Cozy Cottage with Private Deck - Walk to Short Sands Beach

York, Maine
$236 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Guest House

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Take leisurely walks to Short Sands Beach from this one-bedroom York cottage, a cozy Southern Maine escape with a dog-friendly interior, a lovely front deck, and an ideal location close to shops, eateries, and the Nubble Light.

You'll find this single-level home just north of Cape Neddick, and three miles from the center of downtown York. Walk half a mile south (only eight minutes on foot) to sunbathe and swim at Short Sands Beach, stroll two miles south to check out the surf at Long Sands Beach, and head two miles southeast to admire the iconic Nubble Light at the tip of Cape Neddick. Traveling with kids Be sure to take them to nearby York Animal Kingdom for rides and zoo animals!

With exposed beam ceilings, an open floor plan, and plentiful seating, this cottage is full of casual charm. Wake up each morning to check the tides on the free WiFi, prepare breakfast in the well-equipped kitchen, and take your dogs for a walk to the nearby lighthouse (please note that a 20 lb., one-dog limit if not booking the full property).

Grab your bathing suits, towels, and picnic fixings and walk down to Short Sands Beach for a sun-splashed day of swimming and sandcastle-building. Come home to sip cold drinks on the deck, light the gas grill for a barbecue dinner, and dine on a feast of lobster and haddock. End the evening back inside, where two cable TVs and a DVD player await for fun-filled movie nights.

Come and experience a summer break in one of Maine's most beloved beach towns - book your stay in York today!

*Please note the yard is not fully fenced in and it is enclosed with another rental property.

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  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • MORE

    Smoke-free Property Iron/ironing Board
  • OUTDOOR

    BBQ Grill(s) Garden
  • INTERNET

    Available In All Rooms: Free WiFi Available In Some Public Areas: Internet Access
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Golfing Water Park Access
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    DVD Player Kitchen Microwave Refrigerator
  • ACTIVITIES NEARBY

    Birdwatching Cycling Fishing Golfing Hiking/biking Trails Jet Skiing Kayaking Motor Boating Mountain Biking Outlet Shopping Parasailing Sailing Scuba Diving Snorkeling Surfing/body Boarding Swimming Theme Parks Water Skiing Water Tubing Whale Watching Wildlife And Game Walks Windsurfing Winery Tours Zoo
  • BEDROOM

    Air Conditioning Bed Sheets Heating
  • BATHROOM

    Hair Dryer Shower Towels
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Cable/satellite Channels DVD Player TV
  • FOOD AND DRINK

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Kitchen Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Sharon L.

    Submitted May 21, 2026

    Stayed May 7, 2026

    The Sea Rose was a nice, comfortable cabin. The bathroom was up to date and clean. There were two full beds in the bedroom, which was great for us. The living/dining/ kitchen area was spacious with a really comfy and large couch. The kitchen space was good. Nice big clean fridge. Our only real issues were communication with the owner. We could not access any information about what was available for use in the cabin and was expected of us when we left. Also, it was cold while we were there and there was no working heat. My daughter was able to reach someone from either Vrbo or Vacasa who reached out to someone who found the caretaker who came and fixed the issue. The WiFi was iffy, which I’m sure is just location. We found out that there was a dvd player and were delighted. We would have brought our own movies, but we didn’t know there was one so we picked up a couple second hand ones. But, when we went to use it there was a cord missing.

  • Laurie E.

    Submitted Nov 7, 2025

    Stayed Oct 18, 2025

    Clean nicely furnished. Great location

  • Jamie M.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2025

    Stayed Aug 4, 2025

    The cottage was absolutely adorable. Cozy clean, quiet. Great yard deck and fire pit for our outdoor activities. Safe location and incredibly convenient and quick walk downtown and the short hands beach. Easy to get into. Great instructions. One of my favorite rentals thus far. We will be back for sure!

  • Jamie M.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2025

    Stayed Aug 4, 2025

    The property was perfect! Clean, quiet, cozy. Great yard, close to town and beach. Everything was great! Only thing was there were no trash bags and the tv was difficult. I would like to see them switch to steaming services. The water pressure is awesome. Everything was very clean and stocked. beds and couch are super comfortable. Fire pit and declare awesome !We will be back!!

  • Kenneth L.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2025

    Stayed Jul 28, 2025

    Very comfortable but outdated and will definitely stay again

  • Kaitlyn A.

    Submitted Jun 27, 2025

    Stayed Jun 23, 2025

    We stayed here for a week with our two boys and felt right at home! Beautiful and cozy property. We will be back again.

  • Melissa L.

    Submitted Jun 13, 2025

    Stayed Jun 1, 2025

    Quiet, private, cozy and comfortable! Located only a few mins walk into the town of york and to short sands beach. We can't wait to book again for next year!

  • Nicole S.

    Submitted Jun 11, 2025

    Stayed Jun 8, 2025

    We took our two toddlers with us on a family vacation for a few days to York Beach. The area was very quiet and overall pretty private. Great location as it was just a minute or two drive to the beach, could definitely be walking distance. My only issue was the overgrown rose bushes in the front and the screen door latch wasn’t clicking properly so that was a bit of an issue with toddlers. Other than that it was a great stay and hope to stay again sometime!

  • Melissa L.

    Submitted Jun 6, 2025

    Stayed Jun 1, 2025

    Absolutely adorable little house and property. Private deck surrounded by beautiful rose bushes just starting to bloom. The house is incredibly clean and super comfy! Already looking forward to booking for next trip to Maine!

  • wayna r.

    Submitted Jun 3, 2025

    Stayed May 19, 2025

    We had a great time in York at the Cozy Cottage, just wish we could have stayed longer!

  • Robin M.

    Submitted May 19, 2025

    Stayed May 10, 2025

    Would be willing to give the company another chance as mistakes happen. Just be sure you know the house is properly checked before you arrive.

  • Terence M.

    Submitted Oct 31, 2024

    Stayed Oct 17, 2024

    We came up for UNH homecoming with our two German Shepherds. The property was spacious, clean, and well stocked with all of the essentials for a comfortable stay. We had a small issue with the shower draining but the property manager responded promptly to the concern. The location is absolutely perfect as it is right down the street from Long and Short Sands beach but far enough off of the main strip to avoid traffic. Access to route 1 and 95 makes this property a perfect jumping off point to get out and enjoy the area. Portsmouth is 15, Ogunquit 10, and Durham 25 minutes!

  • Roger K.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2024

    Stayed Oct 20, 2024

    This home we very clean and had everything one could need in the kitchen. The beds were most comfortable and the grill nice and clean. It was lovely to be able to walk the short walk to York Beach.

  • Thomas G.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2024

    Stayed Oct 7, 2024

    We truly enjoyed staying here and the place was decorated and the furniture was comfortable. Had a problem with finding a spot to plug in the CPAP machines and cell phones.

  • mireille H.

    Submitted Sep 28, 2024

    Stayed Sep 23, 2024

    We enjoyed our stay. The cottage is comfortable and clean. Vacasa was great to interact with. Quick responses to enquires.

  • Christina N.

    Submitted Sep 24, 2024

    Stayed Sep 16, 2024

    Beautiful little cottage, very cozy, clean and convenient to so many locations. Highly recommend.

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$236+
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