Vacation rentals in York Beach

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  • Total vacation rentals

    Explore 240 vacation rentals in York Beach

  • Nightly prices starting at

    York Beach vacation rentals start at G$22,957 GYD per night before taxes and fees

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  • Family-friendly vacation rentals

    210 properties offer extra space & kid-friendly amenities

  • Pet-friendly vacation rentals

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  • Vacation rentals with a pool

    20 properties feature pools

  • Rentals with dedicated workspaces

    80 properties have a dedicated workspace

  • Wi-Fi availability

    230 of York Beach vacation rentals include wi-fi access

  • Popular amenities for guests

    Guests love Beachfront, Self check-in, and Gym across York Beach rentals

  • 4.8 Average rating

    York Beach stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.8 out of 5!

Top-rated vacation rentals in York Beach

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Top guest favorite
Treehouse in Sanford
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 598 reviews

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.

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Cottage in Eliot
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 207 reviews

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.

Top guest favorite
Guest suite in York
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 101 reviews

The Nest-Cozy Retreat Near Ogunquit + Portsmouth

Experience York’s coastal charm year-round! 15 minutes to Ogunquit or Portsmouth for shopping, dining, and seasonal events, and 25 minutes to Kennebunkport. Hike scenic trails, explore local breweries, or enjoy quiet winter walks along Long Sands and Short Sands-10 minutes away. On a quiet road by the Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge with a trailhead just steps away, this retreat offers a private entrance, full kitchen, W/D, and a backyard fire pit. The perfect cozy base for your Seacoast getaway!

Top guest favorite
Home in York
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 103 reviews

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!

Top guest favorite
Home in Rye
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 384 reviews

*Beachfront* Vintage Coastal Cottage - Relaxation

It's always about the view and this place will leave you feeling energized and calm. Situated on premium beachfront property, this single family home has luxurious amenities like super plush towels, organic cotton bedding and touches to make your getaway feel that much Take a virtual tour here once you book I can send you a link (per Airbnb’s rules) I’ve outfitted it with an extra monitor & a setup o WFH. Google home and Sonos systems bring this 100 year old beauty into this century.

Top guest favorite
Home in Kittery Point
5 out of 5 average rating, 200 reviews

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!

Top guest favorite
Guest suite in York
5 out of 5 average rating, 122 reviews

York Lake Front House

Get away from the stress and enjoy this lake front lower unit apartment tucked in a serene nature environment. A short bike ride ride to Short Sand, Long Sands beaches and the Nubble light House. Just minutes from waterfront dining and shopping at Perkins Cove and Village of Ogunquit. After a long day at the beach relax on the covered patio watching the ducks and geese on the lake while the squirrels and chipmunks run abound. Listen to the wide variety of birds singing.

Top guest favorite
Home in York
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 120 reviews

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.

Guest favorite
Cottage in York
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 136 reviews

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.

Top guest favorite
Guesthouse in York
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 572 reviews

Stone Cove Cottage

Fall asleep to the sound of the York Harbor bell buoy and waves crashing on the shore. Awake to beautiful sunrises over the ocean and lobster boats heading out to sea. Walk to York Harbor Beach or stroll the Cliff Walk taking in quintessential Maine views. Long Sands Beach is a 3 minute drive and Short Sands and Cape Neddick Beaches just a bit further around the corner. The cottage sits on a shared property that boasts beautiful gardens and year round ocean views.

Top guest favorite
Apartment in York
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 201 reviews

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.

Top guest favorite
Apartment in York
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 354 reviews

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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All about York Beach

York Beach is adjacent to (and part of) the historic Maine village of York, which was first settled in 1630 and is home to a world-class assortment of historic buildings from America’s earliest era. York Beach, which is anchored by the almost scenic Nubble Light lighthouse just to the north, consists primarily of two-mile Long Sands Beach and the quarter-mile-long Short Sands Beach. Both are teeming on sunny summer days with families and beachgoers from near and far. It’s an ideal destination for those who can’t make up their mind for a vacation. Mindless day at the beach, or a mindful day learning about the history of colonial settlement? You can do both on the same day here, or divide your activities between sunny and rainy days. York Beach is informed by a 19th-century beach town sensibility (complete with a saltwater taffy shop in the center of town), and isn’t quite as crowded as similar towns further to the north.

What are the top things to do in York Beach?

Old York Historical Society

Located in the center of York, the society maintains more than half a dozen historic buildings, several of which are open to the public and all of which capture the enterprise that was a coastal town in pre-Revolutionary America. Among the more intriguing are the Old Gaol, built around 1719 with two-feet-thick stone walls, where reprobates were incarcerated. It’s said to be the oldest public building in the United States, and was in use as a jail until 1860. Nearby is the Old Burying Ground, dotted with ornately engraved early tombstones.

York Harbor

Tiny York Harbor is a short distance south of York Beach and serves up a large and scenic slice of New England. It’s formed where the York River meets the sea (there’s also a nice beach near the outlet), and is better known among boaters for its safe anchorage than among those traveling by car. If there’s a destination at the harbor, it’s the Wiggly Bridge, where Barrells Mill Pond intersects the York River. The narrow pedestrian bridge was built in the 1930s, and lays claim to be the world’s smallest suspension bridge.

Cliff Walk

The mile-long Cliff Walk begins at the end of Harbor Beach Road, and, true to its name, follows a cliffside trail along the water’s edge with memorable ocean views. Much of the trail crosses private land in front of impressive summer cottages, so visitors are asked to be on their best behavior. Wear sturdy shoes, as the footing can be uncertain in spots even in the best of weather.