Family-friendly vacation rentals in Bristol

Waterfront Guest House on the Maine Coast

Bright open four-season guest house with fantastic view of Jones Cove and the open ocean in beautiful South Bristol, Maine. The guest house offers privacy and independence. The top floor has an open space with kitchen, sleeping area with queen bed, bathroom. The ground floor has a desk, Smart TV, seating area and French doors that open onto a stone patio. Includes Kohler generator, fiber optic wifi, outdoor grill & fire pit. The water is tidal Owner lives on property (150 ft from guest house)

Round Pond Crows Nest Brand new and ready for you!

Newly renovated efficiency apartment with exterior entrance. Roomy bed/living room, kitchenette, private bathroom w/ shower. Comfy bed, a table for two looking out at the big maple treetop (with a few hints of the ocean beyond), kitchenette has a bar sink, fridge for your leftovers/bevys, and a microwave to heat them up! It’s on the 3rd floor, so you’ll be getting your workout! Red chairs on the front yard are for guest use- enjoy the fresh air and ocean breeze! Very clean, bright space.

Moss House: A Modern Waterfront Cabin in the Woods

Featured in VOGUE and Maine Home + Design, this modern, handcrafted cabin offers calm Atlantic views, 150 feet of shoreline, and a private dock, perfect for morning coffee, launching a kayak, or watching seals, seabirds, and passing boats. Set among tall pines, it blends Nordic and Japanese influences in a space that is calm and composed. Interiors of wood, stone, lime plaster, and concrete form a grounded, quietly expressive, and sustainably built retreat. 1hr from Portland, but a world apart.

River Escape - Studio Apt. with River Access

Large sunny basement studio apt. in private home with access to clean river! River down the hill 1/2 mile. 2 miles from town. Propane woodstove, lg. tile shower, deep claw-foot tub, soft water. new pillowtop queen bed. Open fields & path to river. Extra room with full fold out couch. Kid & pet friendly! Spectacular view from upper deck. Steps to bathroom and some to enter apt. Fresh flowers provided. Pick asparagus in spring! Warm cookies! Kayak nearby. Generator for storms. My artwork.

Cottage on an island on the end of a peninsula N

This is one of two, two bedroom cottages located on Rutherfords Island in South Bristol, Maine. These cottages are next to each other.Our electricity is provided by our grid tied solar array. We are a five minute walk from the Atlantic Ocean, the Damariscotta River, and John's Bay. South Bristol is a small town 14 miles from Damariscotta,where the closest grocery store is located. We are a working fishing village, and lobsters and fresh fish are readily available at the local lobster pounds.

Hermit Thrush House

The 1 bedroom, 1 and 1/2 bathroom with laundry apartment is located at: 19 POORHOUSE COVE ROAD in South Bristol, Maine 04568. The apartment has skylights in the living room and kitchen and is located on a private property as a stand alone guest house. Close to Christmas Cove, Wawenock public/private golf course and 15 miles from scenic Damariscotta and the Pemaquid peninsula with a public white sand beach. Our waterfront is Poorhouse Cove, an estuary off of the Gulf of Maine, Atlantic Ocean.

The Byre at Piper’s Pond

The Byre at Piper's Pond is a small farm situated on 80 acres in Bristol, Maine on the Pemaquid Peninsula. The apartment is separated from the main house and has privacy and room for guests to enjoy the area. It is a comfortable rustic contemporary home and setting. We are located a 10 minute drive to Damariscotta. Pemaquid Peninsula is home to the historic Pemaquid Lighthouse, the University of Maine Darling Marine Center, the Old Fort Henry, Pemaquid Beach and beautiful hiking trails.

POST OFFICE COTTAGE Pemaquid Point

We now have a social media page! @pemaquidpostofficecottage Enjoy the relaxing, picturesque coast of Maine in this cozy, comfortable cottage...like a dolls house. Centrally located to local attractions, Pemaquid Lighthouse is 1/2 mile walk.Pemaquid beach only a 5 minute drive. Tiny Cottage sleeps two, with a full size bed or use pull-out couch, efficiency kitchen, and compact bathroom , shower stall. ( 16’ x 20’ square footage) Located with access to tide pools, glorious sunsets!

Nebi—Private Yacht on Scenic Damariscotta River

With warm wood interior, Nebi has the comfort of a home and a 360-degree view of the tidal Damariscotta River. Experience a unique Maine adventure, swim right off the boat, or paddle the inclusive kayaks downriver to view everything from seals to ospreys and oyster farms. The quaint twin villages of Damariscotta - Newcastle are a 2-minute stroll away from the private marina with charming restaurants, galleries and a short drive to gorgeous lighthouses, walking trails and beaches.

Serenity, Privacy, Clean and Bright

This large studio can be rented by the week only June - September. A high ceiling, many windows and skylights give this space a feeling of spaciousness. On a private road. A short walk takes you to the Damariscotta River. Perfect for artists, writers and those looking for a retreat space. 10 miles away are great cafes, stores, a movie theater, a health food store "better than Whole Foods", a lighthouse and a beautiful beach. Close by are countless spectacular walking trails.

Welcome to "West Winds at Pemaquid"

Take a moment to unwind with a leisurely walk along the natural pathway leading to Coombs Cove off John's Bay. Sit quietly and watch the tide ebb and flow, or lose yourself in that book you've been meaning to read. It's an ideal retreat for couples seeking breathtaking scenery and tranquil solitude. Built in 2017, West Winds features two bedrooms, a full bathroom, a cozy living room, an eat-in kitchen, laundry facilities, and WiFi—everything you need for a relaxing getaway.

Cottage on a wharf in a fishing village

Think..ocean, tides, lobster, fishermen, boats, two marinas, magnificent sunrise and sunsets, gateway to Rutherford Island and Christmas Cove, scenery, on a wharf in a working waterfront, friendly locals, buy lobster across the street at Osier’s cafe..eat in privacy on your own deck..magic, educational and authentic Maine!