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Family fun vacation home minutes from beaches, downtown, and more!

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Welcome to The Great Escape! With fenced in yard area, deck, grill and table.
The Pirate Room.. complete with double futon, foosball table, tv and A/c.
Reading nook
Screened in porch
Full bathroom #1 with shower and tub.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7183.9 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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York, ME
  • York's Wild Kingdom
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Short Sands Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Long Sands Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Pirate Room

2 Double Futons

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family fun vacation home minutes from beaches, downtown, and more!

Come visit York Beach and stay in 'The Great Escape' with your family and friends! This four bedroom, two bathroom, newly restored farmhouse boosts a covered porch, deck, large front yard for gatherings, and themed 'pirate' room to hang out in with TV, futon and foosball table. Just a 10 minute walk from either Short Sands or Long Sands, or a few minutes drive. Centrally located to many restaurants, stores, and activities.

Property manager

Cathy Scott

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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 is not permitted
Please bring your own towels and linens.

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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

York Beach

Located in York Beach, this holiday home is in the city centre and 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Water Country and York's Wild Kingdom. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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York, ME

What's nearby

  • York's Wild Kingdom - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Short Sands Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Long Sands Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Nubble Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Perkins Cove - 11 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 21 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anthony S Food Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Stonewall Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Stones Throw - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Union Bluff Grill & Pub - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dunne's Ice Cream - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family fun vacation home minutes from beaches, downtown, and more! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family fun vacation home minutes from beaches, downtown, and more!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family fun vacation home minutes from beaches, downtown, and more!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family fun vacation home minutes from beaches, downtown, and more! located?

This family-friendly York Beach holiday 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 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

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

Perfect

Great location for my family. Nicer than the pictures! We absolutely loved our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

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

Fall Wedding

House was very nice, clean and cozy. We enjoyed our weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Erin Y.

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

Great house, great location

Great house, great location close to both beaches! House has everything you need to be comfortable away from home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jennie G.

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

Good value and convenient location

- Great communication and very responsive property manager - Convenient location - Plenty of space for a family of six with teens - Updated and well stocked kitchen - Antique-y feel - not as modern as some places we’ve stayed but Good value for the money Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

T T.

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

Better than the pictures

The house was very spacious and clean. We had a little issue that was resolved quickly and communication was great. The walk-ability was fantastic. The street was busier than we’re used to, but we loved our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Excellent Get Away!

I absolutely loved staying at this home! It was a great location and had everything we needed from beach chairs, to cooking supplies and utensils, to toiletries, to ice and some condiments in the fridge. The host was responsive to anything we needed. The house itself had adorable decorations and it certainly felt like a home away from home. I would definitely stay again and recommend this home and this host to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL R.

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

Terrific place in perfect location

The house was great for us, giving us numerous places to spread out and a great porch for reading and games. The room AC's came in handy on the hot days and the kitchen is great. We only needed to reach out once during our stay and Cathy responded immediately. Getting in was easy and everything was as expected. Most important, you can't beat the location - want to walk to the beach - 5 minutes one way. Want to walk to downtown - 5 minutes another. Drive out to Rt 1 - can cut right through a block down. Perfect location for a York vacation and we hope to stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Katie T.

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

Charming York Beach rental

Charming New England home was perfect for our group of six. Kitchen is well equipped and living space was cozy. TV has Roku and several steaming services generously provided by the owner for rainy days. 10-minute walk to the beach as expected, but a straight shot down quiet dirt streets that conveniently puts you right next to the ice cream shack. Owner is very responsive and even went out of her way to replace boogie boards for our stay! Great home for a week in York Beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

William C.

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

Great Vacation Beach House

Nice comfortable stay in a great location, close to town, close to beaches. Great communication from host.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Cathy Scott

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I have been vacationing in York Beach for many years and have always come to this area to celebrate Summer with family and friends. I know you will fall in love with the York Beach area and its many treasures! I adore my house which I decorated as 'beachy' and named 'The Great Escape', and know you will fall in love with it too!

Why they chose this property

This area really does have it all for a fun and relaxing vacation, with multiple beaches, hiking, outlet shopping, and quaint restaurants and shops. They don't call it 'Vacationland' for nothing! Some of my favorite places include the Fun-O-Rama arcade and Goldenrod with their salt water taffy kisses! Portsmouth and Portland are both a short drive away and a car drive up coastal route one is an adventure. Both Ogunquit and Wells are very accessible and provide many outings and adventures for all.

What makes this property unique

The Great Escape has all the amenities that one could ask for, whether you are looking for a weekend get away or planning a family vacation. You can walk to the beach, run along the coast to Nubble Light, or relax in your covered porch. Fire up the grill or throw some lobsters in the pot, you have all the comforts of home in the newly refinished kitchen if you decide to stay in for the night.

We have parking for four cars, two separate 'hang out' areas with TVs and seating, multiple dining spots in kitchen, living room and deck, beach cart and boogie boards to borrow.

Languages:

English