Directly across the street from Short Sands Beach

York, Maine
$797 avg/night
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 13

Max Sleeps

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 youmight 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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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    5 Bedrooms
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 07:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 07:00 PM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 13

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Heather K.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2025

    Stayed Sep 18, 2025

    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.

  • Sean H.

    Submitted Sep 11, 2025

    Stayed Sep 6, 2025

    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.

  • Erin C.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2025

    Stayed Aug 9, 2025

    We had the best week and the house was perfect for our family’s need.

  • Mark R.

    Submitted Aug 13, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    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!

  • matthew d.

    Submitted May 29, 2025

    Stayed May 21, 2025

    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!

  • Barbara D.

    Submitted Oct 28, 2024

    Stayed Oct 25, 2024

    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 .

  • Nancy C.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2024

    Stayed Sep 26, 2024

    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.

  • Tammie P.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2024

    Stayed Aug 17, 2024

    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.

  • Jessica O.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2024

    Stayed Jul 27, 2024

    We enjoyed our stay at this property with several young children. The deck was incredible and the proximity to Short Sands made our lives easy for beach, playground, arcade, shops, and restaurant access. We had a question on arrival and someone was at the house within minutes to help.

  • Patricia H.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2024

    Stayed Jul 13, 2024

    Amazing location !! 3 minute walk to beach and short walk to shops and restaurants

  • Julie F.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2024

    Stayed Jul 6, 2024

    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.

  • Amy S.

    Submitted Jun 20, 2024

    Stayed Jun 7, 2024

    We had a wonderful week here. Made lots of family memories! And you could not beat the location. And the porch was where we spent almost all of our time.

  • Casey M.

    Submitted May 29, 2024

    Stayed May 23, 2024

    I stayed with a group of friends for a golfing trip. The house was amazing and the location is excellent. I read a review on the property suggesting bringing your own blanket, if you have a large group, I would second that recommendation. The only issue to speak of was with a miscommunication in checking in. I hadn’t asked for the code ahead of time and it wasn’t provided anywhere until I requested it. After that one minor hiccup, the remainder of the stay was great!

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$797+
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