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Beautiful York Beach Summer Retreat in the Heart of the Short Sands Beach Area

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Long Sands Beach
3 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful York Beach Summer Retreat in the Heart of the Short Sands Beach Area

Explore York Beach from this beautiful, clean, 3 bedroom, 1 bath vacation rental apartment. Enjoy the use of a large kitchen, formal living room and all the amenities of carefree relaxation. It is located less than 500 feet from Short Sands Beach and half a mile from Long Sands Beach. Located in the heart of all the summer fun! Enjoy quick access to numerous restaurants, boutique shops and local attractions. Unwind after a day at the beach on the deck where you can enjoy an afternoon cocktail or evening grilling.

You’ll find much to love in and around York from the beaches to family outings to York’s Wild Kingdom or just admire the scenic and beautiful Nubble Lighthouse.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Maximum number of vehicles allowed - 2

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4811966
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 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

York Beach

Located in York Beach, this apartment is in the city centre and by the sea. 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 Center For Wildlife are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hiking nearby.
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York, ME

What's nearby

  • York's Wild Kingdom - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Short Sands Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Long Sands Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Nubble Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Ogunquit Beach - 12 min drive - 13.9 km

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 22 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anthony's Food Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Elks Lodge 2778 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪York Beach Beer Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Greenleaves - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Frankie & Johnny's - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful York Beach Summer Retreat in the Heart of the Short Sands Beach Area pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful York Beach Summer Retreat in the Heart of the Short Sands Beach Area?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful York Beach Summer Retreat in the Heart of the Short Sands Beach Area?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful York Beach Summer Retreat in the Heart of the Short Sands Beach Area?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful York Beach Summer Retreat in the Heart of the Short Sands Beach Area located?

Located in the heart of York Beach, this apartment building is steps away from York's Wild Kingdom and Short Sands Beach. Long Sands Beach and Nubble Lighthouse are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

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

Great stay

Nice property near the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2024
Thank you! We hope to have you back next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this York Beach location! It's walking distance to everything, the space is very clean and well maintained!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O.

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

Great location!

Wonderful location and place. Nice to be so close to town and the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the best place we’ve stayed yet! Can’t wait until next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

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

Perfect location

Plenty of space, clean, and perfect location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2024
Thank you! We would be be happy to have you back next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A.

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

Short Sands 4th of July

We had a wonderful time during our stay. The apartment was clean and offered plenty of space for our family of four. Its location was ideal for exploring York Beach, with everything we needed just a short stroll away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brianne J.

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

Great stay

Been renting from them for a couple years. Always a great place, great communication, and we always have a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2023
Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa R.

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

Location location location

Hi, We love York Short Sands beach and come here every summer! Love the town and having everything you need within walking distance! The apartment was fabulous, very clean, great amenities and great communication! We would definitely recommend and come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2024
Thank you! We hope to have you back next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

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

Family beach vacation

We did a family vacation with my 80yrs old grandparents and our family of 4! The propwrty is in a great local and plenty of space! We loved being in walking distance to the beach, park, zoo and all the shops! Would definitely stay here again! My grandparent accidentally took the matress protector home when taking their sheets off the bed and she was great to work with and not upset. I have worked in a hotel for 15yrs and manager and this was a wonderful place to stay! Highly recommend for families!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2023
Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philippe L.

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

great place

The location was great, everything was within walking distance. My children love being this close to the beach. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

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

Great location Two minute walk To everything and short sands

Plenty of space with six adults and two children can’t wait to go back
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicole K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Practical Review

This was a great apartment, in a great location, you are literally right in downtown York beach and about a three minute walk away from Short Sands. The property managers were incredibly responsive. We had an issue with the AC and they came that day to replace it. Super nice and easy to get in touch with. I wish they had been more clear about things they did and did not have in the apartment. There are standing oscillating fans in every room, I had no idea, so we brought fans. There are a ton of things missing in the kitchen like Tupperware, a peeler etc which would have been great to know. The railings going up on the stairs are dangerous and little children needs to be carefully watched as they do not have slats, but huge gaps. There were like ten remotes and no instructions on how to use the tv. I think if they just added a little book or pamphlet telling you about the property that would be great. The coin laundry in the description made it seem like it was on the property, which it was not. I think if you have kids over five this is an awesome space and location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Kendra S.

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

Great place to stay

The apartment was walking distance to everything! It was clean and very spacious! The setup was owed to with the common area having plenty of room. We would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele B.

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

Great location!

We had a great week at this rental! Perfect location, very clean and lots of room for a our family to enjoy!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

wendy B.

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

York family vacation

We have a very large group that vacations in York Beach every summer....these apartments were perfect for us....lots of room and very clear and the interactions with the landlords were very good....Nice people!! Only unfortunate occurance....we took home one of the keys to the apartment....mailed back....that was our mistake and hopefully will be forgiven !!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

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

Family Vaca

We have stayed at this property multiple times and loved it again this year! The location can’t be beat. It’s walking distance to many shops and restaurants. A few minute walk to the beach and no worries about parking. Can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

candace s.

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

We call this our hidden gem

We love staying here. The location is perfect, it’s spacious and clean.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela C.

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

York Getaway

Best week in York with young family! Place was clean and larger than expected. AC came in handy on hot days. Location was minutes from everything. Bedrooms and living space was quiet with windows closed. Great time! Will return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jacob A.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Good Property, Bad Management

The property was exactly as listed. It had a nice porch and was located perfectly for our stay. It was very close to food and the beach. We ran into issues mostly with the property management company. We did not receive any info on the property when we arrived, but were just handed the keys. There was no information in the apartment, and we were unable to access the internet. When I contacted the management through the app, I was told that info was supposed to be communicated at check in, and they were unable to help because they were not in their office on the weekend. A day later I went to property mangers office to get the information, and they sent some one over later to tell us the password. The next issue was with the parking. There are only two spots assigned to the property. Guests are assigned numbers and given tags. This parking lot is shared with the other apartment as well as the pizza and burrito places below the apartments. Guest are given very strict orders to only park in their assigned spots. Returning from the beach one day, a car was parked in our spot. When I walked to the property management office to notify them, the response I received amounted to roughly, "what do you want me to do, we aren't going to have them towed." It was then easy to tell that the guests were not the first priority of the management company.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2020
We apologize for your experience with the parking and WiFi. We don't have a management company. This is a family business. Our campground handles everything once you arrive. The WiFi info should have been given at check-in. We did send someone over to help you. As far as the parking situation goes, we did provide you with another parking spot until the other car was moved. We also told you from the beginning that we only had spots for 2 cars. We even went out of our way to find you another place to park your 3rd vehicle. You still parked in the 3rd car in another one of of our spots overnights and moved it in the morning. We chose not to say anything, though
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

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

Amazing week at an amazing place!

The location can’t be beat! Close to shopping, restaurants and the beach! No need to worry about driving or parking. The apartment was exceptionally clean and cozy. The space accommodated our party of 6 wonderfully! We also really enjoyed cooking and eating on the porch. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

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

Location

Great rental for our week in York. We have been to this rental several years. It is clean, modern and with a great central location in short sands. Quiet with windows closed even though being on the Main Street.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Fun location

Comfortable, clean, close to everything
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

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

location, location, location!

great apt. cute decor. well appointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Nola W.

Nice apartment

Property was nice but would have loved to have some shade out on the deck, an umbrella or something. Also when we did the map search of this property it showed it above The Goldenrod so was quite surprised at where it was located which was fine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

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