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6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Washer

Parking available

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

York, ME

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

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed

Master 1

1 Queen Bed

Master 2

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Master1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Master 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The banks of the Cape Neddick river invite you to sit back, relax and watch the sunset over the water. Located on beautiful Shore Road, our property, once a B&B, offers a large recently updated home with plenty of room for everyone, making it the perfect place for a summer vacation, family reunion, or wedding group. Enjoy morning coffee, a cocktail, lobster bake or an evening bonfire in the spacious back yard with private dock overlooking the harbor.

Our house offers six bedrooms, four of which have water views. It boasts two master bedrooms, one on the first floor with a private deck and one on the second floor with a two person Jacuzzi. The four other bedrooms are on the second floor and share two additional baths. The modern fully appliance kitchen features granite countertops, breakfast bar, views of the river and is open to the living and dinning rooms. The living room has views of the water, flat screen TV, stereo with surround sound, built in bookshelves, and a wall of windows. The dinning room features seating for all and a wood burning stove/fireplace. A second living area or den with games, puzzles, another flat screen TV. and WII game system is available at the other end of the house for all to enjoy.

Tidewatch is located close to everything yet outside of the hustle and bustle of the beach. Just walk down the street and you can stop at the Cape Neddick Lobster Pound, a great place overlooking the harbor, for a meal, cocktail or evening entertainment. A little further will bring you to the Cape Neddick Beach, a quiet and safe haven perfect for families with young children, with tide pools, shallow calm water, and an uncrowded of beach. A fifteen minute walk in the other direction will bring you to Short Sands Beach with its larger crowds, amusement park, shops, restaurants and pubs, wild kingdom, funorama, bowling alley and gazebo with summertime concerts. For those more adventurous Long Sands Beach with its designated surfing areas is about one mile down the road while York Harbor and the village are about five miles away

Property manager

Craig Schriefer

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Use of dock and waterfront is at your own risk

Quiet time outside after 10:00pm

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

York Beach

Located in York Beach, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Market Square is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Long Sands Beach and Perkins Cove. Travelling with kids? Consider York's Wild Kingdom and Knight's Quilt Shop. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails.

York, ME

What's nearby

York's Wild Kingdom - 14 min walk
Short Sands Beach - 3 min drive
Long Sands Beach - 4 min drive
Nubble Lighthouse - 7 min drive
Perkins Cove - 9 min drive

Getting around

Wells Regional Transportation Center - 23 min drive
Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

‪Anthony S Food Shop - ‬7 min drive
‪Stonewall Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
‪Stones Throw - ‬4 min drive
‪Barnacle Billy's - ‬9 min drive
‪Union Bluff Grill & Pub - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Now with Air Conditioning! Bring your boat or kayaks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Now with Air Conditioning! Bring your boat or kayaks?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Now with Air Conditioning! Bring your boat or kayaks?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Now with Air Conditioning! Bring your boat or kayaks located?

This family-friendly York Beach holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of York's Wild Kingdom and Short Sands Beach. Long Sands Beach and Nubble Lighthouse are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

7 July 2024

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

Wonderful Coastal Maine Home

Upon pulling into the parking area the owners met us, even Craig who was on crutches. Mary took us on tour and answered everyones questions. What a wonderful home. When we first walked in you had this feeling of home. All the beds were comfortable. The two living areas were nice but we all seemed to gather in the back living area and dining area. The tidal flow river is in the back yard. When the tide is in you can float, kayak/canoe, and swim. The beach is literally across the street, although the entrance is 2/10ths of a mile. A wagon is provided to haul all your beach gear. There are beach chairs as well. This beach is protected so except for the river channel there is no current and is calm. For those that want the wave action Short Sands Beach is about 8/10ths a mile away. The kitchen is very well equipped. The pots and pans were an unexpected pleasure. They were not all scratched up. I could actually flip eggs in the small fry pan. There are all sizes of pans, even a griddle pan, which worked for morning pancakes. If you don't want to cook the closest restaurant is next door to the north, with another 3 houses to the south. The wifi worked as it should, even with eight cellphones going at once. Can't say the same for the TVs as were NEVER turned one on. If you're looking for a new modern condo this is probably not for you. If you want to feel at home in a New England home then don't pass this place up.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

31 July 2023

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

Perfect location for a family reunion

Craig and his family have created the perfect place for a family reunion! Plenty of sleeping spaces, convenient to everything, welcoming and hospitable for all ages, and just quirky enough to be able to have many generations together without having to worry about “messing something up”. He and his wife do live on site, and we saw each other for brief check ins in the driveway throughout our week, but they are very unobtrusive and it never felt as if we were being “watched” (which can be the case in rentals with owners on property. Kids (ages 5-13) all had an absolute blast. We were so busy having fun in nearby York and Ogunquit all week, we actually never got around to bringing rental kayaks to the house for launching in the backyard or the fire pit for an evening of s’mores, but both things are readily available (and a reason to come back!). We would absolutely return to this beautiful, cozy home in a heartbeat. Thank you, Craig and family, for letting us enjoy your little slice of heaven!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan H.

26 June 2023

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

Amazing time

The location of the house to the areas we wanted to travel to was perfect. Short walk to the beach, quiet neighborhood. Craig was very accommodating if something came up. Definitely recommend the spot.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M.

18 Sept 2022

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

Outstanding property!

This is hands down the best experience I have had renting a vacation home. The house was perfect for our large family and Craig was so responsive. Highly, highly recommend !

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne G.

26 Aug 2022

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

Annual Family Vacation

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay with our 4 adult children, spouses and 3 grandchildren. It was a perfect location, near one of the quieter beaches, perfect for kids and while close to all the activities in short sands, was in a quiet, private setting. The house was well equipped and spacious, the owner very responsive and easy to work with. The wagon, cooler, and beach toys provided made it an easy walk to the beach. Would definitely recommend, as long as you are ok with no A/C.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

christian h.

8 Aug 2022

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

Best location, great vacation property

We stayed for 7 nights with various families coming and going. The property location is right in the middle of where you want to be. Great local small beach within walking distance and The lobster pound next door. Having coffee on the dock in the morning is priceless. Will definitetly re rent this fantastic house

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Katie L.

28 July 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Memorable stay

There are many pros and cons to this property. Read the descriptions very closely before booking. Especially note, there is NO A/C at all. THE GOOD: Very Spacious. We have a family of 11 and the home has 6 good sized bedrooms, the downstairs is spacious and everyone felt happy with the space. The first floor has a room for guests who cannot climb stairs well. The kitchen is well equipped with everything you need to make meals and the oven is a good size. There are inexpensive fans in every room. Many indoor plants. The beds are comfortable and the bed linens were clean. There were two bath towels per bedroom and they beach towels for our family. The location seems very safe and is close to Cape Neddick local beach. It is not an easy walk to Short Sands beach for kids, but we found paid parking in York most days. They have a wagon, cooler, and chairs to take to the beach. The dock is peaceful and the kids loved the hammock. There is a fire pit with chairs so it was nice to have s’mores. Parking was easy for 3-4 cars. The owner lives on the property, and maintained his distance so we still had privacy. THE BAD: Bugs, bugs, and spiders. The home had many daddy long leg spiders on the ceiling and the walls. There was a huge spider web and nests in the outdoor patio on the side of the house. There were many ants spotted through the home. There were earwigs that crawled on the upstairs master bedroom bed one night. The upstairs master bathroom had a large spider that ran behind the radiant heater and multiple small bugs were in the tub one night. One room had an infestation of baby spiders that just hatched and were dropping all over the bed and climbing the wall and ceiling. I never said a thing about all the bugs until I saw the baby spiders on my daughters bed and I freaked out. The owner did buy bug spray and had it for us the next day which was nice, but they have a serious bug problem at this home. The home is old, and they need to probably increase treatments to once a month and cut back the plants from the sides the of the home. There was also a significant amount of dust under each of the beds, radiant floor heaters, and sofa. Also, it should be stated on the listing that there is a cemetery in the back yard. No A/C made for a couple miserable days for us at is was over 90 degrees. We did love being together and cherish the memories, but wish it had A/C and less bugs.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lark E.

17 July 2022

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

Family Time

Our family came in from Arizona, Vermont, Massachusetts and Maine!! The house was in a perfect location, inlet for fishing and beach for sand-time and cool water. The house fit us all and comfortably. Craig was a great host!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

16 July 2022

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

Dream Vacation

We rented Craig and Mary's property for our family vacation. `The house is lovely, and we had everything we needed and more. The kitchen is well-equipped, so our family meals at the big dining table were a delight. The gardens are beautiful, and Craig and Mary were friendly and helpful when we had questions. We had two toddlers and an infant, so the nearby beach with warm tidal pools was perfect. At high tide we kayaked and swam. This vacation was a dream for all of us.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie/Leon D.

16 July 2022

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

Great family vacation

Wonderful home and property for relaxing in. Owners very accommodating and friendly. Everything was in walking distance, including the beautiful uncommercialized beach, lobster pound and fun things to do in the nearby town. All fourteen family members thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

4 Aug 2021

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

Perfect Week!

Our large family group experienced the most perfect week at this lovely home, located in the most perfect spot. This home is so accommodating for large family gatherings and allows for everyone to have their own space indoors or out. We enjoyed everything about this special location. Conveniently located and even accessible to walk into town or the beaches. The dock is the perfect spot to start and end each day. Thank you Craig and family for the opportunity to stay in this beautiful home.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vikki B., Connecticut/Florida

25 July 2021

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

Wonderful family vacation in York!

Great house for large family gatherings-plenty of bedrooms and a nice family “suite” on the first floor! Very close to a great tidal pool beach and about a mile to Short Sands for boogie boarding; short back-roads drive to Perkins Cove in Ogunquit

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bruce Z.

18 July 2021

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

Great location and comfortable house

The house was roomy, comfortable and we were 14. We used the master bedroom downstairs as my wife uses a walker. Only several steps to get to first level. Master bedroom upstairs was first class. Son and wife and youngest stayed in that room. Kids used Kayaks and paddle boards and had a great time. Being able to enjoy the water and have a short walk to a beach was a real plus. Traffic in the summer and beach crowds were avoided. Nice to have the next door neighbor available if any problems or questions.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

joanne g.

28 June 2021

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

Fabulous week in Cape Neddick!

This was a very special week for us in Cape Neddick… we were celebrating the wedding of my daughter, the 3rd birthday of my granddaughter and a family reunion. TIDEWATCH more than satusfied all our needs. Craig was attentive, the house was perfect and we loved the location. Hoping to rent again next summer, for two weeks! If you need a 6 bed/4 bath rental, this place is awesome…the backyard is beautiful and zen and a short walk from beach. What a gem!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandy F.

2 Sept 2020

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

Fun end-of-summer getaway

We gathered at the end of the summer with our family and some friends. This house accommodated our group very well. The configuration of the house is good -- even with a large group, we never felt crowded. Craig was responsive and very helpful -- easy to deal with. His house is comfortable and decorated with an eye for creativity and color. The kitchen is very well equipped. The backyard is peaceful and a wonderful place to just relax or gather to play games. The dock is new and is really nice. At high tide, the scene is idyllic. Know that at low tide the water is gone. We really enjoyed our time there.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katherine L.

4 Sept 2019

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

Love it here!

This is our second time renting this house. And we love it. The location, the house, Craig as the owner, you can't beat it. We will be back!

Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sherry S., Alpharetta, GA

3 Sept 2019

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

Great family get away

This is our 2nd stay and certainly won't be our last. We opened the door and experienced the immediate rush of emotion associated with "coming home" ... we had such fond memories of our previous stay. The sense of familiarity and welcome. The house has plenty of room to accommodate families of all sizes and ages. We played games, grilled, and took full advantage of the backyard firepit. The kitchen had everything we needed and we cooked at home most nights - low country boil, lobsters, burgers & sausages ... Everything we needed was available to us. The proximity to downtown York makes it easy to walk to the shops & restaurants. Options abound! Our favorite was Inn at the Blues - fun vibe & great staff. Lobster in the Rough was also highly recommended. York Beach Brewing Company (cornhole!) and Wiggly Bridge Distillery were also great additions to support local business and explore local libations. If you're interested, you can also explore any number of local breweries within an easy drive. We got kayaks & paddleboards from South Maine Kayaks - Stefan even delivers! - and used them every day. Jumping off the bridge was still a big highlight for all the "kids" in our group. This house has everything you need to have a great family vacation. We'll be back!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Allyson W.

14 Aug 2019

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

Very Relaxing and Spacious

Craig’s house made everyone in our group of 11 happy. The kids loved fishing off the dock, the adults loved relaxing on the dock and not having to haul everything to the beach every day. We were happy just relaxing there!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rob H.

29 July 2019

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

Tidewatch

We had a wonderful stay at Craig and Mary’s home. The beaches and weather were perfect. Thanks for your hospitality! Rob and Tracy

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G., NH

15 Oct 2018

Wonderful weekend!

We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend. The house is warm and inviting and set on a beautiful property that is super close to anything you need. Craig was welcoming and we are grateful to him for sharing his lovely home!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Katherine L.

29 Aug 2018

Wonderful place to vacation with family and friends

Amazing house with amazing dock/river. So fun to paddle board right there! House had more than enough room for all our family and friends. Quick walk to a little beach for small children was perfect. They9the kids) were even able to do the walk into town (about 20 minutes- 30 minutes with small children) which was nice. Craig and his son Ben were super helpful and nice- pleasure to meet them. Really could not ask for anything more! Thank you! We look forward to coming back (and ideally longer!) - The Villalongs, The Temchin-Alfords, The Robinson- Lehners

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Maria I.

20 Aug 2018

An enjoyable week

A lovely spot on a tidal estuary off Cape Neddick harbor, just a few steps from beaches. House was comfortable and well equipped, easily accommodated 13 (grandparents, three couples and five kids). A grassy back yard overlooking the estuary was the perfect spot for evening fires and marshmallow roasts, or just for the kids to run around in. The charming Village of Cape Neddick is 8/10 mile away with the public Short Sand beach there, but we preferred the Cape Neddick harbor beach, minutes away, never crowded and suitable at all tide stages. There are lots of other attractions and activities in the York area as well. A couple of small flaws prevented a full five star rating. No air conditioning... Probably not an issue in a Maine house most of the time, but several days of our August week saw temps reach almost 90, so it was uncomfortable for half our time there. And the tidal estuary behind the house is lovely, when the tide is in; at low tide, its a mud flat. That actually didn't bother us, and the kids loved exploring, but be aware. We all had a great time, and would definitely go back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

2 Aug 2018

This property and location was perfect for our family vacation. It was clean and comfortable.

We had 11 people from London, New York, Nashville, New Jersey and Florida meet at this house in Cape Neddick. It is a comfortable house with plenty of room. We could walk to town, the beach, and The Lobster pound where lobsters do not get any better. The yard is beautiful; the children had great fun making s'mores at the bonfire and they enjoyed kayaking. The kitchen was easy to cook in and was well stocked with everything we needed. Everything was in good working order, with the exception of the broiler which was waiting for a part to be repaired. This was no problem for us because we cooked on the amazing grill. The house is surrounded with beautiful flower gardens maintained by the owner's mother and the beds are covered with quilts made by her. We highly recommend this house and will be returning.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L.

19 July 2018

We had a ball.

A good time was had by all. (14 of us)

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

11 July 2018

Another great week at Tidewatch!

This was our third year at Tidewatch with our extended family from 5 to 76. We love the locals beach down the street and rented a couple of kayaks to use from the backyard. The kitchen has everything we needed to cook for week. Looking forward to returning next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by Craig Schriefer

I am a water person and spend much of my time surfing, boating, fishing, and kiteboarding. I am very familiar with the area and can help you get the most from your stay. I can recommend sites, attractions, activities, restaurants, day trips, events, babysitters and more. Just ask and I will be glad to help,