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Bright coastal home with fireplace close to beaches - dogs welcome

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12225.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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York, ME
  • Short Sands Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Long Sands Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Nubble Lighthouse
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Basement

2 Double Sofa Beds

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bright coastal home with fireplace close to beaches - dogs welcome

York Starfish Haven

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Perfect for a family getaway, this well-appointed Cape Neddick home offers a prime location near York’s top attractions and beaches—just a short walk to Long Sands Beach and within walking distance to Short Sands Beach. Tucked in a quiet family neighborhood, the home is also dog-friendly and close to dining, shopping, and local sights.

Inside, the coastal theme continues with tasteful decor, hardwood floors, elegant columns, and a cathedral ceiling in the formal sitting room. Multiple living spaces ensure comfort and privacy for everyone, with an open floor plan and soft sea-inspired tones throughout. The main floor includes two inviting sitting areas: a casual space with cable TV and a more formal room with a wood-burning fireplace and ample natural light. A third living space in the basement offers a cozy den—perfect for watching sports or Saturday morning cartoons. WiFi is available throughout the home.

The fully equipped kitchen makes meal prep a breeze for multiple cooks, with granite counters, modern appliances, and a large double-door fridge. Kids can enjoy smoothies or snacks at the breakfast bar, while more formal meals—like a lobster dinner—can be served in the dining room. A sunny breakfast nook with bay windows and two outdoor patios (one with a firepit for s’mores) provide plenty of options for dining. The home also includes a laundry room and a seasonal outdoor shower.

Sleeping arrangements are ideal for families and groups: upstairs, you’ll find a king bedroom, queen bedroom, and a third room with two twin beds plus a trundle. The finished basement adds extra space with a queen bed, a double sofa bed, and a twin sofa bed. A dog bed and dishes are provided for your furry friend.

Beach days are easy with extra chairs provided. Short Sands Beach is especially family-friendly, with a playground and the beloved Goldenrod candy shop. Visit in August for York Days, featuring sandcastle contests and a craft fair.

Just a half-mile away, York’s Wild Kingdom offers both a zoo and amusement park. Nearby, visit the iconic Nubble Lighthouse for photos and lunch at Fox’s Lobster House. With comfort, charm, and an unbeatable location, this coastal Maine retreat promises a classic East Coast vacation to remember.

THINGS TO KNOW


If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. No more dogs are allowed.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 28 years of age to book. Guests under 28 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Maine

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 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
Dogs only. Max of 1.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

York Beach

Located in York Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. Market Square is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Short Sands Beach and Long Sands Beach. York's Wild Kingdom and Knight's Quilt Shop are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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York, ME

What's nearby

  • Short Sands Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Long Sands Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • York's Wild Kingdom - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nubble Lighthouse - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Perkins Cove - 14 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 29 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anthony's Food Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dunne's Ice Cream - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Lobster in the Rough - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪York Beach Beer Company - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Greenleaves - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bright coastal home with fireplace close to beaches - dogs welcome pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bright coastal home with fireplace close to beaches - dogs welcome?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Bright coastal home with fireplace close to beaches - dogs welcome?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bright coastal home with fireplace close to beaches - dogs welcome?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bright coastal home with fireplace close to beaches - dogs welcome located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of York's Wild Kingdom, Short Sands Beach and Long Sands Beach. Nubble Lighthouse is 1 mi (1.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 103 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

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

We were here for my sons wedding.

The house is spacious. We could’ve had the entire family stay here if it wasn’t for the rule of only six people. This house was very comfortable and convenient for our purpose. It is dog friendly which is a plus. The downstairs did have a musty dog smell. A few items needed attention
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

Perfect Thanksgiving Vacation

The house was absolutely perfect for our needs over the Thanksgiving Holiday. Spacious, updated, fully stocked with everything we needed!

10/10 Excellent

Diane L.

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

Fun in York,😎

We enjoyed this lovely and spacious home.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Donna S., Medford

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

We had a lovely time. The location was great with a short walk to both beaches. We found that we could park the extra car at the baseball field or beach overnight with no issues. House is lovely and well stocked with linens and towels all very clean. Plenty of room to separate. Cleaning crew didn’t do a good job cleaning. This is an easy fix. We ended up cleaning It when we arrived. House is new and bright. 1st floor a/c is perfect. We kept baby’s bedroom door and windows closed to sleep and it had no a/c. Could use window a/c units in bedrooms and a dehumidifier in basement. A bit musty. Otherwise the house is perfect. I would definitely rent this house again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

james B.

York Beach, Maine 2022 Family Vacation

Our clean spacious accommodations and convenient. Booking with ease!
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10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

28 Airport Road

Great home and location. House included many extras and location can't be beat!

10/10 Excellent

victor p.

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

York house

Clean beautiful home well stocked and nice location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jeanne D.

Beautiful House

Very clean, loved the furniture. All the bedrooms were comfortable and pretty. Great kitchen, nice outdoor space. Close to everything we wanted to do over the Christmas break.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Caitlin F.

Great Family Spot!

We rented this house for a Family get together for 11 adults and dogs and it was amazing! Nice quiet and safe neighborhood. It slept and dinned 11 adults very comfortably. I was very impressed that the house was actually set up for 11 adults as well, including plenty of linens, blankets and towels. Kitchen was fully equipped, 2.5 baths and the layout was great for entertaining everyone. We rented this in the winter but I can see how even more amazing this house would be in the winter. We are already planning our next family get together at this house.

8/10 Good

Bob L.

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

Beautiful But

Home not as functional as it should be. Master shower not suitable for tall & seniors. Slippery, no bars, plumbing,watch your head. Lots of beautiful ships, however, not practical for kids and pets. Great design, comfortable chairs, sofa and beds. Very nice appliances. Great neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Kristina G.

Beautiful home!

The home was beautiful. Very well stocked. Coffee maker and Keurig. Plenty of pots, pans, dishes, etc; as well as extra sheets, towels, pillows, blankets. Even has a wine fridge! We loved the deck. Quiet neighborhood, backyard very private. Great neighborhood to walk to dog. The Webber grill was awesome! The beds were comfortable. Mini splits in the master and living room kept us cool when it was muggy. Home is very spacious, plenty of room to spread out and not feel like we were on top of each other. Open kitchen, dining, living room so we could all be together. Very clean with extra paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags. It was a 10 minute walk to short sands beach, quick 5 minute drive to the Nubble and 3 minutes to Long sands. My only complaint is the check in time, 4pm. By the time you get in the house, unpack, etc. the day is sort of gone and feels like a waste. But other than that we loved this rental and would definitely stay here again!

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

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

Amazing house and location

We had an amazing time! It was a girls weekend and we were all blown away with how great the house was! It was so nice and clean and walking distance to many places! Thank you, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

MARY C.

Nice

The updates were nice. You can easily walk to short and long sands. Friendly neighborhood. Great for the kids. The house was great. We loved our stay. Want to it again next year.

10/10 Excellent

Valorie F.

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

Very nice

The house is very nice, comfortable and as advertised. It is a very convenient location as you can walk everywhere. The neighborhood is great, quiet and people we met were friendly. Our only minor concern was that we couldn’t find any instructions regarding how to leave the house. So the night before our checkout I wrote and asked what we needed to do but got no response. We received 2 emails/texts about checkout the day of, but they provided no instructions — they just reminded us checkout was at 10 am. Then at 11:30, after I was home, I received an email telling me to be sure to wash the towels before I left! It’s not helpful to get checkout instructions 90 minutes after you are required to check out. I hope I am not charged for not washing the towels when I wasn’t informed I should do that until after I was required to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Neil P.

Beautiful house, amazing location

The house is perfect. Well stocked. And location is amazing- 10 min walk to short Sands beach and 20 min walk to long sands beach

10/10 Excellent

Jenna F.

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

The perfect vacation home

This was the cutest vacation home for 9 girls for a weekend getaway in York ME. The house was very clean and check-in was easy. Walking distance to the beach and to town. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anil M.

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

Nice place as advertised

This place is conveniently located between short sands beach and long Beach. Easy walk to both beaches. Quiet neighborhood. We spent 3 nights here, loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Jaquelyn M.

Would stay again!

Would stay again!

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

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

Great house and location!

Easy check-in, perfect location walking distance to two beaches, nice walkable neighborhood. We had a great time with our family including two boys aged 9 and 12, and our small dog. Property manager was easy to communicate with. The house was clean, had a good supply of toilet paper, towels, detergent, etc, and beds were comfortable. We would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle M.

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

Perfect location

We had a great time at this perfectly located house. We were close to both Long and Short Sands beaches so it was great for walking to the beach. The house was beautiful and comfortable. We have no complaints with regard to our experience vacationing at Starfish Haven.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Betsy W.

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

Great house

We had an amazing stay! The house is beautiful and clean and is in walking distance to the beach and downtown area! Would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Shannon J.

Great family beach house

This house was perfect for our family getaway- clean, quiet and comfortable, functional kitchen, steps to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

KAREN K.

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

Wonderful stay

We have stayed here twice now and love the neighborhood. We walked to shirt sands and to Nubble!. Very relaxing!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Karen S.

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

Siblings weekend

Great location! The house was clean & spacious and all of the basics were supplied. The TVs were tricky to get running with the various remotes and settings (the main TV had been left with only the DVD plugged in not the cable and then when we got the cable box running only the news stations showed up! We finally figured out someone had set their favorites as news & info so it took us an hour to figure out how to get all the stations to show!). We gave up on getting the basement TV to run. It is more difficult to communicate if there is a question when you have to go through a management company rather than having a direct contact. All in all, it was a good stay in spite of some iffy October weather!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Danielle M., Douglas, MA

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location, cozy house

We stayed for a few days in Mid-October and it was the perfect getaway due to the location of the house. The Nubble Lighthouse is just down the road a ways, and the beaches were very close, too. My son (almost 4 years old) had fun picking his room out and exploring all over the house, especially the basement TV area. I can also second the previous review that the upstairs master bathroom toilet runs for about a half hour after you flush. I would say the only disappointing thing was finding the dishwasher full (albeit, with clean dishes) when we arrived, which made me wonder if that was overlooked, what else was? Regardless, my family and I enjoyed ourselves at this house and the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

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