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 New
England lodging >>> The Inn at Long Sands, York Beach, Maine
The Inn at Long Sands offers
top-notch lodging and breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean
by Eric H.
YORK BEACH, MAINE -- The Inn
at Long Sands can do no wrong. Located directly across the street
from the Atlantic Ocean, the views alone make it worth a special
trip.
Unlike some other lodging destinations
on the same road, The Inn at Long Sands doesn't take advantage
of its splendid location by goofing off . You won't find rooms,
support beams or staff falling apart at the seams. You won't
come across unknowledgeable waitresses at the breakfast room
saying they are out of bread. The hot tub is hot, every room
faces the ocean instead of the dumpster, and all the pieces to
the chess board are intact. The smell of homemade muffins and
coffee in the afternoon are only topped by the bracing salt air
permeating through the warm and inviting seaside door.
Immaculately maintained by the
Masse family, the Inn at Long Sands features eight large-sized,
individually decorated rooms with New England character. The
private balconies offer incredible, unobstructed views of Long
Sands Beach, one of the best beaches in Maine. Families saturate
this wonderful two-mile stretch where the water is cold, but
the appeal of the area isn't. Long Sands Beach is perfect for
strolling, sunning, building a sandcastle, or just meeting friendly
people. If you don't mind the frigid waters, it is also perfect
for swimming. Sometimes, it's just best to relax on your own
private balcony, and admire Long Sands Beach with the one you
love.
The main lobby, with its
hardwood floors and fireplace and ocean presence, is pure New
England, as well as the main dining room with sun pouring into
your breakfast time from myriad windows. It's like a big sunroom
with nice people taking care of you. The same can be said for
the outdoor porch, also ideal for breakfast, or just lounging
at eye level with the ocean.
The Inn at Long Sands is truly
special at nighttime. At night, hear the gentle roar of the ocean
and have it lull you to sleep--there are few better feelings
than this symphony, produced by Mother Nature. No Sharper Image
sound machine can duplicate the marvelous sounds coming from
Long Sands Beach.
The Inn at Long Sands may be
quaint, but it isn't outdated. Free high speed wireless Internet,
guest controlled heating, cable television and private phones
in each room and the hot tub on the deck out back round out a
total experience for even the most finnicky lodgers.
While many consider summer the
ideal time to visit York Beach, the other three seasons have
their own special qualities. Fall brings wonderful foliage and
fewer crowds; winter, with virtually no crowds and an opportunity
to relax and walk the stark, vacant expanses of the beaches,
and then be rewarded with a cup of hot chocolate or tea at a
cozy local restaurant; and spring with its flowers blooming and
the chance to take  nice,
long walks in comfortable lightweight jackets.
No matter what time of year,
there's no better starting point in York Beach than staying at
The Inn at Long Sands. Just because seasons change doesn't mean
the ocean goes away. Choose your time to stay and you'll come
back a big fan of Maine. The ocean has that kind of pull, and
the Inn at Long Sands delivers that presence -- and a fine staff
-- for you to enjoy.
The
Inn at Long Sands,
125 Long Beach Ave., York Beach, Maine 03910, Tel. (207) 363-5132
For more information on York,
click here.
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