Rivers by the Sea

We rented on Oceanside ave. It was very close to beach. We could see the ocean from the deck. It was clean, with a garage, washer/​dryer, and beach accessories we could use. We plan on renting next year.

First off, the most recent 5 star review was written by the manager, as she wrote the review AND commented on my previous review at the same time. Coincidence? Most likely not. That is against Unilocal policy by the way. Also notice it’s the reviewer’s first review. Again — NOT a coincidence.
Secondly, what she says is completely untrue, as we held our wedding on 2.5 acres in York with no problems from the town. It was gorgeous and went off without a hitch. You admit your responses were wishy washy because you were trying to figure out the ordinance. It’s your job to know what you’re talking about BEFORE you respond.
I didn’t cross out Blue Sky and the Atlantic House off my venue list due to them being too expensive. Are you SERIOUS?! Because that is hysterical. My wedding was extremely expensive, I crossed them out due to awful reviews on Unilocal of Blue Sky, and the way I was treated by Rivers by the Sea, which also owns Atlantic House. I already had my reception venue decided on, as I stated in my emails more than once, and you kept pushing Blue Sky on me. I was looking for a CEREMONY location. That is the part of the wedding before the party. Even in my original review I wrote that I already had a RECEPTION location. Now you try to twist the facts around by stating you couldn’t offer me a cheaper venue. We never ONCE spoke about the costs of ANYTHING.
Please get the facts straight before you make such off the wall accusations.
Don’t give yourself such a huge pat on the back. Rivers by the Sea hasn’t done «huge things» for the town, in fact, everyone always talks about the huge money and bankruptcy problems Rivers has. That is public FACT and not my opinion.
FYI: the private home WON’T «rent» out their residence to another bride and groom and get fined $ 25k (you really are a piece of work with your threats — I hope everyone considering Rivers takes note of this) because it was the only wedding they will EVER allow at their property, they didn’t do it for money, as they have plenty of it, they did it to help us accomplish our dreams.
I did not post mean and callous comments. I posted the TRUTH, which is what the website is for. Seems other people have the same opinion, as Rivers by the Sea doesn’t have a stellar rating on Unilocal.
No apologies were sent my way before I wrote my original review. The date on the review, if you read it, is February 8, 2011. You sent me a private message on October 3, 2011, which is EIGHT months after I wrote it. You stated in that message that you wanted to reach out AFTER reading my Unilocal review. Please stop with the lies to try to save face.
Again, this is just another example of lies and poor business practices by Rivers by the Sea, and their partner companies. Rather than attack me and patting themselves on the back, maybe they should spend their time improving their businesses. Just a thought.

We bought the Groupon for an overnight stay at the Atlantic House hotel, which is a beautifully restored nineteenth-​century building. The valet/​concierge/​desk clerk Bill was very friendly and helpful. Our room was a bit small, which we expected, but beautifully appointed with hardwood floors and neutral colors. Unfortunately, the Jacuzzi tub did not work, and I noticed mildew along the seam of the shower curtain, so our room needed a bit of maintenance. It was nice being so close to the beach.
We probably wouldn’t stay here again because York Beach is only an hour or so from Nashua, and the normal room rates are high for us common folk. We had a great time, though – just make sure that the room is clean and that all appliances are functioning!

I’ve always rented from Rivers by the Sea when I stay in York Beach so I figured it was about time I Unilocal them! Truly, I’ve never been disappointed in the 10+ years that I’ve rented from them, and the places that I’ve stayed have run the gamut from bare bones, old-​fashioned cottage to studio to luxury waterfront property. This past weekend I scored a last minute pet-​friendly cottage that was nearly waterfront property for a super-​reasonable price. My dog and I were in heaven, and my friends had a blast, too. RBS gets the little stuff right, too; they often provide you with these cool wagons to cart your stuff to and from the beach, a huge beach umbrella, and a huge list of amenities that they can provide you with (for an extra fee, obv). But it’s great because when I’m away I don’t feel like googling or going through a phone book to find a car service, etc. Oh and last thing: definitely check out their new property — the Atlantic House. UNREAL. It used to be Pop’s Shell Shack, this huge waterfront property that had sadly gone to ruin. The RBS owner, Don, literally brought the dead back to life and now the place is part hotel /​part condos /​Blue Sky Restaurant (finally, a cool, slightly upscale place on York Beach that is open late) /​Clara’s Cupcake Café (SOO good) /​and a few other really nice shops whose names escape me now. I’m actually going back in two weeks to stay at the Atlantic House for my sister’s bachelorette weekend. One of the agents at RBS, Lorri, was really helpful with recommending different venues for the event.
Phew. That was long winded. Can you tell I enjoyed my vaca?