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Stunning Nubble Lighthouse & Ocean Views, 3891 sq. ft. 267' of rocky coast!

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House and Nubble Lighthouse - Mike Blanchette
Mike Blanchette took this shot just before Christmas 2013, 1200 feet away.
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Mike Blanchette's awesome April 23, 2014 sunrise 1200 feet away in Sohier Park!
Alyssa DiRubbo captured this lovely rainbow - reminds me of 'My Heart Leaps Up.'

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10361.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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York, ME
  • Place, Nubble Lighthouse
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Short Sands Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Long Sands Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Stunning Nubble Lighthouse & Ocean Views, 3891 sq. ft. 267' of rocky coast!

Spend warm summer days on the deck, listening to the waves or winter days in front of the fireplace with Nubble Light peaking through the windows. Take postcard photos from a 5 bedroom oceanfront home about 1500 feet from Nubble Lighthouse; a mile to the nearest beach. All of the rooms have ocean views; half of the rooms have a view of the Nubble Light House. From the deck, lower level sunroom, or sunny dining room there are panoramic views from Long Sands Beach to the Nubble Light. On a clear night, you can see four lighthouses(from left to right): Nubble or Cape Neddick Light, Boon Island Lighthouse, the Isle of Shoals, and Whaleback Light. No bedroom is more than 7 steps from a bathroom. There are four queen bedrooms, and one with two twin beds. Watch the dawn strike the Nubble Lighthouse; the rhythmic waves crashing against the rocks; the sea birds, the pleasure, lobster and fishing boats, and kayakers. Explore rocky pools at low tide. The perfect place to relax or to walk. Enjoy the cries of the seagulls and the salt air. There are two 46"and a 55" HDTVs, an XBox One X, 5 Sonos wireless speaker units, and a surround sound set, (for hooking up to Internet radio or sync your music with your smart phone, iPad, or iPhone). Enjoy WiFi, and a multifunction printer to print your boarding passes. Free long distance to U.S. and Canada.
Why stay here? For a family gathering or retreat, there are five levels and a .61 acre yard allowing places to be apart or together. There is a separate game/family room for the children, just out of earshot from most of the rest of our home, another living room right by the kitchen and dining area, a deck off of the dining area, and a first floor sunroom for a get away. The Nubble is magical for us at any time of day or year. The leaves in York were stunning again this fall. My sister says that the Christmas lights on the Nubble makes it even more enchanting, as you can see from the picture Michael Blanchette took. The storms can be majestic showing the awesome power of the waves as they roar and spray on the rocks. Each dawn seems different, the dawn mist, the red in the morning, or the break of any day on the Nubble. No matter what you are doing you can enjoy the incredible light as it changes through the day. Some of the sunsets are spectacular, too. On moonlit nights, gazing on the shimmering waves, sometimes I hear 'Clair de Lune' other times, 'Moonlight Sonata' or 'La Mer.' We love the sound and smell of the ocean, and the cries of the seagulls, even as they drop shell fish on the rocks. We hope that you will, too. No weddings or large parties. First booking priority is given to returning guests for the same week(s) in the next year. There are reduced rates from September to May, and three day weekends are available from late October until the end of April. May to September are minimum weekly bookings.

We have seen stand up paddle boarders on calm days go out toward the lighthouse. On anything but a really calm day, I wouldn't want to try it. :-)

Or kayak in the ocean or up the York or Cape Neddick rivers and time your trip with the incoming or outgoing tide.

There are many fine restaurants in the area, and some are award winning.
More things to do: Stonewall Kitchens, which is just about opposite the I-95 exit for York, and it is a lovely place to shop for delicious goodies, have lunch, or just sample and browse until you make up your mind.

Some people fish off our rocks, or go on a boat to sightsee or to fish.
For history buffs, there is an old wharf owned by John Hancock, An Old Gaol (jail) which is also a museum, Inns and other historic things such as an old cemetery with death angels on some of the grave stones.

There are three or four golf courses relatively near. One is a top 100 public course.
There is an outlet complex just over the state line from the NH -- ME border in the next town of Kittery, or go a bit over an hour north to Freeport for their mall and L.L. Bean.. York, has no shortage of art, craft or touristy shops. You can almost always find something to do, and when you can't, Boston is 68 miles away. :-)

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

York Beach

Located in York Beach, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Market Square is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Long Sands Beach and Short Sands Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider York's Wild Kingdom and Knight's Quilt Shop. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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York, ME

What's nearby

  • Nubble Lighthouse - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Short Sands Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Long Sands Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • York's Wild Kingdom - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Perkins Cove - 16 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 27 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anthony's Food Shop - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lobster in the Rough - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Union Bluff Grill & Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Daybreaker Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Greenleaves - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning Nubble Lighthouse & Ocean Views, 3891 sq. ft. 267' of rocky coast! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunning Nubble Lighthouse & Ocean Views, 3891 sq. ft. 267' of rocky coast!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning Nubble Lighthouse & Ocean Views, 3891 sq. ft. 267' of rocky coast!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stunning Nubble Lighthouse & Ocean Views, 3891 sq. ft. 267' of rocky coast! located?

This family-friendly York Beach holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Nubble Lighthouse, Long Sands Beach and Short Sands Beach. York's Wild Kingdom is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by Sean Mercer-Smith

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My father's family went to York Beach for summers for over 50 years. I grew up and still live in Nebraska but both sides of my family are from the East coast and most still reside in New England. We have enjoyed visiting the beach and reuniting with family at the house since we bought it and even before that. Now we use it as a good excuse to travel East and a comfortable place to have family and friends.

Why they chose this property

My father's words:

My family started going to York when I was 4 years old. I spent many summers in York: surfing and working at the Oceanside Store. What surprised me is that my wife, Delinda, wanted us to return there, eventually to retire. I have a photo of Nubble Light and a rainbow that I took from the deck. Everytime I look at that photo, I think of Wordsworth:
MY heart leaps up when I behold
A rainbow in the sky:
So was it when my life began,
So is it now I am a man,
So be it when I shall grow old 5
Or let me die!
The child is father of the man:
And I could wish my days to be
Bound each to each by natural piety.

Above you can see a rainbow that Alyssa DiRubbo took that was even better than mine!

Edward Weston described his career in photography as his love affair with light. Every time I go back, Weston, also, comes to mind. Each time, I see something different, sometimes new. Even as I do my DIY homeowner things, sometimes, I will just stop to take in the wonders around me. The changing light, weather, sights, smells, and sounds make our home on the Nubble a multi-sensory delight for those who take the time to partake of them. We hope that you will feel that way, too.
We bought this home as it has one of the most spectacular views that I have ever seen! We and some our guests who shared their photos have tried to capture some of that sense of wonder and place. The views are remarkable all year, not just in the summer. We enjoy the fall colors; the Christmas lights on the Nubble; the clean starkness of the snow, the rebirth that is Spring, and the ocean smells and sounds of summer when we open the windows more. Mike Blanchette took some of the shots for our website. What will you shoot?

What makes this property unique

As mentioned, every room has an ocean view, half the rooms have a lighthouse view. There are five levels to allow space together or away. For example, the living room, dining room, and kitchen are open to each other. The dining room has a panoramic ocean view, with the lighthouse on the left. The kitchen has black granite countertops, cherry cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and it is well outfitted to suit most needs of those who cook. There is a five burner gas stove. The appliances are mostly Breville or Cuisinart.
There is a separate game/living room with an Xbox One. The first floor sunroom and the deck are other away spaces. In good weather or bad, it is a place to relax and enjoy.

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