Walk up the Driveway to York's Long Sands Beach!

2 bedroomsSleeps 656 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Enjoy the area

York, ME

Long Sands Beach1 min walk
York's Wild Kingdom16 min walk
Nubble Lighthouse4 min drive
Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional)33 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

This is a great cottage only a very short distance from Long Sands Beach in York Beach, Maine. Free, off-street parking for 2 vehicles included. Close to entertainment, food, and fun.

Address is 103 Long Beach Ave, York Beach, ME, rear cottage.

Keywords: cottage cozy

Property manager

Paula Herlihy

Amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM

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

Bookings are from Saturday to Saturday

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

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

York Beach

Located in York Beach, this cottage is near theme parks 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. Water Country and York's Wild Kingdom are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

York, ME

What's nearby

Long Sands Beach - 1 min walk
Short Sands Beach - 13 min walk
York's Wild Kingdom - 16 min walk
Nubble Lighthouse - 4 min drive
Perkins Cove - 14 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Anthony S Food Shop - 7 min drive
Stonewall Kitchen - 8 min drive
York Beach Beer Company - 13 min walk
Stones Throw - 1 min walk
Greenleaves Chinese Restaurant - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk up the Driveway to York's Long Sands Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

9.6

Exceptional

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

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

9 August 2022

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

Great Location

Being right across the street from Long Sands is ideal if you plan on spending your time on the beach. Great restaurant, store, and ice cream all within 2 minutes.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bridget S., Auburn

17 July 2022

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

Amazing location!

We had a great time spending the week at this cute little cottage. It was literally steps from the beach and often closer of a walk than the ocean when sitting on your beach chair. House was perfect for our family of four with two young kids. Owner was lovely and checked in frequently. Would definitely stay at this property again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy-Lu J.

15 August 2021

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

Long Sands, Yorkbeach, Me

We had an awesome time, owner was so nice, and great location to the beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL B.

8 August 2021

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

I wanted something close to the beach and comfortable. The owners were terrific. Perfect vacation.

Walk up the driveway and you're on the beach!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Nikee G.

4 August 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Great location but will not return

The location across from the beach is fantastic! The Dairy Bar to the left has a crosswalk. The cottage has a very small bathroom, a good-sized living area & 2 small bedrooms with full-size beds. The wi-fi is non-existent. There is no yard but the front porch has plenty of seating. The owners were great about garbage – emptying the trash/recycling daily. Parking is tricky. There are 2 spots facing the cottage with an extremely small area to turn. The driveway is steep with no visibility, and you pull out onto a busy sidewalk. We had some strange interactions with the owner. I had a pleasant email exchange before the trip about check in/parking. We found beach parking on arrival. My in-laws arrived at 10am & I went to the cottage to introduce myself & ask if they could park as her email offered. She was very put out & said check in was at 12pm. I said I only asked because she offered in an email. She said she never said that. I chalked it up to miscommunication. I returned at 12pm & the door was open with keys inside. I waited but no one came. A few hours later, my sister arrived & there was no beach parking. We decided to keep our cars on the street & let them use the 2 spots at our rental. As I was walking over, my sister called to say the owner was yelling. She was extremely confrontational. I understand that she was not expecting the cars & there was some confusion, but that level of anger/rudeness was unreasonable & unacceptable. She said she had been waiting all day for me. I told her I attempted to check in at the cottage as discussed. Her response “Why would I be here? I don’t live here!” She said I had to check in at the front house & she had told me that. I had no idea she lived in the house & emails from her/VRBO indicated someone would meet me at the cottage. I apologized for the confusion. I apologized again when she complained that my brother didn’t use the crosswalk. She sits on the porch of the front house all day. We heard her complaining to other renters about using sidewalk chalk & that music playing from a cellphone was too loud. After meeting other vacationers that had similar unpleasant interactions, I was surprised it was not in any reviews. We heard stories about her calling the police for various “offenses”. The rest of our interactions were neither pleasant nor unpleasant. We look forward to our annual trip to Maine & have never felt unwelcome. We loved the location but would not stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Paula Herlihy

Our family has been at the beach for many, many years, and have rented this cottage behind our house. We are available for any special needs that you might have, and suggestions for fun things to do in the area.