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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)

LUX Designer Private Waterfront Hot Tub - Secluded
Waterfront GLASS cabin with privacy professionally designed, escape to somewhere really special. Crooked river acres surrounding the house with the river wrapping around the property. Dock with direct access to Sebago lake and state park just minutes away, Outdoor shower, hot tub, hammocks, BIG walk-in shower w/ window. Heated bath floors, ac. See through Fireplace. The property has its own sandy swimming beach, pets are welcome. Come enjoy privacy and the space to run around seconds to Sebago.

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.

Private Sauna+Near Beach+FirePit+Forest View+Pond
Relax at your own private forest retreat! * Private Cedar Glass Sauna * Minutes Reid State Park Beach & 5 Island🦞 * Private Fire Pit w/S'mores * 100% Cotton sheets/towels * Rain Shower & Heated Bathroom Floor * AC/Heat & Backup Automatic Generator * SmartTV & Record Player w/Vinyl * Fast Broadband Wifi *Pine Cabin is one of two cabins on 8 acres right down the road from one of the best beaches in Maine! The cabins are 150ft. apart and separated by a privacy screen and natural landscaping.

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.

Peaceful Oasis by the Great Salt Bay - 3BR/2Ba
Waterfront Retreat with Gorgeous Views Stunning 3-bedroom, 2-bath home perfect for multi-generational gatherings. Features an open-concept layout, chef’s kitchen, 1st-floor bedroom and bath, 2nd floor with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. Kayak from your backyard, hike nearby trails, or swim in Damariscotta Lake just a 5-minute walk away. Stay connected with high-speed fiber optic WiFi. Close to charming Newcastle and Damariscotta shops and restaurants. A true oasis for nature and relaxation lovers!

Renovated home with amazing waterfront views
Welcome to Dancing Pines Cottage! We are located across from West Harbor Pond with beautiful water views in each room. Relax on the deck or bbq on the patio or take a short drive into charming Boothbay Harbor town for lobster rolls. We have three bedrooms and a den/office and 2 full bathrooms and can accommodate up to 7 guests. The house is private and has ample parking. One week rentals for June, July, and August (Saturday-Saturday). Starting January 2025 we will no longer allow pets.

Maine Waterfront Hideaway
You won't find mobs of tourists here but you will experience a working lobstering village in Maine. Sit back, relax and enjoy the quiet and privacy of 2+ acres at the end of a dirt road with a huge dock located on a tidal cove. Great for family reunions with lots of space and activities for folks of all ages. We focus on making the house comfortable and don't want you to worry about the little things like feet on the couch, water rings on the table or a broken glass. Life happens :-)

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.

Pinkham Cove - Water Front Cottage
Authentic oceanfront Maine home, with stunning views and amazing sunsets. Located on Pinkham Cove at the mouth of Boothbay Harbor. Experience the village of BBH , hiking trails, Botanical Gardens and explore the tranquility of Maine. This is the perfect getaway cottage. Enjoy the deck and beach access. The home was recently remodeled. The kitchen is a gem with quartz countertops and Bosch appliances. Curl up by the cozy fireplace, enjoy the amazing harbor view!!

Timeless Tides Cottage
This comfortable 2 bedroom, one bathroom, A-frame pine cottage is set on its own private point with 350 feet of waterfront! Cook out on the grill, lounge on the deck or dock while taking in the wildlife on a beautiful tidal river. Watch nesting Bald Eagles and Great Blue Herons fishing! There is plenty of sight-seeing in this picturesque area. Rockland is just 10-minutes away where you can enjoy shopping, restaurants, museums, galleries, lighthouses and festivals.

"Ship Shape": waterfront, cozy studio- downtown
Located in a historic 200 year old building "Ship Shape" is close to downtown but on a quiet tree-lined residential street. It is just one block to the library, bookstore, post office and all the lovely shops. It is on the shore of the Damariscotta River with wonderful views from inside and out.. You’ll love my place because of the neighborhood, the light, the outdoor space, and the comfortable bed. My place is good for couples and solo adventurers.
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Charming, newly remodeled space atop Munjoy Hill.

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Toddy Haven: A Lakeside Condo Near Acadia.

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The Brunswick

Waterfront|Sunsets|Boothbay Harbor

Harbor View Cottage Unit A 2 bedroom downtown
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4.9 Average rating
Bristol stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!
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