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On The Rocks - panoramic views, elegant coastal design + luxurious comfort

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Living area
Private kitchen
Dining
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Firepit available
    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
    Near Long Sands Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Kitchenette
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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York, ME
  • Place, Long Sands Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Nubble Lighthouse
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Short Sands Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1- Queen bed ensuite – Main living level

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2- 2 full beds ensuite - 2nd level

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 – Master with King bed ensuite – 2nd level

2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 4- Queen bed in guest house with full bath

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 3 Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Bedroom 1 Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Bedroom 2 Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Guest House Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

York Beach

Located in York Beach, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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. Looking to get your feet wet? Power boating, surfing/body boarding and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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York, ME

What's nearby

  • Long Sands Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nubble Lighthouse - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Short Sands Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • York's Wild Kingdom - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ogunquit Beach - 16 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 28 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anthony's Food Shop - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Union Bluff Grill & Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cape Neddick Lobster Pound - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Goldenrod - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Fox's Lobster House - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is On The Rocks - panoramic views, elegant coastal design + luxurious comfort pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at On The Rocks - panoramic views, elegant coastal design + luxurious comfort?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at On The Rocks - panoramic views, elegant coastal design + luxurious comfort?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On The Rocks - panoramic views, elegant coastal design + luxurious comfort?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is On The Rocks - panoramic views, elegant coastal design + luxurious comfort located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Nubble Lighthouse and Long Sands Beach. Short Sands Beach is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Another great stay at On The Rocks

Our 4th consecutive summer family vacation here and amazing as always. The views are just breathtaking and happy hour on the deck overlooking the ocean and long sands is a perfect ending to a beach day. Kitchen is fully stocked and the house is in great shape. Easy 15 minute walk to either middle of Long Sands or Short Sands. Property managers are very attentive and very responsive to any questions we have. We will be back again next year!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The perfect place for that Maine vacation!

Just the right size for 6 adults and 2 children. Located within walking distance to the light house, beach and ice cream!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely Amazing

What more do you want out of the house? We’ve been vacationing for more than 20 years in York Beach. Absolutely amazing views, beautiful accommodations, super clean and a ton of seating in space for family gatherings.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning Location

On The Rocks was in the perfect location - stunning views in a beautiful neighborhood. It was the perfect combination of cozy, bright and airy. A special shout out to our Concierge, Katie for all of her help helping me arrange the perfect weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2024
Hi Jennifer, Thank you for this amazing review! We always love to hear the feedback. Its great to hear that On the Rocks was the perfect spot for you!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect for family gatherings

On the Rocks is a wonderful house to gather and celebrate with family. Plenty of room for everyone and spotless! Everything you could possibly need in the kitchen is provided. The views are amazing and listening to the ocean while falling asleep is so relaxing. Highly recommend a stay at On the Rocks.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nubble Paradise

Great views and living space in the house for the 2 of us. Great location and communication with house Coordinator, Daniele.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2023
So happy you had a great stay and enjoy this beautiful home! Please stay with us again when you come back to Maine! The Salt & shine Team :)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

On the Rocks!

Comfortable home with a great ocean view. The pictures are accurate. The home is lovely and well stocked to get your vacation off to a good start. We enjoyed the outdoor spaces and time with family. I would definitely recommend On the Rocks for your Maine vacation. Carol V - New Jersey
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous home with fantastic view

My family just finished a one week stay at On The Rocks. The house was as wonderful as described and pictured, however the pictures do not do justice to the fantastic views from the home’s perch on the cliffs. Sitting out on the decks in the evenings with lights shining down on the rocks and water were memorable. My children and grandchildren enjoyed the location being equidistant from Nubble Lighthouse (and Dunne’s Ice Cream) and the beaches. All of the staff at Salt & Shine were wonderful to deal with and quickly responded to our ‘how to’ inquiries regarding use of the home’s features.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceeded expectations!

Home is beautiful and spacious, and view is breathtaking. We found we didn’t want to leave often since location was so perfect and comfortable for family of 8 w/3 generations. When we tore ourselves away from home we didn’t have to travel far to enjoy York and it’s beaches, shops, and restaurants. Property management company was outstanding. Very responsive. We would definitely book this place again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2023
Claire - we are so pleased with this feedback and are so glad that you had a wonderful stay with us at On The Rocks! You truly were able to enjoy all the house has to offer! We look forward to hosting you again for your future Maine getaways!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing, cozy, social, stunning Vacation.

We loved this home that is beautiful, spacious yet cozy, with modern and updated kitchen and baths. Our family and friends enjoy cooking and eating in. The kitchen in this home is fully equipped with quality cooking, cutting, and dinner ware and the open floor plan allowed for socialization. The decor is quaint and comfy, but best of all is the view, salt air and the sound of waves lapping on the rocks. I forgot to mention the outdoor furniture and fire pit, awesome. Walks on Long Beach were a bonus
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

3 for 3 at Love On The Rocks!

We had our third annual family vacation at Love On The Rocks and it is as great as the first trip! 15 minute walk to either Long Sands, Short Sands or the Nubble Lighthouse , parking for 5 cars, and second to none views of the ocean and Long Sands. The Salt & Shine team is great and extremely responsive and attentive to every detail. We brought our dog and they were very accomodating of that. The added perk of willing to do you shopping for you and have the house stocked when you arrive really helps to start vacation on the right foot. As a rental property owner ourselves we have high standards for any places we rent, and this house was top notch. Highly recommend this house to anyone looking for a spacious house near the beach with unbeatable views!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Home and Spectacular Views

We stayed at On the Rocks and had the most wonderful time. We were celebrating our parents 50th wedding anniversary with ourselves and a couple family friends. The view is so incredible from most of the house and from the beautiful decks and patio. The house had all the amenities and plenty of space for 10 people the sleep and socialize. The kitchen has everything you need to prepare meals. We were so happy with our concierge Katie. She was responsive and helped us with reservations and other questions about local things in the area. This is a dream house and we were lucky to host our celebration there.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great House - Spectacular View !

This is a very well maintained house near the Nubble Lighthouse. It is well stocked with kitchen supplies and utensils as well as spices/cooking oils. A group of 3 couples easily stayed here, with three spacious bedrooms in the main house, and one over the garage which is behind the house. Instructions were clear and management was easily accessible. The view from the porch which runs the length of the house is spectacular. The gas barbecue is large, new, and good quality. Although houses in this area are relatively close together, this one is spaced so as not to be directly next to the neighbors, offering both expansive views and privacy. At least two restaurants are in walking distance, as is an ice cream stand. We had a wonderful stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Always Sunny on the Rocks!

So…we didn’t have the best beach weather but staying in this beautiful home with its incredible view made it feel like the sun was out everyday. The open concept living space sitting up high above the ocean, made it a pleasure to cook and just simply hangout as a family. I loved the deck too with the awning out while we sipped our morning coffee. Our whole family loved the space and the walk to beach location. The Management Team, Salt and Shine, did an amazing job preparing our home and their complete communication was beyond compare to any other place we’ve rented. A special shout out to Hannah, Danielle and John!! My husband and I really appreciated how you were always there to answer any of our questions. Thank you for making our vacation so special!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 August 2023
Maggi - Thank you so much for your glowing five-star review of our property, On The Rocks! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the stunning views. Your positive feedback means a lot to us, and you and your family were such a pleasure to host! We look forward to welcoming you back in the future for all of your Maine stays ☀️
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Another great vacation at On The Rocks.

This was our second consecutive time staying at On The Rocks and everything about the house, location, and service team were once again excellent! The location is unbeatable, literally sitting on the rocks with unobstructed views of Long Sands, which is an easy 10-15 minute walk to the bathhouse (mid-beach) and 10-15 minute walk to the Lighthouse and York's local clams and ice cream hotspots. The house itself is updated with everything you need, including plenty of beach chairs and coolers so you can leave those at home. Most importantly, the service team at Salt n Shine was excellent as always. They regularly communicated with us both before and during our vacation to make sure everything was taken care of. Having them do the food shopping and stocking the house is a great added service in order to avoid the crowds at the local supermarket on check-in day. We are also rental property owners and our standards for service are as high as we provide to our customers, and the overall house and team deservedly earned their 5-star rating. You will love everything about this property!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Disappointed with Mgr / Owner

Good location, nice home and great views. Disappointed with Mgr / Owner given the amount we paid. With over $1,000 in owner and service fees for our 4 night stay we paid over $1,300 per night. This was fine for the quality of the property, but we didn’t have enough hot water in the guest house the first two days and none the last two days. We were told they couldn’t get a plumber because it was a weekend. They scheduled landscapers for clean-up and mulching so we had yard workers where we were trying to enjoy the backyard for over 5-hours the first day of our trip and they were back the next morning mowing and cleaning up. The house was clean but didn’t have the touches you’d expect - for example the manager told us wood for the fire pit was consumable and we had to get our own, there was only one bath towel in the guest house, there were no tissues in either house, the master bedroom closet was locked so there was no closet in the room and the guest house had no closet. When we complained about the inconvenience with the hot water and landscapers we were offered a $100 discount which we felt was inadequate given the $5,200+ price. They ended up crediting $350 which did not satisfy us.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2023
We are sorry for the inconvenience of the hot water in the guest house. We did sent 2 property managers over the same day you informed us of the issue, which was the day before you were checking out. We found it was not a plumbing issue but a fuse had burned out and an electrician was called in for the very next morning. Thankfully, there were 3 other showers in the main house. The landscaping; we did not schedule them to come during your stay, in fact, we wished you had let us know when they were there and not the night before you had checked out. We would have immediately have asked them to come back another day. Overall we are sorry there was lack of communication and the opportunity to resolve issues. It's unfortunate we were not given the opportunity during the stay VS being informed at 8pm the night before the checkout and in your review. To our future guests reading this review, please offer us the opportunity during your stay if any issues should arise, our top priority is guest services.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best of On the Rocks

Our entire family enjoyed our vacation for thanksgiving, Daniele the property manager was superb to work with and easy! Property is stunning, with fabulous sunrises and sunsets, great kitchen with all aspects of making a great meal!! I would definitely recommend and stay again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2023
Kevin, we are so glad that you had a wonderful stay with us at On The Rocks! It was such a pleasure to host you and your family for your extended stay :) We look forward to hosting you again for your future Mainecations and keeping in touch! - Hannah, Stephanie, Tina & Danièle (The Salt & Shine Team)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great visit

The house was beautiful with an amazing view! We loved all the spaces that allowed you to really enjoy the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2023
Serene, We are so happy that you enjoyed On The Rocks! I really is a special place to vacation when visiting Maine! Please come stay with us again! The Salt & Shine Team :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a view!

Great house, chef’s kitchen. Outdoor space great. We loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2023
Judith, Thank you for staying with us! We are so happy you enjoyed the property! Please come stay with us again. The Salt & Shine Team :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

THE VERY BEST STAY IN YORK, MAINE

We were a group of 8 - 6 adults and 2 6 year olds. The house was everything we could have ever wanted, the view was perfection, short sands beach was perfect. We are now waiting on the calendar for next year so we can book again and maybe longer. 5 stars all the way!!!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2023
Michelle, We are so glad that you had a wonderful stay with us at On The Rocks! It was a pleasure to have meet you and your family and that you would like to return next season - that's music to our ears! We look forward to hosting you again to create some more amazing memories!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Maine getaway

Very comfy and spacious property. Would love to come back
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2023
Robert, We certainly hope to see you again soon!! Tina + The Salt & Shine Team :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Get together

Our stay at this property was great. The rental agency was very helpful and in touch with us before and during our time in Maine. I rented the cottage so that my sisters (we live all over the map)and I could spend time together. We had a wonderful time! The location of the property was perfect and allowed us to take day trips around the area. We purchased our own food and had most dinners at the cottage because it was so relaxing. The cottage was well stocked making meal prep easy. The views outside were priceless. I highly recommend this lovely home for a perfect Maine getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2023
Thank you Ann! You were such an absolute pleasure to host! Please keep us in mind for your next Maine-cation!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

York destination wedding

The place worked out so well. Everyone had their own space and we enjoyed our time there. We were able to get outside and enjoy the views and fire pit. The house especially the bathrooms were amazing. I felt pampered with the amenities including the steam shower and bidet. Would love to come back here, absolutely beautiful Management was awesome and very responsive when we had an issue with the internet, 5 star customer service!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2023
Lori, you and your family were an absolute pleasure to host at On The Rocks for such a wonderful family time for you all! We look forward to having you back again for another Salt & Shine getaway for your future Mainecations. Have a terrific holiday season and we look forward to hosting you again! - Hannah + The Salt & Shine Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Terrific Location

This wonderful home on a cliff overlooking York Bay comfortably fit us four friends - with terrific views, plenty of windows and very easy access to York, and further coast towns on 1A to the north. The best recommendation? We would definitely stay at On the Rocks again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2023
Geoffrey, We are thrilled that you all enjoyed On The Rocks! It really is a great property in a great location. The view is spectacular!! Please come see us again real soon!!! The Salt & Shine Team :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We had a spectacular vacation beyond our expectations. The Salt & Shine team were extremely helpful

We would highly recommend this property rental as it was absolutely beautiful and the view was beyond amazing! Salt & Shine went out of their way to be helpful whenever we had a question and provided us with wonderful resources for the area. The home is equipped with every convenience and special touches that made our stay extra special!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2023
Thank you for your great review Robin! We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay! We hope to host you again! Happy Summer to you!
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