Directly across the street from Short Sands Beach
About this house rental
Located in York Beach, this attractive house for $1,143 per night is a great choice for your next trip. 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 interior has been recently painted and the brand new deck overlooks Short Sands Beach. There is cable TV, WiFi, an outdoor grill, and the kitchens are 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.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
Map of York Beach, ME
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(62 Reviews)
5.0
Great, clean, comfortable home. Beautiful sunrises and sunsets! Everything we needed was right there. Cant wait to do it again!
5.0
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!
5.0
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.
5.0
Prime location with plenty of room for the whole family. I would recommend this property to everyone.
5.0
We had an amazing time over the 4th with our family. Location is perfect!
5.0
Amazing home and great location right off Short Sands beach and within walking distance to shops and restaurants. We plan to come back again!
5.0
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.
5.0
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 !
5.0
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
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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!
5.0
Our group of ten thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The view was beautiful. A pleasant walk to the lighthouse. The house was clean and just right for us. Communication was great and we were allowed to tweak our check-in. So much appreciated.
5.0
This house is perfectly situated just steps for short sands beach. The large deck overlooking the ocean had lots of seating and an awesome view. The kitchen was well equipped and the living room was nicely decorated. The beds are definitely on the very firm side so it may be a good idea to bring a comforter to lay on top of. We were pleasantly surprised to get a text that we could check in early. Even though we weren’t able to, we definitely appreciated the communication. Check in couldn’t have been easier
5.0
Exactly what we expected for a family of five with 3 young kids. Beach access was perfect. Easy walk downtown! Would stay again next year 100%!!
5.0
Thoroughly enjoyed our vacation week with family at this fantastic beachside home. Great location with spectacular ocean views. I highly recommend.
5.0
Property was absolutely beautiful. Right across from the beach for great views and easy access, and only a few minutes walk to downtown, playground, York's Animal Kingdom, and a few breweries. We even walked to the Nubble lighthouse with 2-3 year olds in the wagon! The sun rises and sets were beautiful and we were closer enough to hear the concerts at the gazebo from the deck. We had the best seats ever on the deck to watch a fireworks display, you round out the vacation experience. Would definitely stay again!
4.0
We had the most wonderful stay at this beach house which has the best location on the planet! It’s a beautiful home - great layout all the amenities just perfect.
Beds were not comfortable so we would bring cushioning if we stayed here again. Otherwise absolutely perfect!!!!
5.0
I’m not sure you can find a better location in terms of view and vicinity to the beach, we were thrilled. The house was very clean, and had nice amenities including towels and linens. The only complaint would be that the quality of the mattresses (specifically the full mattress upstairs) are very poor.
5.0
The property is conveniently located to Short Sands Beach, the surrounding town area and a kid friendly playground. We enjoyed the views from the kitchen/family room and deck overlooking the bay and beach area.
4.0
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.
5.0
We very much enjoyed our stay in the extremely clean, updated and perfectly placed property. What a view!! We saw both sunrises and sunsets right from the deck. Everything we requested was promptly and successfully addressed (an iron and we had trouble with the new streaming service on the TV). We would have no problem recommending this property to others. The only non-positive comments we did have was that the mattresses were a bit hard and some bedrooms could have used room darkening shades. We had a great stay!
5.0
What a perfect location and house to enjoy a week with extended family. The deck is amazing and if we were not on the beach we were on the deck. We would definitely return!
5.0
Great property
5.0
With my Daughter's graduation from UNH, we opted to make it a quick family vacation with Grandparents, Parents and Siblings. Many locations were already booked but I found this great property in York overlooking Short Sands Beach. While the weather didn't fully cooperate, when we had a view it was beautiful and the area provided plenty of walking on pavement for the Grandparents.
With another student just completing his Freshman year at UNH, good chance we'll be back again over the next 3 years
5.0
Location, location, location!
10.0
With my Daughter's graduation from UNH, we opted to make it a quick family vacation with Grandparents, Parents and Siblings. Many locations were already booked but I found this great property in York overlooking Short Sands Beach. While the weather didn't fully cooperate, when we had a view it was beautiful and the area provided plenty of walking on pavement for the Grandparents.
With another student just completing his Freshman year at UNH, good chance we'll be back again over the next 3 years
10.0
Location, location, location!
5.0
Great location, could’ve done nothing except sit and look at the amazing view from the second story. Definitely want to go back.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in York Beach?
The average price for a rental in York Beach is $335 per night. This rental is $808 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Directly across the street from Short Sands Beach. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Directly across the street from Short Sands Beach pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Directly across the street from Short Sands Beach?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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