Title: Short Sands Beach is a 5-Minute Walk. FALL BOOKING IS OPEN. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Short Sands Beach is a 5-Minute Walk. FALL BOOKING IS OPEN. Holiday home with kitchen, a short walk to Short Sands Beach ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33570200/33570109/w1024h765x0y3-14953791.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33570200/33570109/2cfa37b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33570200/33570109/f5adf5ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33570200/33570109/w1024h682x2y3-eeade7e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33570200/33570109/4c6dee7e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location York Beach is at your doorstep with this beautiful home, just a 6-minute walk to Short Sands and steps from Long Sands. This spacious retreat offers a huge deck for family gatherings, fully-stocked beach essentials, and newly renovated comforts throughout. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81378 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Short Sands Beach is a 5-Minute Walk. FALL BOOKING IS OPEN. This beautiful home has many recent updates. Your feet can be in the sand in minutes. Short Sands is just a 5-minute walk from the front door, and Long Sands is right around the corner. This home has 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and sleeps 8 people. The lower-level bedroom has bunk beds and a pull out couch that can double as a second living space for the kids, allowing kids and adults to relax in their own space if needed. There is a huge deck in the backyard for meals and evening family fun. The entire home has been painted, both bathrooms have been fully remodeled, and there are new floors throughout. The kitchen has been redone with new appliances. The home comes fully prepared with everything a family needs for a day at the beach. The house is stocked with plenty of beach chairs, wagons, coolers, and beach umbrellas. Come relax and enjoy all that York Beach has to offer. Guests will get plenty of sun and surf while exploring the two-mile stretch of Long Sands Beach and visiting the Goldenrod Candy Shop at the Boardwalk of Short Sands Beach. They can also visit the York Wild Kingdom for a carnival ride or take photos of the Nubble Light. Bed linens are provided. Damage Protection vs Security Deposit: Willing to let renter choose. Either $500 refundable security deposit or $59 damage protection through HomeAway. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car not required - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city centre - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the sea ### Things to do - Bicycles - Basketball nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Bicycles - Unit size: 1,378 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109460000/109453600/109453539/96da986d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Walk to the Beach | Ample Parking York - Sea view - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=109453539&PinnedHotelID=109453539&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33574600/33574570/164fc135.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pet Friendly! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is not required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Newly Renovated Home House Newly Renovated Home Newly Renovated Home House Newly Renovated Home Newly renovated. Minutes to Short Sands. Newly Renovated w/ Lots of Updates. Minutes to Short Sands Newly renovated w/ lots of updates. Minutes to Short Sands. ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.17100%2C-70.60637&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Yl3sBuX_DGotG8JI_xdKNvtGO70=) York, ME #### What's nearby - Short Sands Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - York's Wild Kingdom - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles - Long Sands Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles - Nubble Lighthouse - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile - Perkins Cove - 14 min drive - 6.7 miles #### Getting around - Wells Regional Transportation Center - 24 min drive - Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 28 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Anthony's Food Shop - ‬7 min drive - ‪Lobster in the Rough - ‬4 min drive - ‪Union Bluff Grill & Pub - ‬13 min walk - ‪Daybreaker Coffee - ‬4 min drive - ‪Greenleaves - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Short Sands Beach is a 5-Minute Walk. FALL BOOKING IS OPEN. pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Short Sands Beach is a 5-Minute Walk. FALL BOOKING IS OPEN.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Short Sands Beach is a 5-Minute Walk. FALL BOOKING IS OPEN.? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Short Sands Beach is a 5-Minute Walk. FALL BOOKING IS OPEN. located? > Located in the heart of York Beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Short Sands Beach and Long Sands Beach. York's Wild Kingdom and Nubble Lighthouse are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Short Sands Beach is a 5-Minute Walk. FALL BOOKING IS OPEN. Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 36 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8/10 Good #### Linda C. 25 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Get Away Vacation fun. ##### Linda C. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### TIFFANY J. 25 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location My family and I had a really nice stay. One of my favorite parts was seeing a deer come to eat every morning out back. ##### TIFFANY J. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Virginia S. 5 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just like home.... We've stayed in several VRBOs and AirB&B's over the years. This property in particular felt quite comfortable. Great location. Would love to come back. ##### Virginia S. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Caitlin S. 3 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Location Loved the location, house stayed cool, kitchen was well stocked. Outdoor shower was a cool bonus and great for rinsing off after the beach! ##### Caitlin S. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### nina r. 21 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### AMAZING!! This was an amazing house to stay at. Clean, close to the beach, well stocked, and the Host was so nice to work with. They checked in with me durning my stay to make sure I had everything I needed. I will definitely stay here again. Highly recommend staying here. ##### nina r. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Virginia A. 23 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location! House was comfortable except pull out sofa in basement could use a better mattress p We loved the deck, bathrooms are great! We would rent it again ##### Virginia A. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diana G. 13 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic location! Super comfortable bed, quality washer and dryer, gorgeous back deck and yard. Such a nice stay. Thank you ##### Diana G. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ron r. 20 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### great location for the beach and shopping If you are looking for a nice quaint property within walking distance to short sands and long sands beach this is the place to stay. very clean and comfortable with great communication with Andrew the owner. We will be back ##### ron r. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah C. 30 Nov 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice home by the beach Our extended family of seven had a nice stay at this house just a few minutes’ walk from the beach. Andrew was easy to communicate with and the house was clean and cozy. ##### Sarah C. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leslie O. 17 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Review We had a lovely time at Andrew’s House. The kitchen was well outfitted and all necessaries provided. Very comfortable! I highly recommend it! ##### Leslie O. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cathy P. 15 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely time away What a great location! The property is within walking distance of Short and Long Sands beaches, which we walked daily and are so dog friendly. Neighborhood is quiet and friendly. House is very cozy and clean. Comfortable living room furniture, handy deck, and all of the appliances work really well. We had a lovely time. ##### Cathy P. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan L. 15 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean, tasteful & wonderful We couldn’t have asked for more; this home was decorated with great taste making the experience more than pleasant. It has it all and comfort & safety were perfect. Pls remember to bring your own towels towels (we forgot!). We will be back for this one100%. Owners are so nice too! ##### Susan L. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris B., Silver Spring, MD 30 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house for beach visit This is a very nice house in a great location! It is an easy walk to Short Sand Beach in one direction, and slightly longer to Long Sand Beach in the other. The house is comfortable and well equipped. The kitchen is small, but had everything we needed. The deck, right outside the dining area, was a great spot for morning coffee, and lunch. The neighborhood is a mix of rental properties and year round residences, very quiet, and the several neighbors we talked to were friendly. We enjoyed our stay very much and hope to come back. ##### Chris B. Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Alan S., Stirling, Scotland 15 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pleasant family accomodation Comfortable home with plenty of space for adults and children to relax. Great location for enjoying the beach, walks and other nearby attractions. A few unfortunate power issues (light switches doing nothing, the trip with our hairdryer) were somewhat troublesome but the host helped out to resolve the faults we highlighted. For guests travelling from outside the US like us, it would be helpful if the host would consider providing bath towels as we have found that is most often the case in North American holiday rental properties. ##### Alan S. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Philip W. 10 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely beach getaway Nice and cozy home in a great location. ##### Philip W. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### sophie b. 7 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### séjour York Belle propriété, bien localisée Avons bien apprécié ##### sophie b. Stayed 3 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Niki S. 26 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay. Very comfortable property and wonderful owners. ##### Niki S. Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle F. 21 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and property The location of the house is easy walking distance to short sands and the downtown area. Amenities were all there. There is a great deck for morning coffee and anything else. The owner checked in with us to make sure all was OK and was very attentive to a small issue. It was a great stay. ##### Michelle F. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meredith S. 31 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family vacation. Perfect place for a family! Beach chairs were a plus! I wish we had remembered our bike helmets. ##### Meredith S. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paula L. 3 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A very comfortable home. Quite neighborhood. Easy trip to the beach It was perfect for our needs ##### Paula L. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eileen G. 2 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just what we needed! We had a perfect getaway staying at this property. It’s a perfect location between the two beautiful beaches nestled in a quiet friendly neighborhood. Wish we could have stayed longer than a week. ##### Eileen G. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin Y., Boston, USA 16 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our favorite place for a mini vacation This is the second time we've stayed at this house when visiting York Beach. We have absolutely fallen in love with it. My pre-schooler son calls it "our yellow house," and both children find as much joy in this home as we do as parents. The house is well-stocked for the beach and other leisure/physical activities. The deck and the grill are perfect for good weather dining. The location is peaceful and protected from the incessant wind on the water. I can't say enough good things! ##### Erin Y. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanne L. 12 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A little piece of heaven Andrew was most helpful with answering any question right away. The home was very clean and in a great neighborhood. It was great for my whole family. ##### Joanne L. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard B. 10 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Maine Eperience! The owners were wonderful! We truly enjoyed their home in a prime location....can walk to beach, York village, everything you need---beautiful location! Neighbors were friendly and helpful too! ##### Richard B. Stayed 5 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aleksander B. 30 Nov 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing stay Amazing property and an amazing host. Made or a very memorable stay, we will definitely be back. Warmest thanks! ##### Aleksander B. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020