Diane Cottage, York Manor, Short Sands Beach

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Ocean view

Air conditioning

Check out the area

York, ME

Short Sands Beach4 min walk
York's Wild Kingdom6 min walk
Nubble Lighthouse4 min drive
Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional)32 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

You can't get any closer to the beach than the Diane cottage as part of the York Manor. Booking Saturday to Saturday weekly stays. Come stay at our cozy York Beach cottage located on Short Sands Beach. At the rear of the property is a charming Victorian-era one bedroom cottage. This is the only free-standing cottage on Short Sands Beach! Sleeps four, with a full-sized bed in the bedroom and two day beds in the living room. The 'Diane' has its own porch for a quiet evening or join the other guests on the front porch of the Manor in one of our classic wooden rockers. Enjoy the beautiful ocean view, spend your days in the sun at the beach only steps away, or walk to the quaint down town.

Short Sands Beach was recently named one of the 10 best beaches for a family vacation and you are on its doorstep! Relax on your front porch in one of our traditional wooden rockers as you watch the waves roll in or take in the nightly band concert at the gazebo. Park your car and put the keys away. Everything you could want to do is right outside your front door. No need to walk a long way or drive to the beach, step out the door and feel the sand between your toes.

Historic York Manor is a unique vacation complex, situated directly on Short Sands Beach, with dramatic ocean views of the open ocean. York Manor is one of the last vestiges of a time gone by. This is the perfect place to put your feet up and relax. This is Maine, “The Way Life Should Be”!

Property manager

Laura

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Ocean view

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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 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

About the area

York Beach

Located in York Beach, this cottage is on the beach. 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 Knight's Quilt Shop are also worth visiting.

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York, ME

What's nearby

Short Sands Beach - 4 min walk
York's Wild Kingdom - 6 min walk
Long Sands Beach - 9 min walk
Nubble Lighthouse - 4 min drive
Perkins Cove - 10 min drive

Getting around

Wells Regional Transportation Center - 23 min drive
Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

Anthony S Food Shop - 6 min drive
Stonewall Kitchen - 7 min drive
York Beach Beer Company - 6 min walk
Stones Throw - 18 min walk
Greenleaves Chinese Restaurant - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Diane Cottage, York Manor, Short Sands Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Diane Cottage, York Manor, Short Sands Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Diane Cottage, York Manor, Short Sands Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Diane Cottage, York Manor, Short Sands Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this York Beach cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Short Sands Beach and Long Sands Beach. Nubble Lighthouse and York's Wild Kingdom are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Beverly H.

7 Sept 2023

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

End of Summer vacation

Was nice, but think they could have more updated furniture/ essentials. Have to bring your own linen, cheap 4 cup Mr. Coffee pot, have to bring own toilet paper and no washes/ shampoos etc provided. Think the listing needs to say this.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry M.

16 Aug 2023

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

Highly recommend!

We loved staying in the cottage. It was the perfect amount of space, great location - park your car and don’t move it for a week if you don’t want to! The host was awesome and easy to get in touch with when we had any questions. Will be staying here next year!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

13 Aug 2023

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

Small and sweet

My 11 y/o son and I spent the week in this cute cabin. It was perfect for the two of us. Great location. Walking distance to Short Sands (across the street) and the little downtown (2 blocks). There were music festivals on the green twice during the week. Molly Os was our daily breakfast spot. The General Store had yummy sandwiches to bring to the beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanetta L.

29 July 2023

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

The best vacation!

We had a great week at the Diane. The location couldn’t have been more perfect and we lucked out with a beautiful week of weather. What was nice was if I had to feed my 4 month old, I had the option to walk back to the house to feed him or change him if I wanted to, and the house was closer than walking to the bathhouse so we could go back to use the bathroom as well. It was so nice being close to the restaurants downtown and shops. Laura responded very quickly and was a great host! We look forward to coming back next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

4 Sept 2022

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

Perfect location

The Diane cottage is the perfect location in a quiet neighborhood with breezes from the beach and close to everything in Short Sands Beach. Perfect for couples or small family.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Laura

Hi VRBO! We are a father-daughter duo excited to be sharing beautiful York Beach, Maine! We are both currently living in York and love all four seasons in beautiful New England. In his retirement, Doug is in the business of flipping houses and Laura works in IT for a large insurance company. We both love the family owned and run house called the York Manor on Short Sands Beach. The house has been bringing family and guests together since 1970 and is a place we love and cherish.