Ocean Curve - the best of both beaches

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A room with a large window, a rocking chair, a sofa, and a small table with a decorative bowl.
A spacious kitchen with modern appliances, a dining area with wooden chairs, and a ceiling fan.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white cabinetry, and a large window with a view.
A white two-story house with a balcony and a covered porch area.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Long Sands Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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York, ME
  • Place, Long Sands Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Short Sands Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, York's Wild Kingdom
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Queen

1 Queen Bed

Queen

1 Queen Bed

Twin Room

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Lower Level Half Bath

Toilet

Main Floor Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

York Beach

Located in York Beach, this holiday home is 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. Center For Wildlife and Yummies Candy and Nuts are also worth visiting. With kayaking, power boating and surfing/body boarding nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Map
York, ME

What's nearby

  • Long Sands Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Short Sands Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • York's Wild Kingdom - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Nubble Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Ogunquit Beach - 13 min drive - 13.9 km

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 23 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anthony's Food Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Union Bluff Grill & Pub - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cape Neddick Lobster Pound - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Goldenrod - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Fox's Lobster House - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean Curve - the best of both beaches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ocean Curve - the best of both beaches?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ocean Curve - the best of both beaches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean Curve - the best of both beaches?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean Curve - the best of both beaches located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Long Sands Beach and Short Sands Beach. Nubble Lighthouse is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An amazing weekend and a perfect location!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from A Wave From It All - Where Everyday Worries Fade with the Tide on 13 October 2026
Thank you so much, Rachel! We’re delighted to hear that you had an amazing weekend and that the location was perfect for your getaway! We hope you made some wonderful memories along the Maine coast and would love to welcome you back for another stay in the future! Warm wishes, The Salt & Shine Team ☀️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property! We will definitely be coming again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Our favorite place!

This is our 5th year staying at Ocean Curve. We love the clean and comfortable space, the proximity to the beach, and the supportive Salt and Shine staff. We can’t recommend them enough!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great location, walking distance to the beach.

Location was great, enjoyed our stay, all the essentials included. Very clean, happy to have basement area for pingpong and bike storage. Great deck! One critique, two of the bedrooms were very small, limited storage for clothing. Could use a big bed in the basement for more guests! Overall great stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage for our yearly visit to York. Comfortable with everything you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2025
Hi Mary, We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay! Let us know if you would like to join us next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful location and beach house!

This cottage was just the right size and the perfect location for our family’s beach vacation. Salt and shine was wonderful and accommodating. We will definitely be back to this sweet spot!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

Awesome location. Quick walk to Long Sands, and also into town. Liked the spaciousness of the house and bonus space downstairs with a ping pong table.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2023
Jodie, Please come back and stay with us the next time you visit Maine! The Salt & Shine Team :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fantastic location

Great location to short and long sand beach, town, restaurants and Ogunquit town and beach. House needs some TLC and property managers were very quick to respond.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2023
Hi Jennifer, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback in the four-star review! We truly value your input and will use it to improve our vacation rental home. Your comments will guide us in making the right changes for some upgrades - new deck furniture is on the way! We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future and exceed your expectations!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location!

clean and convenient! steps to long sands and a short walk to short sands. looking forward to returning next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2024
Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you found our location convenient and that you enjoyed the proximity to both Long Sands and Short Sands beaches. We look forward to welcoming you back next summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome!

Everything was just as advertised. It was perfect for our family of 4 adults and 2 children. The location was just right in between Short and Long Sands. Will definitely consider returning for another vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2024
We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay! We also love the proximity to both Long and Short Sands! We would love to have you stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful week! The property is so nice and well situated between Long and Short Sand beaches, so its easy to walk to either! Kitchen is a dream and well stocked for your needs and the little patio was perfect for early morning coffee or a late night cocktail. We definitely used the game room downstairs and enjoyed having laundry onsite as well.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Family Vacation at Ocean Curve

Ocean Curve was a very comfortable, extremely clean, well-supplied vacation rental with convenient location within walking distance to both Long Sands beach and downtown York. We enjoyed grilling outside and using the deck furniture for meals. Plus we used the extra beach chairs and toys located under the spacious deck in addition to housing our own beach items. The atmosphere was very pleasant and relaxing, and we enjoyed playing ping pong and foosball in the downstairs game room. This house was well-stocked with consumable items such as toiletries, beach and bath towels, kitchen appliances and utensils, plus cookware and dinnerware etc. It was also very handy to have a washer and dryer to use. Walking into this beautiful ultra clean rental to find a ‘Welcome’ gift bag with thoughtful items was a surprise bonus! When we had an issue with the sliding door lock, Salt & Shine responded and resolved this matter in a timely manner; this shows that their attention to detail and safety of their renters is of utmost importance to them. In addition, Salt & Shine’s communication from pre-booking through to the end of our stay was impeccable. This is a perfect summer vacation rental for our family that we look forward to renting again in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Super bright and airy vacation home!

We stayed at Ocean Curve with our family of six adults for one week. The house had everything we needed for the week and had a large washer and dryer so we didn’t have to take home dirty clothes. Beds were comfy, table sat six comfortable as did the living room. It was close to the beach, so we could easily walk and could come back during the day if necessary for lunch. I highly recommend this home as a vacation home!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect location to relax and unwind

We had a wonderful stay and would definitely return! The rental was the perfect size for our needs—comfortable, clean, and well-appointed. We especially loved the peace and quiet it offered, making it a relaxing escape, while still being just a short walk to the beach, restaurants, and everything we needed. It truly offers the best of both worlds: a tranquil retreat with a convenient location. We highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing beach vacation!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful getaway on the ocean curve York maine 2022

What a great getaway for our family! Open, spacious, well-appointed cottage with everything a family needs. Super fast walk to the beach and minutes from ice cream and Nubble Light! The sea coast of Maine and New Hampshire is one of our happy places and the cottage made us super happy this year!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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