September is the Best month in Maine. Enjoy the beach, pools, hot tub, gym & spa
Located on the grounds of the beautiful Stage Neck Inn oceanfront resort, the Grand Maine Seaside Cottage is a magnificent turn-of -the-century shingle-style home. The cottage is just steps away from the exclusive York Harbor Beach and Stage Neck Pool and Tennis Club. Rental of the cottage includes a membership to the Stage Neck Pool and Tennis Club, in season, during the stay. Rental also includes full use of resort facilities, including indoor pool, hot tub, fitness room, sauna, and Stage Neck Spa. Usage is for up to sixteen people. (*Some amenities may not be open year round, please inquire when booking).
The cottage is unique as it is situated at the mouth of the York River and harbor only steps away from the beach. The views are spectacular. The vast blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean stretch out before you, all the while the hustle and bustle of local lobster boats resonate through the harbor.
The home features a gourmet kitchen, family room, living room, and porch as well as 7 bedrooms, 5.5 baths and laundry facilities.
This luxurious summer cottage, from an era gone by, boasts over 10,000 square feet of well-appointed living space; the cottage provides plenty of room for family and friends to spend time together enjoying all the wonders of York Harbor. While just steps away from the sandy beach with sun-filled days of tide pooling, surfing and swimming, the cottage is just a short drive from live music, theaters, outlet shopping, award-winning restaurants and outdoor activities, such as kayaking, biking, and hiking.
The grand front entrance stairs lead up to the expansive deck, which surrounds the formal living room, dining room and sun filled breakfast room with incredible views of the harbor and beach. The views of York Harbor continue to the back of the house into the gourmet eat-in kitchen and entertainment center with flat screen TV. On the main level above the garage is one bedroom with two queen beds, full bath, sitting area and ocean view.
The third floor has three bedrooms. The master suite has a king bed, spacious sitting area, full bath, and walk-out balcony with ocean view. The junior suite has an ocean view with king bed, full bath and a private separate space, perfect for a baby or small child. The third room at the back of the house has two twin beds and a full hallway bath.
There are three bedrooms and one full bath on the ground floor. The first room has a king size bed and sitting area with a pull-out couch. The second bedroom has a king bed and the third bedroom has two twin beds plus a separate play area. The ground level is surrounded by a private wrap-around deck and flower gardens.
Enjoy peaceful afternoons on the grand porch experiencing the sights, smells, and sounds of coastal Maine.
Stretch out on the hammock by the garden and become enthralled in a world off the beaten path, void of stress and deadlines; leave time behind and relax.
Another wonderful review from a recent guest! "We've rented the 'Cottage' for our family reunion for nine years-- and already look forward to our next visit. It's a beautifully furnished large home that accommodates both formal and informal activities for families with both adults and children. Bedrooms and bathrooms are well furnished with quality linens and towels and rugs, and the variety of kitchen appliances, pots and pans, cutlery, dishes and glassware make cooking and enjoying meals part of the fun. There are both formal and informal dining areas, barbeque supplies-- and access to fresh air porches and beautiful views of the shore. There's even a small kid's playroom with a large 'doll house-castle' and an assortment of board games to keep everyone entertained! The large living room is adjacent to a covered front porch with a mix of outdoor chairs and seating that provide a great place for chatting, reading, snacking or just watching the nearby shoreline and boats. And the house has easy access to nearby hiking paths for relaxing trail walks. The management has always been helpful and responsive to any needs and requests that arise!"
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
York Harbor
Located in York Harbor, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Water Country is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Long Sands Beach and Perkins Cove. Travelling with kids? Consider York's Wild Kingdom, or check out an event or a game at York Golf and Tennis Club. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
Wiggly Bridge and Steedman Woods - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Sayward-Wheeler House Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Old School House - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Wells Regional Transportation Center - 21 min drive
Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 20 min drive
Restaurants
Anthony's Food Shop - 7 min drive
York Beach Beer Company - 10 min drive
Greenleaves - 7 min drive
Cumberland Farms - 3 min drive
The York River Landing - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does September is the Best month in Maine. Enjoy the beach, pools, hot tub, gym & spa have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is September is the Best month in Maine. Enjoy the beach, pools, hot tub, gym & spa pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at September is the Best month in Maine. Enjoy the beach, pools, hot tub, gym & spa?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at September is the Best month in Maine. Enjoy the beach, pools, hot tub, gym & spa?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at September is the Best month in Maine. Enjoy the beach, pools, hot tub, gym & spa?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is September is the Best month in Maine. Enjoy the beach, pools, hot tub, gym & spa located?
Nestled on the beach, this York Harbor holiday home is just steps away from Cliff Walk and York Harbor Beach. Wiggly Bridge and Steedman Woods and Sayward-Wheeler House Museum are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Perfect location for a family wedding. Excellent facilities for a large family and plenty of room for everyone to enjoy. Great view is icing on the cake
This was our second time staying here and I booked it again for next year! Great location and great amenities. Close to everything you would want in a vacation home. Looking forward to next year!
Barbara K.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 August 2024
Thank you, Barbara. It was a pleasure hosting you and your family. See you next year. Winter well! Jane
We had a wonderful stay at this seaside cottage. It is large, warm, comfortable and easily accommodated our entire family of 15. It has a lovely view of the ocean and is located in a quiet and peaceful neighborhood. It was a pleasure to stay there!
Gregory W.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 January 2025
We loved hosting you and your family for the holidays. Hope you have a safe and happy new year!
Our family had a wonderful stay; it was our second time visiting the Cottage. There was plenty of room to spread out for our group of 8 adults and 5 little ones. The close proximity to the beach was a huge plus. The kitchen is well equipped with 2 dishwashers, a large six burner stove, and enough dishes for a crowd. Access to the indoor and outdoor pools at the resort is a nice added benefit.
We used this house as a team building base for a company trip. The location is unbeatable and the many living spaces and beautiful views just make it such a beautiful and fun place!
My siblings and parents stayed in this house for a weekend visiting extended family. It was set up great for everyone. We loved that the dining room could fit everyone and that there were separate living rooms and entertainment rooms, among other features.
Angela L.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 December 2024
Thank you very much Angela. We enjoyed hosting you and your family. Perhaps we will see you again next year? Until then Winter Well! Sincerely, Jane
We loved the house. Our kids used the indoor pool at the Stage Neck and had a great time. The beach is right across the street, walking trail next door. Kitchen and dining setup great for a big family reunion!
Geoff M.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 November 2024
Thank you, Geoff! Maybe we will see you again next year :) Winter well. Sincerely, Jane
We did a long weekend with family for Mother’s Day! It was so much space and let us all have our own privacy while still being together!
Will be back FOR SURE!!!
Our family had a wonderful stay at the property. Everyone enjoyed the beach which was a few minutes walk away from the house. The home was large enough for our extended family of 16 to have plenty of room to spread out. The kitchen was well supplied with everything you would need for a large group. The indoor pool and hot tub were a wonderful plus.
A wonderful vacation for us to spend with our children and grandchildren.
There were 16 of us and we all had a wonderful time using the pool, the beach, the hot tub and indoor pool. The best part was relaxing on the front porch day and night with the outstanding view and just talking to one another. This house lets you reconnect with your loved ones yet gives you more than enough room for privacy.
Barbara K.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2022
Thank you, Bobbie! We loved having you and will hopefully looking forward to seeing you again in 2024.
Thank you, Deborah. I hope you have a wonderful summer!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Sue P.
24 July 2015
Lovely Home
Our family of seventeen loved our stay at the Seaside Cottage. The house was spacious, well supplied and perfect for our needs. Our extended family rents a house in a different location every year and this was everyone's favorite. We especially enjoyed having the resort facilities such as indoor pool at our disposal. The property was clean well-maintained and exceeded the descriptions. We would definitely rent it again.
This summer is our 50th ( Aug 18), but our grandchildren are so involved in school activities in August that we decided to make the trip in June. Our family had never been to Maine and it was so wonderful to be able to share the beauty and history of such an awesome area of America. It was a bit cold, but no complaints. All 15 of us thoroughly enjoyed the house and area.
Bob C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2023
Thank you very much. We hope you can make it back again soon!
Sincerely, Jane
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Tina B.
3 October 2017
Absolutely spectacular!
I can't even say enough how absolutely wonderful our stay at the Grand Maine seaside cottage was....we were there for a family wedding and the bride and bridal party all got ready there! It was truly amazing! House is gorgeous and plenty of room for everyone! The family and friends were all able to come and go and we were able to have a family luncheon and pre wedding photos etc, and just so relaxing! Everyone wants to go back next year to celebrate....Absolutely perfect !! Can't wait to go back!!!
Tina B.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Michael P.
3 January 2017
A very happy New Years weekend!
We stayed at this property for 3 nights over New Years weekend with 16 guests. The house was able to comfortably fit everyone. There is a nice kitchen, along with two large living rooms and two large dining rooms. The living room attached to the kitchen has a TV and surround sound, which was nice for watching the football game and listening to music. We cooked every night, and the kitchen had all of the supplies we needed. There is also multiple refrigerators which was very nice to have. We had an amazing stay. Jane was was very helpful and responsive. I would highly recommend this property.
Michael P.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thank you, Michael. Happy New Year!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Donna F.
25 May 2012
Wonderful memories with old friends
We recently spent a 3 day weekend at this glorious house with 7 couples. It was amazing with beautiful views of the harbor and the ocean on either side. We luckily also had gorgeous weather to sit on the front lawn and enjoy the sunshine and company of old friends. A little too cool for the beach.
Gourmet kitchen which we used for all meals was very large and accomodating.
The property was very clean and well maintained and plenty of towels for the guests were available.
Most of the bedrooms were over sized and with views of the water as well.
It was a perfect setting for the 14 of us to enjoy and plenty of room for all of us to be together or to escape to a quiet area if you chose. A great house for a couple of families or large group like ours to share.
We will look no further to rent again next year and we are already looking forward to it.
Donna F.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2020
Thank you so much. It was a pleasure hosting you and your friends. We are thrilled that you had such a wonderful visit and look forward to seeing you again next year!
Bat in house three days - Rude and dismissive Mngmt.
There was a bat swooping at us inside the house. We contacted property manager who sent over a handy man. He was unable to catch bat and left us with a broom and a box in case we caught the bat.
The bat reappeared numerous times flying all around and swooping at us (adults and children) and flying in and out of rooms. After numerous tries we were finally able to catch the bat.
We contacted the property manager and told her what happened and she was rude and curt and wanted nothing to do with our issue.
It was a frightening and disruptive experience for my family. As bats are often rabid.
It was very unsettling for three nights out of our seven. This was not the experience we wanted to provide our family.
Nearly 50% of our stay was disrupted by this pest problem which we as guests had to solve.
We personally met with both the property manager and the owner, Katherine and besides offering us breakfast they were very dismissive and showed a lack of concern.
Lastly, their final communication was “Our position still stands. No further communication is necessary or warranted. Thank you, Katherine”
For a high end VRBO rental this was a very poor experience.
Gregory I.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 November 2023
Thank you for your feedback and thank you for staying with us this past summer. We apologize that our efforts, including dispatching our onsite maintenance technician, were unsatisfactory. As you mentioned, after a thorough search of the home, maintenance was unable to locate the bat. Unfortunately, what was not communicated to us until days later, was that you and your family continued to feel negatively impacted by the thought that the bat may still be in the home. If we had known your level of discomfort, we would have certainly contracted a professional exterminator. It was not until we were told that you had eradicated the bat yourselves that you shared the inconvenience you were experiencing.
Many of our guests come back year after year and we work ardently, passionately and tirelessly to ensure they have a wonderful stay in our home. We encourage our guests to communicate any issues with us immediately during their stay so we can remedy the issue and our guests can continue to relax, explore and enjoy our home and the beautiful coast of Maine.
We rented this property for a wedding weekend at the Stage Neck Inn. It was wonderful to have a place for the bridal party to gather and get ready. The photographer even used it to take photos. It is a beautiful home!