Sleeps 22! Walk to York Harbor Beach! Classic New England Home

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8 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 22464.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Explore the area

YORK, ME

York Harbor Beach15 min walk
York's Wild Kingdom8 min drive
Nubble Lighthouse11 min drive
Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)23 min drive

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 22)

Bella's Place

2 Double Beds

Bell Buoy

1 King Bed

Cape Neddick

1 Queen Bed

Goldenrod

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Hartley Mason

1 Queen Bed

Mount A

1 Queen Bed

Nubble Light

1 Queen Bed

Wiggly Bridge

2 Double Beds

8 bathrooms

Bathroom - 1st Floor (laundry)

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom - 1st floor (TV Room)

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom - 1st floor bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom - 2nd floor

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom - 2nd Floor (Queen)

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom - 3rd floor

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom - 3rd floor (King)

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom - 3rd floor (Queen)

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Whiting Cottage is your quintessential “classic Maine cottage.” Built in 1880, it is full of charm and ornate detail with lots and lots of room.

2-3 night minimum September to late June.
Sunday to Sunday, 7 day rental late June thru Labor Day.

It’s perfect for hosting families, friends, company outings, as well as your unique special event - with 8 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, 5 living rooms, 3 kitchens, 1 kitchenette, there is plenty of space to spread out, or to be together! Classic large kitchen area to have those large gatherings around the table….let the memories begin! The entire home has the capability to split into 4 separate units, so would be perfect for families and friends to come together or have their own separate space.

The balcony is one of the best spots in the house to sit and relax and breathe the fresh salty air (we might be biased), accompanied by a large deck and huge front farmers porch (perfect for relaxing and watching the world go by!)! No worries about parking, there is plenty! Whether you are here to vacation, a romantic getaway, or attending a wedding, corporate event, family reunions, or whatever it may be, the Whiting Cottage is waiting for you - Be Our Guest!

We offer high-speed wireless internet access and have 2 Smart TV's where you can stream any of your favorites: Netflix, Hulu, HBO, Disney+, etc! There is no cable.

Updated kitchen appliances and washer + dryer!

Leave your car in the driveway…walk to the beach!
Walk across the street and you will find the Cliff Walk - where you can have the best walk to the beach or do it for the bold views of the Atlantic Ocean! Catch the Fishermans walk starting at York Harbor Beach, follow it to the Wiggly Bridge, and walk over the Rte.103 bridge will land you at The Deck and Dockside!

We have named the bedrooms for ease of finding and assigning, if you choose!
1st floor, 1 bedroom
"Nubble Light": 1 queen.

2nd floor, 4 bedrooms
"Cape Neddick": 1 queen
"Wiggly Bridge": 2 doubles
"Bella's Place": 2 doubles
"Golden Rod": 1 double, 1 bunkbed of doubles.

3rd floor, 3 bedrooms:
"Hartley Mason": 1 queen
"Mount A": 1 queen
"Bell Buoy": 1 king.

Property manager

Mark Kinton

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Former B&B converted to a rental home. Plenty of space and large yard.

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Quiet hours strictly enforced after 9pm

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Quiet hours after 9pm are strictly enforced.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Note from host: Quiet hours strictly enforced after 9pm

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

York

Located in York, 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 Long Sands Beach and Short Sands Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Water Country and York's Wild Kingdom. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain climbing.

YORK, ME

What's nearby

York Harbor Beach - 15 min walk
Long Sands Beach - 3 min drive
York's Wild Kingdom - 8 min drive
Short Sands Beach - 9 min drive
Nubble Lighthouse - 11 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Anthony S Food Shop - 8 min drive
Stonewall Kitchen - 7 min drive
York Beach Beer Company - 9 min drive
Stones Throw - 6 min drive
Greenleaves Chinese Restaurant - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sleeps 22! Walk to York Harbor Beach! Classic New England Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sleeps 22! Walk to York Harbor Beach! Classic New England Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sleeps 22! Walk to York Harbor Beach! Classic New England Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sleeps 22! Walk to York Harbor Beach! Classic New England Home located?

This family-friendly York holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of York Harbor Beach and Long Sands Beach. Wiggly Bridge and Steedman Woods and Old Gaol are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Netty H.

25 October 2023

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

FIVE-STAR All around!!

The property did not disappoint! It exceeded our hopes and expectations! The host was no small part of that achievement! The house accommodated our group of 13 without even stretching its capacities! We absolutely LOVED our stay, even when it rained most of the day on the Saturday of our getaway weekend. We would come back in an instant, and extend our enjoyment of the house, the property, the easy walk to the Cliff Walk along the Atlantic Coast of Maine, the York shops, the easy access to Outlet stores in Kittery and Freeport! We like to cook, and the kitchen was well-equipped to comfortably support our group, and beyond! Our hosts were beyond welcoming, accommodating, and generous!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate C.

2 October 2023

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

The perfect spot for a fall weekend away!

This property is amazing! It is way bigger in person and accommodates large groups or even smaller groups who each want their own bedroom and bathroom. The house is a quick walk to the gorgeous Cliff Walk. We spent Saturday in Portsmouth for a girls shopping weekend York was the perfect place to call home for a few days. Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

24 September 2023

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

Birthday Celebration

Great house for a large family get together. Our host , Mark, met us upon our arrival and was very helpful . We hope to do it again ! Loved every minute of the weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan F., Redwood City

21 September 2023

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

Awesome Home, Great Host

Mark was a great host! Very informative at the start of our 4 day stay that greatly assisted us and our whole crew throughout the weekend. The house is HUGE! It was a great place for a large group while giving everyone their own space so it didn't feel like we were always on top of each other, etc. Thanks Mark!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

12 September 2023

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

Daughter’s Wedding

The Whiting House is an absolutely beautiful, clean, well decorated venue. It provided excellent accommodations for my family, the bridal party and our close relatives. The first floor living room wing was used as the bridal suite for wedding preparations for the bride and bridesmaids. The front porch is so large that one side was used for the rehearsal dinner and the other side was filled with outside seating to relax. The large main kitchen allowed for morning coffee and breakfast. Everyone remarked on how lovely and accommodating the venue was for this event. Mark was a wonderful host who communicates well and offered suggestions to help us make wonderful memories for a lifetime. So very grateful to him. His family are very good people and this is a highly recommended venue.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mark Kinton

Hosted by Mark Kinton

This is our family's venture!
Our roots are from various parts of New England; from Woburn and Arlington, Massachusetts, Hamden, Connecticut, and Dover, New Hampshire, we all made our way to beautiful York, Maine. Our individual paths crossed over the years and we have collectively all been residents of York, Maine for over 30 years. Erin, Mike and Mark have served the public in a variety of ways including the fields of education, law enforcement, and the medical profession. Lauren (owner of The Opal Society), Thomas (co-owner of Southern Maine Lobster Company), and Anna (owner of Anna Grace Design) are all local entrepreneurs and their expertise and services include cosmetology, graphic design and the lobster industry.

We are hard-working people that value family and the relationships with our friends. Over the years, and through life experiences, we have been fortunate to come to understand and appreciate the gifts of humility and gratitude.

We purchased the Whiting Cottage in January 2022. After many hours of hard work, tough decisions, and difficult times we stand on our feet today very proud of our accomplishment. The amount of blood, sweat and tears that went into restoring and “shining up” the property has all been worth it. Knowing this, it was an easy decision for us to want to share its historic charm, elegance, and allure; it is truly timeless. It is our honor to have you as our guests at the Whiting Cottage while you “experience” York with all its history and beauty.
We are vested in this property and take great pride in being able to share it with you.

Please take this opportunity to enjoy this home, the local environment, and the serenity; but most importantly, we respectfully suggest that you do your best to put “work” on hold as you relax and enjoy each other's company. And with that, we humbly share our family motto with you... “The best is yet to come”. We hope you choose the Whiting Cottage for your stay. Enjoy!

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