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Large Victorian Home Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and York Harbor Beach

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

9 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 18929 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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York, ME
  • York Harbor Beach
    4 min walk
  • Wiggly Bridge and Steedman Woods
    12 min walk
  • Museums of Old York
    2 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    24 min drive

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About the area

York Harbor

Oceanside stay.Within a 15-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find York Harbor Beach and Wiggly Bridge and Steedman Woods. York Hospital and Old Gaol are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • York Harbor Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Long Sands Beach - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Nubble Lighthouse - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
  • York's Wild Kingdom - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Short Sands Beach - 11 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Wells Regional Transportation Center - 18 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anthony S Food Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Stonewall Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Stones Throw - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪York River Landing - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪York Beach Beer Company - ‬10 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.

Large Victorian Home Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and York Harbor Beach

Water, water everywhere! This house has the most fabulous location.

Our spacious sun porch overlooking peaceful York Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean offers an ideal spot for a leisurely meal or to linger and watch the yachts and sailboats come and go. Lush lawn and gardens sloping down to the water’s edge provide a tranquil setting for a good book or a refreshing drink, or simply lean back in the Adirondack chairs and let the sea breezes ease your mind.

Take a walk on our deep water pier for an even closer look at the harbor activity. The view of the sunset from the pier’s edge is unforgettable. On the other side, you’ll discover York Harbor Beach just steps away from our front door (500ft to be exact), perfect for swimming, sunbathing and beach combing. The Cliff Path wanders atop rocky ledges and offers many great vistas of the crashing ocean waves below. And don't forget the Harbor Walk which meanders along York Harbor and the York River. Two great restaurants are within a 5-minute walk of the house. The location is fabulous.

This massive turn-of-the-century Victorian estate has approx. 10,000 square feet of living space. There are 9 bedrooms, 7 baths and laundry facilities. We provide Adirondack chairs, beach chairs, beach towels, and shower products to cover everyone in your group. There is a garage where you can store your bikes, paddle boards, etc. All rooms have fast WIFI and A/C. Large dining room table. Extra large kitchen plus a kitchenette / sitting room with total of 3 refrigerators! Additional rooms were opened up for the 2022 season so reviews prior to 2022 don't reflect the enlarged offering. New, high-quality AC units were added to all bedrooms in 2024.

The yard space is very versatile and enjoyable. Past guests have set up an inflatable pool for kids, a canopy for shade, and of course yard games. The harbor is fun for fishing, paddle boards, kayaks, etc. but bring some water shoes (the harbor is muddy)! There is a grill ready for you, with extra propane tanks.

There are a few things you should know. The decor of the house is older. There is a long-term tenant who lives in a basement apartment; both spaces are secure from one another with separate entrances. The dock is utilized by about 10 boats; it is fully booked but sometimes a visiting boat can be accommodated. There is separate parking on the far side of the house for dock members. There is a security camera on the exterior of the house. The pool that you might notice in satellite photos belongs to a condo association and unfortunately is not open to the public. Feel free to ask questions about any of this.

Property manager

Nathan B.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 9 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Day bed
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 7 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 10000 sq ft (929 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

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Large Victorian Home Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and York Harbor Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 52 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great York Beach house!
We have rented big beach houses before for a yearly family vacation and this house is hands down the best we have rented. Positives: views (both ocean and harbor), AC in all the rooms if needed, well stocked kitchen, quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Beach Vacation
Every member of our party enjoyed this house! It’s very well laid out, beautifully furnished, well maintained and clean. The location was ideal, close to the beach and a lovely walking trail. Great views from every room. Couldn’t ask for more!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
17 of us ages 73 to 3. We had enough bedrooms and baths to go around. The kitchen was huge. We were walking distance to the beach. Our manager was always available to answer our questions. I highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica F.

Liked: Cleanliness
25th Family Vacation
We had a blast on vacation this year! The house itself was wonderful. Plenty of bedrooms, bathrooms, and places to hang out. The views were fantastic and there was so much to do, as the house was in a great location! It was very clean, and having basic toiletries provided was quite nice. Nathan was very helpful with questions and concerns. Unfortunately, we had to wash a lot of dishes by hand since the dishwasher broke the first night we were there, but we survived. :) Thank goodness there was a second one, but that was a bit of a pain. The only thing we wished was different was the configuration/size of the deck. It was a bit small for all to gather on. Again, we survived and had a great time! :) I would definitely recommend checking this place out!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Stay
My family had a wonderful time. We have 4 families with 5 children, and the home was big enough for all to have separate bedrooms and gathering areas. I highly recommend staying here. In addition, Nathan the host was extremely friendly and responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect home, location and amenities for our annual (extended) family vacation
This was perfect for our large and growing family (17 of us!!) Everyone had space and comfort - yet we also had plenty of places to gather and hang out. The picturesque view and setting are incredible. And the proximity to the beach makes a beach day so simple and enjoyable. Nathan is a wonderful host. He’s communicative, responsive and kind. We’ve already reserved next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Multi generational family vacation
Our group of 17 found the property very welcoming with plenty of room to find a quiet space when needed. The kitchen facility was spacious for the multiple cooks and helpers. The children ages 5 to 10 loved the place and want to return. The location was confident to the beach and walking distance to the town. One suggestion would be to update the outside grill.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maine Family Vacation
Our family had a great time. Our (adult) children and their children loved the house and the location. As the property description states... we were approx. 500' from York Harbor beach and it was so convenient for visiting/ using multiple times of the day. The house is older, with a lot of charm and our daughter in law (a great baker/cook) thought the kitchen was as well stocked as her own kitchen. Great spaces in the house for multiple activities. We had a great time and will definitely consider a return visit.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical place!
We hosted a 90th birthday party with family and this house couldn’t have been more perfect. Great location. Gorgeous views. House is comfortable, clean and well appointed. It easily accommodates a big group. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Beautiful home. Great location and views. Perfect for a family vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne E., Tyngsboro, MA

Liked: Cleanliness
A Perfect Family Vacation.
This was the perfect house for my husband and I to celebrate our 60th wedding anniversary with our children and grandchildren.We found it to be clean and roomy with spectacular views of York Harbor.There were plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms for our group of 14 adults. The beds were comfortable and the water in the showers was hot.The main kitchen was so large it took us a couple of days to remember where dishes, pots and pans, silverware, utensils, etc. were.The 3 refrigerators offered ample storage space for our perishables and the huge laundry room was fully equipped with not only a washer and dryer, but several large clothes racks, an ironing board and an iron.There were plenty of rooms downstairs to spread out to do puzzles, play games, read and just sit around.There was a bedroom down stairs that opened onto the porch.This was perfect for a family member who has trouble with mobility.Outside there is a porch, a large lawn, a pier and York Harbor Beach. The neighborhood is quiet and away from the hustle and bustle of Long Sands and Short Sands. There were a few negatives.We had a problem finding a sharp knife to pare vegetables and the cupboard and closet doors tended to stick. The bureau in my room was missing nobs, which prevented me from opening most of the draws and the plug in my sink was broken.However, all the positives outweighed every single negative. Nathan, the property manager, was very responsive.He answered all the questions I texted him immediately.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

maureen b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacationland in York Harbor, Maine
We all had a wonderful time in York Harbor, beautiful home, fantastic location, great weather....what more can I say!! We all loved it!! Thank you Nathan!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S., Middleburgh

Liked: Cleanliness
Best vacation house ever. Already booked next yearyear
Awesome
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meg S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a group
We had a large family group and this house was perfect. Lots of bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchen space. The property is well maintained, clean and located near many attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S., Chappaqua New York

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Location
This house was great for our large family ages range from 2 years old to 70. The house was very comfortable and spacious it was an Inn so each room had its own bath and most rooms were very roomy. The kitchen was well equipped to the point of needing organization and probably removing some items but rather have more than too little. The beds were comfortable and the a/c worked but window units were noisy. The linens including pillows can use some updating. The photos of house are accurate. It’s a step back in time regarding decorating and some fixtures. The house was very clean so that takes precedence over decor in my opinion. The house was very well equipped with towels for beach and bath toiletries blankets beach chairs and a beach wagon. Location was so fantastic we were able to walk to beach and local restaurant. We fished off the wonderful dock! All appliances worked great we made lobster and barbecued. I highly recommend this house if you don’t mind that the furniture-decorating and bath/kitchen needs updating. We will go back if we can gather our crew together again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R., Coatesville, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Tom and Anne 70/50
Property was perfect for our large family get together. All 9 kids had a great time at the beach and at the house. Adults loved the accommodations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

susan b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Becker Trip
Post family wedding. 3 generations. 14 total. Relaxing, lovely spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We are coming back again & again!
We had a fantastic time staying at this beautiful home. The owner was so accommodating with my specific requests. I appreciated his quick follow up on any text I sent! This was my wedding week, and even used the house for gorgeous getting ready photos inside and first look pictures out on the lawn. So happy with how they turned out. Everything is described so accurately in the listing. Did I mention there are 3 coffee makers? We had 2 working full-time each morning! My brother in law took full advantage of the chef's kitchen and cooked up many meals for the whole family. So glad there were 3 fridges for all the food he bought! One of the main reasons I chose this home was for the main floor bedroom and bathroom for my Dad as his balance isn't the best and didn't want him navigating steep stairs. The bathroom on the main floor left us wishing the old style tiny walk in tub/shower combo had been replaced with a new shower with no tub. Every other shower in the house was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie V.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Family of God--from Texas
Everyone was very comfortable and impressed with location.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing vacation home
The location of the house is absolutely incredible. The house is extremely large with essentially 3 separate living areas so there’s plenty of room to spread out. The kitchen was stocked very well with pots/pans, utensils, etc. The bed linens / pillows could use an update but that is my only (very small) complaint.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house great for large family gathering
Our family absolutely loved this large well equipped and clean house with lots of extras. It was the perfect location within walking distance to York Harbor Beach and lovely view over looking the harbor. Plenty of parking and a huge kitchen made our large family gathering extra special.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Norman S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family together
Perfect place to get together six adults and four kids ages 7 to 10. Good location; either to just stay there or go on excursions. York Harbor Beach is a short walk across the street. The new kitchen has all that we needed. Room are spacious, and beds comfortable. The owner Nathan responds to questions quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house/Perfect location
This property ticked all the boxes for our extended family vacation: more than enough space for a large group to have both privacy and togetherness, beautiful views, easy access to a great beach for small children, kitchen large enough to accommodate multiple cooks, excellent laundry facilities. Host provided a very detailed house manual that was a significant help to vacation planning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Better Than Advertised!
This property is simply fantastic! The location is tremendous, right on the harbor. The beach was awesome. The house itself? Wow! Spacious, functional, clean, well equipped, and well appointed. The property manager was super attentive - thanks again Nathan. Highly recommended. We had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bob H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Family Vacation and Reunion
Overall, excellent.! Communication with owner was prompt and very helpful. Location couldn’t have been better for our 3 generations. Proximity to beach, town, and walking trails was perfect. Spacious home was ideal for our group of 18 family members. Kitchen was large and well equipped. Bedrooms were comfortable. Lots of space for the family to spread out. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022