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The Bird's Eye View~A Magical Place.

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Front
Front Porch
Property grounds
Property grounds
View from side porch

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7111 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
York, ME
  • Short Sands Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Nubble Lighthouse
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Long Sands Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet

Outdoor

Towels provided · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Bird's Eye View~A Magical Place.

Step over the threshold and let the charm of this quintessential Maine cottage, recently tastefully renovated, transport you back in time. While away a lazy afternoon on the wrap-around porch enjoying the sweeping Atlantic views and refreshing breezes on the Nubble.. Only steps from all York Beach has to offer--spectacular beaches, trolley rides, Goldenrod taffy, fine dining, Animal Forest Park evening concerts, unique shops and galleries--fun for everyone!

'Nature lovers'--bring your binoculars-- 'The Bird's Eye View' will not disappoint!

Keywords: York, York Beach, The Bird's Eye View, Kendall Road, Southern Maine, Southern Coast of Maine

Property manager

Paula
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 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

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

York Beach

Located in York Beach, this cottage is in the city centre. 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. York's Wild Kingdom and Knight's Quilt Shop are also worth visiting. Sailing, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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York, ME

What's nearby

  • Short Sands Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Nubble Lighthouse - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • York's Wild Kingdom - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Long Sands Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Perkins Cove - 12 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 25 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anthony S Food Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Stonewall Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stones Throw - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Union Bluff Grill & Pub - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Dunne's Ice Cream - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bird's Eye View~A Magical Place. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Bird's Eye View~A Magical Place.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bird's Eye View~A Magical Place.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Bird's Eye View~A Magical Place. located?

Located in the heart of York Beach, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Short Sands Beach and Nubble Lighthouse. Long Sands Beach and York's Wild Kingdom are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey D.

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

Nice

Great place and great views.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene T.

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

great porch

very relaxing porch and close to short sands
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda G.

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

Beautiful Property

Another great vacation at Birds Eye View, love the location, character of the house and Paula is a wonderful host. Weather was amazing and views beautiful!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi S.

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

Amazing

We had a great time and really enjoyed the property and location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

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

Birds Eye

We had a great stay- the house had everything we needed. The view was spectacular and the sun on the porch in the morning was the best. A short walk to the shops of York and the beach was perfect. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne S.

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

Ocean view cottage

This cottage offered us everything we were looking for, including the sun every single day! The porch with the ocean view, the furnishings, the quick walk to the beach and kind response from owner made for an awesome vacation week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

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

Magnificent Cottage

Property was just what we were looking for. Ocean view cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie E.

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

Wonderful😎

Our family of four has stayed at this true beach house before & love the place. Most relaxing porch watching the waves & chilling out. Communication with Paula is seamless & location is centrally located We’ll be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Russell L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Making memories August 2023

We had a very memorable stay and enjoyed the week, weather was good, view was great and was a short walk to the beach and playground.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie E.

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

Absolutely wonderful

This was our second time staying at this awesome property & loved our 30tth anniversary weekend chilling & relaxing Paula is great communicating & is a pleasure Can’t wait to stay again Jackie & Mike
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara D.

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

Quintessential cottage by the sea.

Charming real Maine summer cottage. Completely unspoiled!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen H.

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

Fantastic house !

We really enjoyed our week at this house! Great views and location. Living areas were perfect for what we needed. I really love the large round tables in the dining room and on the porch - excellent for family dining and game playing. Wish we could have stayed another week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara D.

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

Perfect fall weekend in Maine

We had a fantastic stay at this charming cottage. The view of the water is breathtaking and the location is perfect -- walkable to everything. And Paula is a gracious and welcoming host -- every step of the way, she was accommodating and wanted to ensure that we had everything we needed. What a great trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jesse C.

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

Perfect, Authentic York Beach Property

Those looking for architecture and design representing what houses in the area have historically been should ensure a visit to this one. Porch connoisseurs are also encouraged as the open air and screened in sections allow enjoyment regardless of weather and conditions.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bridget B.

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

Beautiful views and location

We had a great week spending time on the front porch and a 10-15 min walk to Short Sands and Nubble Lighthouse. House and fixtures are older and charming, I think this is well represented in the pictures and was fine for us! Bathroom locations weren’t ideal, but it was workable. Host was great at communicating. Overall, I’d recommend this for the amazing views and location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

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

Perfect week!

We had a blast at Short Sands. Our stay at the house was unique and had all we needed! We had groceries delivered right to the door from Hannaford. We enjoyed th Nubble multiple times. Saw a man catch a fish on the rocks. Saw a bald eagle on top of the lighthouse. Went to Goodenrod, Wicked Good Ice Cream, the arcade, bowling, the beach and the fireworks. The house was great. The front porch was our favorite place to sit in the mornings to sip coffee. We had beach towels and chairs and even took a day trip to Lake Winnepesaukee and another day trip to Boston. This was the perfect place to go to both. We flew in and out of Portland and enjoyed another day in Freeport at the LLBean shops. Did Portsmouth for a day and went to the Wentworth by the Sea for Lunch. Thanks to our host for a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

Cute cottage with unique flourishes and a wonderful host

We stayed here during the third week of October. We fell in love with pictures of the outside and the location, and it did not disappoint. Communication with Paula was outstanding, and she is just lovely in person! She personally meets you upon check-in and goes over everything you need to know. I personally liked the authentic old-fashioned decorating flourishes... so charming. We lucked out and had beautiful weather, sunny, mid-40s at night, mid-50-60s during the day. I believe we were the last guests of the season. The space heaters were sufficient at night keeping us plenty warm. We knew the bedrooms were upstairs and the bathrooms downstairs. Since we're all seniors, that did present a bit of a challenge at night, but we were ok with it. The location is wonderful with a view of the seacoast and surrounding lovely homes. It's very close to town, and we took several walks in the area. The place is well-equipped. It's an older home, but that adds to the charm. I was very impressed by how clean the entire place is....not easy being older and so near to ocean air!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen P.

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

Columbus Day weekend

We had a wonderful time, both in York Beach and the surrounding area, as well as in the delightful house!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

robert f.

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

comfortably cottage with lots of character!

comfortable on all levels and so clean! fun colors and thoughtful interior and exterior furniture.... all with a great view of the water!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Kiki G.

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

What an Ocean View!!

Property was quaint and very, very nice. Neighborhood was great. Ocean view was spectacular! Everything in the house was as discribed and our hostess couldn't have been any nicer. Only thing that was uncomfortable and cumbersome were the upstairs bedrooms and the downstairs bathrooms being at total opposite ends of the house. For women of mote than middle age, it was a fete every night to get uo once or twice to use the facilities. We got through it and had a wonderful time.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlie G.

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

1st week in August

Everything was exactly as advertised. Paula was a great host and a good communicator. Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara O.

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

Old School Maine Cottage

My family and I have been coming to Maine for the past 10 summers. We have stayed at all kinds of properties. This is by far our favorite. It is perfect in every way! It offers the best of everything! Old school charm with all the modern amenities! We can’t wait to return next summer!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K.

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

R&R

Made extensive use of that wonderful porch all day every day from sunrise until late evening. Rode bikes to the bagel basket for breakfast a few times, stopping at Nubble Light and Hartley Mason Reserve along the way. Loved being able to walk to all of the activities in Short Sands multiple times daily. Made other short trips to Marginal Way and Barnacle Billy’s in Ogunquit and The Deck at Dockside in York Harbor and the driving range at Cape Neddick Country Club. Mostly just enjoyed hanging out at the cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

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

Classic York Beach

This property is wonderful! So peaceful! Perfectly furnished! Loved the yard and the proximity to short sands. The host is super kind and accommodating! Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin Y.

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

Quintessential Cape Neddick / York Beach

What a magnificent spot to enjoy York Beach while in the comfort of a loved home from another era. Tasteful and updated where appropriate, yet charming and quirky too. I’d stay here again, no question. Owner is an excellent communicator.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

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