Family-friendly rentals near Short Sands Beach

Romantic A-Frame cabin in the woods

Stay at Hidden Pines Cabins. Modern cabin tucked privately in the forest. Loaded with modern amenities make it perfect for a romantic getaway. Unwind in the hot tub looking up at the sky full of stars. Take a Sauna while being surrounded by nature all around. Relax by the fire pit. Located in the majestic forest of mount agamenticus, the extensive trail system is off our road. Short drive to the Ogunquit/ york beaches, outlets at Kittery and near Portsmouth, Dover and Portland restaurant scenes.

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.

Salty Mermaid Cottage/Boat House

This 2br home is nestled at the end of a peninsula’s over the water, 5min drive to downtown Portsmouth. Spend the day on the on deck, grilling or enjoy your own authentic Maine lobster bake, swimming and treasure hunting the shore. Also explore Kittery or downtown Portsmouth, both just five minutes away. Enjoy this freshly renovated home, water views from every room and window, all bedrooms are equipped with a/c, free WiFi and smart TVs. Fully equipped kitchen has an amazing view of the water.

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.

Unique beach house on Long Sand Beach!

Located in front of the sea, The BLUE WAVE is a rare beach home on the Maine market! The wide beach with fine sand allows families and friends to enjoy activities, walk and watch the surfers. The house, with its 4 stylishly decorated rooms, makes for an unforgettable vacation experience. The kitchen is fully equipped. Even lobster lovers can enjoy lobster with the appropriate equipment. Excellent restaurants and stores await you to make your stay even more unforgettable! SPA OPEN ALL YEAR!

Classic, calm river view & centrally located home

We are happy to share with you our coastal, colonial home set on eight acres along the Kennebunk River. Enjoy our quaint, warm home just 5 min to the beach and 3 minutes to Cape Arundel Golf Club. Our 4 bdrm, 2.5 bathroom suits short or long term stays. The location is ideal: 6 min from Kennebunkport, 15 min from Biddeford, and 30 min from Portland or Portsmouth! We hope to make you feel at home with the morning birds chirping and the calmness of the river just in back of the property.

Overlook York Beach Cottage 1 - Walk to Beach!

Overlook Cottage is a quaint 2-bedroom cottage situated in an incredible location- just a 2-minute walk from downtown Short Sands and the beach! The cottage offers 2 bedrooms (one Queen bedroom and one bunk bedroom), a full bathroom, kitchen and living room, along with a vaulted and enclosed 3-season sun porch for additional gathering space. A large deck provides excellent outdoor space for entertaining as well. This is a perfect space to enjoy all that beautiful York Beach has to offer.

A water view slice of heaven at Pepperrell Cove

Enjoy the peace and tranquility of staying in Kittery Point Maine’s exclusive Pepperrell Cove area. • Walk three minutes to dinner at one of three amazing waterfront restaurants • Enjoy a private chartered boat ride from across the street • Rent kayaks • Visit Fort McClary • Hike Cutts Island Trail • Visit Crescent and Seapoint beaches • Shop and dine in Kittery’s Wallingford Square, downtown Portsmouth, and the Kittery Outlets. Everything is within fifteen minutes away!

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.

Cute 1-Bedroom apartment in the woods by the sea

This 1- bedroom apartment is a half mile walk to Cape Neddick Beach, yet tucked away in the privacy of the woods. When the surf is up you can hear the waves crashing on the nearby rocky cove and the clang of the ocean bell buoy. Also conveniently located within 3 miles of York Beach, Ogunquit, Cape Neddick Golf Course, and the Cliff House Resort. Cape Neddick has it all: coastal cliffs, a sandy beach, a scenic river, hiking trails, and fine dining.

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.

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!