Title: Short Sands Beach is a 5-Minute Walk. End of August openings. 6 & 7 Night Weeks. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Short Sands Beach is a 5-Minute Walk. End of August openings. 6 & 7 Night Weeks. Vacation home with kitchen, near Long Sands Beach ![Beach nearby, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33570200/33570109/w1024h765x0y3-14953791.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33570200/33570109/w1024h682x2y3-eeade7e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33570200/33570109/2cfa37b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33570200/33570109/4c6dee7e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33570200/33570109/f5adf5ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies York Beach is at your doorstep with this beautiful home, just a 6-minute walk to Short Sands and steps from Long Sands. This spacious retreat offers a huge deck for family gatherings, fully-stocked beach essentials, and newly renovated comforts throughout. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81378 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Short Sands Beach is a 5-Minute Walk. End of August openings. 6 & 7 Night Weeks. This beautiful home has many recent updates. Your feet can be in the sand in minutes. Short Sands is just a 5-minute walk from the front door, and Long Sands is right around the corner. This home has 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and sleeps 8 people. The lower-level bedroom has bunk beds and a pull out couch that can double as a second living space for the kids, allowing kids and adults to relax in their own space if needed. There is a huge deck in the backyard for meals and evening family fun. The entire home has been painted, both bathrooms have been fully remodeled, and there are new floors throughout. The kitchen has been redone with new appliances. The home comes fully prepared with everything a family needs for a day at the beach. The house is stocked with plenty of beach chairs, wagons, coolers, and beach umbrellas. Come relax and enjoy all that York Beach has to offer. Guests will get plenty of sun and surf while exploring the two-mile stretch of Long Sands Beach and visiting the Goldenrod Candy Shop at the Boardwalk of Short Sands Beach. They can also visit the York Wild Kingdom for a carnival ride or take photos of the Nubble Light. Bed linens are provided. Damage Protection vs Security Deposit: Willing to let renter choose. Either $500 refundable security deposit or $59 damage protection through HomeAway. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car not required - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the sea ### Things to do - Bicycles - Basketball nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Bicycles - Unit size: 1,378 square feet ## Similar properties ![3 bedrooms, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31410000/31409200/31409131/ac70eae2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Long Sands Beach- 2 blocks away! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is not required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Newly Renovated Home House Newly Renovated Home Newly Renovated Home House Newly Renovated Home Newly renovated. Minutes to Short Sands. Newly Renovated w/ Lots of Updates. Minutes to Short Sands Newly renovated w/ lots of updates. Minutes to Short Sands. ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.17100%2C-70.60637&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Yl3sBuX_DGotG8JI_xdKNvtGO70=) York, ME #### What's nearby - Short Sands Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - York's Wild Kingdom - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Long Sands Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Nubble Lighthouse - 18 min walk - 1.5 km - Ogunquit Beach - 13 min drive - 12.1 km #### Getting around - Wells Regional Transportation Center - 24 min drive - Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 28 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Anthony's Food Shop - ‬7 min drive - ‪Lobster in the Rough - ‬4 min drive - ‪Union Bluff Grill & Pub - ‬13 min walk - ‪Fox's Lobster House - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Goldenrod - ‬11 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Short Sands Beach is a 5-Minute Walk. End of August openings. 6 & 7 Night Weeks. pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Short Sands Beach is a 5-Minute Walk. End of August openings. 6 & 7 Night Weeks.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Short Sands Beach is a 5-Minute Walk. End of August openings. 6 & 7 Night Weeks.? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Short Sands Beach is a 5-Minute Walk. End of August openings. 6 & 7 Night Weeks. located? > Located in the heart of York Beach, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Short Sands Beach and Long Sands Beach. York's Wild Kingdom and Nubble Lighthouse are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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