2 Beach Coastal Cottage

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This happy house gives you all the space you need & SOOO close to Short Sands.

You can see how close the house (in red box) is to the beach and downtown.

The beach is right down the street. So come home for lunch or any time you want.

Front porch has a great place for breakfast or dinner.

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 683.6 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

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York, ME

Short Sands Beach
‪4 min walk‬
Long Sands Beach
‪7 min walk‬
Nubble Lighthouse
‪4 min drive‬
Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

No need to choose which beach to go to in York. "2 Beach Coastal Cottage" is between both beaches! Charming cedar shingled cottage style house is a street away from Short Sands and walking distance from Long Sands Beach, you'll agree this house is the PERFECT LOCATION. This is a full sized stand alone 2 bedroom house (not a condo or part of a house). With all rooms on one floor, this is a great option for all. There is a small back yard where you can use the GAS Grill every night for easy meals on the outdoor table. And rinse off after the beach in new OUTDOOR Shower!

Large bright enclosed front porch welcomes you to this classic beach cottage where you have plenty of room to hang-out after and even have a bite to eat at the table for 6, before or after a great day at the beach.

Once inside, the blue and green colors of sea glass welcome you home every day when you step inside. The beach-themed living room with pull out couch (if a friend stops by), TV and WiFi is a great place to relax. On those rare crazy hot days, the AIR-CONDITIONER will help you cool off.

The coastal style dinning room with built-in china hutch can sit up to 6 for dinner. You'll enjoy the cool breeze of the ceiling fan as you enjoy you meals together.

Both bedrooms cheerfully painted with real wood floors! The Primary bedroom has a Queen size bed and the 2nd bedroom has a Full bed and Single bed.

This sunny kitchen also has a WASHING MACHINE and the mud room right beside it has the DRYER. The back entrance makes unloading groceries and going to the beach a breeze!

So close to the playgroup and the downtown shops and a few blocks from Long Sands Beach. Walking distance to Nubble Lighthouse. Just walk down the hill to enjoy all of downtown York Beach, with its bandstand, Ellis Park, playground, basketball courts, shops, and Goldenrod taffy!

We also have driveway parking for 2 cars.

We do NOT allow guests to bring pets regardless of size, fur/hair, training or age of pet. Thank you.

We also own a larger 3 bedroom house, next door, called "Best of Both Beaches" which are available too. Please ask for info and pictures if you are interested.

Winter Rentals (6 month minimum) available October-May, but does not include heat, Wifi, cable tv or snow removal. One month security required with 90+ day rental.

Property manager

Sarah Taylor

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Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

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

Important information

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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

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. York's Wild Kingdom and Knight's Quilt Shop are also worth visiting. Windsurfing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.

York, ME

What's nearby

Short Sands Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
York's Wild Kingdom - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Long Sands Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Nubble Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
Perkins Cove - 10 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

Wells Regional Transportation Center - 23 min drive
Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

‪Anthony S Food Shop - ‬6 min drive
‪Stonewall Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
‪Stones Throw - ‬11 min walk
‪Union Bluff Grill & Pub - ‬9 min walk
‪Dunne's Ice Cream - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 Beach Coastal Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 2 Beach Coastal Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 Beach Coastal Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 2 Beach Coastal Cottage located?

Located in the heart of York Beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Short Sands Beach and Long Sands Beach. Nubble Lighthouse and York's Wild Kingdom are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Peggy D.

22 July 2024

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

Nice property, great location!

The property is clean and well-appointed. The location is great, being close to short sands beach and the town.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha S.

4 Aug 2024

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

Great location

This coastal cottage was wonderful. Sarah was very hospitable and communicative. We had a great week!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah s.

1 July 2024

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

Beautiful stay!

Everyrhing we needed and just a walk down the hill to the beach. Loved the space, the outdoor shower, having laundry right there and such a great host! Will be back to this rental!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie L.

31 July 2022

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

Great location!

The house was clean and had everything we needed. Short walk to the beach and downtown.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam M.

10 Aug 2024

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

Short sands visit

Cottage is extremely convenient to access both beaches, especially walking to short sands. Easy walk for our 6 and 4yr olds at the end of a long beach day. Quiet property with everything together on one level. AC unit and fans were more than effective at keeping the cottage comfortable. Outdoor shower was fantastic for the whole family and screened in porch meant all the sand was easy to keep outside. Sarah was a stone’s throw away and immediately accessible.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

20 Aug 2023

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

Great Location

Great location to both of the beaches. Just a short walk down the hill to the shops and restaurants. The cottage was charming and had all the amenities we needed. Sarah was great with communicating by phone but sadly we did’nt get to meet her. We would rent this cottage again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Shanni A., Massachusetts

2 July 2022

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

So close to the beach

Sarah was terrific to work with from the very first inquiry. Cute cottage in walking distance to the beach. Beds were comfortable and ac kept the place cool.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie D.

19 Aug 2023

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

Charming and comfortable beach house!

This cute beach house has great amenities and is within walking distance to the beach! The front porch is airy and comfortable. Loved the addition of the outdoor shower. The best part is that it is so close to the beach and downtown but tucked in just enough from the Main Street. Sarah was quick and easy to communicate with. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry B.

30 Aug 2020

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

GREAT LOCATION!

We had a great time at Short Sands Beach which we walked to daily along with fun walks to The Goldenrod for salt water taffy! The location of this cottage is great for a beach getaway in Maine! It was a good size for my family of four. We spent most of our time in the screened in front room and were very lucky with the weather during our stay - 80s and sunny!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jessica V.

30 Aug 2022

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

Great location, great space

This location is great! We were able to walk to both Short Sands and Long Sands. The screened-in porch got a ton of use. Traffic could get a little loud (motorcycles in the summer) but overall we were very happy with this house and landlord.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aaron L.

4 June 2019

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

Wonderful Stay

Stayed at this cozy cottage for a few months and very much enjoyed my stay. Short Sands beach is just a short walk away and the nubble lighthouse is about a mile walk. The property is conveniently located close to the village shops, restaurants and groceries. Its only a few minute drive to Ogunquit and the Marginal Way area as well. The house was clean and comfortable. The owners were fantastic and took excellent care of me and made sure the house was ready upon arrival. I highly recommend the cottage especially for the summer months.

Stayed 92 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anna O.

4 Sept 2023

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

Perfect location!

We loved our stay at Sarah’s cottage. It is in the perfect location, within walking distance to short AND long sands, and off the main road just enough to feel more private/quiet. We walked into town and to the beach every day, and it was so nice to be so close. The outdoor shower was great and a nice way to wash away all the sand after a day at the beach. The house felt roomier than I thought it would be. Plenty of space for us and the open layout was perfect for keeping an eye on our daughter while we cooked. We also really loved the front porch and ate most meals out there. Sarah was super responsive and easy to work with. We can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonia M.

21 Aug 2019

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

Wonderful memories at York Beach - great house and location!

We stayed in York at this property August 2019, we are a family of 4 with two kids ages 10 and 11. What a wonderful vacation. First off, Sarah was excellent with communication from the moment I booked, when we arrived, while there and when we left. Couldn't be more pleased with that. It's always a little nerve-wracking when renting, so nice to have someone so attentive. The house was perfect for a family our size! Big enough that we had our own space and didn't feel on top of each other but a nice, cozy cottage feel. The house was clean and had everything we needed. Having a washer and dryer was a HUGE bonus. We used the grill and little outside area too. Honestly, my favorite part of the whole house was the front screened-in porch, it was nice and roomy. I had my coffee out there every morning, so peaceful and we spent a lot of time out there after the beach and in the evenings. As far as location, you can't beat it! We were close to everything. We only took the car out once for a day trip and other than that we walked or rode bikes. I recommend a bike ride to Nubble, down Long sands and then shorts especially first thing in the morning, gorgeous. Being so close to both Short and Long Sands was really nice. We did both beaches! I would definitely rent from Sarah again. Thanks again!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Krista S.

21 Aug 2022

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

Wonderful week at thr beach

We loved everything about this cottage. It was well equipped, roomy and close to lots of activities. We would definitely recommend to another family looking to make a week worth of memories in York!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

7 Sept 2021

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

Wonderful!

This home was perfect for our family of 4, it was clean on arrival, it was exactly as listed. It is great location, easy walking distance to Short Sands beach, the owner Sarah was excellent to work with, not intrusive but easy to contact for anything we needed. I would highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

15 Aug 2021

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

Perfect

The house had all the necessary amenities and the location was perfect. The owner Sarah was great to work with.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kendall P.

8 Aug 2021

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

Wonderful stay

We had a wonderful stay at the property ! the location is unbeatable , so close to short sands and all the restaurants. The large porch was perfect for unloading and storing beach gear , it was perfect for morning coffee before the beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

21 Aug 2020

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

A great place to stay that's close to the beach.

I have stayed in York several times but always at a motel. This year because of the Covid-19 virus I decided to rent a house. The house was clean, comfortable and close to the beach. Sarah contacted me several days before my trip and sent a welcome booklet and list what I should pack and places that she and her family liked to visit while in town. I really enjoyed my stay. She also checked in with once I arrived to make sure everything was as I expected it to be and it was. I would definitely recommend this property.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stacy P., Cincinnati, Ohio

29 July 2020

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

Great house, perfect location!

I have been coming to York Beach since I was a child. This house is in a great location, a short walk to Short Sands beach, the Nubble Lighthouse, and the Goldenrod. It was the perfect size for the 4 of us (2 adults & 2 children (ages 10 & 6). The beds were comfy and the kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. The house was very clean and well-maintained. The owners were very helpful and responsive. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

24 Feb 2016

Perfect location in York Beach!

My husband and I rented this house two summers ago and we've rented the little home over the winters for my parents as well. Sarah and Herb (and their family) are the best and are so friendly, kind, and a pleasure to deal with. The house is so sweet and comfortable and in a perfect location between the two beaches and with Nubble Light within walking distance as well. It just takes a minute or two to walk down to the beach and the York Beach area is so lovely -- plenty of shops, restaurants, bakeries, and fun things to do at night, too. Much nicer to stay here and have the house to yourself than a crowded inn or B&B -- we had lobsters and wine on the porch on a summer night and could hear the band that was playing in the gazebo on the beach, it was so peaceful and fun. Highly recommended!!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Constance D.

10 Jan 2016

Just what we needed!

My husband and I with our 2 year old boy rented this property for the fist time this past 4th of July week. This house was exactly what we were looking for. It's location was perfect. A short walk to short sands beach and all the restaurants and shops, but also not so far from long sands either. The house was stocked with everything we needed and very clean. There were plenty of beds/sleeping space and I liked the fact that all the rooms were located on one floor for our little guy. The enclosed porch was my favorite spot of the week. A great space to start my day with a cup of tea or to take an afternoon nap. Sarah and Herb were always very responsive and so welcoming and kind. We booked the house as soon as we left for the following year and can't wait to spend the week with our soon to be family of 4 :-) We highly recommend renting this property.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Mark W.

4 Oct 2013

3rd year in a row

My wife and my two boys (2yo and 6yo) have rented this property for the last two summers in August. It is perfectly located and a very short walk to the ocean, park, shops and playground. We have already resevered for our third year in a row. Sarah and Herb (new owners) have always been in constant contact with us with any questions we have. They have already done a lot of renovations and it makes us even more excited to get back. The bedrooms are both good size. Big dining room and family room too. There is a fully enclosed porch with plenty of seating and windows on three sides to allow nice breezes to come in. We highly recommend renting this property.

About the host

Hosted by Sarah Taylor

Hello travelers! We are Sarah and Herb. We have owned this wonderful house, 5 Broadway, for 4 years as well as the two houses beside this house 7 Broadway - VRBO#7115247 (3 bedroom) and 3 Broadway - VRBO# 711542 (a 5 or 8 bedroom). Herb has been vacationing in York with his family since he was a child. We love York Beach and our proud to share our houses with our special guests so they can enjoy this magical town with their families every year. We are so pleased to have guests come back every year to our houses and now consider these houses an important part of their family tradition! The location of our houses were chosen to be convenient to both beaches AND the downtown food and fun. Welcome to a great vacation!

Why they chose this property

You can't beat this location! Just steps to Short Sands area and walking distance to Long Sands and Nubble Light - you cant go wrong. AND you get a full house all to yourself with an actual living room, dinning room and kitchen you can spread out and not feel closed in. You will love being here!

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

Primary Bedroom

1 bathroom

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