Title: Classic Maine Cottage short walk to beach, harbor, trails, park & village. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=34009420&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Classic Maine Cottage short walk to beach, harbor, trails, park & village. Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Classic Maine Cottage short walk to beach, harbor, trails, park & village. ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels - Classic Maine Cottage short walk to beach, harbor, trails, park & village. (York)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34010000/34009500/34009420/7733fa69.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Classic Maine Cottage short walk to beach, harbor, trails, park & village. (York)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34010000/34009500/34009420/ba562918.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Classic Maine Cottage short walk to beach, harbor, trails, park & village. (York)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34010000/34009500/34009420/7be35b8c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Classic Maine Cottage short walk to beach, harbor, trails, park & village. (York)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34010000/34009500/34009420/270-e0aeeb28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina - Classic Maine Cottage short walk to beach, harbor, trails, park & village. (York)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34010000/34009500/34009420/32010573.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Consider a stay at Classic Maine Cottage short walk to beach, harbor, trails, park & village. and take advantage of golfing on-site, a water park and a firepit. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and a playground. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 8 bedrooms7 bathrooms5000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Classic Maine Cottage short walk to beach, harbor, trails, park & village. The Briars is a 19th century shingle style “cottage” located in the heart of York Harbor, Maine and a short five minute walk to the beach. Listen to the fishing boats as they depart the Harbor each morning, smell the salty air and feel the gentle ocean breeze. The home has been entertaining guests for over a century, most recently as a bed-and-breakfast for the past 30 years. You’ll have plenty of room for gathering with family and friends including lots of space for lounging on one of the many porches/decks. Some of the rooms offer views of the harbor where time will slowly pass as you watch the boats come and go. 8 bedrooms with 7 bathrooms means plenty of room for the whole family without long wait times to take a shower! The charming home was renovated to include 5 new bathrooms (the other two of seven are already modern) and new furnishings to ensure you have a very comfortable stay. We offer one of the best per room/per night fees or per person/per night of any large rental in York Harbor. Our home is in an ideal spot to enjoy the sought after environs of York Harbor. Guests can easily walk to the Harbor Beach known for its family friendly atmosphere. The Cliff Walk starts at the Harbor Beach and offers spectacular views of the rocky Maine coast and stunning Victorian mansions. The Hartley Mason estate is a beautiful public park overlooking the Harbor Beach with flower gardens and plenty of shade from the summer sun. Moulton Park is two doors down the street from us with a fantastic space for any outdoor activity with lots of sun and shade. The Fisherman’s Walk is steps away where you stroll along the river and enjoy views of the boats coming in and out of the harbor – including lobsterman with their fresh catch of the day. Fisherman’s walk brings you to the Wiggly Bridge-Steadman Woods where you can take a loop through the forest or continue walking to the historic York Village. York Village (less than five minutes away by car in case you lost track of how long you’ve been walking) was settled in 1624 (3 years after Plymouth Plantation!) and offers a rich array of historical buildings (e.g Old Gaol – one of the oldest jails in America; a one room school house; Jefferds Tavern; The Old Burying Ground featuring 18th-19th century carved tombstones; and the John Hancock Warehouse etc.). The Harbor is rich in culture and fine dining. The York Art Association is located a few houses down the street from us. George Marshall store gallery is located through the Steadman Woods and has a series of art exhibits during the year (the curator lives down the street from our house). There are other small galleries and shops in the Village. York Harbor Inn, Stage Neck Inn, and Chapman Cottage each offer award winning dining and are all a five minute walk from our home. The Dockside Restaurant is located across the harbor (five minute drive away) and is a great spot to view the marina and have a great meal. The marina offers boat and kayak rentals for those wishing to experience some “ocean” culture. The York area and surrounding towns offer a never ending list of things to do. Visit lighthouses. Go whale watching. Explore forts and historical sights. Enjoy the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge. Hike Mt. Agamenticus for breathtaking views of the ocean to the east and forest/mountains to the west (you can also drive to the top if you are feeling lazy and visit the nature exhibit in the old ski lodge). Shop at the Kittery Outlets (save this for those rainy days). Visit the York Beach boardwalk with an amusement park, bowling, arcade, shops, live entertainment, salt water taffy and more. Hiking-Biking-Boating-Sunbathing…or just reading a book in the many nooks of our beautiful home. You will love the relaxed pace of Maine. There is a reason our state motto is "Maine, the way life should be". Looking to accommodate an even bigger group? We also have a 10 bedroom/8 bathroom property that is close by. We have a six bedroom home that we offer only very selectively that is in between the other two properties. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 8 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 7 shared bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea - On a river ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Bicycles - Boat - Golf - Kayak - Tennis - Water park - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Sledding nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - 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If you want loud outdoor gatherings at night, this is not the home for you. See rule #1, be respectful of neighbors. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed No loud noises after 9 pm. ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 Note from host: No loud noises after 9 pm. 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 first aid kit 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 ## About the area Located in York Harbor, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Long Sands Beach and Perkins Cove. Travelling with kids? Consider York's Wild Kingdom and Yummies Candy and Nuts. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our York Harbor travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/York-Harbor.dx183308) [View more Holiday homes in York Harbor](https://www.expedia.co.uk/York-Harbor-Private-Holiday-Homes.d183308-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C43.13501%2C-70.64338&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9K5EVbEZDLRp49Q1Bdbs3cush4U=) York, ME ### What's nearby - York Harbor Beach \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Wiggly Bridge and Steedman Woods \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Cliff Walk \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Old School House \- 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - York Golf and Tennis Club \- 4 min drive \- 1.8 miles ### Getting around - Wells Regional Transportation Center - 18 min drive - Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 19 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Anthony's Food Shop - ‬6 min drive - ‪Stage Neck Inn - ‬9 min walk - ‪Ruby's Wood Grill - ‬5 min drive - ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬15 min walk - ‪Greenleaves - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Classic Maine Cottage short walk to beach, harbor, trails, park & village. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Classic Maine Cottage short walk to beach, harbor, trails, park & village.? ### What time is check-in at Classic Maine Cottage short walk to beach, harbor, trails, park & village.? ### What time is check-out at Classic Maine Cottage short walk to beach, harbor, trails, park & village.? ### Where is Classic Maine Cottage short walk to beach, harbor, trails, park & village. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Classic Maine Cottage short walk to beach, harbor, trails, park & village. Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 - Excellent 139 8 - Good 7 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Max S. 1 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Amazing property, good for families ##### Max S. Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Olivia A. 25 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Amazing spot! So lucky to have found it! ##### Olivia A. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann H. 10 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Group of friends come up each fall to enjoy Maines beauty and eat lobster! We also went on a sail boat tour that was wonderful! The house was well equipped for our lobster feasts and all meals. Plenty of room, very comfortable, and we loved the front porch too. Walking distance to great restaurants and the water. Went to York beach since it was unseasonably warm and that was great! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4a97e537-2f28-4450-816f-9cd42d442ff3-1760112784857.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/2abe662b-cca4-42ac-93eb-dbb02a45b916-1760112787187.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/23c6144e-9609-47bb-bd2f-0fc1b6957db4-1760112788383.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Ann H. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chandra S. 15 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Host was the most friendly, courteous and accommodating. He was very responsive, getting back to you within a few minutes. The rooms were clean and provided with everything. The kitchen had all needed items, such as cutlery, cups, glasses, bowls, and cooking utensils. Overall, this is an excellent place for a relaxing vacation. ##### Chandra S. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea C. 20 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful home by the beach! It was the perfect location to celebrate my father’s 80th birthday. The house was well equipped and large enough for 11 of us to sleep very comfortably. I would love to come back again! ##### Andrea C. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sparky S. 28 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy First of all - Lance is a great host! We received quick responses and suggestions, whenever we reached out! We celebrated our daughter’s wedding close by and the house was perfect for that, from top to bottom. Very spacious and super clean, nice rooms, good variety of toys for kids, great porch, you can walk to the beach, to town … very pleasant to have a good time, to enjoy with friends and family.Thanks for everything! We all had a great time. ##### Sparky S. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ellen K. 24 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect house This house almost seemed too good to be true…..but it lived up to the hype!!Stayed with my husband, our 3 children, 2 spouses & 2 grandchildren. There was plenty of room to be, both inside and out. Loved all the bedrooms & bathrooms options.Had a good amount of things for the kiddos, from a pack n play to a room full of toys and beach toys.Close to the beach and town, although town was small. ##### Ellen K. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristine R. 4 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had an amazing long weekend staying at The Briars! We were a large group of four families with many kids between us and the house was perfect for accommodating all the space we needed. It was so charming and had all sorts of features that enhanced our experience, such as the well stocked playroom and plenty of beach gear. The location was perfect! Short walk to the beach and several walking paths kept the kids busy and made life easy. Lance was an excellent host and was available for any help we needed or suggestions for things to incorporate into our trip. We loved our time in York and will certainly be back to The Briars again!! ##### Kristine R. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mackenzie S. 4 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great weekend getaway! This was a great location and getaway for our large group to get together and enjoy Maine! House was super clean, yard was great for a fire, and check in was easy! ##### Mackenzie S. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Courtney C., North Hampton, NH 7 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing stay! House was beautiful and the perfect location! Would stay again and highly recommend. ##### Courtney C. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Courtney P. 2 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The perfect York stay for a girl’s weekend! A group of 9 girls and I stayed at Lance’s property this past weekend and it couldn’t have been more perfect. From Lance’s willingness to provide expert recommendations about activities in the area and where to eat etc., his thorough communication about everything we needed to know about the property, and the amazing property itself - I couldn’t recommend staying here more. Lance provided many thoughtful touches and even dropped off a bottle of wine and an amazing pie, we all commented how rare this type of hospitality is when renting homes these days! The house was immaculately clean and comfortable with plenty of space for 10 girls to spread out. The neighborhood was beautiful, we were able to walk to the beach and were just a quick drive to some delicious restaurants. Our group couldn’t say enough great things about the house, and we’re already discussing future opportunities to return! ##### Courtney P. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maureen Y. 18 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Home for Family Gatherings We had 17 people (and one baby) in our family stay here in the Fall for four nights. The home is very comfortable and clean, and in a lovely area that is walking distance to beautiful trails and beach. Highly recommend! ##### Maureen Y. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David K., Tucson 16 Jun 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great home. Lance was extremely helpful with suggestions of things to do and places to eat. Suggestions of things to do and places to eat. Our group of eleven adults really enjoyed staying at this home ##### David K. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathryn H. 14 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect vacation! The Briars is the place to stay! The house was perfect in every detail, very inviting and extremely clean. Lance was a great host and very helpful. We vacationed with 6 adults and 7 teens. Everyone raved about how much fun they had. York Harbor is the place to be and The Briars is the place to stay! ##### Kathryn H. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica R. 9 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy First off, this house and location are incredible. It’s centrally located to multiple walking paths, the beach, restaurants, shopping, you name it. Second, Lance (the host) was phenomenal. He was very detailed and super friendly. He provided information on the area and the house, including giving us a gift of wine and giftcard to the local ice cream shop (which was superb). He went above and beyond what a host should need to do but it made our experience that much better. One downfall was the heat - the house is very hot, especially on the third floor but there were fans and AC units that we could install and put around which made it a lot more comfortable. Don’t let this deter you from the property because it’s truly a gem!! We would absolutely go there again and if Lance has any other properties, he would be our go-to host. He was THAT good. Highly, highly recommend! ##### Jessica R. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew S., New York, NY 10 Sept 2017 #### Great Family Vacation Home Had our whole family stay for a week, and was very pleased. Lance is a very responsive host, and everything was in working order and lots of bedrooms with their own bathrooms. Great 3rd floor suite with lots of kid space. Loved it! ##### Andrew S. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 22 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Maine Wedding Beautiful house that helped my family have a good place to socialize and be together. Thank you! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claudia B. 4 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Reunion of friends Great house and location to gather with 11 friends from across the country. ##### Claudia B. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott H. 1 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Venue for Strategy Meeting Had 8 people attend a corporate strategy offsite meeting. Great house, location and communication from the owner. ##### Scott H. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leslie C. 7 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nothing shy of amazing! Our entire family was thrilled with this stay. The property was fabulous, the location so beautiful and the host really tied everything together with a bow. We heartily recommend The Briars and hope to return soon! Lance- Thanks for making it so special. ##### Leslie C. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diana O. 14 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exceeded expectations Eight long time friends stayed at the Briars for 4 days and the accommodations could not have been more perfect. Lance was prompt in returning messages and was very helpful. The house was exceptionally clean and directions were clear and easy to understand.i highly recommend the Briars! ##### Diana O. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Betsy S. 24 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best Ever Our stay was perfect. The property is gorgeous. Everything is well equipped. The kitchen is fully stacked. It is truly awesome. Our host Lance was so kind - brought us wine and pie and was just so welcoming and wonderful. It could not have been a more perfect stay in every way. ##### Betsy S. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 7 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay at The Briars This was our fourth year staying at The Briars and we had a wonderful time as usual! The house has everything we needed and easily accommodated four families with young children. We love the proximity to the beach and other activities. Lance has always been very responsive and easy to work with! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alex K. 23 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC LOCATION & HOUSE This house is a game changer for a large family. The house is massive, plenty of good sleeping arrangements, and with 15 people, 6 kids under 11, the house is amazingly quiet. ##### Alex K. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Augustus C. 30 Jun 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wedding Weekend Lance made our wedding weekend one that was unforgettable at an amazing property. Would highly recommend him and his property to anyone. ##### Augustus C. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019 ---