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Walk up the Driveway to York's Long Sands Beach!

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Room
Room
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 655.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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York, ME
  • Long Sands Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Short Sands Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Nubble Lighthouse
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

None - can't remove this

1 Crib

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Walk up the Driveway to York's Long Sands Beach!

This is a great cottage only a very short distance from Long Sands Beach in York Beach, Maine. Free, off-street parking for 2 vehicles included. Close to entertainment, food, and fun.

Address is 103 Long Beach Ave, York Beach, ME, rear cottage.

Keywords: cottage cozy

Property manager

Paula Herlihy

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Bookings are from Saturday to Saturday

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

York Beach

Located in York Beach, this cottage is near theme parks and near the beach. Nubble Lighthouse and Market Square are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Long Sands Beach and Short Sands Beach. Water Country and York's Wild Kingdom 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

  • Long Sands Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Short Sands Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • York's Wild Kingdom - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Nubble Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Perkins Cove - 14 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 23 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anthony S Food Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Stonewall Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stones Throw - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Union Bluff Grill & Pub - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Dunne's Ice Cream - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk up the Driveway to York's Long Sands Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Walk up the Driveway to York's Long Sands Beach!?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk up the Driveway to York's Long Sands Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walk up the Driveway to York's Long Sands Beach! located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Long Sands Beach and Short Sands Beach. York's Wild Kingdom and Nubble Lighthouse are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

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

Great Location

Being right across the street from Long Sands is ideal if you plan on spending your time on the beach. Great restaurant, store, and ice cream all within 2 minutes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bridget S., Auburn

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

Amazing location!

We had a great time spending the week at this cute little cottage. It was literally steps from the beach and often closer of a walk than the ocean when sitting on your beach chair. House was perfect for our family of four with two young kids. Owner was lovely and checked in frequently. Would definitely stay at this property again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy-Lu J.

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

Long Sands, Yorkbeach, Me

We had an awesome time, owner was so nice, and great location to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL B.

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

I wanted something close to the beach and comfortable. The owners were terrific. Perfect vacation.

Walk up the driveway and you're on the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Nikee G.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Great location but will not return

The location across from the beach is fantastic! The Dairy Bar to the left has a crosswalk. The cottage has a very small bathroom, a good-sized living area & 2 small bedrooms with full-size beds. The wi-fi is non-existent. There is no yard but the front porch has plenty of seating. The owners were great about garbage – emptying the trash/recycling daily. Parking is tricky. There are 2 spots facing the cottage with an extremely small area to turn. The driveway is steep with no visibility, and you pull out onto a busy sidewalk. We had some strange interactions with the owner. I had a pleasant email exchange before the trip about check in/parking. We found beach parking on arrival. My in-laws arrived at 10am & I went to the cottage to introduce myself & ask if they could park as her email offered. She was very put out & said check in was at 12pm. I said I only asked because she offered in an email. She said she never said that. I chalked it up to miscommunication. I returned at 12pm & the door was open with keys inside. I waited but no one came. A few hours later, my sister arrived & there was no beach parking. We decided to keep our cars on the street & let them use the 2 spots at our rental. As I was walking over, my sister called to say the owner was yelling. She was extremely confrontational. I understand that she was not expecting the cars & there was some confusion, but that level of anger/rudeness was unreasonable & unacceptable. She said she had been waiting all day for me. I told her I attempted to check in at the cottage as discussed. Her response “Why would I be here? I don’t live here!” She said I had to check in at the front house & she had told me that. I had no idea she lived in the house & emails from her/VRBO indicated someone would meet me at the cottage. I apologized for the confusion. I apologized again when she complained that my brother didn’t use the crosswalk. She sits on the porch of the front house all day. We heard her complaining to other renters about using sidewalk chalk & that music playing from a cellphone was too loud. After meeting other vacationers that had similar unpleasant interactions, I was surprised it was not in any reviews. We heard stories about her calling the police for various “offenses”. The rest of our interactions were neither pleasant nor unpleasant. We look forward to our annual trip to Maine & have never felt unwelcome. We loved the location but would not stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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

Steps from the beach

Quaint cottage. Worked great for two with occasional overnight guests
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Elena T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Unbeatable location if you are willing to deal with a very basic accommodation

The location is superb! Although you can't see the ocean, (the rental property is just behind the main house that is on the ocean front) you are located right on the Long Beach and simply need to cross the road to be on the Beach. So sunrise on the beach, sunset or starry nights on the beach are all just literally 30 steps away! Several houses to the right is a general store with all the necessities and food you might need. Two houses down to the left is Ice-cream parlor,.that also sells lunch/dinner. The air is filled with breezy ocean aroma and the place stays cool and comfortable throughout the day, despite the absence of AC. It is actually was a pleasure to have fresh ocean air in the house all day. The house has a porch with plenty of chairs and rocking chairs to enjoy the perfect day outdoors. We mostly cooked ourselves for 4 people and used every appliance that the house offers -- everything is in the good working condition, and it seems that any need can be easily accommodated. Those are all the Pros. The cons are: Wi-Fi is practically non-existent, you can catch a very weak signal on the porch, but even that only gives you a low data mode option. The sofa bed in the living room is super old and I don't think anyone could sleep on it as is, since the bars will attempt to break your neck. In general, everything inside is super basic and old. Shower is tiny and could be cleaner. But as I said, everything was working just fine for us -- hot water, shower pressure, toilet, stove, microwave, toaster, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jacqulyn K.

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

August getaway

Paula was great and we found her to be quite accommodating. The little cabin was perfect for our week there. We would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Great host great location

Simple, cute, cozy-just steps from the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly W.

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

Cozy just off the beach stay

This is a cute and small cottage off the beach with all the necessities. Nice owners who are nearby and open for a friendly chat. Very relaxed stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Perfect for our stay

We enjoyed our vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Candace S.

Very cozy and quiet.

Cabin was perfect for us with pull out couch to accommodate family that decided to spend the night. There was even a charcoal grill there for our use. Owners are extremely friendly and made us feel right at home, going that extra mile to make sure we had everything needed. They even provided some beach toys for my grandson to use. Overall experience was great. I would recommend this to my friends and family, inexpensive to stay which really helped this year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alexis G.

Nice little place with great location

We had a great family vacation in this nice little beach cottage. It was a perfect fit for our family with 2 children. The location is really great: about 30 sec walk to the Long Sand Beach, wich is beautiful, and has nice waves.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jenny R.

Perfect Family Vacation

We loved our stay in York, ME. The best part was the short walk across the street to the beach. Paula and her family were super helpful in showing us all the best places to eat and play!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Judi S.

Small but comfortable, great location

We enjoyed our stay. Owners are very friendly and helpful. The cabin is small and the furnishings could use some updates. The beds were comfortable and we loved the location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Candace S.

Cozy cottage

Great time spent here. Owners are really friendly and place was very clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Fun weekend getaway

Great little cottage all the amenities you could ask for and location is incredible!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joe

York Beach Cottage

Steps from the beach, quiet cottage
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Location

I stayed at this quaint cottage for two weeks at the end of September. Very close to all good restaurants and just a few feet away from the beach. General store very close for odds and ends. Very clean and accomadating hosts. T.V and WiFi. Also very quiet. And off-street parking.

About the host

Hosted by Paula Herlihy

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Our family has been at the beach for many, many years, and have rented this cottage behind our house. We are available for any special needs that you might have, and suggestions for fun things to do in the area.

Why they chose this property

This is a family cottage behind our main summer residence.

What makes this property unique

The cottage is very close to the beach, and within easy walking distance to Short Sands Beach, entertainments and restaurants.

Languages:

English
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