York Harbor home 0.6 mi to beach! Sleeps 12 in 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath w/ rec room!

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Front of house - street view (with detached rec room space in back)

Overview
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Location
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Exceptional

6 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 12209.6 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Barbecue grill
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen

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York, ME

York Harbor Beach
‪15 min walk‬
Long Sands Beach
‪6 min drive‬
Short Sands Beach
‪9 min drive‬
Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

2nd Flr Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2nd Flr Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2nd Flr Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

3rd Flr Bedroom 1

3 Single Beds

3rd Flr Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

Detached Rec Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1 (Master bedroom)

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2 (2nd flr shared)

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 3 (1st flr)

Toilet

Bathroom - Detached Rec Room 3/4 Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

House with 5 bedrooms and 2.5 bath plus detached rec room with queen sleeper sofa and 3/4 bath - property sleeps 12.

Desirable tranquil family home in York Harbor!

Five bedrooms – Three 2nd floor bedrooms have ceiling fans, Two 3rd floor bedrooms have A/C units. A pack'n play is available.

Hardwood floors throughout. Newer kitchen with breakfast nook, stainless appliances, and laundry. Living room with TV, built-ins and fireplace. Formal dining room seats ten. Three season porch is perfect setting to relax and enjoy sunsets overlooking Barrells Mill Pond and Wiggly Bridge.

Within walking distance to all - Harbor Beach, Fisherman’s Walk, Wiggly Bridge, Steedman Woods, and York Village (library, post office, yoga, bagel shop, diner, ice cream). For winter visitors Lilac Cottage is within a 1 hour drive from 3 downhill ski resorts and 2 nordic ski centers.

Detached recreational room with 3/4 bath is located behind the house. There is a queen sleeper sofa, table with stools, large flat screen tv and additional seating available in the rec room. This bonus space provides another place for guests to sleep and spend time together.

Outdoor patio area with comfortable lounge seating area and table with umbrella. This area provides an amazing outdoor area to gather, relax and eat outside. There is also a new lawn area on the left side of the house that is available for use. We have additional Adirondack chairs available for overflow seating.

There is a 2 car garage and plenty of additional outdoor parking available.

House has high speed Internet and Netflix access.

No smoking allowed. No dogs allowed.

Property manager

Carin & Jill

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

Require add'l fee and info before allowing pet

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Our neighbors are important to us. Please minimize noise between 10 pm and 8 am to allow for peaceful evenings.

House parties and additional guests are not allowed.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

York

Located in York, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. Nubble Lighthouse and Market Square are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Long Sands Beach and Short Sands Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider York's Wild Kingdom, or check out an event or a game at Rye Airfield. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain climbing nearby.

York, ME

What's nearby

York Harbor Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Long Sands Beach - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
York's Wild Kingdom - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
Short Sands Beach - 9 min drive - 6.1 km
Nubble Lighthouse - 11 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

Wells Regional Transportation Center - 19 min drive
Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

‪Anthony S Food Shop - ‬5 min drive
‪Stonewall Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
‪Stones Throw - ‬8 min drive
‪York River Landing - ‬6 min drive
‪York Beach Beer Company - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is York Harbor home 0.6 mi to beach! Sleeps 12 in 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath w/ rec room! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at York Harbor home 0.6 mi to beach! Sleeps 12 in 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath w/ rec room!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at York Harbor home 0.6 mi to beach! Sleeps 12 in 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath w/ rec room!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is York Harbor home 0.6 mi to beach! Sleeps 12 in 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath w/ rec room! located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out holiday home in York is within a 15-minute walk of Wiggly Bridge and Steedman Woods and York Harbor Beach, and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing. Old Gaol and Museums of Old York are also within 15 minutes.

9.8

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Aarika B.

15 Dec 2024

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

Excellent Stay!!

It was such a a beautiful comfortable house (with the most comfortable beds!!), and the hosts were so communicative and had super fast response rates. Its also located next the famous Wiggly Bridge which was a fun after noon walk!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie G.

2 Dec 2024

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

Great York stay

Great place, lots of common space to hang out in. Close to the water. Beautiful to watch sunset from screened in porch, will book this place again. Close to town and parks, close to kittery outlets. Tons of games, kids plates/ cup

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Missy C.

17 Oct 2024

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

Roomy

If you need a place with plenty of room this is it.we enjoyed having the front porch to gather. While others played cards in another room. Convenient to go for walks. Many sleeping options with all the beds.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan B.

22 Sept 2024

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

Amazing York, ME Experience!

We recently stayed here for an extended wedding weekend, with our large group of immediate family members. The property was beautiful and spacious and everything that was reflected in the listing. The hosts were immediately responsive to any questions, however, they also have a very detailed book wifh everything you need to know! The house came equipped with endless yard games, wireless speakers, ample outdoor seating (summer season), and the layout of the home was so perfect to give people space and quiet when needed! Third floor is ideal for kiddos as its closed off and you cant hear a thing! We will absolutely be back. Thank you so much Jill and Carin!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara M.

9 Sept 2024

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

Best home away from home ever!

Truly couldn’t imagine staying at a better home while visiting York. Thank you for the beautiful home and hospitality! We can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley A.

2 Sept 2024

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

Perfect place for a stay in York

We came to York for a vacation with extended family. The house was perfect - beautiful, spotlessly clean, and in a great location. We loved our stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loretta C.

2 Aug 2024

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

Best Ever

Mornings on the enclosed sun porch and late afternoons on the patio - this wonderful home was perfect for young adults as much as my elderly Dad. We loved the wonderfully equipped kitchen and the collection of games kept everyone occupied on a couple rainy days. The outdoor shower and beach chairs were much appreciated. We hope to come back next year!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia C.

13 July 2024

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

Girls Getaway

House was perfect for our girls getaway. Had everything we could need

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

11 July 2024

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

Amazing location, home and great host

My family and I were in a difficult situation with our rental backing out the day before our trip. We were able to book this location and have zero regrets. It was more than we expected. The home was beyond comfortable for our group and location could not have been better. The host was very responsive and kind to save our vacation/family reunion. When we come back to the area if this is available we will absolutely book here again.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenna N.

18 June 2024

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

lovely stay!

This house was perfect for a larger group of friends. The location was ideal, too! Would definitely recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

3 June 2024

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

Great stay in York, Maine

Spacious, well appointed house in York, Maine. Great location steps from the Wiggle Bridge and short walk to town and waterfront. Lovely front porch to enjoy views. Lots of space for extended family to spread out. Outdoor furniture was not out for our stay (it was beginning of summer season)

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Ling M.

22 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Great modernized old house but NO host communication

I had a question a few weeks before. No response. Never ever responded. I had wanted to check in early. No response. My coworker arrived at night. The directions were not clear, she ended up finding the key box at the very side of the garage door. It was hard to get it unlocked/locked. We arrived to a pile of wind blown leaves in front of the back door where we are supposed to enter. Hosts never responded to our questions. My coworkers thought it was an awesome house, indeed it was. But to me, it smelled like dead mice somewhere in the walls. The house was very clean, open, and modern. Loved the outlets and electrical upgrades in the house. But living room lamps a couple of bulbs were out. The bathrooms were clean, everything and beds were clean and modern and comfortable. But I’d probably not stay here again because no response by hosts at all. If something happened, we would not have been able to get ahold of them. I find this very unusual and I hope that the hosts are ok.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jacqueline W.

1 Jan 2024

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

NYE gathering!

We had a wonderful time at this beautiful house in a great location! It was a perfect spot for friends to gather around the holidays. There were separate rooms so we could play board games in one room, and do a puzzle in a different room! Plenty of sleeping space, also using the detached rec room! The only trouble we had was with the heat in the rec room and one of the bedrooms on the top floor. The thermostat was not working properly in the rec room, and as it is cold in winter, we were nervous to have people sleep there, but it eventually turned on (after 6 hours or so) as people were trying to go to bed. One of the rooms on the top floor had no control for the heat either so it was quite chilly in that room, even with leaving the door open. Overall, a wonderful experience!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl K.

30 Oct 2023

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

Clean, roomy, well stocked kitchen overlooks York river

We had a nice stay at Carin’s. Very clean, nicely decorated, kitchen had everything we needed to cook. Some nice walks to take like .4 mi to town, less than a mile to York harbor beach. The only part that was a bit of an issue is that the third floor does not have a bathroom and the stairs are a bit narrow getting up to those 2 bedrooms

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

2 Oct 2023

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

Wonderful time

The property was just as advertised and easily accommodated all 8 of us. Convenient location, great area to walk around and into town. We totally enjoyed ourselves.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly R., York Maine

17 Sept 2023

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

Easy walking distance to town/ beaches

Can accommodate a large group for a wedding. Extra garage studio was a bonus. House had everything you need for a dinner party./ Outdoor couches/ dining table/ umbrellas and portable firepit were amazing! Front porch was nice for some extra space . And amazing sunsets! 🌅 Enjoyed our wedding and stay immensely ! Thank you Jill and Caren! We”ll be back!:)

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy O.

12 Sept 2023

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

Wonderful for wedding weekend!

Our 3-generation family thoroughly enjoyed our 4-night stay at this lovey property, and would highly recommend it to anyone looking to stay in the area! We were in York for our son's wedding, and thought that this property with it's patio and beautiful, separate "recreation" room would be a perfect place for the groomsmen to gather and get ready for the wedding. Not only was it accommodating for them, it was such a nice place to have as a backdrop for the videographer to capture the occassion. Throughout our stay, we loved to gather in the spacious dining room and the front porch as a family, and the 2 little ones (and their parents) were delighted at the stash of playthings for the children. Everything about this property was high quality - from top to bottom. Decor, appliances, linens, and super comfy beds! Communication with the owners was always prompt and they couldn't have been nicer. Access the 2-car garage was another bonus, as it gave us a place to put some of the many wedding items. Something I didn't necessarily plan for :-) This property truly felt and looked like a beautiful home. We only regret that we couldn't have stayed longer.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

11 July 2023

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

Lovely stay in York, ME

We had a week long family gathering at this cozy ME home. There was plenty of space for our family of 11 and two dogs. The house was clean, well decorated and the hosts were quick to respond to questions. They even had lobster pot and utensils allowing for a fun family meal with local lobsters. House is within easy walking distance of York sites and stores. The only down side was that there is no central air conditioning and we were there during unseasonably warm spell in Maine! The top floor does have window AC units which worked well and the rest of the house has ceiling fans which helped tremendously. Highly recommend this home to others.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori L., Brackney, Pennsylvania

7 July 2023

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

Location and Privacy

What a wonderful property for our multi-generational vacation. Enjoyed being near “town” and the wiggly bridge. The house accommodated everyone’s interests from age 4 to 69. Appreciated the amount of parking space and the feeling of privacy with trees and planting between the houses. Even had a deer visit us on the patio one night! The homeowner was great on the communication, too.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James L.

3 July 2023

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

Great Spot and Great Home

A true home away from home with tons of character and enough space for a very large group. This would be a #1 choice for us when we return to York and we sincerely appreciate the communication with the owners to help us with all needs. We had a wonderful stay and hope to stay again in the future!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom D.

23 June 2023

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

Lilac Cottage

The house was clean and had plenty of room for our family of 10. The wide front porch was great for little ones to play blocks (supplied by owner) or for adults to get away and/or read, Dining room table could handle our large group easily. Rec room - really a detached bedroom with large-screen tv — behind house was a great outlet for the 11- and 13-year-old and for anyone who wanted a little quiet. Great walking trails just a few minutes from house. Outdoor patio was spectacular. We had cool weather so fans in second floor were adequate, but hot weather could be an issue. No bathrooms on third floor so a lot of sharing of bathrooms, but no problem for our family. No railing on stairs to third floor so that could be an issue for anyone older. Overall, a great house with plenty of room in a very good location — especially for walkers.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grace L.

20 June 2023

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

Amazing stay!

The house was impeccably clean and well-stocked! We loved hanging out in the sunroom in front, and were able to walk to get food and go to the beach. The host was extremely easy to communicate with. We had a fantastic time.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela and David C., Braintree, MA

16 June 2023

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

Had a blast

We are 5 high school girlfriends who now live in 5 states. We have a difficult time getting all of us together but finally pulled it off to celebrate a milestone birthday (no need to mention our age!). We had so many laughs. The best thing about the accommodations was we each had our own bedroom. The house is really nicely decorated spacious, and clean. The front enclosed porch is great for cocktails while enjoying a sunset. We loved the historic touches with the modern furnishings. The kitchen has everything you need and the owner’s instructions on access and other information in the house book were very helpful. We loved the walk to the waterfront, the Wiggly (Wobbly) bridge, hiking, and the cliff walk. We went to Ogunquit one day and enjoyed walking a lot, including the Marginal Walk. York Beach and Nubble Lighthouse are a must do. All in all we had a fabulous time and 8 Lilac Lane was perfect for us.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

2 June 2023

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

Retreat

The house was perfect for our purpose

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Caren R.

21 May 2023

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

Lilac Lane Reunion Weekend!

Great location, lovely setting, very close to town, beach and places of interest! Lilacs so fragrant!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Carin & Jill

We love welcoming guests to our shared family property! York, ME has been a special place for our families to gather for the last 15 years.

Why they chose this property

York Harbor offers travelers a lot to do while our home is also a peaceful place to gather with family and friends.

What makes this property unique

We put a lot of thought into making Lilac Cottage a place for people to create lasting memories.

Languages:

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Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

2nd Flr Bedroom 2

2nd Flr Bedroom 3

2nd Flr Primary Bedroom

3rd Flr Bedroom 1

3rd Flr Bedroom 2

Detached Rec Room

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1 (Master bedroom)

Bathroom 2 (2nd flr shared)

Bathroom 3 (1st flr)

Bathroom - Detached Rec Room 3/4 Bath

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