Peaceful York Beach Cottage: Private Cul-de-Sac, Nature Views, Minutes to Shore

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A deck with outdoor furniture, including chairs and a table, surrounded by a wooden deck and a grassy area.
A living room with a blue sofa, white armchair, wooden coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, oven, and a small wooden cabinet. A clock is visible on the wall, and a trash bin is placed near the refrigerator.
A hallway with a wooden floor leading to a room with a white door, a white chair, and a framed picture on the wall.
A single-story house with a brown siding exterior, white-framed windows, a red door, and a green hose attached to the side.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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York, ME
  • Place, Long Sands Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Gaol
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Old School House
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

York

Located in York, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Nubble Lighthouse and Market Square are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Long Sands Beach and Short Sands Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Yummies Candy and Nuts, or check out an event or a game at York Golf and Tennis Club.
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York, ME

What's nearby

  • Long Sands Beach - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Old Gaol - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Old School House - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Jefferds Tavern - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Emerson Wilcox House Museum - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 21 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anthony's Food Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Union Bluff Grill & Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Goldenrod - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fox's Lobster House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Stage Neck Inn - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful York Beach Cottage: Private Cul-de-Sac, Nature Views, Minutes to Shore pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Peaceful York Beach Cottage: Private Cul-de-Sac, Nature Views, Minutes to Shore?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful York Beach Cottage: Private Cul-de-Sac, Nature Views, Minutes to Shore?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful York Beach Cottage: Private Cul-de-Sac, Nature Views, Minutes to Shore?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful York Beach Cottage: Private Cul-de-Sac, Nature Views, Minutes to Shore located?

This family-friendly York holiday home is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Long Sands Beach and Old Gaol. Wiggly Bridge and Steedman Woods and Emerson Wilcox House Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage on a quiet street, a brisk 20-minute walk to the beach. Would recommend, especially for a family with kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Price is a bargain perfect location. Great communication and super kinds hostess. A pleasure and painless.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Lobster Cove cottage was perfect for us. Nice yard and very quiet. Great location to everything in York. Hope to come back again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable home

Great home, location and host
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

York getaway

The house and yard were quiet and beautiful! Close walk to the beach with perfect weather and accommodations. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient, Quiet & nice yard for dogs!

This is a pet-friendly residence within a good walk or short drive to Long Sands Beach. We had everything we needed and liked the cleanliness and amenities very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage

Everything was clean & comfortable. We loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Short family vacation

It was nice. About 15 min walk to the beach. Nice quaint house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A cozy romantic cottage

Set at the end of a lazy, family safe cul-de-sac minutes from “downtown” York Harbor the cottage has all the conveniences of home (TV/WiFI/Internet, W/D, microwave, full kitchen) with outdoor shower, sunny deck, grill and beach toys. Awaken to an Audubon paradise, we saw three white tail deer in the back yard.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2023
Thank you, Tom! You were wonderful to host! We hope you'll come back next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation in York Maine

It was perfect for us. My son loved playing catch in the private backyard. We saw deer and many birds back there. Enjoyed lobsters and steak on the grill one night. House is very user friendly. Host is excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2nd visit to Lobster Cove

We just finished a four day holiday at this lovely home. This was our second year there - we came back because we know the home so well, and it’s location so close to the beach. For my wife and I and two adult children it’s perfect: clean, comfortable, well equipped kitchen for our home chefs and an unbelievable deck and backyard. I expect we’ll be going back in 2025.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

It’s my secret getaway! Convenient to everything I want to do and has everything I need to be comfortable w my dog. Sarah’s place in incredibly welcoming and where I’ll be headed back to many more times provided the schedule of a tired teacher! Thank you once again for everything. I don’t want to stay anywhere else.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2023
We are so happy to host you, Nat, and you are always welcome! We hope your schedule allows you to come back often. Thank you for the important work you do as a teacher!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming and perfect

Everything about this place is just lovely and fitting for the person looking to be at a home away from home. The location to the beach, the serene setting, even the friendly neighbors make this an ideal location for a getaway. It’s comfortable, clean and incredibly private. Access to great food as well as the “got to get to”destinations in the southern coast of Maine is also a plus! Communication w Sarah is always immediate and responsive as well. Thank you again for being an incredible host for our vacation.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent house for a family holiday

The house has all that a family of 3 to 6 needs for a relaxing holiday. The house is clean, comfortable and well-equipped for beachgoers, back yard BBQ's and children. The locale is quiet and easy to get around via car whereas many other places near Maine's Highway 1 are in permanent traffic jam! Access to the beach on foot or by car. The owner is very well prepared and maintains excellent, clear and precise communication. Our family spent a memorable holiday and we hope to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!

The property was just as described. There’s a large backyard with a new deck. We brought our two dogs and they had the best time running around. It’s quiet because it’s at the end of a cul de sac. If there’s children in your party, they would have plenty of room to play. Inside the house, there’s plenty of space to move around in. The kitchen is well stocked with anything you need. All in all, we would stay here again!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect weekend in York, ME

The four of us (parents and two adult children) rendezvoused at this Lobster Cove Cottage on Thursday for a truly wonderful weekend: on the beach, exploring Kittery and Portsmouth restaurants and cooking fabulous dinners. (Thanks, Mom!) The cottage was perfect for a family, VERY comfortable, well equipped kitchen, large backyard with table and chairs on a patio (where we had breakfast and dinner) and all SPOTLESS. Sarah was attentive to our needs and questions - perfect host! Hope to be back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing York cottage

I was the first renter to stay at this beautiful slice of heaven in York village and we could not have had a better time. The house was exactly as it was pictured it was clean it was safe it was on a beautiful dead end street that had no through traffic. It was extremely quiet and peaceful. I would definitely be coming back to this rental the host was amazing to deal with check in was easy. The backyard was big and shaded it was a great place to sit at the end of the day after being at the beach and just relax and listen to the birds it was so private and quiet. The walk to the beach is very easy we would use a wagon that was provided by our host. The walk to the village is a bit further but it's an easy walk if someone is into walking that distance. I would highly recommend this rental to anyone who's interested in staying in a clean, safe, affordable cottage in the York area there is so much to see and do there I will definitely be returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2022
Thank you for being our very first guests! We look forward to hosting you again 🤗
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Ask About Construction

The house itself is nice, clean, comfortable. I can't say its within walking distance of the beach (I clocked it at 7/10 of a mile) or anything else. Disappointing for us was a property across the street was having major work done. So there was heavy equipment and trucks and noise and tar smell. Equipment and trucks blocked access to the driveway. Very unpleasant. Presumably the construction will end someday but was in full swing while we were there (September 2023). Very disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2023
Dear Rich, We are very sorry you did not get to experience the peace and quiet that all of our 5 star reviewers have enjoyed. We do everything in our power to be proactive in our communications. Had we been aware the neighbors were repaving their driveway during your stay (Tues-Fri) and that it could impact your experience negatively, we absolutely would have notified you. To your comment about the home's proximity to the beach, we do disclose in our description that it is 3/4 mile walk. To our future guests, please know that communication is one of our strengths, as evidenced in multiple reviews. Our sincerest wish is that you get to experience all that we love so much about the property and the Cottage, as we summer there every year as well. After learning of Rich's experience, we have communicated with the neighbors, and are pleased to share that peace and quiet has been restored with no projects anticipated in the near future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and perfect home base.

This was a perfect home base for our weekend in York. It’s small but perfectly suitable for our family of 4 plus two dogs. A great backyard, a nice quiet street, and close to so much that York has to offer. We had a couple of “out of anyone’s control” things happen during our stay and the host was responsive and they got taken care of. Things to know: We did not have service at the house (Verizon.) This is the case for a lot of York. Once we were connected to the WiFi it wasn’t a problem, but when I first got to the house I couldn’t pull up the email with the check in details with the door code. So I had to drive until I got service, download the instructions, then go back to the house. So save those instructions ahead of time to save yourself the trouble :) Dogs aren’t allowed on the furniture. Not a huge deal for us, but the kind of thing I appreciate knowing before booking. We would’ve booked anyway and would happily again, but I know that’s not true for everyone. We’ll look for this place first for any future stays in York.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a wonderful stay at the Lobster Cove Cottage! The location is perfect - about a 15 minute walk to the beach. We chose to drive because we have a toddler and it felt easier with all the gear, but we walked down a few times in the evening and it was great! The cottage itself is all you need: clean, comfortable space indoors and a BEAUTIFUL backyard/deck area to relax on after a day at the beach. This is really the ideal house for anyone with young children because once they reach their beach limit, you have a great outdoor space to spend the rest of the day. Sarah, the host, was super communicative and friendly. We are grateful for our time and will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sarah responded to all of my inquiries promptly- the property was very clean, backyard spacious for my furry friend and so close to the beach which was a plus ! The cottage is on a dead end street and was quiet and peaceful. We had an amazing stay !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cozy holiday stay!

This cozy perfectly well cared for home was an ideal fit for our holiday family gathering. Fully equipped and well situated it was just right for us. Checkin procedures seamless and excellent communication with hosts made everything so great. Thank you so much. We would love to return in warm weather!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Great Weekend

I was looking for a peaceful getaway for my birthday and I found it in this wonderful cottage. On a dead end road but just minutes away from so much to do. I spent some wonderful mornings with my coffee out in the backyard.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Property

This was our first time to York, and this property was ideal for us and our fur baby! The cottage sits at the end of a quiet street. The instructions for entering the cottage were easy to follow. The owner, Sarah, has stocked the kitchen with utensils, cookware, paper products, and dishes all of which were adequate for our stay. The cottage was very clean and inviting. We had one issue with the kitchen faucet. We alerted Sarah, and she was on it immediately. By day’s end, a new faucet had been installed. I would recommend this property for a quiet stay, close to York and surrounding points of interest.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

A well located, cozy house that was perfect for a weekend stay. Sarah was super communicative and helpful throughout our check stay. We would happily come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
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