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What a gem for a quiet and quaint vacation

Vacation home with kitchen, near Long Sands Beach

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What a gem for a quiet and quaint vacation provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

What a gem for a quiet and quaint vacation

What a gem for a quiet and quaint vacation. 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom cottage perched high on the Nubble Peninsula. This home offers a large wrap-around deck with ample room inside as well. Nicely decorated with light interior, all open concept living, dining room with fully stocked kitchen. Clean and vacation-like home with two parking spots right up front.
Just a short Stroll to two Sandy beaches at York Beach.
The sleeping arrangements are all upstairs with one-room sleep all set up.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Located in York Beach, this vacation home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Long Sands Beach and Marginal Way. York's Wild Kingdom and Knight's Quilt Shop are also worth visiting. Visit our York Beach travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Short Sands Beach
    Short Sands Beach
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Considered to be the "most photographed" lighthouse, this 41-foot conical tower sits on the summit of Cape Neddick Bubble, a small offshore rocky islet, looking proudly over the Atlantic. During the Xmas holidays is beautifully decored and its sight is even more impressive. There is a free parking lot at Sohier Park, just in front of the island, but be aware, the weather is bitter cold. #MyBackyard
    Nubble Lighthouse
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Eye of the beholder. He was looking at me when I took the picture. #vacation #roadtrip #nature #outdoor #NikonD3100 #macrophotography #macrolens
    York's Wild Kingdom
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Long Sands Beach featuring general coastal views and a coastal town as well as a family
    Long Sands Beach
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ogunquit Beach which includes a sandy beach and general coastal views as well as a large group of people
    Ogunquit Beach
    14 min drive - 12.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Anthony's Food Shop
    7 min drive
  • Lobster in the Rough
    5 min drive
  • Cumberland Farms
    9 min drive
  • The Goldenrod
    14 min walk
  • Greenleaves
    8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is What a gem for a quiet and quaint vacation pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at What a gem for a quiet and quaint vacation?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at What a gem for a quiet and quaint vacation?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is What a gem for a quiet and quaint vacation located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Short Sands Beach and Long Sands Beach. Nubble Lighthouse and York's Wild Kingdom are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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What a gem for a quiet and quaint vacation Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle P.

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

Great vacations!

We really enjoyed our staying at the cottage. It had everything we needed, quiet, distance walk from beach. Thanks!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea L.

Perfect for a small family

I’ve stayed here multiple times because it’sa perfect since for my family. The beds are cozy and the set up and location are perfect. Close to both King and short sands, Nubble light house and great area for walking. All the amenities are included and i look forward to coming back year after year!

10/10 Excellent

Martine P.

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

Biking family

We had a very nice time at the house. We biked everywhere from long sand to short sand, and to go in the village. The walk to short sand is very nice also. The kitchen is missing some piece of cookware, but we manage to cook anyways. The porch is very nice and cosy. We recommande for sure.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan D.

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

Great little place

Great little place within walking distance to beach, restaurants, shops and a park.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sally D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Small; but great
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

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

Clean and cozy!

The property is super cute and cozy in a great location! Felt very safe and surrounded by beautiful homes. It was small but had everything we needed. I would recommend it mostly to parties of 3-4 guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Amanda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

cozy beach cottages with great location

Property is walking distance to Short Sands and Nubble Lighthouse. It is a cozy beach cottage located between other rental properties. Convenient to W/D and they offer use of beach items. The beds are all upstairs. They are a bit rickety and we learned before arrival NO linens or paper products (including TP) are provided. This was not mentioned in the listing but was resolved by charging a 25$ pp fee. Reasonable price for a great York Beach location for couple/small family, but if you’re looking for privacy this may not be your place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Dan M.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025