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Highlights
Gather by the fire
One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Close to Long Sands Beach
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washer/dryer
Air-conditioning
Barbecue
Garden
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York, ME
Long Sands Beach
Place, Long Sands Beach
6 min walk
York's Wild Kingdom
Place, York's Wild Kingdom
8 min walk
Short Sands Beach
Place, Short Sands Beach
13 min walk
Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
Airport, Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
22 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
1st Floor Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
2nd Floor Bedroom A
1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib
2nd Floor Bedroom B
1 Queen Bed
2nd Floor Bedroom C
1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
1st Floor Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
2nd Floor Bathroom
Toilet
Outdoor h/c Shower
Outdoor shower
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Perfect Family Escape! Walk to everything and relax. It’s all here for you
Between Two Sands | A Private Woodland Retreat Just Steps from York Beach
Welcome to Between Two Sands, a place that's a little unexpected for York Beach.
Tucked away on a quiet private road off another quiet private road, our home feels more like a mountain retreat than a beach house. Surrounded by trees and nature, you'll enjoy a peaceful setting where you can relax on the screened porch, gather around the fire pit, and listen to the sounds of summer evenings.
Yet despite the privacy, you're just a short walk from everything.
0.2 miles to Long Sands Beach 0.3 miles to York's Wild Kingdom 0.6 miles to Short Sands Beach, restaurants, shops, arcade, and summer events
Many guests arrive, park their car, and don't need it again until it's time to head home.
The Home
Designed for families and groups, this bright and welcoming 4-bedroom home comfortably sleeps up to 10 guests.
The main floor features a comfortable living room, dining area, and fully equipped kitchen that opens to the heart of the home, making it easy for everyone to stay connected whether they're preparing meals, playing games, or relaxing after a day at the beach.
The kitchen is stocked with cookware, dishes, utensils, and everyday essentials, and includes a large sink and garbage disposal to make cleanup easy.
A first-floor queen bedroom and full bathroom offer convenience for guests who prefer fewer stairs.
Upstairs you'll find three additional bedrooms and a half bath, providing plenty of space for families and multi-generational groups.
One of our favorite parts of the property is the outdoor space.
After a day at Long Sands Beach, rinse off in the hot/cold outdoor shower and spend the evening relaxing outdoors. Enjoy dinner on the screened porch, challenge the family to lawn games, roast marshmallows around the fire pit, or simply sit back and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
The large yard provides plenty of room for kids to play while adults unwind nearby.
Family-Friendly Amenities
As parents ourselves, we've outfitted the house with many of the conveniences we always appreciate when traveling with children:
Pack 'n Play Highchair Toddler cot Stroller Baby monitor Baby carriers White noise machines Children's books and games Indoor and beach toys Wagon for beach gear Kids' dishes and utensils Bed rail barriers for young children Included Amenities High-speed WiFi Smart TV with Spectrum streaming Washer and dryer Keyless entry Fully equipped kitchen Coffee maker and coffee grinder Blender Toaster Microwave Garbage disposal Outdoor hot/cold shower Fire pit Screened porch Parking for up to 4 vehicles Why Guests Love Between Two Sands
York Beach offers something for everyone—beautiful beaches, family attractions, ice cream shops, restaurants, live music, playgrounds, and classic Maine coastal charm.
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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 deadlock
About the area
York Beach
Located in York Beach, this holiday home is 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Water Country, or check out an event or a game at York Golf and Tennis Club.
Wells Regional Transportation Center - 23 min drive
Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 27 min drive
Restaurants
Anthony's Food Shop - 6 min drive
York Beach Beer Company - 6 min walk
Greenleaves - 6 min drive
Cumberland Farms - 7 min drive
Union Bluff Grill & Pub - 12 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Perfect Family Escape! Walk to everything and relax. It’s all here for you pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Perfect Family Escape! Walk to everything and relax. It’s all here for you ?
As of 9 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Perfect Family Escape! Walk to everything and relax. It’s all here for you on 20 September 2026 start from NZ$875, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Perfect Family Escape! Walk to everything and relax. It’s all here for you ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Perfect Family Escape! Walk to everything and relax. It’s all here for you ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Perfect Family Escape! Walk to everything and relax. It’s all here for you ?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Perfect Family Escape! Walk to everything and relax. It’s all here for you located?
This family-friendly York Beach holiday home is located near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of York's Wild Kingdom and Short Sands Beach. Long Sands Beach and Nubble Lighthouse are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great house with many family amenities from a full functional kitchen to a great laundry to toys and equipment for the kids and a supply of beach needs.
It's a perfect place for a family. Everyone gets their own room, there's plenty of space in the enclosed porch to relax, and it's a short walk to the beach. You can't go wrong!
Daniel V.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2025
Glad to have you back again this year! We love repeat guests. Hope to host you again :)
Amy and Kevin's beach house is great for getting the family together for a great beach week. Everything you need, plenty of space, and just a short walk to the beach!
We stayed here for my sons 6th birthday to spend time at the beach. We loved the house and the town, and had a few great beach days in between cloudy weather. Would definitely
recommend this property!
Alexander L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2023
Glad you enjoyed it! And especially glad your son got an extra special birthday :) Hope you come back again to stay with us!
Had a perfect vacation staying in the VRBO. The home ia located in a great spot and is nice & roomy with 4 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. It easily accomodated a family of 6. The kids had a blast with the toys available in the outdoor shed. Short Sands beach and the town of Short Sands was an easy walk from the home. We hope to return soon!
Been going to York since I was a kid and been in a variety of places. Tried Kevin and Amy's and it was a great fit. Short walk to the beach and town make it perfectly situated for families. Very highly recommended!!
Daniel V.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2023
We're so happy you enjoyed it. Hope to share it with you again soon. Thank for being great guests!
This property was spotless and came as advertised. Property owner answered all questions. Conveniently located within walking distance to Long Beach. Definitely will stay again!
The house is great! Great location and wonderful amenities! Everything you need is there waiting for you - from baby gear to paper products, and all the kitchen appliances/dishes/glasses… even a blender! We all enjoyed our week so much!
Great location! Quiet neighborhood! Beach house had everything we needed.
Quick response from owner when we had a Wi-Fi issue .
Margaret P.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mariève
15 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place is perfect for us. Really quiet and safe for the children (it's on a private dirt road away from the crowds) but a 5-10 minutes walk will bring you to short sands beach or long sand beach, your choice ! The house is super comfortable and everything is there for families. We will be back !
Great location. Easy walk to beach and town. Well kept home. Amy was very easy to communicate with and responded promptly. The screened porch was a nice retreat, the outdoor shower was lovely and very helpful! Home was well equipped.
Location is great! The owners have thought of and provided everything you could possibly need. The outdoor shower is to die for!
The screened porch is great and helps keep the house clean. I would definitely recommend this property!
As in the past everything was perfect! The owners thought of everything. It was very clean and it felt like home. We couldn’t get a better location. You park the car for the week and can walk everywhere from the house. My family loves your home.The screened porch and the outdoor shower are our favorite places at the house. I hope we can continue to return each year!
Had everything we needed for our kiddos 7, 5 & 3. Made it that much easier to be away from home.
Kristin F.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2022
So happy you were able to make use of the kid-friendly items we have. We have a 6 and 4 year old ourselves and want to make the house as stress free as possible!
Such an ideal location, great house, so well furnished. We were 10 and all had an amazing stay. The outdoor living - the screened porch/outdoor shower/firepit/grass area… - was where we spent most of our time, and the short walk to the beach was pleasant. Amy was fast to respond and very helpful. Strongly recommend and would go back!
We have rented many homes, and we loved that this rental provided all our essentials coffee filters, toilet paper, soap in the restrooms and kitchen, and garbage bags, to name a few, were there and waiting for us, so we could immediately go the beach. This was so thoughtful of them. We also loved the little touches of the fire pit with wood, toys for our grandson, and the outdoor shower! It was glorious!
Anna Y.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2022
So glad you enjoyed the house and everything we keep there in hopes it makes our guests stay as stress free as possible!
A fun time was had by all! This house could not have been in a better location- literally between 2 sands! Long Sands beach, with its packed sand, was perfect for evening walks, reading and playing some volleyball. Short Sands beach had sun, sand, and a nice breeze- a perfect beach day. And how many people can say they WALKED to the zoo?! Everything less than 10 minutes away. Plenty of room for all at the house. Nice quiet neighborhood. Would def stay again!
Rebecca E.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2024
Love that you enjoyed your stay and - yes - walking to the zoo is a huge bonus 😄
The house was spacious. Providing comfort for 4 adults, a preteen and a teenager. All amenities of home were available, no need to pack anything except your clothing and the washer/dryer was a major us. The home's location is in a quiet neighborhood with an easy 5 minute walk to Long Sands Beach and +/-7 minutes to Short Sands Beach the York Beach downtown area for dining, arcade fun and souvenirs. The family enjoyed are stay and have booked for next year.
Christine D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay! We were very happy to host you and your crew and look forward to hosting you again next year! ☺️
This house was a great location for a weeklong getaway to the beach! We stayed with our kiddos and the house was perfect. The kid stuff that was available made traveling with littles a breeze and I was so thankful for that! The walk to the beach was great and my kids loved getting to walk to get ice cream and to Long Sands General Store for breakfast sandwiches.
The outdoor shower stole the show! So perfect after a day at the beach!
Amy was so great to work with and was so responsive when I had questions during our trip.
My kids are already talking about next year!
Our time at York Beach was excellent, due primarily to our stay here. I was surprised how spacious the house is, as it seemed smaller in the photos! It is pretty close to the beach (I would say less than a 10 minute walk) and is so private and quiet, which was awesome. The screened porch was a highlight, as was the air conditioning, which many houses at York Beach don’t have. Any amenities that we would want or need were included, which made the trip much easier. To demonstrate how great the owners of the house are, they gave us a discount because the landscapers showed up to do some extensive work while we were there, which wasn’t supposed to occur until the following week. It wasn’t much of a bother to us but the fact that they proactively reached out to us to both (unnecessarily) apologize and provide a discount demonstrates how much they want their guests to enjoy their stay. All in all, a great experience and we would absolutely recommend staying here.
Timothy S.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
About the host
Hosted by Amy & Kevin York
My husband and I live with our 2 young kids (6 and 4) north of Boston. I grew up in the Greater Boston area and my husband grew up in Northern Indiana. We met while we were both living in San Francisco and came back to the Boston area in 2014 to build a family together.
Why they chose this property
I promise it's more than the fact that York is our last name... :)
Since my husband and I met, we have spent summers up in York, ME. When we decided that we wanted to invest in a second home in the area, we were looking for the perfect place for our family and other families as well. When we found this house, we felt as if we hit the jackpot. It's on a very quiet road that provides a space for our kids to go and play outside with no fear of traffic. And while it's on this quiet road, it's also a short walk to the beaches and the downtown area. It really is the best of both worlds.
What makes this property unique
The screened in porch is amazing. I love sitting out there at night, plugging in the strung lights and playing a game with family and friends while listening to the waves crash in the distance. It's also my happy place in the morning to sip on a cup of coffee before all the chaos of the day begins.
The outdoor shower is another delight. With a waterfall shower head and a hand held shower head to help wash off the sand, it is everything we hoped it would be!
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