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Beautiful York Beach Summer Retreat Walking Distance to Short Sands Beach

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Dining Area and Living Room
Kitchen
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Kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Long Sands Beach
3 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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York, ME
  • Place, York's Wild Kingdom
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Short Sands Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Long Sands Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful York Beach Summer Retreat Walking Distance to Short Sands Beach

Explore York Beach from this beautiful, clean, 3 bedroom, 1 bath vacation rental apartment. Enjoy the use of a large kitchen, formal living room and all the amenities of carefree relaxation. It is located less than 500 feet from Short Sands Beach and half a mile from Long Sands Beach. Located in the heart of all the summer fun! Enjoy quick access to numerous restaurants, boutique shops and local attractions. Unwind after a day at the beach on the deck where you can enjoy an afternoon cocktail or evening grilling.

You’ll find much to love in and around York from the beaches to family outings to York’s Wild Kingdom or just admire the scenic and beautiful Nubble Lighthouse.

Let us help you make your summer vacation as comfortable and convenient as possible.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Maximum Vehicles - 2

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4826059
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 apartment is in the city centre and by the sea. Nubble Lighthouse and Market Square are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Short Sands Beach and Long Sands Beach. York's Wild Kingdom and Center For Wildlife are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and cycling.
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York, ME

What's nearby

  • York's Wild Kingdom - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Short Sands Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Long Sands Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Nubble Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Ogunquit Beach - 12 min drive - 13.9 km

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 22 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anthony's Food Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Elks Lodge 2778 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪York Beach Beer Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Greenleaves - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful York Beach Summer Retreat Walking Distance to Short Sands Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful York Beach Summer Retreat Walking Distance to Short Sands Beach ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful York Beach Summer Retreat Walking Distance to Short Sands Beach ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful York Beach Summer Retreat Walking Distance to Short Sands Beach ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful York Beach Summer Retreat Walking Distance to Short Sands Beach located?

Located in the heart of York Beach, this apartment building is steps away from York's Wild Kingdom and Short Sands Beach. Long Sands Beach is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Great spot

Excellent location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2024
Thank you! We hope to have you back next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Great space

Fantastic location within easy walking distance to Short Sands and all it has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

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

Vacation

The property was very clean and a great location. It had everything we needed. The only thing I would change is air-conditioning in the rooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben P.

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

clean property

property was clean and having a queen in each room was nice. Being on the main street, it was convenient to beach and shops. Noise of main street and above shops was acceptable, but know you will get some.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

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

Great place to stay!

This was our third stay at this impeccable apartment. It is in the heart of Short Sands, so convenient to shops, restaurants and the beach. The owners are very attentive to any questions you may have. We have always enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

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

Very nice Apt right in town

We enjoyed staying at this property- it was very spacious, clean and looked even better in person than the pictures showed. The a/c made it COLD but not a bad thing! Parking and the location were very convenient!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2023
Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela D.

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

LOCATION***LOCATION***LOCATION

We’ve stayed in this apartment numerous times and enjoyed staying right in the downtown area. No need to drive anywhere. Everything in walking distance. Would highly recommend this unit to everyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2024
Thank you! We hope to have you back next year!
Verified

8/10 Good

Mia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Great location, lovely, clean and updated apartment

The location is right on the Main Street of York Beach so it can get a bit noisy but the convenience cancels that out. So close to shops, beach and restaurants. When we first arrived I was a bit concerned because it backs up into a trailer park and the outside of the building is not in good shape. Paint peeling, overflowing garbage and rickety stairs up to the apartment. Once you open the door it’s a very different story. They apartment is lovely!! It’s clean, bright and spacious. I would absolutely stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2020
Our campground where you checked in is what's behind it. Our garbage is picked up regularly. I will looked into why it was ovetflowing.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Charlotte E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Convenient location - parking area needs some work

The property was clean and the location was fabulous for our stay. We were a little disappointed that so much closed or had limited hours the week before Labor Day. Short Sands Beach is a very walkable distance and there are many other beaches nearby that you can drive to. Our only issues were with the parking area, there are gigantic potholes in both entrances, I scraped the bottom of my car. I mean these potholes are HUGE, you can't just drive around them, they are as big as a car! I was a little disappointed in my communications with the property manager - I messaged the first day to let her know that the outside light wasn't working, and I was redirected to talk to the people at the campground. I thought that was the purpose of the property manager, to not have to run around. Anyway, the campground people took care of it right away, so no further issue there. The property is directly over a pizza restaurant, so a couple of the rooms can be warm, and there is only one air conditioner that struggles to keep the place cool. There are fans provided, which did help, but we were also not there during a really hot period. Overall a pleasant and relaxing stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2021
We are aware of the potholes in the driveways. Unfortunately, those driveways are right of ways on neighboring businesses' properties, so fixing them is not within our control. We are a small family business. The campground is part of the business. They handle check-in, check-out, as well as any issues that arise during your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

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

Great Spot

Lots of fun. Right in the middle of town.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brianne J.

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

Amazing

We’ve rented this place for a few years whether it was me or my mother. This place is so convenient, close to everything you need and I love the porch overlooking downtown.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa G.

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

Great week

Great stay. Just gets a little warm with the pizza place below us. Suggest an outdoor hose for washing off sand from the beach. Otherwise great week
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

wendy B.

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

York family vacation

We have a very large group that vacations in York Beach every summer....these apartments were perfect for us....lots of room and very clear and the interactions with the landlords were very good....Nice people!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy D.

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

Very nice and close to short sands beach in York!!

Very nice apartment and location to Short Sands Beach in York!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jared R.

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

Great Location

Such a great place!!! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The apartment was very clean and comfortable. We were very excited about the 3 bedrooms, all with queen sized beds. One of our favorite features was the streetside deck. It was so nice to relax outside at the table and take in the atmosphere. It's also only about a 2 minute walk to the beach!!! The communication with Rachel was outstanding. We highly recommend this location!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet-Marie B.

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

Home away from home

This property was immaculate, plenty of space, surprisingly quiet at night considering it's surrounded by shops. Loved that 2 of the bedrooms were away from one, giving parents a bit of privacy and quiet. Would definitely stay here again. My kids loved the freedom of being in town without needing transport to get there. Nostalgic for me, been coming up since I was born, used to work in a few of those stores, like a second home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

cindy d.

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

July stay

Great location great place
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toni C.

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

Wonderful

We had an excellent vacation here. The place is located right in town and steps away from beautiful beach. It was comfortable, clean and had everything we needed. We loved eating out on the deck and watching people walk around town. We would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela D.

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

LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION

We’ve stayed at 12 Railroad four times. We absolutely love the location. Property is always clean and management very responsive. We love our vacation week in York every year. Thank you, Rachel!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronell S.

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

Excellent Location!

Our family of 6 had a wonderful stay in this apartment! We were pleasantly surprised by the amount of space it had! Location is just perfect for lugging kids and beach gear to and from. The family was lovely when we checked in. We would definitely love to stay here again! It was the most relaxing family vacation we've had in quite awhile 😊 Loved that they supplied dish soap, handsoap, starter toilet paper and paper towel. Bring your own bedding/towels. Two wonderfully large lobster pots came in handy to cook up some delicious local lobster but could use some upgraded cooking pots/pans and there were no pot holders (we just used a towel we brought). All in all an amazing spot for a family vacation. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Carolyn M.

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

Nice place and area to stay

Walking distance to beach, stores and amusement park
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina S.

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

Great place- great location- can’t wait until next year!

Loved the place! Hoping to rent both sides next year! I wish was a washer/dryer unit❤️
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip T.

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

Can't beat the location!!

This is our second time staying at this apartment/condo. You can't beat the location. Just a short 2 minute walk, if that, to beautiful Short Sands Beach. A very short walk to all the stores and shops. The place is plenty big enough and very clean. The staff at the campground, where you check in, is very friendly and very helpful. We miss this place already. Can't wait till next year, as we hope to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie C.

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

Repeat Guest

This is the second year in a row we rented this property. It is spacious, clean and LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!!! Now that we live 1200 miles away we like the peace of mind we are getting exactly what we want. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandy A.

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

Great time in a lovely appartment

You can't beat the location of this rental! We were able to walk anywhere we wanted to go. The property was nice, as were the people communicating with us. I appreciate the accuracy of this listing. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

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