Family-Friendly rentals near Short Sands Beach

Happy Lobster - Classic Coastal Cottage in the Hea

The Happy Lobster is a cozy Maine beach cottage just a 2–3 minute walk to Short Sands Beach! Enjoy a comfy main-level living space, stocked kitchen, dining area, and full bath. Upstairs features 2 bedrooms + a twin on the landing (low ceilings upstairs), sleeping 6. Relax on the back patio with a gas grill and small grassy play area. Linens/towels included. No pets, no smoking. Walk to shops, restaurants, arcade & more. Don’t miss Bell Farm Shops + Nectar Café at Bell Farm—owned by the homeowner

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Luxury Year-round Treehouse with private hot tub

The Canopy is one of 5 luxurious tiny homes that make up Littlefield Retreat, a tranquil woodland village of 3 treehouses and 2 hobbit houses – each with its own private hot tub and dock. To see all five dwellings, click on the photo to the left of “Hosted by Bryce”, then click “Show more…”. This 15-acre forest retreat on Littlefield Pond offers our guests an experience that feels like a trip up to the woods of northern Maine, but is closer to home and to all the attractions of southern Maine.

The Surf Chalet at York Beach

The Surf Chalet is a one of a kind vacation experience on the coast of Maine. Ideally located between Long Sands, Short Sands and the Nubble Lighthouse. Only a 0.2 mile walk to Long Sands Beach, 0.4 mile walk to Short Sands/shopping. The Surf Chalet sleeps 6. King sized bed, 2 Twin beds and twin/full bunk beds. 1.5 bath with an open living/dining area. The Surf Chalet offers many conveniences: fire pit, patio, grill, large front yard, children's toys, beach chairs and yard/beach/board games.

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Oceanfront Cottage on Long Sands Beach - Sleeps 4

Wake up steps from Long Sands Beach at Minisands, a cozy oceanfront York cottage made for easy beach days and memory-making getaways. Sleeps 4 with a queen bedroom and pullout sofa. Enjoy ocean views from the front deck, two on-site parking spaces, outdoor shower, fast Wi-Fi, mini-split heat/AC, smart TV, stocked essentials, walk-across-the-street beach access, and thoughtfully curated coastal design. Perfect for couples, small families and surfers seeking a simple, special stay by the water.

Luxurious Oceanfront Property

Welcome to The Luxurious, where a unique boat feeling awaits you. Completely remodeled with high-end finishing, an elevator accesses all three levels. An open floor concept invites the ocean breeze and offers unique views. A modern fitness room, a year-round hot tub and firepit will enhance your stay. After a day at the beach, enjoy the sunset from the house and walk to the Nubble Light House to savor Maine's famous blueberry ice cream and pie ! Fishing dock not available at the moment.

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The Pioneer - York Beachfront living

Experience beachfront living at our rental home, perfectly located in front of Short Sands Beach in York. This charming retreat features 7 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and sleeps up to 16 guests. Enjoy the spacious game room in the garage and the convenience of being steps away from the beach. Whether relaxing by the ocean or exploring the local scene, our home offers the perfect coastal getaway. Book your stay today and make unforgettable memories at this prime beachfront location!

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York Beach, ME home - walk to beaches, lighthouse

Enjoy a little piece of Maine paradise at your soon-to-be little home away from home! York Beach, Maine is a charming coastal town perfectly located in this peaceful piece of New England. The summer season is simply amazing! Visitors will find this location charming, with two beaches within walking distance, quaint boutique shops, an amusement park, and outdoor dining. Enjoy the soft, safe, sandy beaches or take a walk to The Nubble Lighthouse to view the perfect sunsets.

Family home with large fenced yard, pet friendly!

Your family will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally-located pet friendly home! Walk to Short Sands Beach for relaxing in the sun, shopping, dinner, nightlife and family friendly activities! Giant fenced in private backyard is perfect for quiet evenings, and an ideal space for your four legged friends! Three large bedrooms and an additional sunroom with sleeping capacity for 2 allow for the whole family to comfortably settle in for a seaside vacation.

Long Sands Cottage - Walk to Beach

Walk to Long Sands Beach - we are 0.4 miles from the beach, about a 7 minute walk. July/August are 7-day Sat to Sat only rentals. IMPORTANT: You must bring your own linens and towels. Cottage is on a charming unpaved road in a quiet neighborhood of small 1950's vintage seasonal cottages. Walking distance to downtown York Beach which has a zoo, restaurants, penny arcade and fun shops. There is a rolling beach cart and two backpack beach chairs available for your use.

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History Steps from the Beach

If you’re looking for more space and amenities than staying in a hotel room, but still want the cleanliness and professionalism you’d expect from one, then you may enjoy staying here. Our spacious 3 room, 1,200 square foot historic (c. 1670) one bedroom apartment for two guests has exposed beams, wide pine floors, full bath, kitchenette, and is just a short walk to Long Sands Beach or a short drive to York Beach, York Harbor, or York Village.

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Charming Coastal Maine Cottage

Charming Coastal cottage on private way. Two bedrooms w 1 bath upstairs. Additional pullout futon in separate room downstairs. Sleeps up to 5. Surrounded by Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, walk to Seapoint Beach, beautiful and peaceful. Large screened porch to relax in. Bird watchers paradise. Eclectic restaurants, galleries, museums, local food purveyors, breweries and more all 10-15 minutes away in Kittery/Portsmouth .

BEACH RETREAT! 6min walk to Downtown & Short Sands

This home is a spacious, sunny home conveniently located via a 6 min walk to Short Sands beach!! A "right of way" from the backyard takes you to Freeman street and the center of downtown. The perfect base for a family vacation in York. 3 bedrooms, a crib, 2 full baths, large yard, a great deck with a grill and fire pit to enjoy during the Maine evenings. Sunny & cheerful, you can enjoy all that this property has to offer!