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Ice Pond Cottage at Short Sands Beach

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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York, ME
  • Long Sands Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Short Sands Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • York's Wild Kingdom
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

master bedroom - first floor

1 Double Bed

second floor

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

second floor

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

first floor

Toilet

master bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

second floor

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ice Pond Cottage at Short Sands Beach

Single family cottage within easy walking distance to Short Sands Beach and downtown York Beach. The cottage has hard wood flooring throughout, central air conditioning, gas fireplace w/d, d/w, garbage disposal, wifi, half bath on first floor, master bedroom on first floor with private deck/full bath, 2 bedrooms on second floor (full & two twins in each) with Shower bathroom. Kitchen is fully equipped. Screened in Porch off kitchen area. Parking for four vehicles. Solo Fire Pit, with seating for 10. Sleeps 10 people. Outdoor shower and patio with picnic table seating 8. Perfect for large families and small children. Summer 2025 minimum stay 3 nights. No pets. Bedroom & Bath linens provided. Property is also available throughout the 2025/2026 Fall, Winter & Spring year at a reduced rate of $300 per night, 3 night minimum stay. please inquire VRBO #1376525 for availability.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only.
No sub-letting!

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

York Beach

Located in York Beach, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Market Square is a notable landmark, 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
York, ME

What's nearby

  • Long Sands Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Short Sands Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • York's Wild Kingdom - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Nubble Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Perkins Cove - 13 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 21 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anthony's Food Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lobster in the Rough - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Union Bluff Grill & Pub - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Daybreaker Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Greenleaves - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ice Pond Cottage at Short Sands Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ice Pond Cottage at Short Sands Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ice Pond Cottage at Short Sands Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ice Pond Cottage at Short Sands Beach located?

Located in the heart of York Beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of York's Wild Kingdom and Short Sands Beach. Long Sands Beach and Nubble Lighthouse are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home and property were stunning and we were beyond impressed by the support and communication! This stay was more than we had expected. You’ll be in excellent hands!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were a group of five women friends having a "girl's week". The house and location were perfect for us! Plenty of room for us all to sleep comfortably, make & share food, sit on the deck to talk, and easily walk to York Beach Village & Short Sands Beach. Joanne was a lovely host: great communication, great check in, great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigha T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for family! We enjoyed our stay. Great location, good outdoor spaces, and the house was well equipped with supplies.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderfully clean, kitchen is fully stocked, having linens on the bed is such a nice perk, and they’re cotton! Plenty of towels, extra blankets, even a buggy to bring things to the beach which is super close by. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, very convenient and spacious for our families. House was super clean and fully stocked on supplies! Great host, thank you very much!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice E.

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

Great stay!

Great stay and great host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ted D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was excellent. We would definitely stay there again. Our family loved and enjoyed our stay. Perfect!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie F.

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

Perfect!!

Tout était parfait du début à la fin. L’arrivée s’est faite sans souci, les installations étaient exactement comme décrites, et la gentillesse de notre hôte a rendu notre séjour encore plus merveilleux. Un vrai rêve éveillé. Nous avons déjà hâte de revenir ! / Everything was perfect from start to finish. The arrival went smoothly, the facilities were exactly as described, and the kindness of our host made our stay even more wonderful. A true dream come true. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

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

Wonderful family vacation home

Our family (7 adults and 1 infant) enjoyed our 5-day stay. It was an easy walk to the zoo, beach and shops. The grounds were lovely and the house was fully equipped with supplies and necessities. Joanne was very helpful throughout the process.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Layna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
JoAnne is a wonderful host. House is very clean and all the supplies you need. Walking distance from down town/short sands beach area. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaime M.

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

Beautiful house and excellent location!

The house was just as described and the pictures listed. Clean and fully stocked with everything you need and more. Beds were so comfortable and the entire house was warm and welcoming! Joanne was super friendly and helpful. 10 minute walk to short sands and downtown, there is a shortcut right outside the house (have to cross Rt 1 and lift strollers or carts over rocks but shaves off a little bit of miles and time). For the lobster lovers, order from Off The Boat Lobster and they steam em for ya. (Cash only) Joanne has all you need for eating and enjoying! Best lobster ever! Outdoor shower was amazing to rinse off the sand! Highly recommend for families to have a nice getaway and hit the beach/shops/restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori F.

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

York family vacation

We had a great time at Joanne’s place! There was 10 of us…6 adults and our 4 grandsons from 10 yrs old to 7 months. There was plenty of space for all. I especially liked the outside space… grilling area with places to eat, great fire pit..outside shower and lawn area for games. The porches were awesome. The house was immaculate and had everything we might want. The walk to long sands was @ 15 minutes or a quick ride by car. Overall a wonderful place to stay. Thank you Joanne, hope to be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel F.

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

Great location

The home is large, clean and in a quiet area. The home is well stocked with supplies, cookware and everything that you’d need. York is a great spot to visit
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin C.

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

Beautiful property

Lovely spot and enjoyed watching the ducks and geese at the pond. If the weather had been better we would have really enjoyed the fire pit area. It’s a really nice neighborhood and everything is a short drive. The beds are comfy and the kitchen was very well equipped. Love the fireplace and open concept living area! Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra K.

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

Last minute booking

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, could not have been better!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

KATHLEEN M L.

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

Thanksgiving

Location was great, house was spotless and well equipped. Perfect time!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

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

Beautiful

Absolutely beautiful home!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

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

Wonderful

One of the best vacation rentals we’ve stayed at. Amazing hostess, clean, great locations. And we are so picky!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

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

Great gem!

We loved our stay. Beautifully decorated, awesome yard and close to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

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

Awesome find!

The place feels like home, comfortable, clean, top quality appliances and everything. Great location, close to so many fun things, especially the zoo! I can't recommend this property highly enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia F.

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

Loved this house

The house was very clean, very well stocked with necessities. Loved our stay here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

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

Real nice place

Everything was great. Place was super clean and it had everything we needed. Short walking distance to the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

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

Perfect in every way!

Beautiful house! We’ve rented houses in York for a few years, but this house was perfect - it met all our needs even as far as location (a short walk/bike to Long Sands and an even shorter walk/bike to Short Sands). The owner supplied so many things we usually have to buy too. She was great and easy to communicate with - we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelica G.

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

Nice house

Very good

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Generous Provisions

Joanne was friendly, helpful and resourceful. Everything you needed was there and more. Very clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Joanne Mary Hill

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