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Directly across the street from Short Sands Beach

Holiday home with kitchen, near Long Sands Beach

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Short Sands Beach
  • Place, York's Wild Kingdom
  • Place, Long Sands Beach
  • Airport, Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1-1st floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2-1st floor

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3-2nd floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4-2nd floor

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5-2nd floor. twin/twin bunk with trundle, twin bed with trundle

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5 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1-1st floor

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2-2nd floor

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Directly across the street from Short Sands Beach

Welcome to 21 A Ocean Ave Extension! Located between the beaches, this charming rental provides a rare opportunity for the perfect vacation in Maine. Modern amenities make for a relaxed and comfortable week (or two!) at the seacoast, in a small beach town with an atmosphere reminiscent of the way life used to be or, as we say in Maine, "the way life should be". The deck overlooks Short Sands Beach. There is cable TV, Wi-Fi, an outdoor grill, and the kitchen is fully equipped with everything you might need for preparing meals. 21 A Ocean Ave Extension is located so close to everything you can literally park the car and leave it for the week while you enjoy walking to two beaches and downtown York Beach. If you are familiar with the Short Sands area, you know there is plenty for everyone to do. Of course there is a sandy beach, but also a large modern playground, penny candy, casual and fine dining options and of course, ice cream shops! York Beach is unique in that it offers entertainment for the family that will remind you of yesteryear. York's Wild Kingdom is a small amusement park with a very nice zoo. We have our gazebo near the ocean where you can listen to live music many nights a week plus arcades and bowling. For those who are looking for more mature amusement, there are a few nicely appointed bars within an easy walk where you can sit outside and enjoy a refreshing adult beverage while enjoying the sights and sounds of our beachside town. If you want some day-trip excursions, there is so much to do in our area! Here are some great ideas for family fun: Whale Watching out of York Harbor or Perkins Cove, day trip to Ogunquit to enjoy that 5 mile sandy beach plus great restaurants and shopping or play at one of two public golf courses in York. York Village is robust with colonial history featuring historic museums where you can travel back in time. Perhaps you might enjoy fresh or salt water fishing. There are locals here who will offer deep water fishing or guided kayak excursions. There are tennis courts, scuba diving, paddle boarding and so much more! The Cliff House, located on Shore Road between York and Ogunquit, is a world wide destination with a dramatic $100 million renovation that was recently completed in 2016. Enjoy a relaxing spa treatment or indulge in their gourmet dining. If live theatre is something you would enjoy on your vacation...well, we have it! Check out the Ogunquit Playhouse where nationally known stars are known to perform throughout the summer. Portsmouth, NH (just over the border and about 10 minutes away) also has fine live theatre at the Music Hall. Speaking of Portsmouth, let's not forget this wonderful small city. Always known for being a unique seaside port town, a resurgence has occurred over the last decade making this city a nationally recognized destination vacation spot on its own. Fine dining, live theatre, and unbelievable shopping attracts thousands of visitors each year. We will do our absolute best to ensure you love your time here and want to come back year after year.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

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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

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

York Beach

York Beach is home to this holiday home. Market Square is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Long Sands Beach and Marginal Way. 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 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • York's Wild Kingdom - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Long Sands Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Nubble Lighthouse - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Perkins Cove - 12 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 25 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anthony's Food Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lobster in the Rough - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Union Bluff Grill & Pub - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Fox's Lobster House - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Goldenrod - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Directly across the street from Short Sands Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Directly across the street from Short Sands Beach located?

Situated in York Beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Short Sands Beach and Long Sands Beach. York's Wild Kingdom and Nubble Lighthouse are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 79 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Heather K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
You really can’t beat the location. The layout of the house was great. Odd that there weren’t beach towels at a beach house, thankfully we brought our own. Communication with the host was a little dicey leading up to the trip and during. We had an issue with only being provided one key when we got there, and thankfully they dropped off more keys the next day. The WIFI wasn’t great, most of us weren’t able to use it. The house isn’t very toddler/baby proof. We recommend figuring out a way to block off the bookshelf against the stairs to prevent toddlers from crawling through.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James F.

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

Great location and views

This property is in a great location, right across from short sands Beach and has great views of the water. Our family would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Location was perfect!

Location was superb! It was so nice to be able to just walk over to the beach. The openness of the house and large deck allow you to enjoy the ocean from every angle.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stephen F.

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

Fantastic Property

Thoroughly enjoyed our vacation week with family at this fantastic beachside home. Great location with spectacular ocean views. I highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

gail w.

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

Get away with friends

Great, clean, comfortable home. Beautiful sunrises and sunsets! Everything we needed was right there. Cant wait to do it again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

PETER C.

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

Fantastic.

Clean and beautiful home. Perfect ocean views. Our party of 6 adults had a great time. Couldn’t ask for anything more out of of a VRBO rental. 5 stars for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wendy L.

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

Wonderful Location

Our group of ten thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The view was beautiful. A pleasant walk to the lighthouse. The house was clean and just right for us. Communication was great and we were allowed to tweak our check-in. So much appreciated.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cyndy U.

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

Perfect location

Liked the location and the yard and deck. Rooms were good but could use better mattresses in a couple rooms. All in all, it was a great place to spend a week and enjoy the sounds of the waves. The deck was pretty much my home. 🤗
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

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

Great location for everything!

Property was absolutely beautiful. Right across from the beach for great views and easy access, and only a few minutes walk to downtown, playground, York's Animal Kingdom, and a few breweries. We even walked to the Nubble lighthouse with 2-3 year olds in the wagon! The sun rises and sets were beautiful and we were closer enough to hear the concerts at the gazebo from the deck. We had the best seats ever on the deck to watch a fireworks display, you round out the vacation experience. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

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

Great place

Hedi was great. Quick to respond very professional and went out of her way to accommodate us. Place was perfect location for the older kids to walk on the beach and into the small town. View was amazing! Nice lil walk the lighthouse. Nice clean house. No complaints at all. 5 stars all day !
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

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

Great Spot

Spent the Columbus Day weekend in York. We were attending a family wedding at the Union Bluff. We could have watched the wedding from the deck of the house! Great spot, walking distance to everything York. Clean and New. Parking tight. But a great view Short Sands and the downtown area. Perfect for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Henry P.

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

Awesome York Beach House

This house was absolutely amazing. You can't beat the views of the ocean, and location to the town of York Beach. While sleeping, you can hear the sounds of the ocean waves crashing into the beach and rocks. This house is perfect for 2 families that want to go away together, or 5 couples that want to go away together as well. One really cool room with bunk beds and trundle beds that can fit 5 kids if needed. The house has an awesome deck with an awning so you can sit and enjoy the ocean coming into Short Sands Beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jody G.

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

Fabulous!

I highly recommend staying at this beautiful home by the sea. The front deck is large and relaxing. A perfect place to eat or enjoy either the shade or sun. If the weather isn’t cooperative, enjoy the view from the living room. Plenty of bedroom space and the beds were very comfortable. Lichen was well equipped. You can walk downtown, to the beach or Nubble lighthouse very easily. Check in and out was seamless. I can’t wait to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

2/10 Terrible

SUNGWAN K.

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

Dirty and didn't match

Too dirty inside and smell of mold. It didn't match the picture inside is old.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Luanne P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location

The good: You can’t beat this home’s location; we spent many serene hours on its deck (which was well-outfitted with nice furniture and a retractable awning) and were within easy walking distance to everything York has to offer: beach, lighthouse, playground, town. The upstairs living area was bright and breezy. The not-so-good: Overall cleanliness. I would urge the owners to give the place a deep, deep cleaning. While tables and countertops were clean, moldings and ledges were filthy, and windows and screens were nearly impossible to see through. There were broken toys/games from previous tenants in various drawers and cabinets, torn-up paper dolls next to the bunk, etc. On the one hand, that’s not a huge deal, but honestly, for that price point, there shouldn’t be dirty pans in the cabinet, old condiment splotches (ketchup? bbq sauce?) encrusted on the fridge shelves, roasted potatoes in the corner of the kitchen floor, or sandy footprints in the tub when guests first arrive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sean H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view from the deck cannot be beat!! The house was great. Ideal location for walking distance to many things. Small issue with the house being locked upon arrival and the host was super quick to respond. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best week and the house was perfect for our family’s need.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, location, location! Right on short sands. Steps to the beach. We setup chairs in the morning and went back and forth to the beach. Walk to all of the local attractions and restaurants. Loved sitting on the deck watching the sunset and the beach. House was comfortable and had everything we needed for the week. Very clean. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

matthew d.

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

Great house and location

We went around Memorial Day weekend. The only complaint was the weather did not cooperate and we couldn’t enjoy the deck! House was spacious and worked perfect for our needs. Hope to stay at this house again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara D.

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

Family gathering

Perfect location ! The house is everything we need for our family gathering . Spacious and the view is amazing! We encountered a problem and the owner response was very fast ? All people ( agents , workers ) were nice and helpful .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy C.

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

Beautiful Ocean Views

Beautiful Views of the Ocean and the house was very clean. Parking stops for 3 cars when we had 9 people. However they did not have someone in the unit behind us, so able to park 6 cars. Others wise suggested we park and pay at a lot near by. Most doors need WD40 noisy when opening doors. Overall the house worked for a family of 9 adults.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammie P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best spot on the street

We had a wonderful stay! It was so convenient and close to everything. We watched the grandkids play on beach right from the top deck. You could see the whole town from the house. Every night, we sat on the deck and listened to the band play at the pavilion and listened to the waves rolling in and out. I wish I knew how to post the video I took. People walking by said, we had the best spot on the street. After walking around and looking, I thought so too. The only thing I have a complaint about was, the toilets didn't look like they were cleaned very well and, I would echo some of the other replies that, there weren't enough blankets supplied. There were only light weight bedspreads and the pamphlet with all the info about the house didn't say when the garbage was to be put out for pick up. We were lucky to see the neighbors put theirs out in the morning. Not a big problem thou, when we were full, they sent someone right out. Other than those minor things, we will definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

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

Short sands

Amazing location !! 3 minute walk to beach and short walk to shops and restaurants
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

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

Super Vacation

My favorite part of the house is the huge deck. It not only looks onto a beautiful ocean view but allowed the chance to be together for relaxing, eating, chatting in a wonderful space. We will definitely be back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

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