Short walk to Short Sands and Long Sands Beaches! Affordable vacation in York!

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 635.3 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

York, ME

Short Sands Beach5 min walk
York's Wild Kingdom6 min walk
Nubble Lighthouse20 min walk
Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)25 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Welcome to Crowes Cottages! Located between the beaches, these charming cottages provide a rare opportunity for the perfect vacation in Maine. We have blended together rustic style cottages with modern amenities to make for a relaxed and comfortable week (or two!) at the seacoast, reminiscent of the way life used to be or as we say in Maine, "the way life should be". Crowes Cottages has been a family destination for over 40 years in York Beach. We feel very fortunate to have recently purchased the property from the "Crowe" family and feel confident we can provide wonderful family experiences for the next 40 years! Our foundation will be great customer service that will lead to great rental experiences here at Crowes! We bring over 14 years of experience managing other rentals in York Beach, with a proven track record of ensuring clean, well appointed units that will exceed guests expectations.

Boasting 2 bedrooms, applianced kitchens and located in a very short walk to both Long Sands and Short Sands. These cottages are rustic, and affordable in price. Please be prepared to bring your own linen and towels. Also, we do not provide pantry items such as condiments. The showers are small stall showers and we do have an outdoor enclosed shower that has hot and cold water. Whatever you decide to do, enjoy our comfortable cottages as your home base. We also provide picnic benches for outdoor dining and there is parking for two cars. On the property we provide horseshoes, room for the kids to play and a couple of charcoal grills. Each cottage has 1 AC window unit. Come, park and play!

Crowes is located so close to everything you can literally park the car and leave it for the week while you enjoy walking to two beaches and downtown York Beach. If you are familiar with the Short Sands area, then you know there is plenty for everyone to do. Of course there is a sandy beach, but also a large new modern playground and volleyball court being completed for the 2024 summer season, penny candy, casual and fine dining options and of course, ice cream shops! York Beach is unique in that it offers entertainment for the family that will remind you of yesteryear. York's Wild Kingdom is a small amusement park with a very nice zoo. Check out the gazebo near the ocean and enjoy the weekly live music while the kids are at the arcade or bowling!

We will do our absolute best to ensure you love your time here and want to come back year after year.

Property manager

Heidi Hayes

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

We allow 1 dog ONLY per cottage.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

York Beach

This cottage is located in York Beach. Nubble Lighthouse and Market Square are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Short Sands Beach and Long Sands Beach. York's Wild Kingdom and Knight's Quilt Shop are also worth visiting.

York, ME

What's nearby

Short Sands Beach - 5 min walk
York's Wild Kingdom - 6 min walk
Long Sands Beach - 7 min walk
Nubble Lighthouse - 20 min walk
Perkins Cove - 13 min drive

Getting around

Wells Regional Transportation Center - 24 min drive
Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

Anthony S Food Shop - 6 min drive
Stonewall Kitchen - 7 min drive
York Beach Beer Company - 6 min walk
Stones Throw - 11 min walk
Greenleaves Chinese Restaurant - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Short walk to Short Sands and Long Sands Beaches! Affordable vacation in York! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Short walk to Short Sands and Long Sands Beaches! Affordable vacation in York!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Short walk to Short Sands and Long Sands Beaches! Affordable vacation in York!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Short walk to Short Sands and Long Sands Beaches! Affordable vacation in York! located?

Situated in York Beach, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Short Sands Beach and Long Sands Beach. Nubble Lighthouse and York's Wild Kingdom are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Will O.

18 October 2023

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

Fun little beach cottage.

Loved that it was an easy walk to the beach and we had a lot of fun!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

18 October 2023

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

Great experience

Beautiful location. Host was so kind and accommodating. Would stay again!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

2 August 2023

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

Nice little place

It worked out quite well. Careful of the 1st step into the place. It is a lot lower than the door frame.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason F.

30 July 2023

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

Wonderful week at York Beach

My boys and I had a wonderful week in York at this cute and quaint cabin. We had all of the things we needed for the week including a nice grill used for burgers and a nice big picnic table that we had a yummy lobster dinner! The location to short sands was ideal for hitting the beach a few days while also enjoying the arcade, restaurants, candy and ice cream shops, and beach shops! We have already been thinking about planning another trip and using these cabins!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara T.

27 June 2023

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

Great location

The cottage is light and breezy, freshly painted and with new furniture. The double bed was very soft, too soft for me! The cottage is clean and is a minute walk to Short Sands Beach, which is so great. There is no sink in the bathroom! The step going up into the cottage is a very big one. An older person would have little bit of a hard time getting in and out. Also the step area at the entrance needs some work to eliminate tracking dirt into the cottage. The cottage has new owners, and I'm sure they're addressing all of these things as they make the cottages their own! Overall, a great place to stay in Short Sands. The location is so good!

Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023