Brand New Vacation Rental! Right on the Bluff of Short Sands Beach. Welcome to 21 B 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". 21 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.
Property manager
Heidi Hayes
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About the area
York Beach
York Beach is home to this holiday home. Nubble Lighthouse and Market Square are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Short Sands Beach and Long Sands Beach. York's Wild Kingdom and Knight's Quilt Shop are also worth visiting.
Wells Regional Transportation Center - 23 min drive
Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 27 min drive
Restaurants
Anthony S Food Shop - 6 min drive
Stonewall Kitchen - 7 min drive
Stones Throw - 15 min walk
Union Bluff Grill & Pub - 9 min walk
Dunne's Ice Cream - 15 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Right by Short Sands! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Right by Short Sands!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Right by Short Sands!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Right by Short Sands! located?
Situated in York Beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Short Sands Beach and Long Sands Beach. Nubble Lighthouse and York's Wild Kingdom are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great house and views, location is fantastic and is walking distance to Short Sands beach and the shops. The house was very comfortable and clean and the view off the deck was wonderful for morning coffee!
We had an issue with not having a key to the home which was resolved.
One thing I overlooked was there is a separate charge for bed linens, and the beds are not made. This may be normal but I have never seen it before.
All good though, we had a wonderful stay!
The house was in a great location, very close to short sands beach and town. Also, just a short walk or drive to long sands beach and York Beach Lighthouse (a must see!)
The view from the 3rd floor was beautiful, much nicer than what is seen in the pictures.
My family had a wonderful vacation at York Beach! The house is beautiful with a great coastal feel. The property perfectly fit our needs with lots of sleeping places and bathrooms. We loved the upstairs deck and other living spaces. Great communication about the rental and check-in process. Thank you for a perfect week and we’d stay here again! 😊
The house was new and beautiful. Lots of stairs but worth it for the incredible views. The walk to the beach and downtown area was lovely, quick and easy. Could use an outdoor shower or hose for sand removal from beach but other than that had everything we needed. Great rental for a family - one of the best we've had in many years of visiting York Beach.
Clean, spacious, quiet, close to everything and a view that we couldn’t get enough of. Had an issue with a key and our host Heidi was there immediately with a replacement. Honestly can’t wait to stay here again.
Nice house. Mattresses need replacing on 2 queen beds. Circuit braker was tripped on main frig and some lights when we got there so frig was hot and lites didn’t work. We eventually fixed all.
Our family had a phenomenal time staying at this property. Short walk to Short Sands and amenities. House was adequately stocked for meal preparation/cooking. Would benefit from better outdoor shower/rinsing options but very minor relative to everything else!
We have never enjoyed a beach vacation like we did this one! The location of this property is perfect - steps from short sands and minutes to town. The house is also beautiful, clean, and has the most beautiful view. The only picky things I would say is that the pans and cookware are not the best (scratched pans, rusted non functional can opener, some chipped dishes) and the vacuum didn't really pick up, but those are minor. We plan to book again next year!
My family and I (about 28 people) have traveled to York for the last few years to spend a week together each summer renting a few locations around Short Sands Beach. COVID halted this tradition for the last 2 years and for 2022 we returned. I had the great opportunity to rent this new build in August 2022. I have rented at least 5 different houses over the years and this location beats them all by far. The property is super-clean, has fridges on 1st and 3rd floors, an amazing view from 2nd and 3rd floors. A/C is powerful and dependable. The location cannot be beat for a quick walk to the beach, town or to Nubble. I stayed with 3 adults, 4 teenagers and 11 year old. Everyone remarked on the house and immediately asked me to reserve for summer 2023. It was a pleasure from day 1.
Very nice house. Lots of stairs, but the view from that top deck is wonderful. Not a lot of clutter and house was equipped with the basics we needed. The cleaners could have done better… showers were sandy, couch was sandy, popcorn kernels on the floor and in between cushions on couch. One of the banisters on the railing on lower level wasnt connected at the top and my son cut his arm on it. There was a vacuum, but it was unusable given how much hair and debris was around the brush… I wasn’t about to dig that out! Table on back deck had a broken leg. Beds SUPER uncomfortable and squeaky. We really did enjoy our visit, though, and I’d recommend this house since these things were pretty minor. An air quality test was scheduled while we were there, which they told us day-of. Not a big deal, but kind of annoying. Person was very nice who came, though.
We had an amazing time staying at the house. The house itself is gorgeous. There are plenty of beds. The living room/ kitchen on the third floor was open and had windows looking over the water. The kitchen was very functional. We had everything we needed to cook and feel comfortable, my only suggestion would be to have some bigger pans since the house fits 11 people. The beds were very comfortable and their were enough bathrooms for the amount of people. The location was perfect! It was an easy walk to the beach. We were able to go back and forth throughout the day. Overall wonderful experience.
What a beautiful home and location. The views were amazing and the house was very relaxing and had all that you would need. The layout was perfect to allow some space for everyone and the main living area was perfect for everyone to come together. I would definitely stay at this house again. Thank you for providing a great home for our family to have great memories in our favorite place.
The property is as advertised and has an incredible view. Plenty of space and comfort. It's a new property and towers over the neighbors allowing breathtaking views. Its also a great place to 'stage for your journeys up and down the coast. York Beach is a touch removed from the busyness and congestion of some of the other villages. Its a great place to walk and there is great food nearby.
Beds were great, plenty of bathrooms and kitchen space. An upgrade in the sitting area would be nice. The couch was a little small and not comfortable. This could be because of the COVID supply issue, but the room its in is so perfect it would be nice to be able to curl up with your family more comfortably and enjoy the vista. Still, and amazing property! We will be back!!
Very nice and convenient. 3rd floor deck was a major plus and the only one with a real view. Second floor windows need curtains or blinds of some kind. As of our stay the curtains were tacked up like sheets in a dorm room. The house isn't stocked with any rainy day activities so BYO-cards/games/puzzles. That said, it was a beautiful house and worth the stay. 3 floors made it fun for the kids & gave everyone space when needed. Definitely recommend.