We were 14 people who stayed 7 days in this house. It was our base, our haven. We cooked every meal at the house. The kitchen is very well equipped. The grill was great! Lots of items in the shed to use. Rooms were comfortable, beds were great! Some rooms do not have ac, and we had a hot spell, but the room air conditioners in the living room and kitchen made the first floor bedroom very comfortable. Same with the second floor. Plenty of bathrooms and all were great! The front porch is a great gathering place am and pm to relax together. The beach is walking distance. Highly recommend.
Lovely property and plenty of space for whole family to spread out. Thoughtfully appointed with books and games and modern kitchen. Very pretty garden in the rear.
Great location, large clean modern home interior, plenty of towels, kitchenware. A highlight is a huge kitchen table that allowed us all to eat together and play games as a group. Just a fun time at a great place. Owner is quick to respond to any questions. We already booked for July 2025.
Exceptionally large home with lots of room to spread out including a game room and second floor lounge. Back yard was nice with a large covered patio and firepit. Really enjoyed our stay!
The house was exactly as described. Check-in and check-out were easy as could be, and Joseph included a very well-organized binder with all the information one could possibly need. The location was perfect. We had a fantastic time and would absolutely book the place again.
Loved our stay; home was really large and our party of 6 adults and 8 kids (all 7 and under) had plenty of room! Joseph was extremely responsive and a wonderful host.
Josephâs house is an absolute dream, and I highly recommend staying there if you have the opportunity! We got married in York and wanted to comfortably host our large family and their spouses nearby. The house is expansive with plenty of space and bedrooms for everyone to relax and enjoy. Joseph thought of every possible thing you could want or need, including towels, beach chairs, corn hole, utensils and platters for fun backyard cookouts on the grill. The house itself has amazing history and has been preserved beautifully. The location is ideal, right near downtown and an easy walk to Harbor Beach. I would absolutely recommend staying at the Telegraph house, and am so grateful for the memories we were able to make for our family in York that we will cherish forever.
We had a wonderful time in Maine. The house is beautifully renovated on the inside. Short walks to beach, restaurants and the harbor/wobbly bridge. Great location for an active family. Kitchenware was beautiful and new. Bedding was great. Would definitely recommend to another large family.
The house is amazing. It is located perfectly in York Harbor, a 2 minute walk to the Harbor Beach and less than 5 minute walk to restaurants and bars. The spacious back yard and patio dining was perfect in the evening. Firepit was fun to roast marshmallows. Joseph was an amazing host and provided all the details prior to our arrivalâa perfect visit to York.
Beautiful home with charm and modern conveniences. Layout perfect for large families with lots of gathering space plus privacy. Well stocked with cleaning products, towels, beach towels, etc. Lots to do in area and great beach within easy walking distance. The only note I would add is that the house is located on the main road. The noise was not a problem, but worthy of note if you have small children.
Our family gathered for a long overdue reunion at the Telegraph office which has been beautifully renovated. The seven bedrooms are well spaced over three floors, so plenty of private nooks and crannies for a large group. The kitchen/dining area has a large table that is perfect for family dinners. The kitchen is well supplied with cookware. The backyard BBQ and fire pit work well for meals al fresco. The shed is well supplied with beach chairs and other fun stuff. And the location is a short walk to the Harbor Beach, a real jewel. In short, this is the perfect spot for a Maine shore vacation.
This home was a great find! It accommodated our family group of 17 with no problem. The kitchen and dining table were large and allowed everyone to be together for meals and games! Very clean home with comfortable bedding and it was well stocked for cooking and dining.
Loved that there was a history with the house and the renovation was very well done.
Joseph responded to my questions promptly and was helpful. Thank you!
This was our first visit to York but wonât be the last!
Donât hesitate to try the âTelegraph Houseâ.
What a great find! Home is large, modern clean interior, well-stocked kitchen with pots, pans, lobster utensils, and more. Beds are comfortable with quality bedding along with quality beach towels. The large kitchen table seats the whole crew and is perfect for playing cards and other games. The game room is a plus! Space in the backyard for all to sit to eat a meal and enough grass area to play outdoor games. All around great place to spend time together. We had 14 people, aged 85 to 13, and it was good for all. Proximity to the beach is great, a couple min walk. The host is easy to communicate with. Very responsive. We hope to visit again.... hopefully next summer!
Joseph was a wonderful host. We stay at a lot of VRBOs and he had all of the basics covered and more! From the pictures we thought it might be smaller than what we were looking for, but it was so much space!! And beautifully renovated, keeping wonderful details yet updgrading to beautiful and functional spaces. A block from the beach - and the best kept secret beach, not too crowded - just right. It seemed like we would say, "is there a lighter for the fire pit" turn around and it was there on the wall. You could tell he put a lot of care into making sure his guests are comfortable and that his home was maintained well. Thanks so much to you Joseph - it was everything I could do to wrap up work and get away and we had a wonderful week of family dinners at the big table - and cookouts out back. All the heart really needed. My cousins up there may want to talk about a Thanksgiving week - it truly is a great location and set up fo r it!
The house is beautiful and really great for a large group to spread out in. We were having a celebration of our book group's 10th anniversary and our requirements were enough space for everyone to sleep, but also a large dining table and enough space in a living room for everyone to congregate, both of which were provided here. Beds and furniture were comfortable and loved the bedding and blankets on the couch. As we went at the end of Oct. we didn't really use the outdoor space except to grill but I'm sure it would be lovely in the summer. There is another house literally right next door so I can see how outdoor noise would be a problem. The driveway was big enough to fit 4-5 cars back to back. There are a few small tweaks that would make it even better - the kitchen is a bit oddly laid out (glasses should be in the cabinet near to the fridge, the silverware isn't where you think it should be, etc.); the upstairs baths really need a curtain or shade as you are right in front of the window looking at the neighbors driveway/house when using the toilet or shower; and we ran out of both toilet paper and dishwasher pods (there was only 1) and didn't find any extra sheets as described in the book. (But to be fair, we didn't contact the owner and just went to the store ourselves. He was very responsive on anything else.) Overall, would highly recommend as a great group gathering space!
Joe, thank you for sharing your home with my family and friends. We had a great weekend. It was a weekend away with 4 families from Boston. We could not have asked for a better place to stay. Having bedrooms on three floors allowed us our own personal space. The shuffleboard room was a great meeting place for late night fun. Having two living room areas, on two floors and two tv's allowed for multiple viewing options. Watching the Belmont on the 65 inch TV downstairs was probably the highlight - it didn't hurt that we picked the right horse! Not only was the house beautiful but we all joked it was also lucky. We will be back next year for the Kentucky Derby. We could not have asked for a better weekend weather wise and took full advantage. The short 2 minute walk to Harbor Beach was so easy. The house was well equipped with all the cooking tools we needed. Knowing their was a Keurig we brought our own pods and had morning coffee on the back patio every day. Our only complaint was our stay was too short. We hope to make the trip from Boston a regular routine and we are in the process of booking a full week next year.
While the house was perfect so was Joe's attention to detail. We had no questions upon arrival as he made it very easy to gain access to the property and his welcome binder was amazing. If there is a restaurant in York, Joe knows about it and his local connections were a huge help.
Joe mentioned that the property went through a major renovation in 2019 and we could tell. Everything was brand new and very well done. It even had that new house smell!
Thank you for being a great host and allowing us to enjoy your home.
The house is very large, allowing everyone to have space. The 7 bedrooms have beds for 1, 2, or 4 guests, making room assignments very flexible. The 4 bathrooms are well placed, and include 2 tubs, great for kids. The dining room table easily fits 17 people and the kitchen is well stocked. The 3 other gathering areas allow people to spread out, but be together when they want. There are books, toys, and games for all ages. The yard is a nice size, and again well stocked with outdoor furniture, activities, a grill, and a fire pit. It is a very easy walk to the close beach, a perfect place for children, with sand and small waves. It is an easy and pretty walk to the Wiggly Bridge, starting down the street opposite the house. There are other walks in the area. There is a cluster of small stores about 1/2 mile away, and a large grocery store a bit over a mile away. The street does have very polite traffic during the day, but it dies down in the evening. I would try to get this house the next time I go to York with a large group.
Fantastic spot in York Harbor to relax and enjoy the nearby attractions. The home is clean, spacious and has many amenities for guests of all ages. Highly recommend for a family vacation.
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This property is close to the beach but not so close you have to deal with all the noise of cars loading/unloading and/or disruptive people at night. It's close enough to the beach to walk if you want. It is near the village for historical sights and near the beaches and restaurants/bars for fun and relaxation. It is near restaurants for dining and enjoying great Maine lobster. I am an honest straight forward person and will do everything in my power to make your vacation awesome!
My family and I live in town so any issues you have can be remedied on the spot, same day. No long-distance issues to resolve or management company headaches. Most houses that sleep this many people in this location are outdated and rent for $15,000 to $20,000 a week in York. Enjoy a freshly renovated home during your vacation. My place is a great deal. The summer is going to be here shortly!