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The Pioneer - York Beachfront living

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Exterior
Exterior
Full kitchen
Living room
Bedroom 1 - King

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
York, ME
  • Short Sands Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Long Sands Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Nubble Lighthouse
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

The Pioneer - York Beachfront living

Experience the ultimate beachfront living at our rental home, perfectly located right in front of Short Sands Beach in York. This charming retreat features 7 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, comfortably accommodating up to 16 guests. The master bedroom boasts a private balcony facing the beach, perfect for enjoying stunning ocean views.

Inside, you’ll find a spacious game room located in the garage, ideal for family fun and entertainment. Enjoy the convenience of being steps away from the beach, perfect for sunbathing, swimming, and seaside strolls. Whether you’re looking to relax by the ocean or enjoy the vibrant local scene, our home offers the perfect coastal getaway. Book your stay today and make unforgettable memories at this prime beachfront location!

Property manager

Steve Bernard
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Spanish
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
We only accept well-behaved and house trained dogs
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
See the “House Guide” for additional rules and information. It will be sent one week before your arrival.
Respect the “Thing to do before you go” checklist before your departure.
If hosts contact you after an instant booking, a reply is expected within 72 hours. Failure to communicate could result in a cancellation.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

York Beach

Located in York Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider York's Wild Kingdom and Knight's Quilt Shop.
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Map
York, ME

What's nearby

  • Short Sands Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • York's Wild Kingdom - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Long Sands Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Nubble Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Perkins Cove - 10 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • 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 - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Union Bluff Grill & Pub - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dunne's Ice Cream - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Pioneer - York Beachfront living pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at The Pioneer - York Beachfront living?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Pioneer - York Beachfront living?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Pioneer - York Beachfront living located?

This family-friendly York Beach holiday home is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Short Sands Beach and Long Sands Beach. York's Wild Kingdom and Nubble Lighthouse are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 110 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Christmas

Beautiful open concept, perfect for cooking, eating and still being able to enjoy each others company. Location wasn’t to shabby either with ocean views.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little March getaway

Absolutely perfect stay! The home was spotless, beautifully maintained, and had everything we needed for a relaxing getaway. The location was fantastic—close to the beach, great restaurants, and all that York has to offer. The hosts were responsive and made everything seamless. Highly recommend and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudette D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New Year’s Vacation

Our stay was wonderful! The home was clean, beautifully decorated, and had all the items needed for cooking, bathing, etc. My only comment from people in our group was the WiFi was not strong enough to support all of our devices and some of the mattresses were not comfortable and should be replaced.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas by the Seaside

The Pioneer gave us the perfect Christmas family reunion location. With people flying in from all over, Logan was a easy trip. The views, the walks, the game room for the kids, and the layout of the house were perfect. We were able to put all the kids upstairs with their parents and the adults were downstairs. The kitchen had everything - every size pot and pan, plenty of dishes and glasses, and supplies that you almost always forget to bring. We had a wonderful 7 days and would love to repeat the experience next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family get away

This is our second year renting this house and it continues to be our favorite! Plenty of space for 15 pple (this includes children) to spread out. We’ve never seen a better stocked kitchen!! Everything you would think you’d need can be found in one of the cabinets.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

On the beach

The house was perfect for our needs. The absolutely wonderful location, right on the beach and walking distance to shops, is ideal. The house was very clean and well organized, and we didn't lack for anything. .We did have difficulty with the wifi one day, but the owners responded right away and the issue was taken care of immediately. I would definitely stay again! ps I found it a bit irritating that we needed to strip the beds and start the towel laundry, especially given that we pay for cleaning services.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular Ocean View Vacation Home

Awesome location right across from the beach. Absolutely gorgeous home with tons of space! Full ocean views. Walk to shopping in Short Sands and Nubble Lighthouse. Long Sands is nearby. Convenient to many attractions. Five stars! Love it! Lisa C.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Peter N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Home

We really enjoyed staying in this home, perfect location. Would highly recommend. On arrival we did find 4 unlocked windows. 3 downstairs and 1 upstairs. Just something to check. Also the folded extra blanket on the king size bed needed to be washed. There was some sort of stain on it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great escape from reality

Staying here was a wonderful experience! The kitchen was fully stocked so cooking was very convenient l!!! We thoroughly enjoyed the game room, the view, the proximity to the beach and downtown as well as dinners on the deck. We can’t wait to go back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faye H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

September Reunion

We enjoyed the location. We were able to walk along Short Sand Beach to the town. We walked to the nubble Lighthouse, although it is on a busy road so others might choose to drive. We also walked to Long Sand Beach. The kitchen was well stocked. Because we were 6 units the house worked really well for our group.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another Great Week

Thanks For a great week! We will be back next year !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vickie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

“Simply the Best”

This beach home has everything you need & then some! The accommodations matched up nicely with our multigenerational family. Bedrooms downstairs for the older folks and a game room for the young and young at heart! The location absolutely can’t be beat! We loved being just a few steps from the beach as well as the arcade, bowling, little shops, and of course ice cream! We also enjoyed listening to the band concerts from the comfort of the side deck. This home is the perfect place for making many fun Maine memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heaven on earth

This beach home does not disappoint. It was our 3rd year in a row renting this property for our 2 week family vacation. It is truly home away from home. Cannot beat the oceanside location. We had ages 1 yr to 89 with us and it works for all!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James & Kerry R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time!

The pics matched the house and the location was great for easy walks to the beach as well as good time with family and friends. When we needed to get in touch with the owners about house needs, they were communicative and prompt and sent help right away. Would recommend this location for your vacay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Something for everyone

We loved our time spent at this beachfront gem! The location can’t be beat… a short walk to the beach, shops and restaurants. Great for our teenagers who were always on the move and who took full advantage of the game room, and for my older parents who loved sitting on the deck with their morning coffee enjoying the view. The house was clean and well-appointed… we made good use of the beach chairs, beach towels and lobster pots. Would definitely come back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

I’ve been visiting York for the past fifteen years, and have stayed in a number of rentals. I don’t think I’ll ever find a better location than this house. The proximity to short sands and downtown is ideal, especially for those with kids. The owners were delightful and responsive. I have nothing but good things to say about our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional stay

Great location, amazing house, and an amazing host. Minor issues were immediately responded to. Hope to be able to go back again. Love, love, loved everything about this place. Mary G
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kennedy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Moms 60th Birthday Trip

Great stay! Perfect for our large extended family
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

barbara c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

House laid out very nicely Comfortable and great location Gas grill hadn’t been cleaned and one of the blankets on the bed covered in animal? hair Toaster should he replaced
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family getaway.

My spouse and 7 adult family members comfortably stayed in this house without feeling on top of each other. The location was perfect. Walking distance to shops, restaurants in York but also incredible views right from the deck. We could not have picked a better house for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maura H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family weekend away!

Our family of 9 adults enjoyed a relaxing long weekend in York. The house perfectly accommodated all of us. There was plenty of space, comfortable bedrooms and everything we needed was easily assessable. The location is perfect - right on the beach! And restaurants and shopping are minutes away. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindi R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Beach House

This was a beautiful, tidy, spacious beach house with amazing views of Short Sands beach. We loved the house and it was perfect for our extended family. The little kids (5&6) loved the toys and the adults loved the puzzles. The Kitchen had many amenities and was a pleasure to cook in. The neighborhood is quiet and beautiful and we'd love to come back some day.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic experience

This house is amazing with breathtaking views. So close to all Maine has to offer. Highly recommend this great place!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion in the off season!

We had an incredible stay at this VRBO! The house is not only beautifully renovated and spacious, offering the perfect blend of communal areas and private retreats, but it's also located just across from Short Sands Beach, providing breathtaking ocean views from nearly every window. The responsiveness of the hosts added to our seamless experience. The game room in the garage was a delightful bonus that everyone enjoyed. This home is an ideal choice for a family reunion, especially in the off-season. Highly recommend for a memorable family getaway
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location can’t be beat

We very much enjoyed our stay at this beautiful house, which is basically right on Short Sands Beach. We had everything we needed, and the house was clean and cozy. We had plenty of space, and everyone enjoyed having their own bedroom. We loved being directly across from the water, and you can see the ocean from most rooms in the house, which was amazing. Our kids also loved the game room! We hope to return to enjoy some sunshine in the summer months! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Steve Bernard

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We are dedicated professional hosts, committed to providing you with an exceptional stay. Our goal is to treat every guest to a 5-star experience every step of the way, ensuring your time with us is nothing short of unforgettable.

From the moment you book with us, we are here to make your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. We manage this home from a distance and have an amazing local team available for any emergency assistance.

If you have any questions before or during your stay, please contact us directly on VRBO.

We look forward to hosting you and making your stay a memorable one!

Why they chose this property

Discover the charm of York, Maine, a picturesque coastal town perfect for year-round visits. Enjoy stunning ocean views, historic sites like the Nubble Lighthouse, and beautiful beaches. In summer, relax on the sandy shores or explore the vibrant local shops and restaurants. Fall brings breathtaking foliage and scenic hikes on Mount Agamenticus. Winter offers cozy stays and festive events, while spring is ideal for exploring the blooming landscapes. York is a delightful destination for every season.

What makes this property unique

This home is “signed” GVC Vacation Rentals. It was carefully selected for its unbeatable location.

Languages:

English, French, Spanish

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