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Directly across the street from Short Sands Beach

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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York, ME
  • Short Sands Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Long Sands Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Nubble Lighthouse
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1-1st floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2-1st floor

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3-2nd floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4-2nd floor

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5-2nd floor. twin/twin bunk with trundle, twin bed with trundle

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5 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1-1st floor

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2-2nd floor

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Directly across the street from Short Sands Beach

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 you might 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.

Property manager

Heidi Hayes

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

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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

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

York Beach

York Beach is home to this holiday home. 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.
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York, ME

What's nearby

  • Short Sands Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • York's Wild Kingdom - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Long Sands Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Nubble Lighthouse - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Perkins Cove - 13 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 25 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anthony S Food Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Stonewall Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Stones Throw - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Union Bluff Grill & Pub - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dunne's Ice Cream - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Directly across the street from Short Sands Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Directly across the street from Short Sands Beach located?

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 72 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

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

Short sands

Amazing location !! 3 minute walk to beach and short walk to shops and restaurants
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Perfect house, beach access and great owners

This house is the best for all you need Right across short sands makes it wonderful The view is just stunning!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara D.

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

Family gathering

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 .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica O.

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

Wonderful week away!

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Family Vacation

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.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hillary P.

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

Great stay

Amazing home and great location right off Short Sands beach and within walking distance to shops and restaurants. We plan to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

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

Super Vacation

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan H.

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

Great vacation

Kids and adults had a wonderful time! Proximity to the beach was a big plus as well as sitting on the deck and taking in the wonderful view!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maura S.

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

Perfect Week

We had an amazing time over the 4th with our family. Location is perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marco S.

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

Family vacation

Prime location with plenty of room for the whole family. I would recommend this property to everyone.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Perfect Location!

We had an extended family vacation and the location and views were outstanding! Everyone always came to “our” house—dinners on the deck, grandparents could sit on the deck and watch the grandkids play at the beach, the pre-teens could walk to the arcade!!!! We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Nancy C.

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

Beautiful Ocean Views

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

gail w.

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

Get away with friends

Great, clean, comfortable home. Beautiful sunrises and sunsets! Everything we needed was right there. Cant wait to do it again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

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

York Beach 2023

Overall stay was great - even with not the best weather. Only suggestion is making sure there are extra blankets as there was only 1 extra blanket but there are 8 beds. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lalitpat K.

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

Scenic Weekend

We booked this house as we were going to a wedding nearby and decided to make a little vacation out of it. The house was in a great location and well stocked. It had everything we needed and easy communication for any questions we had
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom Z.

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

Great house & location

We’ve been coming to York for years, this was the the first time we stayed on this side of Short Sands. We spent a lot of time on the wonderful deck and the view from inside the house is spectacular. Great kitchen and living area and more than enough bedrooms. Very clean throughout. Our 3 generations of family had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

gina & frank w.

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

Girls weekend oceanside

Amazing property and we want to go back! Amazing views. I was however disappointed that tne property information binder was nowhere to be found. I also called the property manager upon arrival to make sure the tap water was safe to drink and she never called me back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

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

Great place

Hedi was great. Quick to respond very professional and went out of her way to accommodate us. Place was perfect location for the older kids to walk on the beach and into the small town. View was amazing! Nice lil walk the lighthouse. Nice clean house. No complaints at all. 5 stars all day !
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House, Great location

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!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

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

Recommendation

The second floor shower needs either grab bar or non-slip strips on the floor. Our 91 yr old father slipped and almost hit his head. I’m in the medical business and would recommend you consider this. Otherwise, it was a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer W.

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

York 2022

Location was perfect! Loved the deck overlooking the ocean. House was a good size for our group. We were given a code to the door when we got there but it was the wrong code. There was a large pile of dirty linens when we got there and the beds didn’t have sheets. Heidi came by within 30 minutes to take away the dirty linens and bring fresh ones. Unfortunately we didn’t have enough linens for all the beds when it came time to sleep. Someone came the next day after I requested some extra linens. We used the grill a lot. It was dirty with old food when we used it the first night. The second day we needed to exchange tanks and then the grill didn’t work. Had to contact Heidi and she sent someone over the next day to fix it. Later we were walking down to the beach with the kids and could smell propane. The repair person left the propane tank on. It had been on for hours. These unfortunate experiences didn’t ruin our trip, but it would have been nicer without them.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammie P.

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

Best spot on the street

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Pleasantly surprised

After renting many homes over the years on rental sites, this house was one of the only ones that looked exactly as the pictures portrayed it. Very clean, well stocked with everything you need, and an unbelievable view. The only complaint I might have was that the beds were a little firm but otherwise we would definitely rent here again. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

James F.

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

Great location and views

This property is in a great location, right across from short sands Beach and has great views of the water. Our family would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcia G.

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

Vow Renewal

We celebrated our 35th wedding anniversary with a family vow renewal service at the Ellis Park gazebo. This property accommodated all 9 of us comfortably. The location was ideal as we walked to the center of town for everything easily. Our favorite thing was the breathtaking view of the ocean from the deck. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Heidi Hayes

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