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Cottage with private deck, walking distance to Short Sands Beach

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

York Beach

Short Sands Beach is a short stroll from this guesthouse, and other popular attractions like Long Sands Beach are within a mile (2 km). Guestrooms at this guesthouse include kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves.
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What's nearby

  • Short Sands Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • York's Wild Kingdom - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Long Sands Beach - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Nubble Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Hampton Beach - 29 min drive - 30.8 miles

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 22 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anthony's Food Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Elks Lodge 2778 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Union Bluff Grill & Pub - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Fox's Lobster House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Goldenrod - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Cottage with private deck, walking distance to Short Sands Beach

Take leisurely walks to Short Sands Beach from this one-bedroom York cottage, a cozy Southern Maine escape with a dog-friendly interior, a lovely front deck, and an ideal location close to shops, eateries, and the Nubble Light.

You'll find this single-level home just north of Cape Neddick, and three miles from the center of downtown York. Walk half a mile south (only eight minutes on foot) to sunbathe and swim at Short Sands Beach, stroll two miles south to check out the surf at Long Sands Beach, and head two miles southeast to admire the iconic Nubble Light at the tip of Cape Neddick. Traveling with kids? Be sure to take them to nearby York Animal Kingdom for rides and zoo animals!

With exposed beam ceilings, an open floor plan, and plentiful seating, this cottage is full of casual charm. Wake up each morning to check the tides on the free WiFi, prepare breakfast in the well-equipped kitchen, and take your dogs for a walk to the nearby lighthouse (please note that a 20 lb., one-dog limit if not booking the full property).

Grab your bathing suits, towels, and picnic fixings and walk down to Short Sands Beach for a sun-splashed day of swimming and sandcastle-building. Come home to sip cold drinks on the deck, light the gas grill for a barbecue dinner, and dine on a feast of lobster and haddock. End the evening back inside, where two cable TVs and a DVD player await for fun-filled movie nights.

Come and experience a summer break in one of Maine's most beloved beach towns - book your stay in York today!

*Please note the yard is not fully fenced in and it is enclosed with another rental property.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Water park

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Rules

Hello, Please update in the guests need to know that the Balconies/Patios here at Kutuk is shared.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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 first aid kit.

Property is also known as

1088477

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this guesthouse?

This guesthouse is located in York Beach within a short 9-minute walk of Short Sands Beach. You'll also find Long Sands Beach and Nubble Lighthouse within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Cottage with private deck, walking distance to Short Sands Beach?

No, there isn't parking at this guesthouse.

Is this guesthouse next to a casino?

No, this guesthouse is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this guesthouse?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Is Cottage with private deck, walking distance to Short Sands Beach a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will value amenities like a kitchen, a kitchen in some accommodations, as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Cottage with private deck, walking distance to Short Sands Beach?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does this guesthouse include breakfast service?

No, this guesthouse doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this guesthouse allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this guesthouse.

Are there connecting rooms at Cottage with private deck, walking distance to Short Sands Beach?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this guesthouse.

How close is the airport from this guesthouse?

The closest major airport to this guesthouse is Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.), which is 16.2 mi away (25 minutes by car). Another top airport is Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional), which is located 19.3 mi away (33-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Cottage with private deck, walking distance to Short Sands Beach?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Cottage with private deck, walking distance to Short Sands Beach.

Cottage with private deck, walking distance to Short Sands Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 85 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean nicely furnished. Great location
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay at Cozy Cottage

We had a great time in York at the Cozy Cottage, just wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great quick stay

Very comfortable but outdated and will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great stay

We stayed here for a week with our two boys and felt right at home! Beautiful and cozy property. We will be back again.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great spot!

This place was amazing, amenities were great, loved the deck and fire pit! Super clean too.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful property

Quiet, private, cozy and comfortable! Located only a few mins walk into the town of york and to short sands beach. We can't wait to book again for next year!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

First family vacation!

This was the perfect home in the perfect location for our first vacation with our 9 month old daughter and the best part was we could bring our pup too (he usually gets left out) thanks so much highly recommend this stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Clean, comfy, convenient

So close to the beach and downtown! Quiet and perfect for a long weekend.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage

Beautiful little cottage, very cozy, clean and convenient to so many locations. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely adorable little house and property. Private deck surrounded by beautiful rose bushes just starting to bloom. The house is incredibly clean and super comfy! Already looking forward to booking for next trip to Maine!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Convenient

This cabin was close to town, convenient and clean. The yard, patio, and gas grill were extra perks. I’d stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Outstanding place to stay.

We truly enjoyed staying here and the place was decorated and the furniture was comfortable. Had a problem with finding a spot to plug in the CPAP machines and cell phones.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Small but great location.

We enjoyed our stay. The cottage is comfortable and clean. Vacasa was great to interact with. Quick responses to enquires.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Exeptionally clean and comfortable

This home we very clean and had everything one could need in the kitchen. The beds were most comfortable and the grill nice and clean. It was lovely to be able to walk the short walk to York Beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Short walk to the beach , perfect

Will go back
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sea rose

The cottage was absolutely adorable. Cozy clean, quiet. Great yard deck and fire pit for our outdoor activities. Safe location and incredibly convenient and quick walk downtown and the short hands beach. Easy to get into. Great instructions. One of my favorite rentals thus far. We will be back for sure!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Beds uncomfortable but location is great

The location is close to everything but we only stayed one out of 2 nights because we couldn’t handle the beds. The two in the bedroom were so soft you sank in and the two futons were as expected with the bar across the middle.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Quick family getaway

We took our two toddlers with us on a family vacation for a few days to York Beach. The area was very quiet and overall pretty private. Great location as it was just a minute or two drive to the beach, could definitely be walking distance. My only issue was the overgrown rose bushes in the front and the screen door latch wasn’t clicking properly so that was a bit of an issue with toddlers. Other than that it was a great stay and hope to stay again sometime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was perfect! Clean, quiet, cozy. Great yard, close to town and beach. Everything was great! Only thing was there were no trash bags and the tv was difficult. I would like to see them switch to steaming services. The water pressure is awesome. Everything was very clean and stocked. beds and couch are super comfortable. Fire pit and declare awesome !We will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Sweet little cottage

This nice cottage is in a great location. Cute as can be outside, inside has beautiful wood trim and ceilings in the living area and a large bathroom. The couches and beds are not as comfortable as we like and are noisy with squeaking upon any movement. Otherwise it has great potential.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Better luck next time

Would be willing to give the company another chance as mistakes happen. Just be sure you know the house is properly checked before you arrive.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Wonderful Location for a fall getaway

We came up for UNH homecoming with our two German Shepherds. The property was spacious, clean, and well stocked with all of the essentials for a comfortable stay. We had a small issue with the shower draining but the property manager responded promptly to the concern. The location is absolutely perfect as it is right down the street from Long and Short Sands beach but far enough off of the main strip to avoid traffic. Access to route 1 and 95 makes this property a perfect jumping off point to get out and enjoy the area. Portsmouth is 15, Ogunquit 10, and Durham 25 minutes!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

York stay

Place was clean. Didn’t like being next to the road of the camping site Ad says sleeps 6. I find that hard to believe. Beds were so small my husband and I had to sleep in separate beds. Very uncomfortable beds. Other than that nice place.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
The Sea Rose was a nice, comfortable cabin. The bathroom was up to date and clean. There were two full beds in the bedroom, which was great for us. The living/dining/ kitchen area was spacious with a really comfy and large couch. The kitchen space was good. Nice big clean fridge. Our only real issues were communication with the owner. We could not access any information about what was available for use in the cabin and was expected of us when we left. Also, it was cold while we were there and there was no working heat. My daughter was able to reach someone from either Vrbo or Vacasa who reached out to someone who found the caretaker who came and fixed the issue. The WiFi was iffy, which I’m sure is just location. We found out that there was a dvd player and were delighted. We would have brought our own movies, but we didn’t know there was one so we picked up a couple second hand ones. But, when we went to use it there was a cord missing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

All was great except…

We loved the deck the most and all day sun. Everything else was fine except the sheets on the bed NOT under the window were terribly scratchy and the bed not comfortable so was not for a good sleep the first night . We took the sheets off for the next night. Would be nice to have Kleenex and a few plastic small plastic lunch bags etc. Otherwise we enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022