Family-friendly vacation rentals in Alfred

Secluded Coastal Home & Cottage 3 Minutes to Beach

Escape to Thistle Pond Cottage, a peaceful coastal retreat in southern Maine. Nestled on 2 acres with pond views, lush gardens, and local wildlife, it’s minutes from beaches and Portland. Every stay begins with homemade bread from our kitchen and thoughtful, locally sourced welcome accompaniments. Weather and seasonal permitting, guests may occasionally savor a host-prepared wood-fired pizza made with fresh garden ingredients. Cozy, bright, and full of garden-to-table charm and seasonal delight.

Family · Kitchen · Accuracy

Luxury Year-round Treehouse with private hot tub

The Canopy is one of 5 luxurious tiny homes that make up Littlefield Retreat, a tranquil woodland village of 3 treehouses and 2 hobbit houses – each with its own private hot tub and dock. To see all five dwellings, click on the photo to the left of “Hosted by Bryce”, then click “Show more…”. This 15-acre forest retreat on Littlefield Pond offers our guests an experience that feels like a trip up to the woods of northern Maine, but is closer to home and to all the attractions of southern Maine.

Family · Indoor spaces · Checkout

Glass Wall Waterfront Hot Tub Fireplace Tiny Home

Wake up to rushing waterfalls right outside your glass wall in this romantic waterfront tiny home in Norway, Maine! Private hot tub with river views, see-through gas fireplace, cozy raised queen bed overlooking the water, outdoor shower, hammocks, and direct access to hiking trails. Total privacy—no neighbors in sight. Modern kitchen, heated floors, fast WiFi, and thoughtful touches for couples or solo escapes. Romantic getaway near Sunday River skiing, golf & Maine adventures. Nature's oasis

Kitchen · Family · Hot tub

Peace & Quiet! Log Cabin & Jacuzzi;+ Pets welcome

Escape to a private log cabin on 8 wooded acres in Southern Maine. Soak in the year-round hot tub, cozy up by the wood stove, and enjoy the game room with pool, air hockey, and foosball. Dog-friendly and perfect for couples, families, and friend getaways. Rustic charm meets modern comfort, with beaches, hiking, kayaking, and town amenities within the Pizza delivery distance. Excellent location for North Conway, Ogunquit, Kennebunkport and Old Orchard Beach. Popular weekends are booking fast!

Indoor spaces · Family · Grill

Historic Schoolhouse c1866 + Pool + Lake + Hot tub

Stay at our one-room Schoolhouse c1866. Winner of Maine Homes Small Space Design Award 2023 and consistently top 1-5% of Airbnb homes for exceptional hospitality, comfort, cleanliness & quintessential romantic New England vibes. The Schoolhouse is 1 of 3 homes on our family's resort-like retreat, Camp Tall Pines: Featuring tennis/pool/gym/sauna, 1000-feet of frontage along the private 80-acre Shapleigh pond (boat/swim/fish), and nestled amongst a majestic 50-acre forest of tall pine trees.

Family · Kitchen · Outdoor spaces

Maple Moon Farm, stay at a historic Maine farm! 1

Come and stay awhile! Unwind and enjoy a relaxing stay in our 1790’s farmhouse with many original features, situated on 120 mostly-wooded acres in southern Maine. Our farm features a commercial maple syrup operation, 200 high bush blueberry plants, a vegetable garden, pumpkin and berry patches, a variety of fruit trees, honeybee hives, miles of old logging roads for walks, skiing/snowshoeing, meandering brook, patio and outdoor fireplace, free-range chickens, and two large rescue farm dogs.

Kitchen · Indoor spaces · Outdoor spaces

Peaceful Summertime Retreat: Private Horse Farm

Gorgeous foliage views from the big bay window. A nice 1 mile walking trail. A full kitchen to make homemade meals. A large TV to settle in and relax. A workspace if needed. Laundry. Extra space could be used for storage/air mattress/kid space. Come experience farm life and let us know if you want a visit with any of the animals. Horses, chickens & dogs. Our place is a perfect getaway for a couple or small family. Escape the busy city noise. Relax at our firepit and check out the stars

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The Copper Fox Treehouse

Named the 10th most spectacular tree house in the world by the BBC Featured in the book: Modern Tree Houses by Taschen Airbnb's Most wishlisted property in Maine in 2025! Come experience the whimsy and craftsmanship of this red fox head shaped treehouse for yourself. The magic of this wild adventure awaits you in the treetops... Come to relax, explore and make lasting memories your family and friends will talk about for years. Follow our journey on IG at @thecopperfoxtreehouse

Indoor spaces · Family · Beach

Birch Ledge Guesthouse--Four Season Maine Getaway

Both rustic and elegant, the Birch Ledge Guest House offers a cozy place to relax and recharge, whatever the season. The first floor features a spacious living room (with queen sized pull-out-couch), dining area, and small kitchen. The bathroom has a walk-in shower. The second floor is a loft accessible by a spiral staircase and has a comfy queen and two twin sized beds. The guesthouse is surrounded by quiet forest and is an easy 30 minute drive to Portland.

Kitchen · Family · Access

Cozy Tiny Cottage • 9mi Portland • 6mi Beach

Escape the everyday in this charming, brand-new tiny cottage in Scarborough, Maine. The Greenhouse proves you don’t need a lot of square footage to live in style — just the right details. Wake up in a king bed, cook in a fully stocked kitchen, and unwind by the electric fireplace. When evening falls, string lights set the perfect mood for a quiet Maine night. Portland’s restaurants and breweries are 9 miles away. The beach is 6. Come home whenever you’re ready.

Kitchen · Family · Nearby

Waterfront, Wood stove & Private beach, Solo Stove

Welcome to the Luna Lake House, your very own lakefront retreat! Just 2 hrs from Boston and 1 hour from Portland, this is the perfect getaway. You get the entire house to yourself! This 1,810 sq ft house has 100 ft of private waterfront, a wood burning stove, private dock (June-October) and outdoor bonfire pit for your enjoyment. With incredible sunset views and it’s amazing location, you will make lasting memories in this one of a kind experience.

Indoor spaces · Family · Amenities

Romantic Mirror cabin in the woods

Stay at Hidden Pines Cabins. The Mirror cabin is Maines only 3 sided floor to ceiling mirrored glass cabin. Unwind in the hot tub while looking up at the sky full of stars. Take a sauna while surrounded by nature all around. Located in the majestic forest of mount Agamenticus, the extensive trail system is off of our road. Short drive to the Ogunquit/York beaches, Outlets at Kittery and near Portsmouth, Dover and Portland restaurant scenes.

Indoor spaces · TV · Check-in