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Walk to Long & Short Sands - 4BR, Sleeps 10 - Screened Porch + Fire Pit

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101100 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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York, ME
  • Place, Long Sands Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, York's Wild Kingdom
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Short Sands Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

York Beach

Short Sands Beach is a short stroll from this vacation home, and other popular attractions like Long Sands Beach are within a mile (2 km). The vacation home includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
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What's nearby

  • Long Sands Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • York's Wild Kingdom - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Short Sands Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Nubble Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Ogunquit Beach - 13 min drive - 8.9 miles

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 23 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anthony's Food Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Union Bluff Grill & Pub - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cape Neddick Lobster Pound - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Goldenrod - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Fox's Lobster House - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Walk to Long & Short Sands - 4BR, Sleeps 10 - Screened Porch + Fire Pit

Walk to Long & Short Sands - 4BR - Screened Porch & Fire Pit

Welcome to Between Two Sands, our family beach house on a quiet private road in York Beach. Spend your days at Long Sands or Short Sands, walk into town for ice cream and arcade games, then come home to dinner on the screened porch and an evening around the fire pit.

With four bedrooms, room for up to 10 guests, and beach gear to lighten your packing, the house makes it easy to settle into a Maine beach week.

WALK TO BOTH BEACHES

Our location puts both sides of York Beach within walking distance:

• Long Sands for beach days and walks along the water
• Short Sands for the beach, restaurants, shops, playground, and arcade
• York’s Wild Kingdom for a family outing close to home

Local pedestrian cut-throughs offer shorter routes than some driving directions show. Many guests park when they arrive and use their car very little during their stay.

SPACE TO GATHER AND UNWIND

The main floor brings the living room, dining area, and kitchen together so everyone can stay connected while cooking, playing games, or relaxing after the beach.

The screened porch is a favorite gathering spot for morning coffee, family meals, reading, and evening card games. Outside, enjoy the yard, gas grill, and fire pit. A hot-and-cold outdoor shower makes rinsing off after the beach easy.

FOUR BEDROOMS

• First floor: Queen bedroom
• Second floor: Two queen bedrooms
• Second floor: One bedroom with a queen bed and twin-over-full bunk bed

Fresh bed linens and pillows are provided. Window air conditioners serve all four bedrooms and the main living area.

There is one full bathroom on the first floor and a half bathroom upstairs, plus the seasonal outdoor shower.

COOKING AND EVERYDAY CONVENIENCES

The refreshed kitchen features painted cabinetry, updated hardware, a new sink and faucet, and a garbage disposal. It’s stocked with cookware, dishes, glassware, and utensils for breakfasts, beach lunches, and dinners at home.

You’ll also find:

• Coffee maker, Keurig, and coffee grinder
• Microwave, toaster, and blender
• Washer and dryer
• Wi-Fi and smart TV
• Keyless entry

Please note that the kitchen does not have a dishwasher.

PACK A LITTLE LIGHTER

We keep a selection of beach chairs, beach toys, boogie boards, a beach wagon or cart, and family games for guests to enjoy. If a particular item is essential to your trip, please ask before booking so we can confirm availability.

PACK A LITTLE LIGHTER

Traveling with children means bringing plenty of gear, so we’ve stocked the house with useful extras:

• Pack ’n Play
• High chair
• Children’s books, toys, and family games
• Beach chairs and beach toys
• Boogie boards
• Beach wagon or cart

If a particular item is essential to your trip, please ask before booking so we can confirm availability. GOOD TO KNOW

• Maximum occupancy is 10 guests
• Peak summer stays run Saturday to Saturday
• The house is on a private dirt road
• The home uses well water with whole-house filtration
• Air conditioning is provided by window units
• The outdoor shower is available seasonally
• No dishwasher
• No smoking

Between Two Sands is a casual Maine beach house made for sandy feet, shared meals, and time together. We continue to care for and update the home each season, and we love welcoming families back year after year.

SUMMER 2027 BOOKING IS OPEN

Choose your week and make yourself at home between the sands.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 1.5 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment

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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
NEW Listing Easy Walk to Both Beaches York Wild Kingdom Shops

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in York Beach, a short 10-minute walk from Short Sands Beach and also 15 minutes on foot from Long Sands Beach. You'll also find Nubble Lighthouse and York Harbor Beach within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Perfect Family Escape! Walk to everything and relax. It’s all here for you ?

Yes, though there is a max of 4 spaces. You'll find a max of limited parking spaces.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Perfect Family Escape! Walk to everything and relax. It’s all here for you ?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a smart TV and a kitchen as well as a garden.

Does Perfect Family Escape! Walk to everything and relax. It’s all here for you have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does Perfect Family Escape! Walk to everything and relax. It’s all here for you have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.), which is 16.7 mi away (27 minutes by car). Another top airport is Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional), which is located 24.4 mi away (33-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Perfect Family Escape! Walk to everything and relax. It’s all here for you ?

Yes, every house at Perfect Family Escape! Walk to everything and relax. It’s all here for you comes with a porch/lanai.

Walk to Long & Short Sands - 4BR, Sleeps 10 - Screened Porch + Fire Pit Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks for another wonderful stay. I love the upgrades (the kitchen looks great), and it's still in the perfect location. The A/C was a big plus this year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic house and location!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time staying at this beach home. The home was very clean and comfortable, and the host was easy to work with. We walked to the beach every day, walked to the quaint downtown shops and eateries, and walked to the brewery at the end of the road. The host provided many beach items such as a beach umbrella and a wagon which really came in handy. Our grandchildren loved the bunk bed and the many toys and books in the home. It was an awesome family vacation!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

York beach stay

Very clean and comfortable property!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fun Family Vacation

Great house with many family amenities from a full functional kitchen to a great laundry to toys and equipment for the kids and a supply of beach needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

This house was a gem! Location was excellent and the home was very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great beach vacation

We stayed here for my sons 6th birthday to spend time at the beach. We loved the house and the town, and had a few great beach days in between cloudy weather. Would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for families

Amy and Kevin's beach house is great for getting the family together for a great beach week. Everything you need, plenty of space, and just a short walk to the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for the beach!

It's a perfect place for a family. Everyone gets their own room, there's plenty of space in the enclosed porch to relax, and it's a short walk to the beach. You can't go wrong!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was spotlessly clean and comfortable. We had everything we needed for a relaxing beach vacation. It was very well equipped with kitchen appliances and ice maker. Beautiful yard, with fire pit. And a very convenient outdoor shower! It was really nice having use of children's toys. My 4 year old granddaughter gets bored easily, and there were so many new things for her to use. Our host Amy, seemed very invested in our vacation being perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Great quiet location. Easy to beach or town.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Terrific house!

Easy getaway! Easy check in, great location, super clean, relaxing outdoor space.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay!

Been going to York since I was a kid and been in a variety of places. Tried Kevin and Amy's and it was a great fit. Short walk to the beach and town make it perfectly situated for families. Very highly recommended!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great week in York Beach Maine!

This property was spotless and came as advertised. Property owner answered all questions. Conveniently located within walking distance to Long Beach. Definitely will stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

The house is great! Great location and wonderful amenities! Everything you need is there waiting for you - from baby gear to paper products, and all the kitchen appliances/dishes/glasses… even a blender! We all enjoyed our week so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family vacation in York Beach August 2024

Great location! Quiet neighborhood! Beach house had everything we needed. Quick response from owner when we had a Wi-Fi issue .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a perfect vacation staying in the VRBO. The home ia located in a great spot and is nice & roomy with 4 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. It easily accomodated a family of 6. The kids had a blast with the toys available in the outdoor shed. Short Sands beach and the town of Short Sands was an easy walk from the home. We hope to return soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place is perfect for us. Really quiet and safe for the children (it's on a private dirt road away from the crowds) but a 5-10 minutes walk will bring you to short sands beach or long sand beach, your choice ! The house is super comfortable and everything is there for families. We will be back !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location Location Location

Location is great! The owners have thought of and provided everything you could possibly need. The outdoor shower is to die for! The screened porch is great and helps keep the house clean. I would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great place!

Great location. Easy walk to beach and town. Well kept home. Amy was very easy to communicate with and responded promptly. The screened porch was a nice retreat, the outdoor shower was lovely and very helpful! Home was well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for kids

Had everything we needed for our kiddos 7, 5 & 3. Made it that much easier to be away from home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Would go back again and again

Such an ideal location, great house, so well furnished. We were 10 and all had an amazing stay. The outdoor living - the screened porch/outdoor shower/firepit/grass area… - was where we spent most of our time, and the short walk to the beach was pleasant. Amy was fast to respond and very helpful. Strongly recommend and would go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As in the past everything was perfect! The owners thought of everything. It was very clean and it felt like home. We couldn’t get a better location. You park the car for the week and can walk everywhere from the house. My family loves your home.The screened porch and the outdoor shower are our favorite places at the house. I hope we can continue to return each year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

GREAT VACATION HOME!

We have rented many homes, and we loved that this rental provided all our essentials coffee filters, toilet paper, soap in the restrooms and kitchen, and garbage bags, to name a few, were there and waiting for us, so we could immediately go the beach. This was so thoughtful of them. We also loved the little touches of the fire pit with wood, toys for our grandson, and the outdoor shower! It was glorious!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Location!

A fun time was had by all! This house could not have been in a better location- literally between 2 sands! Long Sands beach, with its packed sand, was perfect for evening walks, reading and playing some volleyball. Short Sands beach had sun, sand, and a nice breeze- a perfect beach day. And how many people can say they WALKED to the zoo?! Everything less than 10 minutes away. Plenty of room for all at the house. Nice quiet neighborhood. Would def stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024