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York Harbor home 0.6 mi to beach! Sleeps 12 in 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath w/ rec room!

Family-friendly holiday home in York

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Front of house - street view (with detached rec room space in back)
Front of house - street view
Front of house - street view
Kitchen
Breakfast nook

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12209.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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York, ME
  • Place, York Harbor Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Long Sands Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Short Sands Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

2nd Flr Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2nd Flr Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2nd Flr Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

3rd Flr Bedroom 1

3 Single Beds

3rd Flr Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

Detached Rec Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 (Master bedroom)

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2 (2nd flr shared)

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 3 (1st flr)

Toilet

Bathroom - Detached Rec Room 3/4 Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

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

About this property

York Harbor home 0.6 mi to beach! Sleeps 12 in 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath w/ rec room!

House with 5 bedrooms and 2.5 bath plus detached rec room with queen sleeper sofa and 3/4 bath - property sleeps 12.

Desirable tranquil family home in York Harbor!

Five bedrooms – Three 2nd floor bedrooms have ceiling fans, Two 3rd floor bedrooms have A/C units. A pack'n play is available.

Hardwood floors throughout. Newer kitchen with breakfast nook, stainless appliances, and laundry. Living room with TV, built-ins and fireplace. Formal dining room seats ten. Three season porch is perfect setting to relax and enjoy sunsets overlooking Barrells Mill Pond and Wiggly Bridge.

Within walking distance to all - Harbor Beach, Fisherman’s Walk, Wiggly Bridge, Steedman Woods, and York Village (library, post office, yoga, bagel shop, diner, ice cream). For winter visitors Lilac Cottage is within a 1 hour drive from 3 downhill ski resorts and 2 nordic ski centers.

Detached recreational room with 3/4 bath is located behind the house. There is a queen sleeper sofa, table with stools, large flat screen tv and additional seating available in the rec room. This bonus space provides another place for guests to sleep and spend time together.

Outdoor patio area with comfortable lounge seating area and table with umbrella. This area provides an amazing outdoor area to gather, relax and eat outside. There is also a new lawn area on the left side of the house that is available for use. We have additional Adirondack chairs available for overflow seating.

There is a 2 car garage and plenty of additional outdoor parking available.

House has high speed Internet and Netflix access.

No smoking allowed. No dogs allowed.

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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
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
Require add'l fee and info before allowing pet
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Bring used sheets and towels including beach towels to the washer and dryer in the kitchen. Leave comforters on beds.
When applicable in the colder months, please leave the heat set to 60 on the 1st and 2nd floor. The baseboard heaters on the 3rd floor should be turned off completely.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Our neighbors are important to us. Please minimize noise between 10 pm and 8 am to allow for peaceful evenings.
House parties and additional guests are not allowed.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

York

Located in York, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Long Sands Beach and Perkins Cove. Travelling with kids? Consider York's Wild Kingdom, or check out an event or a game at York Golf and Tennis Club. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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York, ME

What's nearby

  • York Harbor Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Long Sands Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • York's Wild Kingdom - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Short Sands Beach - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Nubble Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 19 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anthony's Food Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪St. Joe's Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ruby's Wood Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Stage Neck Inn - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Bagel Basket - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is York Harbor home 0.6 mi to beach! Sleeps 12 in 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath w/ rec room! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at York Harbor home 0.6 mi to beach! Sleeps 12 in 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath w/ rec room!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at York Harbor home 0.6 mi to beach! Sleeps 12 in 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath w/ rec room!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at York Harbor home 0.6 mi to beach! Sleeps 12 in 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath w/ rec room!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is York Harbor home 0.6 mi to beach! Sleeps 12 in 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath w/ rec room! located?

This family-friendly York holiday home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Wiggly Bridge and Steedman Woods and Sayward-Wheeler House Museum. York Harbor Beach and Cliff Walk are also within 15 minutes.

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. 68 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aarika B.

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

Excellent Stay!!

It was such a a beautiful comfortable house (with the most comfortable beds!!), and the hosts were so communicative and had super fast response rates. Its also located next the famous Wiggly Bridge which was a fun after noon walk!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace L.

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

Amazing stay!

The house was impeccably clean and well-stocked! We loved hanging out in the sunroom in front, and were able to walk to get food and go to the beach. The host was extremely easy to communicate with. We had a fantastic time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nan P.

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

Great Stay

The house was perfect for our group of 8 friends. Clean & comfortable. Walking distance to Fisherman's Walk, beach, Cliff walk, and village of York. We loved the home including the nice enclosed porch at the end of each day to gather with friends. So glad we came!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey R.

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

Couldn't ask for anything more

This house is perfect. It was very clean, we'll set up and great furniture/decore. The place was classy and you can tell the owners put a lot of thought into making it what it is today. We were pleasantly surprised how well stocked the kitchen was - more so than any other rental we've ever had in the past. It was also very spacious! Our favorite room was the heated sun porch. Thanks for making your house available for us to rent. We loved it! It was the perfect place to have our friend reunion and reconnect after many years and miles apart. We would love to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Meghan B.

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

Amazing York, ME Experience!

We recently stayed here for an extended wedding weekend, with our large group of immediate family members. The property was beautiful and spacious and everything that was reflected in the listing. The hosts were immediately responsive to any questions, however, they also have a very detailed book wifh everything you need to know! The house came equipped with endless yard games, wireless speakers, ample outdoor seating (summer season), and the layout of the home was so perfect to give people space and quiet when needed! Third floor is ideal for kiddos as its closed off and you cant hear a thing! We will absolutely be back. Thank you so much Jill and Carin!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jacqueline W.

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

NYE gathering!

We had a wonderful time at this beautiful house in a great location! It was a perfect spot for friends to gather around the holidays. There were separate rooms so we could play board games in one room, and do a puzzle in a different room! Plenty of sleeping space, also using the detached rec room! The only trouble we had was with the heat in the rec room and one of the bedrooms on the top floor. The thermostat was not working properly in the rec room, and as it is cold in winter, we were nervous to have people sleep there, but it eventually turned on (after 6 hours or so) as people were trying to go to bed. One of the rooms on the top floor had no control for the heat either so it was quite chilly in that room, even with leaving the door open. Overall, a wonderful experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela and David C., Braintree, MA

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

Had a blast

We are 5 high school girlfriends who now live in 5 states. We have a difficult time getting all of us together but finally pulled it off to celebrate a milestone birthday (no need to mention our age!). We had so many laughs. The best thing about the accommodations was we each had our own bedroom. The house is really nicely decorated spacious, and clean. The front enclosed porch is great for cocktails while enjoying a sunset. We loved the historic touches with the modern furnishings. The kitchen has everything you need and the owner’s instructions on access and other information in the house book were very helpful. We loved the walk to the waterfront, the Wiggly (Wobbly) bridge, hiking, and the cliff walk. We went to Ogunquit one day and enjoyed walking a lot, including the Marginal Walk. York Beach and Nubble Lighthouse are a must do. All in all we had a fabulous time and 8 Lilac Lane was perfect for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
We had a great stay at Lilac Cottage. It’s a lovely old home. Location is very convenient to so many attractions. The kitchen is incredibly well-equipped. We especially enjoyed evenings on the outdoor patio. The front porch was awesome for reading, napping or just hanging out and chatting. There were tons of games, puzzles, beach and lawn toys, and movies. There really is a lot of space for people to spread out and enjoy! When we arrived the home was very hot (weather was in the 90s) and we had to work to get the home cooled down. The air conditioning units are in the windows of the third floor bedrooms, and there is a portable unit we found in the master bedroom. Otherwise the main level and second level of the house have window fans and ceiling fans. I was alarmed on the first night we arrived and worried the house would not be cool enough for my extended family but it ended up working out as we got the hang of how to use the fans, where to capture the cross breeze, and the weather cooled down.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location. Great house for socializing. Fantastic host.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

kimberly g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice home. Well kept with the traditional costal vibe. We would go back. The only thing to note is, based on theListing we were unde the impression the detached room was included in the rental price and when we received the check in instructions a. 100 fee would have been added if we used it, so we did not. But a beautiful home and walking to nature was a plus along with a/c units in the bedrooms upstairs. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David O.

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

Perfect home as to use for wedding home base.

We stayed here with our immediate family and extended family for our daughter’s wedding weekend. It was great to meet the other family here for a bbq Thursday night. The bakery cousin backed all the cupcakes and their wedding cake in the kitchen. Oven was perfect! Elderly family members stayed in the “rec” room as there were less steps. This place is perfect for this or a couple of families on a holiday!
The happy couple.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie G.

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

Great York stay

Great place, lots of common space to hang out in. Close to the water. Beautiful to watch sunset from screened in porch, will book this place again. Close to town and parks, close to kittery outlets. Tons of games, kids plates/ cup
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Missy C.

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

Roomy

If you need a place with plenty of room this is it.we enjoyed having the front porch to gather. While others played cards in another room. Convenient to go for walks. Many sleeping options with all the beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara M.

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

Best home away from home ever!

Truly couldn’t imagine staying at a better home while visiting York. Thank you for the beautiful home and hospitality! We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley A.

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

Perfect place for a stay in York

We came to York for a vacation with extended family. The house was perfect - beautiful, spotlessly clean, and in a great location. We loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loretta C.

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

Best Ever

Mornings on the enclosed sun porch and late afternoons on the patio - this wonderful home was perfect for young adults as much as my elderly Dad. We loved the wonderfully equipped kitchen and the collection of games kept everyone occupied on a couple rainy days. The outdoor shower and beach chairs were much appreciated. We hope to come back next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia C.

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

Girls Getaway

House was perfect for our girls getaway. Had everything we could need
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

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

Amazing location, home and great host

My family and I were in a difficult situation with our rental backing out the day before our trip. We were able to book this location and have zero regrets. It was more than we expected. The home was beyond comfortable for our group and location could not have been better. The host was very responsive and kind to save our vacation/family reunion. When we come back to the area if this is available we will absolutely book here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenna N.

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

lovely stay!

This house was perfect for a larger group of friends. The location was ideal, too! Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

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

Great stay in York, Maine

Spacious, well appointed house in York, Maine. Great location steps from the Wiggle Bridge and short walk to town and waterfront. Lovely front porch to enjoy views. Lots of space for extended family to spread out. Outdoor furniture was not out for our stay (it was beginning of summer season)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Ling M.

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

Great modernized old house but NO host communication

I had a question a few weeks before. No response. Never ever responded. I had wanted to check in early. No response. My coworker arrived at night. The directions were not clear, she ended up finding the key box at the very side of the garage door. It was hard to get it unlocked/locked. We arrived to a pile of wind blown leaves in front of the back door where we are supposed to enter. Hosts never responded to our questions. My coworkers thought it was an awesome house, indeed it was. But to me, it smelled like dead mice somewhere in the walls. The house was very clean, open, and modern. Loved the outlets and electrical upgrades in the house. But living room lamps a couple of bulbs were out. The bathrooms were clean, everything and beds were clean and modern and comfortable. But I’d probably not stay here again because no response by hosts at all. If something happened, we would not have been able to get ahold of them. I find this very unusual and I hope that the hosts are ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl K.

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

Clean, roomy, well stocked kitchen overlooks York river

We had a nice stay at Carin’s. Very clean, nicely decorated, kitchen had everything we needed to cook. Some nice walks to take like .4 mi to town, less than a mile to York harbor beach. The only part that was a bit of an issue is that the third floor does not have a bathroom and the stairs are a bit narrow getting up to those 2 bedrooms
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful time

The property was just as advertised and easily accommodated all 8 of us. Convenient location, great area to walk around and into town. We totally enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly R., York Maine

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

Easy walking distance to town/ beaches

Can accommodate a large group for a wedding. Extra garage studio was a bonus. House had everything you need for a dinner party./ Outdoor couches/ dining table/ umbrellas and portable firepit were amazing! Front porch was nice for some extra space . And amazing sunsets! 🌅 Enjoyed our wedding and stay immensely ! Thank you Jill and Caren! We”ll be back!:)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy O.

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

Wonderful for wedding weekend!

Our 3-generation family thoroughly enjoyed our 4-night stay at this lovey property, and would highly recommend it to anyone looking to stay in the area! We were in York for our son's wedding, and thought that this property with it's patio and beautiful, separate "recreation" room would be a perfect place for the groomsmen to gather and get ready for the wedding. Not only was it accommodating for them, it was such a nice place to have as a backdrop for the videographer to capture the occassion. Throughout our stay, we loved to gather in the spacious dining room and the front porch as a family, and the 2 little ones (and their parents) were delighted at the stash of playthings for the children. Everything about this property was high quality - from top to bottom. Decor, appliances, linens, and super comfy beds! Communication with the owners was always prompt and they couldn't have been nicer. Access the 2-car garage was another bonus, as it gave us a place to put some of the many wedding items. Something I didn't necessarily plan for :-) This property truly felt and looked like a beautiful home. We only regret that we couldn't have stayed longer.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Carin & Jill

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We love welcoming guests to our shared family property! York, ME has been a special place for our families to gather for the last 15 years.

Why they chose this property

York Harbor offers travelers a lot to do while our home is also a peaceful place to gather with family and friends.

What makes this property unique

We put a lot of thought into making Lilac Cottage a place for people to create lasting memories.

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