Escape to Historic Seaside Cottage: Stunning Views-Modern Comforts-Ocean Access

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4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10182.2 sq m

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Dryer
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Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

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york, ME

Nubble Lighthouse
‪10 min walk‬
Short Sands Beach
‪11 min walk‬
Long Sands Beach
‪5 min drive‬
Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

First Floor Private Suite

1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Futon and 2 Single Beds

Second Floor enclosed porch alcove

2 Single Beds

Third Floor

1 Queen Bed

Third Floor

2 Double Beds

Third Floor

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

First Floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Outdoor Shower Room

Outdoor shower

Second Floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Third Floor

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Welcome to 128 Broadway, a charming Circa 1895 seaside cottage perched high above the rocky coastline on the Nubble ledges. Just steps from the Atlantic, this home offers mesmerizing ocean views, the soothing sound of rolling surf, and abundant marine wildlife. Spend your days exploring tidal pools teeming with starfish and crabs, fishing for stripers and blues right out front, or taking a leisurely 11-minute walk to the nearby sandy beach.

Inside, the home is designed for comfort and relaxation while retaining its historic charm. The first floor features a private suite with a wet bar, full bath, sleeping and living areas, and direct access to the ocean-facing backyard. The second floor is an entertainer’s dream, with a bright and well-equipped kitchen that boasts water views, a breakfast bar, and a sink perfectly positioned to make dishwashing a pleasure. The adjoining dining room includes an extension table, and the light-filled living room offers expansive ocean views from every angle. This floor also includes a cozy entryway with a sun/sleeping alcove, a full bathroom, and a covered porch facing east toward Boon Island.

The third floor offers three ocean-view bedrooms, two of which have sliding doors that open to a spacious deck with stunning views stretching from Kennebunkport to the Isle of Shoals. A convenient half bath completes this floor.

With accommodations for up to ten guests (including children) and parking for four cars, this home is perfect for creating lasting memories with family and friends. Located close to local attractions like Dunne’s Ice Cream, Foxes Restaurant, Sohier Park, and Nubble Lighthouse, this seaside retreat invites you to relax, explore, and savor the best of coastal living.

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Bob

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English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No Smoking policy

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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

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

York Beach

Located in York Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. 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 Knight's Quilt Shop are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and mountain biking.

york, ME

What's nearby

Nubble Lighthouse - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Short Sands Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
York's Wild Kingdom - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Long Sands Beach - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
Perkins Cove - 14 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

Wells Regional Transportation Center - 27 min drive
Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

‪Anthony S Food Shop - ‬7 min drive
‪Stonewall Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
‪Stones Throw - ‬4 min drive
‪Union Bluff Grill & Pub - ‬19 min walk
‪Dunne's Ice Cream - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to Historic Seaside Cottage: Stunning Views-Modern Comforts-Ocean Access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Escape to Historic Seaside Cottage: Stunning Views-Modern Comforts-Ocean Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to Historic Seaside Cottage: Stunning Views-Modern Comforts-Ocean Access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Escape to Historic Seaside Cottage: Stunning Views-Modern Comforts-Ocean Access located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Nubble Lighthouse and Short Sands Beach. Long Sands Beach and York's Wild Kingdom are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

9 July 2022

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

Wonderful

Our family of seven had a terrific stay at this awesome special home. Thank you to Bob for the excellent communication and local recommendations as well as his responsiveness overall. Would definitely consider staying here again and really had a great two weeks at this home. Thanks again!

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Viola H.

13 August 2022

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

Great vaca

Beautiful location. Well kept home.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

1 August 2022

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

Another great week at Wyola!

This was our second time staying at the house and we had another fabulous week. Just about any amenity you can think of is provided in the kitchen. We grilled a lot and enjoyed the porch rockers every day while enjoying the ocean views. Bob is an excellent host and is quick to answer any questions. Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy K.

23 July 2022

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

Great views- awesome porches

The porch views of the ocean from 2 different shorelines was amazing. This was a great property.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

28 August 2021

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

Wyola

Excellent place to stay. Enjoyed our time there very much. Wish it were closer to the beach, but other than that, great!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia D.

22 August 2021

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

Roomy and comfortable

The rental was large enough that we could spread our wings, 2 decks, large first floor suite, 3 bedrooms on 3rd floor, fans. We walked to the beach and got some exercise but it was enjoyable to walk along side the ocean. The views from the decks are good and and it was nice to walk out back and sit on the rocky shore. We really enjoyed our visit!!!

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT C.

10 August 2021

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

Awesome House

Love the house…porches with view of water are great and get morning sun. Kitchen has plenty of space. House is clean and everything in working order. Had a fantastic week. Would definitely rent again

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

1 August 2021

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

Excellent stay right on the water!

The house is very charming and has a classic beach house vibe which we loved. The floor plan was great, having the in-law suite downstairs was really nice for extended family. It's a good 10-15 minute walk to the beach, but we managed just fine. Looking out at the water from the porch rockers was our favorite! Bob was great to communicate with and the arrival and departure process was seamless. No issues during our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Michael and Paula K.

18 July 2021

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

Staying in York

We really enjoyed the Wyola! Great views! Not the best weather. The owner got back quickly when there were questions. Beautiful place with lots of space. The only drawback was the walk to the beach. There are very few sidewalks and at times it was dangerous.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sherry F.

27 August 2019

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

Great location with beatuiful views

The location was perfect for our family of 9. The grandparents stayed on the bottom floor. This was perfect so they didn't have to go up and down the stairs so often as there was a bottom entrance. Age range was 8-87. Every morning and evening was spent looking out onto the rocky beaches. We could bike or walk into Short Sands. We were a short walk to the light house and the best ice cream shop ever. The owners were so helpful and present. We had an issue with the fire alarm going off several times in the middle of the night. We texted them at 1am and they responded immediately to help us fix the situation. They arrived the next morning with donuts and batteries. Thanks for a wonderful stay!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Mike G.

2 August 2019

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

Updates

I feel the binder had a lot of good information but could use an updating. There was no mention of where the outside shower was. The website says no sheets, I assumed that to mean no bedding at all so I brought blankets and pillows with, which turned out to be unnecessary packing. Could also use more dresser/closet space. There was no place to hang any shirts/dresses in the upstairs bedrooms. Overall the house was beautiful and we were very happy. Thanks again for everything.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joan K.

26 August 2018

great location and great house for large number of guests

We were 7 older people from different areas. There was plenty fo parking for 4 cars. The water views were great with a shaded 2nd level deck and a large 3rd level deck for sunning and drying towels. The beds were all comfy with easy access to the the 1st floor bedroom for individuals with trouble climbing stairs. The kitchen is well supplied with dish liquid, dish detergent, laundry detergent, dishes, glassware, condiments, dish towels. The location is ideal with a walk to Short Sands beach, Dunnes Ice cream, Fox Lobster House and Nubbble light. You can drive north on River road to get to Ogunquit to avoid traffic on route 1. Even though we hit hot weather during our stay the bedrooms were comfy with ceiling fans and a cross breeze. I met Bob and Janet when we got there and they were very helpful with everything. We were all happy with our stay and found so much to do. Thanks again to Bob and Janet. We definitely plan to come back. Arnold G. Konig, MD

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne V.

5 February 2018

Great vacation house

The beautifully decorated house with a great views of the ocean is comfortable and perfect for a large group of people. The 3rd floor has half bath and 3 bedrooms, 2 of which have sliders to the top deck. Great to have morning coffee on and quiet to nap on in the afternoon. The middle floor has a comfy large living room is open and flows into the window filled sun porch. The kitchen and dining room are open and dining table large enough for big dinners or games. Kitchen is well equipped. It was great having the washer and dryer so we didn't have to deal with finding a laundromat and waiting for machines. The middle floor has a long covered deck lined with rocking and regular chairs another nice place for watching the sunrise w a cup of coffee. The bottom floor is like having your own apartment, with a full bath, slider to outside. The house was as listed and well maintained. There is close access to the rocks/ocean when not feeling like going to the beach. Loved the outdoor shower. Easy walking to short or long sands beach, Nubble light house or Dunnes Ice cream... I would definately recommend this property.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

4 September 2017

Well appointed - great view!

Enjoyed a wonderful week in Maine at Wyola. Great location and views - the house was comfortable and had a well equipped kitchen. Outdoor shower is definitely a plus when beaching - and the kids loved it. Definitely family friendly - a lovely place.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

23 July 2017

Wicked awesome!!!

Our stay was the best vacation ever! Can't wait for next Summer!!

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H., Pompey, NY

13 September 2016

Awesome Family week in York Beach

We had a fabulous week. My husband and I , my mother as well as our 3 adult children and our grandson all loved being together. We did give our son & daughter in law & baby the downstairs space. As the baby still doesn't sleep through the night---we loved they had their own space. Our daughter and her husband live on the west coast so we cherish being together. The house is well equipped. The kitchen was great. We used the "lobstah" pot 2 nights. Nothing like Maine lobster. We used the grill also. The Short Sands beach is a 10 min walk.. Rocky's farm stand on Ridge Rd is great. Hannafords is close by for quick grocery needs. The views are just amazing and so peaceful & beautiful. We can't wait to return for another stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin M.

6 September 2016

Perfect beach cottage!

We stayed in August 2016 with our three kids - ages 6, 4 and 6 months. The cottage was just as described, with multiple room options (twin beds, doubles and a queen), plus a private in-law suite located on the first floor with a separate entrance/exit. Very close to Dunne's ice cream, Nubble Light House and only a half mile from Short Sands Beach (definitely within walking distance if you don't have to drag three kids)! The house had all the amenities one could need for the week, plus amazing views of the ocean and the lighthouse. Bob called us on the first day to make sure we arrived safely and to inquire if we had any questions. The cottage is well-maintained and very clean; you can tell that the owners take very good care of the property. Also, the outdoor shower is an added bonus - perfect to rinse off the kids after a day at the beach. All in all, we had a wonderful experience. Thank you Bob and Janet! We would definitely consider returning in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

7 August 2016

Fantastic Family Vacation!

We had a wonderful experience at WYOLA. There is a ton of space, and everything was very clean and comfortable. There are 2 great size decks that have picturesque water views. You can walk to Dunne's ice cream and nubble easily. We traveled with kids ages 3, 2, and 1 so we drove to the beach - But adults could have easily walked. York did a fireworks display one night, and we could see perfectly from the top deck. Such a nice perk. Also with kids we loved the outdoor shower. After the beach we could rinse off all the sand before naps with ease. Bob was great. He called to check in the day we got there just to make sure got in ok. We had a wonderful time and would absolutely recommend it!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David B.

22 August 2015

Wonderful Getaway

Great house with wonderful views. Loved the upstairs deck. The house was very clean, had all the amenities, and decorated so nicely. The bonus room downstairs is great as well. We had a fantastic vacation and would highly recommend staying at this beautiful home.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

DEB K.

2 August 2015

Wyola Dream!!

Awesome views!! Awesome cottage!! So close to the Nubble, Short Sands, and Long Sands. The place was charming, all the ad says and more. Great balconies with ocean views and rockers, love the outdoor shower!! And all the place had to offer. Quaint town of York and close to many others. Can't wait to return to the rock shoals, which are right there and are amazing to sit and relax and take the view all in, couldn't get enough of that, and to listen and see the ocean right there....so stunning!! And the sunrise and sunsets are phenomenal!!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

DEB K.

20 July 2015

Wyola Dream!

Great views, great rock shoals, great porch with rockers, great out soor shower, access to shoals or to Short Sands were very close. Place had all that it says and more. Love the area and York charm . Lots to do. The Nubble is within walking distance. Beautiful decor and charm Wyola....can't wait to return for more ocean, morning sunrise, and sitting on the rocks!!!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Doris A.

28 November 2012

Better than described

Fantastic time at Wyola cottage. Stayed other places in years past that were overrated from their ads – but not this one. The pictures are accurate – the ocean really is right there, and you can see the sunrise! Another plus you could see the nubble lighthouse beacon from the third floor balcony (bunch of other lighthouses too).The accommodations are better than described. Plenty of sleeping areas, and the first floor was great for our overnight guests with baby – quite, private and separate entrance so they could go out for early morning walks while the rest of us slept in. The yard is small but it didn’t matter since the lighthouse park was just down the road, and it was more fun to just go out front exploring on the rocks when some of the group were fishing. Small parking area but we were able to fit all four cars without a problem. Outdoor hotwater shower was great to get rid of the beach sand. Good sized gas grill was used almost every night including boiling lobsters, but its easier to have the locals boil them and bring them back and eat out on the picnic table watching the waves. Hope to get back there in 2014!

About the host

Hosted by Bob

The garage and two closets are not include in the house rental, and are used by the owners to store their personal belongings.

Why they chose this property

You have beautiful views of the Maine coast and the Atlantic with exclusive use of the oceanfront and Nubble ledges shared with our neighbor.

What makes this property unique

Private ocean front living, shared with our neighbor, where you can explore the tidal pools, fish, or just sit and watch the coastal activities; lobstering, sailboats, occasional kayakers and paddle boarders.

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