Our group was there for a wedding. The home is the perfect place for a group… lots of places to gather together! Loved sitting on the front porch, or relaxing on the comfy couches! Great location, walking distance to everything, and the owner has thought of everything to make your stay easy and comfortable, even supplying lots of beach chairs, towels and cooler! We were too busy to use the backyard, but would have if we had more time! The owner also went out of his way offering wonderful local recommendations, and was always available if we had questions or needed help!! Best house, best owner!

Had an amazing stay here!! Could not have asked for a better house for a perfect Labor Day weekend! Plenty of beds, great size living room, kitchen and outdoor space. Perfect location! Not far from Portsmouth if you’re looking to go out down town. We were able to walk to the beach right across the way and really appreciated provided beach chairs and towels! We walked to the ice cream place down the street which was delicious! Truly amazing house, would definitely recommend! Thank you for helping make our weekend perfect!!

This was a beautiful home, lovely vibe and plenty of rooms and bathrooms for our large group. Communication with the owner/host was prompt, friendly, and thorough for any questions or communications that were had by either side. There were many amenities that our group enjoyed throughout our stay, but there were issues found with others. I along with a few of the other guests had a few noteworthy issues such as a broken coffee maker. We ended up buying a cheap and very small coffee maker from Walmart and left it for the next guests. The kitchen was not thoroughly cleaned and there are a lot of completely random and unnecessary items in the pantry closet. The fridge was not cleaned. Dirty plates, bowls, and silverware but I assume most people wash these items before use when staying with VRBO. When taking the trash bin out of the 2 trash/recycling cans in the kitchen, there was a lot of old food stuff down there - maybe I am being too picky on that one though. At least 4 of the bathrooms had mold on the shower curtain liners or just mold in general throughout the shower areas. It was definitely noticeable to anyone cleaning the bathrooms. There weren't any hand towels in about half of the restrooms, not a big deal. The trash situation was slightly unusual but wasn't difficult to abide by. I expected someone to come pick up the trash / recycling. I was surprised when the owner showed up on the property / in the garage / around the yard area unannounced with his cute dog.

We had a great vacation in Maine. The house had plenty of space for our 4 different families, even with children aged 1 through 16. The internet and cell service did make it difficult for those who needed to connect for work calls and zoom meetings. But overall, we had plenty to do and see to keep everyone entertained. Thank you to Lance for great communication and for making us feel welcome!

We could not have been happier with our stay in York Harbor ME. The house is big with plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms. Lance, our host was so easy to communicate with. Leading up to the stay, he would respond to a message on the app in minutes. The kitchen was big and easy to use. The dining table fit almost our entire group of 18. Lazy mornings on the porch. Great walks from the house. There is also a ton of beach equipment in the garage for us to use. We plan to return next summer.

I don't even know where to start, since there are so many wonderful things I could say about Lance (the host), his absolutely beautiful home, and the area of York Harbor! We stayed here for our annual family vacation, all 25 of us, and there was more than enough room for everyone to gather together or to just enjoy some quiet time in another area of the property. The large yard was perfect for cornhole & other games, and the fire pit was awesome! I love to cook, and the kitchen in this home was phenomenal, having every single item that was needed as we prepared our variety of dinners. The large dining table was perfect, as well as the kitchen bar with lots of chairs around it. The rooms were spacious and the beds really comfy. The bedroom way up on the top floor was a great place for our teenagers to hang out and have their own space. EVERYTHING is so very close by; it made our days so easy and enjoyable. The lovely beach is truly a 5-minute walk, Stage Neck Inn was a beautiful place to sit by the water and enjoy Happy Hour, Wiggly Bridge was a morning walk destination, along with Steedman Woods, and jumping off the bridge at high tide was quite the thrill for many. Lance is one of the best hosts I have had the pleasure of renting from, always answering my questions immediately, and being so helpful. Another thing that we absolutely loved was that Lance has the garage full of extra beach chairs! The perfect place to make memories!

We had a large group (14 adults and 4 kids) for our vacation. There were plenty of rooms, the kitchen had plenty of space, the two living rooms with tvs came in handy at night. Great location. Lots of great places to walk. Just a short drive to all sorts of adventures. A quick 5 min walk to the beach which was great. Highly recommend the place.

The house was wonderful—big front porch, quick walk to beach, well-stocked kitchen and game closet, historic ambience, nearby tennis courts, easy drive to quaint towns of Portsmouth and Ogunquit, and many other things that made this one of our favorite vacation spots of the past 20 years

Great three night stay for our group of 16 women golfers. Well equipped, plenty of parking, great location, beautiful large yard and very Maine-like. Would certainly come again with the group or large family group.

We had 18 people (14 adults age 20-70 and a 6, 3, 2 year old and a nine month old) stay in this home for a family reunion and I cannot tell you enough good things about this rental. The house is a 5 minute walk from a beautiful beach, and set in such a gorgeous location. Plenty of parking for all, and the house had more than everything we needed-two pack and plays, high chairs, and even a cool toy room for the kids! The fire pit and outdoor areas were amazing (hammock, comfy chairs, etc) and the ability to control the temperature in our room, plus an awesome mattress, was incredible. We had 18 people plus beach activities and there was never even a line for bathroom the entire long weekend! The owner is the NICEST and answered all of my questions and even brought by a blueberry crumble and gave us some firewood. The yard was perfect and there was plenty of space and fun things to do for all ages. The bedroom setup meets every need—so many options and configurations to choose from-and I can’t imagine a better spot for what will hopefully be the first of many. Everyone agreed the house was AWESOME and my only complaint was that we didn’t book it for longer-I could have stayed for weeks! The only thing I wanted to note (not a complaint) for future guests is that all bedrooms are up at least one flight of stairs-but even our eldest family member with bad knees had NO issues getting around! Here’s hoping we are back here soon!

Just returned from a long weekend at the Varrell House celebrating my mom's 80th birthday. The house was perfect and we filled it with 21 women and had a blast. The set up of the house was great for our large group and we enjoyed cooking meals/having cocktails on the porch and spending quality time together with lots of laughs. So many memories were made for our family. Lance is the perfect host. He was there for anything we needed and could not have been more accommodating. He truly wanted us to feel at home and to enjoy our stay and that we did. This house was a true gem. We can't wait to plan our next trip. It was clean, spacious, the location was great and the owner was the best. Thanks again Lance for everything. Best, Julie

For many years we have hosted a "Cousins Camp" with our children and grandchildren at various locations. Each location was fine, but with a fatal shortcoming. Not this year with York Harbor, ME, The Varrell House and our host Lance! This old house is very solid and very clean. The kitchen is updated and worked great for our family cooking style. And the big wrap around kitchen island and large adjacent dining room made our informal dinners a noisy delight. Breakfast coffee and afternoon cocktails on the big front porch were great for conversations and people/car watching. York St is a main street with lots of traffic, but it was quiet at night. The 10 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms were well appointed, comfortable and spotless. The house, the yard and York Harbor provided plenty of opportunities for activities for all generations. We all hope to return.

This was the perfect house to host our wedding party and family during our wedding weekend! The house's many bedrooms and large gathering areas were great for our group and everything was clean and well maintained. Additionally, the location was super convenient to all York has to offer.

I cannot say enough about what a gem this property is. If you are a large group of couples or a large family who does not want to bunk in the same room and you like lots of bathrooms this is your house!! Our group filled it to the max with 22 people for a class reunion. If a couple didn’t have their own bathroom then they had the privilege of a king size bed. No one felt gypped and we didn’t feel bad having everyone pay the same price. The house is adequately stocked in the kitchen. Everything is neat but not overly stuffy. There was seating for everyone, both inside and outside. The front porch in morning was lovely to have coffee or a glass of wine in the evening. The lawn games of corn hole was a huge hit as we grilled yummy food. The two sitting rooms each have their own TV. So one group enjoyed the game while another watched a movie or sang karaoke. Plenty of parking for all of us too! The location is exquisite! You can walk to York Harbor in just a few minutes or drive 5 min up the road to Long Sands. The house has beach chairs which were an awesome bonus! And now to tell you about Lance….I’ve stayed at many rentals and Lance is truly hands down the best owner of them all. He was in communication the whole time, was so caring and welcoming and you can tell he really wants his guests to enjoy their stay, and he cares about his property! You are in great hands if you stay here!

Our group of 8 people had an excellent time at the house. There was plenty of space to spread out in the various common areas, and we really enjoyed the fire pit (be sure to pick up a fire permit from the fire station beforehand!). There's loads of parking and lots of nice walking opportunities. Lance, the host, was very communicative and easy to get a hold of when we had some questions. We'd definitely stay here again.

Home provided us with the perfect venue to enjoy our family gathering

We had a wonderful time. The place was perfect for our leadership summit. We had a facilitator come, and the kitchen table and living room areas were great for breakouts. And a short walk to the beach for many was a plus during breaks.

What a wonderful weekend! The weather was spectacular, and the fall leaves were definitely putting on a show. Varrell house was a perfect gathering place for our group of 16 friends from college back in the 80's. The front porch, 2 living spaces, large kitchen and backyard tables and chairs offered the gang comfortable seating areas to catch up with friends. Having an extra refrigerator in the garage off the kitchen was so handy for large volumes of beer and wine that didn't have to compete with food storage in the kitchen refrigerator. We were able to make great meals with the convection oven and outdoor grill. Our group generally splits up during the day and gathers in the evening for "tall tales" and lots of food. Lance was very quick to respond to my many questions about Varrell House. His documents about local areas of interest were very useful to help folks plan a day out and about town. He was also in frequent communication with me on the day of our arrival as the power was out for several hours due to a fierce wind and rain storm. I highly recommend Varrell House to anyone planning a large gathering of friends or family!!

From the moment I inquired about the house until our departure, Lance was overly accommodating. Local tips and quick replies to any and all questions I had. The house was clean, plenty of bedrooms and beds were comfortable. The yard was perfect for getting together and the fire pit had plenty of seating for a large group. The porch was a great place to sit and have coffee in the morning or a glass of wine at night. Kitchen and dining table were big enough for our pasta night with 15 ladies. The 2 living rooms were more than enough for all of us to congregate for games or chats. The house is a short walk to the beach and cliff walk with sidewalks for safety. The only negatives for us (and we're all in our upper 50's-70's) were the steep stairs to get to the 3rd floor suite. Just a little harder for older knees but nothing we couldn't do. The house is on a busier street than we would have liked. But nothing that would deter us from renting here again. The ensuite bathrooms and showers are extremely small if that matters to you. Plenty of parking, excellent communication and overall one of the better homes we've rented in 13 years!

Lance’s property was fantastic for my large wedding party! The house’s multiple gathering spaces and outside setup were so awesome. Lance was an amazing host with great communication throughout our stay. He was extremely flexible with us which we truly appreciated. 10/10!

What a great property. Lance was fabulous host. Very highly recommend. Fantastic location.

We had a fantastic time walking the area. We were a group of 5 couples and the property was more than perfect for all of us. Lance was very attentive and reached out several times during our stay to make sure everything was going well.

We stayed for 3 nights for my daughter’s wedding at Stage Neck. There was plenty of room for our large group . Lance was great and got immediately back to us with any questions we had prior to arriving . Perfect location and we had a great time . The decor was very nice and the house was clean and very comfortable . Thanks Lance!

Our extended family (group of 18) has stayed at the house for a long weekend 2 years in a row. It is a fantastic house. Room for everyone to gather or have their own space. The porch and fire-it were a favorite of our group. Highly recommend.

We met at the house for our semi-annual retreat where we do deep planning to help us be pro-active instead of reactive in our work. We generally go to a different part of the country each time and this time we picked Maine. The house was perfect for us. We had plenty of room to spread out and meet together and in smaller groups. We cooked and had meetings on the porch and hung out in the back yard. Lance was great at helping us scope out the local area for places to go for walks and get lobster. All in All, we were happy with our stay and would recommend it for other work retreats.

This house has it all! Was a fantastic place to stay for an extended family weekend. Very short walk to the beach, plenty of parking, lots of common area space, ample bathrooms. Love how sheets and bath towels are included. Two big fridges and a mini fridge on the third floor. Owner was extremely responsive and helpful! House was very clean and well stocked. Stop your search and book this home - you won’t be disappointed!

Overall great could use a few updates

This is the second time our group has stayed in this wonderful home. There is more than enough room inside and out. The short walk to York Harbor beach is incredibly convenient with young children. Sitting out on the front porch with the sea breeze is what a Maine Vacation should be! We look forward to coming back again!

First off, Lance is terrific to rent from! I can’t say enough for his “aim to please” hospitality. The house is a gem for large groups and children that love to “explore” … the house has that fun, big, secret spaces feeling! Beautiful front porch with plenty of seating and a well equipped kitchen. It is a perfect distance to beach and all destinations around York, Ogunquit, Kittery area. We all loved our stay!

We had family from Montana, North Dakota and Arizona. 10 adults and 8 children all under the age of 7. The house was absolutely perfect for a family get together. There was plenty of room for all of us to have our own space as well as a place for everyone to be together. It is very kid friendly. Plenty of room for the kids to play inside as well as an amazing yard. It's location is awesome. Walking distance to the beach, wiggly bridge and cliff walk. I would highly recommend this property for family get together. The owner was great to work with and made sure we had whatever we needed. Great stay!! Highly recommend!

I will recommend this property to any large group trying to get together for a reunion. It is rare to find such a beautiful location with a large enough property to fit over 20 loved ones. This is the place to go! Every person who came into the house was wowed by its size and beauty. The bedrooms felt like home; not one room felt forced. The location of this property gave every person of all ages plenty to do. Those looking to simply walk and enjoy the views had beautiful trails to walk near the water. Those looking to enjoy the beach had one that was a 5 minute walk down the road, and many others just a short drive away. Those who just wanted to stay home and read among the fresh salt air could do so on an amazing front porch. Lance was incredibly responsive and helpful during our stay. He was so kind to stop by to ensure everything was going smoothly. There was no stress during our stay, which is what every vacation should feel like. I cannot recommend this property enough. It had been too long since my group of friends and family were able to reunite, and this place made it happen. The memories made here will last a lifetime, and I assure anyone who is interested in renting this place will say the same.

This property was great and easily fit our group of 22 for our family vacation. The home is steps away from all that York has to offer. Even if you don’t stay here I highly recommend staying at any of Lance’s properties. He is the best host I have interacted with for any vacation home rentals. Very responsive and a great knowledge of the area.