Toaster
  • Lobster/crab pot

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Safety features

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Sunny House Steps to the beaches York
Sunny House Steps to the beaches Private vacation home
Sunny House Steps to the beaches Private vacation home York

About the neighborhood

Map
York, ME

What's nearby

  • Short Sands Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • York's Wild Kingdom - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Long Sands Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Nubble Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Perkins Cove - 10 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 23 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anthony S Food Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Stonewall Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Stones Throw - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Union Bluff Grill & Pub - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dunne's Ice Cream - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Best of Both Beaches! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this 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!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Best of Both Beaches! located?

Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Short Sands Beach, York's Wild Kingdom, and Long Sands Beach. Nubble Lighthouse is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) away.

Best of Both Beaches! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

janelle g.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Very comfortable house & great location for both beaches
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Tanya B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice week!
We had a great stay. The house is nice and clean. Location was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

michel o.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
GREAT WEEK
THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL PROPERTYAND LOCATION IS GREAT !!! THANKS FOR A PERFECT WEEK.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Francine K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Ian B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Sue L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Sue A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to play
Nice house. Great location does not have a gas grill though!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Douglas M., Swanzey

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Location
Great communication.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

anthony w.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Joan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house
Very clean, comfortable and well located.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sean D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Stacey B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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