WISH YOU WELL COTTAGE

Very good

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Explore the area

York, ME

York's Wild Kingdom
9 min walk
Long Sands Beach
14 min walk
Short Sands Beach
15 min walk
Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
22 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Main

1 Queen Bed

Second

2 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Cozy cottage between Short Sands & Long Sands Beaches . Located a short half mile walk to either beach! Enjoy the open concept kitchen and living room with granite counters, farmers sink and stainless steel appliances. Off the kitchen there’s a sunroom that leads to a huge deck w/ out door dining and gas grill. Wash up in the outdoor shower after a long day at the beach. Includes AC, WIFI, ceiling fan, smart TV, kitchen utensils, plates, Kuerig coffee maker, toaster and Lobster Pot!

Property manager

Eric

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Similar properties

Sunroom/living room

2 full size sleeper sofas

Ocean view

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 27

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

1. Guest must bring own sheets and towels and toiletries. 2. Sorry No pets allowed. 3. Guest must leave cottage clean.

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 deadlock

About the area

York Beach

Located in York Beach, this cottage is near the beach. Market Square is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Long Sands Beach and Short Sands Beach. York's Wild Kingdom and Knight's Quilt Shop are also worth visiting.

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York, ME

What's nearby

York's Wild Kingdom - 9 min walk
Long Sands Beach - 14 min walk
Short Sands Beach - 15 min walk
Nubble Lighthouse - 5 min drive
Perkins Cove - 11 min drive

Getting around

Wells Regional Transportation Center - 21 min drive
Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

‪Anthony S Food Shop - ‬5 min drive
‪Stonewall Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
‪Stones Throw - ‬8 min walk
‪Union Bluff Grill & Pub - ‬17 min walk
‪Dunne's Ice Cream - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is WISH YOU WELL COTTAGE pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at WISH YOU WELL COTTAGE?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WISH YOU WELL COTTAGE?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is WISH YOU WELL COTTAGE located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of York's Wild Kingdom, Long Sands Beach and Short Sands Beach. Nubble Lighthouse and Emerson Wilcox House are also within 3 miles (5 km).

8.0

Very good

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Meredith H.

13 Aug 2024

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

Perfect location

Loved the ease of getting into town. The place is very cute, and it seems like the property owner has remedied the mustiness in the cabin that other guests have mentioned, though we did steer clear of the closets, as well as the sunroom out back which was pretty musty- likely more so due to the insanely hot and humid weather. As some have mentioned, the beds are a bit rough. I think investing in new mattresses is a good move to keep people returning. If I were in my early 20’s I wouldn’t blink an eye, but we are in our mid to late 30’s and our backs aren’t tip top after that trip.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kierstin S.

12 July 2024

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

Cute little beach cottage!

The Wish You Well cottage is exactly what you'd expect when you think of a quaint cottage 1/2 mile from the beach. Super cute! Being a beach cottage, there is a mildew smell that's hard to get rid of, but the host has candles throughout the home that ease that. The beds could use mattress pads, and having to buy our own sheets and towels was an inconvenience, but it is well disclosed ahead of time. The backyard could use some trimming so we didn't spend much time down there, but the patio off the house was lovely! The host, Eric, is very responsive & was great to work with. Overall I was pleased with our stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Melissa MP B., Cambridge

6 Sept 2023

Three and a half stars

It was fine. It was hard to get into vacation mode between emptying the dehumidifier at least once a day and having to outfit six beds with sheets. It was disappointing to find that not all beds had mattress pads and it was very challenging to put sheets on the beds on the top bunks. Also, the quilts that they placed on the sofas in the living room, which were not pictured looked like they hadn't been washed in at least a few stays. On a positive note, the kitchen sink area was very nice and we made the best our time there. As we left and swept the house, I uncovered several unsightly items from the previous renters (clump of hair, old hair elastics, bobby pins) under beds. If it had been cleaner our stay would have been improved. There were many ants in the home, which the owner helped us with, but just in general it felt like we were house sitting instead of vacationing, which for the price, totals in a 3.5 star rating.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jamie M.

15 July 2023

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

York beach area cottage

The property owner was very responsive to our messages and was prompt. House was as described and a short walk to the beach and short sands downtown. We did get rained out but we made the most of the stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Alexis P.

1 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location, cottage needs updates.

There was an overwhelming smell from damp, mildew, and mold throughut the cottage. I guess it would be ok if you aren't allergic... like I am. It was worst in the main bedroom. The owner was aware of the issue as there were damp rid products that had been in place for some time throughout the cottage (they were full and the one hanging on the hot water heater in the bathroom was moldy). We purchased additional damp rid to try to make it livable but ultimately cut our vacation short and left two days early due to illness from allergic reaction to the mold/mildew. The owner has been alerted to the issues we experienced.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Rob O.

10 Aug 2022

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

Location is everything

We had a great week at Wish You Well Cottage. It's about a 7 minute walk to Long Sands Beach - the proximity is a huge plus! Yes, the road it is located on is busy, but not like a freeway or anything - just daytime traffic, quiet at night. Safe to walk on, plus its a super quick walk to the cut through street. The outdoor seating area/grill area is large, and the marble countertop next to the grill was a great prep area! The outdoor shower is always a plus, and the "night light" was a pleasant surprise for evening showers. Living room is cozy and comfortable. We did not use the back enclosed patio that much, but I can see how it would be a nice area to hang out in. The back yard area could stand to have some trimming done to make it a bit more accessible/inviting. Eric gives quick replies to any questions, anyone who rents knows that it is a huge plus and feeling of comfort!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

27 July 2022

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

Great house

We rented this home to spend some time at long sands beach. The beds were very comfortable and the living space is nice and open. We had a great time and would go back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Anthony Z.

21 July 2022

Liked: Communication, listing accuracy

Week at the Beach

The house was perfect for our family. Nice accessibility to both beaches and to the town center. We had a great week

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Ashley G.

1 July 2022

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

Excellent Family Vacation

The whole family enjoyed our stay! The outdoor shower and outdoor space in general was amazing after a long day at the beach. While it was on a busy road, it allowed for an easy walk to both Long Sands and Short Sands. Plus, my toddler loves watching cars, so it kept him entertained while at the house. We’d come again!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

23 Oct 2021

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

Lovely little bungalow

Had a very nice stay. A clean beach cottage with all the basics. Clean and comfortable, great location. Thanks!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy Y., Charlestown

9 Sept 2021

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

Eric is a very attentive host

We really enjoyed our stay here. Great location and the description matches the reality. Good location and I found out on the second to last day the fastest way to get to Long Sands- a delightful surprise!

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Kathleen T., Pepperell, ma

11 July 2021

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

Family get away

We found this last minute thankfully. Eric was very accommodating and even though it’s on a main road, we had short walks to both beaches which was great,

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021