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Charming cottage with washer/dryer and patio - walk to Long Sands Beach

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach
Beach
Outdoor dining
TV, books

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming cottage with washer/dryer and patio - walk to Long Sands Beach

The Cottage at Long Sands

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Swim, windsurf, and sunbathe all summer long at this York cottage - a family-friendly Maine escape with a private patio and an unbeatable location about a block from Long Sands Beach!

The perfect retreat for a family or a group of couples, this quaint, two-story cottage situates you within walking distance of the san and waves. Take sunrise walks along the shoreline toward the Nubble Light to the north, watch the boats come and go from York Harbor two miles south, and sample the darling eateries in the York Historic District one mile west.

Greet the morning sun in the remodeled living space, where you'll find free WiFi, window air-conditioning units (in the living room and three bedrooms), and a country kitchen with double ovens to assist with breakfast. In the summer, grab the beach chairs and a towel from the washer/dryer on your way out the door, and return home for lunch on the gas grill (available seasonally), a board game on the patio, and a movie or two in the living room on the cable TV.

THINGS TO KNOW
The fireplace pictured is for decorative purposes only and does not function. It is not available for use.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Maine

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

NEW Listing Ocean View Cottage
NEW Listing Ocean View Cottage House
16056

About the area

Map
York, ME

What's nearby

  • Long Sands Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • York's Wild Kingdom - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Short Sands Beach - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • York Harbor Beach - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Nubble Lighthouse - 8 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 22 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anthony S Food Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Stonewall Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stones Throw - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Union Bluff Grill & Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dunne's Ice Cream - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming cottage with washer/dryer and patio - walk to Long Sands Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming cottage with washer/dryer and patio - walk to Long Sands Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming cottage with washer/dryer and patio - walk to Long Sands Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming cottage with washer/dryer and patio - walk to Long Sands Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Long Sands Beach, Emerson Wilcox House and Old Gaol. Museums of Old York and York Hospital are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Charming cottage with washer/dryer and patio - walk to Long Sands Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 91 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 91 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 91 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 91 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 91 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jean K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Christmas shopping trip
On arrival property very clean. Amenities as advertised. Excellent location. Comfortable beds and couches. Overall we had a great time. Couple of small issues; Roku on tv difficult to use due to unfamiliarity with program, and could not get any regular network tv. Wood on floor between living room and dining area is broken , in two pieces and not secured to the floor any more. And clearly a trip hazard.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yoga Retreat
This was a perfect location for a small yoga retreat. The house was perfect, and the living room was the perfect size to set up our yoga classes. It was wonderful to be within walking distance of the ocean and we wouldn’t love to stay at this house again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M., Tulsa OK

Liked: Cleanliness
Leaf peeping weekend
Very comfortable accommodations. Clean and convenient to beach and highways. We had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home is as listed
Only issue is parking. Home sleeps 8 but there are only 2 parking spots.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Reunion in York Beach
Very convient so we could walk the beach twice a day (or more), cozy cottage for our sibling reunion. We are all in our 80’s and have not had vacation together in 10 years. We would book again thru VRBO as it was just as described.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Susan H., Belchertown, MA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
York Wedding Weekend
We enjoyed our stay at this property…very convenient to a family wedding venue at Scotland Fields, and just a walk across the street to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome location!
Great location, a short walk to the beach. Kitchen is great, fully stocked which was a pleasant surprise. Absolutely will book again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jared S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach
Overall was a great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place close to the beach
Great family place, big dining table and close to the beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful coastal cottage
The cozy cottage offers more space than it looks from the outside. The kitchen is well-equipped, and it included a big dining table. The large living room was a great gathering place for our group of five adults. We loved the location--just a few steps away from the ocean, where we were able to walk for a good distance in either direction. The cottage also offers good proximity to Portsmouth and Ogunquit.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dixie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming cottage
We enjoyed staying in the cottage. The location is ideal for exploring the sights in Southern Maine. Beds were comfortable and the place was spacious for our group of four women. Beach was less than a block away.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kathryn F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maine experience
We had 8 adults down for a family wedding and the Cottage at Long Sands worked out great for our 4 night stay. The bedroom & bathroom on the main floor worked for our 91 year old mom. The place was roomy enough to sit comfortably in the living room or dining area together. Kitchen could use more regular cups/glasses but otherwise well-enough equipped. And you can’t beat the location- just a quick walk to the beach and that beautiful ocean view! Needs a few more lights - or at least lightbulbs in all the lights! Otherwise - did the trick for our gang. Will also mention that the cottage is situated in a little condo community and they aren’t kidding about the two-car parking limitations. No problems with that and enjoyed our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Liane L.

Small cottage near the beach
I visited this cottage with 4 other friends. It is about 150 from the beach, though the beach is not visible from the cottage. The 3 upstairs bedrooms are very small with low ceilings, though we didn't spend much time in them besides sleeping, so this wasnt an issue. It may be an issue if you are very tall. The living and dining rooms accommodated us fine. The only big drawback was the condition of the cottage when we arrived. While the floors and beds were clean, there was old coffee in the coffee pot, baked on food on the stovetop, and wet playes in tje cabinet. We had no idea why they were wet, so we ended up washing all of them. When I notified the company handling the cottage, they did offer to send somone over to clean it, but we had already taken care of everything. I would recommend this cottage to people who want to be very close to the beach, and hope that the cleaning service improves.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Eileen M., Weymouth, MA

Disliked: Cleanliness
Cute but not clean
The cottage was just what I thought it would be. Very cute, shabby chic. Unfortunately it was not very clean. The bathroom was somewhat clean. The beds were made up but the place was not vacuumed, smelled of stale cigarette smoke and was very dusty. There were crushed chips on the windowsill. I told the management company but no real response or resolution
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Key Items in Listing Missing
We checked in on Saturday with family for a planned 50th anniversary celebration. We brought steaks after reading that the rental came with a grill. We arrived - no grill. Reached out to property manager (Vacasa of Maine) and they responded that the grill was available only May - October. I responded with a photo of the listing that did not indicate that the grill was seasonal. I requested that they fix this situation. I let them know that I would be willing to wait until Sunday to cook the meal for my parents and our family. They said they would remedy the situation on Sunday. I was never contacted in any way. I am very, very frustrated that (1) the listing items that they claimed would be available were not and (2) that they did not fix the issue as they said they would. We ended up eating out and this was a significant expense and inconvenience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Marybeth K.

Liked: Cleanliness
December Weekend
The house was great! Clean, well accommodated, excellent location. The check-in process was not good. We arrived late and the code we were sent didn’t work. A call to the property manager wasn’t helpful. Apparently new locks had been installed the week before and something went wrong. The property manager did reach out in the morning and sent someone to fix the lock. They also offered to pay for our lunch due to the inconvenience. We paid all sorts of fees to rent this great house. The door should’ve opened.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous place!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Gal's Weekend
This place is spotless clean, well stocked with linens, dishes, paper products that you would need for a weekend. Literally walk around the corner of the lot and the beach is in front of you. ONLY suggestions I would have 1) leave directions for coffee pots- too fancy for me to figure out- ha! 2)make it easier to replace the door passcode lock upon checkout(we couldnt get it back as it was) A MUST STAY and we are hoping to return. Thank You for a perfect girls' weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Great Location…but a few misses
Great location and lovely cottage. However, I was surprised by the lack of attention to detail. The coffee maker was dirty. The bathroom vanity bulbs were all burned out. Two of the three bulbs on the upstairs vanity were out. The lamp bulb in one bedroom was out. The television instructions were handwritten on a piece of loose leaf paper that looked like it had been crumpled up and flattens many times. There were other notes, handwritten, on a welcome folder that had been torn in two. The kitchen faucet was stuck in spray and the control to change it didn’t work. The binder that had all of the restaurant, activity, etc. information has a cover page that indicates it was assembled in 2011. None of these things ruined our trip, and the property worked well for us…but I was surprised that they’ve never taken these simple steps to take their property from good to GREAT! All of these things are SIMPLE fixes. Again, a general lack of attention to detail!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Sharon R., Woodstock, Vermont USA

Girls week
Overall the property was in an excellent location to many attractions. We could walk to restaurants, cafes and to town. Unfortunately there were some problems with the cleaning of the house upon arrival. Wine glasses were put away dirty. Slipcovers on couches could have been laundered. Carpet on upstairs was in need of cleaning. We loved the property and would be very happy to return but I think the cleaning service should be a little more attentive to their surroundings including dust bunnies under the beds.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Whitney S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Much needed vacation!
This house was absolutely perfect for our family! Spacious rooms and very comfortable beds! Super close walk to the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a girls/moms weekend
This house was great for a girls weekend (30 years+). 2 bathrooms was key and enough beds to sleep 8 if you bunk up. We opted to bring a couple air mattresses which fit perfectly in the living room. AC worked great. Location was great although we did end up parking towards Oceanside due to tide schedule. Parking for only 2 cars was a downside and it could’ve been a little cleaner. Also the upstairs has low ceilings. I’m 5’7” and I was fine but was slightly claustrophobic. Overall we would go again with the size group we had.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lee Ann J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Adorable cottage with plenty of room and a 3 minute walk to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Cute cottage, very clean and great location. Would definitely rent again. Terrible response time from VRBO about a couple of small issues. They responded almost a week after our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grace R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location!
This was perfect for two young families on vacation together! The upstairs is short on headroom, beware if you are tall. Comfortable, clean, and well stocked with necessities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022