Title: Over the river and through the woods to A Welcome Haven! 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 # Over the river and through the woods to A Welcome Haven! Riverside holiday home in York with a hot tub ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102400000/102390700/102390629/96f4c19b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102400000/102390700/102390629/633aeae8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102400000/102390700/102390629/ac115059.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102400000/102390700/102390629/9808feec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102400000/102390700/102390629/19fa4f44.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled on 80 acres of woods in York, ME, this retreat offers a tranquil escape. Take a short walk to Harbor Beach along the York River or relax in one of several sitting areas for reading or playing games. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Hot tub - Kitchen - Parking available - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Over the river and through the woods to A Welcome Haven! Nestled at the end of a road, on 80 acres of woods in York, ME, seemingly far from everything, however everything you need is within 5-10 minutes away. A short walk to Harbor Beach along the York River, put ins nearby for kayaks and the famous Long Sands and Short Sands Beaches are just a 10 minute drive. We offer a full kitchen, dining area, several sitting areas for reading or playing games or just relaxing. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping centre - On a river ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Electric car charging station - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68030000/68027700/68027696/1b933f6d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Newly Renovated Cottage with views of Barter's Creek Kittery - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 63 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=68027696&PinnedHotelID=68027696&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113130000/113124900/113124876/4cf3243a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Just Beachy – Charming Studio! 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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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ![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%7C43.13270%2C-70.66260&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=rjNLpq2JBM_zyjbyaBgYi85SrS4=) York, ME #### What's nearby - York Golf and Tennis Club - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles - Long Sands Beach - 7 min drive - 2.7 miles - York's Wild Kingdom - 9 min drive - 5.1 miles - Short Sands Beach - 11 min drive - 4.7 miles - Nubble Lighthouse - 13 min drive - 5.2 miles #### Getting around - Wells Regional Transportation Center - 19 min drive - Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 22 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Anthony's Food Shop - ‬5 min drive - ‪St. Joe's Coffee - ‬4 min drive - ‪Ruby's Wood Grill - ‬5 min drive - ‪The York River Landing - ‬5 min drive - ‪Bagel Basket - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Over the river and through the woods to A Welcome Haven! pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### What time is check-in at Over the river and through the woods to A Welcome Haven!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Over the river and through the woods to A Welcome Haven!? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Over the river and through the woods to A Welcome Haven! located? > Situated on a river, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Elizabeth Perkins House, George Marshall Store Gallery and York Golf and Tennis Club. John Hancock Wharf and Wiggly Bridge and Steedman Woods 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 ## Over the river and through the woods to A Welcome Haven! Reviews 10 ### 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 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark L. 22 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### York, Maine Everything at this VRBO was perfect! Hosts were terrific, the home is beautiful, and the location was perfect, for trips to York Beach, Ogunquit, Portland, Portsmouth, and Kittery. I'd absolutely stay here again. ##### Mark L. 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