Family-friendly vacation rentals in Higgins Beach

Loft Apartment on Tree-Lined Street in Falmouth

Staying in this huge second floor loft (32'x25’), you will find a quiet oasis in the treetops. The 16' ceilings and stylish decor provide sanctuary after a busy day of sight seeing. We offer a queen bed and two twins. You are surprisingly close to Portland's restaurants and shops, well located for day trips up and down the Maine coast. Start the day with a self-brewed local coffee. Relax at the end of the day streaming your favorite entertainment on a 55" 4K-HD TV paired with a Sony sound bar. Soak in the secluded backyard HOT TUB, OPEN YEAR ROUND, with a pool available in the summer. The loft is bright and airy given its 16 foot cathedral ceilings, four sky lights and five large windows. Each window has room darkening blinds and full curtains that can darken the room for an afternoon nap. It is accessed through a private entrance up a wide stairwell in the stand alone garage. An In-Suite thermostat allows you to control a comfortable room temperature. The newly renovated space is equipped with queen bed and a twin trundle bed, which pulls out a second twin bed (sleeps two). The beds are fitted with 100% cotton sheets. The living room lounge area has a 55" 4K Ultra UHD flat screen TV equipped with a Roku streaming device. Spectrum TV streaming app provides the broadcast networks, as well as ESPN, TNT, AMC, Bravo and others. Bring your log-in ID to access your favorites programming, such as NETFLIX, HBO-Go, HULU and SlingTV. A Blu-ray/DVD player is available upon request. (There are 3 redbox locations within 2 miles.) The full bath has a shower stall (no tub). Plush towels and premium soap, shampoo and conditioner are provided. Enjoy use of backyard hot tub year round and in ground pool during summer season. Children are welcome. The loft is stocked with books and board games. There is a baby gate available. We are happy to assist you in making plans to see the area. Please ask us if you need recommendations to things to do during your stay. While you will have your own private space and free standing four walls, we will generally be nearby and available. The setting of this property is a long and winding street with large, open lots and eye-catching homes. Stroll to the mouth of the Presumpscot River, which empties into Casco Bay. Dine and shop in the heart of the Old Port, only 14 minutes away. There are no bus lines close to the house. One could manage navigating the area via Uber if not driving a car. The loft has an efficiency kitchen with toaster oven, mini fridge, coffee maker, electric tea kettle, two burner hot-plate, pans, utensils, plates and silverware. We keep the loft stocked with Wicked Joe Sumatra blend. Wicked Joe is a local family-owned company committed to producing exceptional coffees using sustainable business practices from crop to cup. Additional large beach towels provided for hot tub and pool use. We can connect you with local area shops for surf board, stand-up paddle board and bike rentals. We have plenty of ideas on restaurants, shops and points of interest which we are happy to share. Local area magazines and tourist information available in the loft.

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.

Yurt on Chebeague Island

Imagine staying in a yurt in the woods of Chebeague Island, nestled in a private clearing in the woods. Explore island beaches and hidden trails. This yurt is “glampy” inside with leather chairs and a substantial log bed. The yurt has a rusticator kitchen with all of the basics for cooking: fridge, stovetop, sink, water, firepit & firewood. Outdoor shower. WiFi . Cozy heater for cool spring nights. Ferry options on Casco Bay Lines or CTC Ferry. Host provides transport to/from ferry to the yurt.

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.

Pristine Waterfront Studio Apt. Retreat

Studio apt. on the water where Casco Bay meets the Presumpscot River. Downtown Portland 2 minutes away. Perfect to... *Relax & enjoy the sunset & water views from decks *Head into Portland-Bon Appetite 2018 Restaurant City of the Year & "The Best Lobster Roles in Maine" *CNN named Portland as "one of the best towns to visit in 2024" *Drive up the coast, explore the beautiful beaches, lighthouses, quaint towns *Adventure inland for amazing hikes & mountainous views *Awesome music scene!

Crow’s Nest Tiny House at Old Crow Ranch

The Crow's Nest Tiny House sits nestled on Old Crow Ranch, a 70-acre working livestock farm, a true example of thriving Maine farmland. You'll be surrounded by fields and pine woods in Durham, Maine. Just outside Freeport and only 30 minutes from Portland, this cozy space makes a calming retreat away from the city - for a night or for a week. Fall asleep listening to the peepers and gazing at the stars, drink your morning coffee while looking out at the cattle grazing in the fields.

Near Beach+Cedar Sauna+Outdoor Shower+Pond+FirePit

Unwind at your own studio cabin with forest views, private sauna & pond! * New Private Cedar & Glass Barrel Sauna * Minutes to Reid State Park Beach & 5 Island🦞 * Fire Pit * Outdoor Shower * Rain Shower & Heated Bathroom Floor * AC/Heat * TV & Record Player w/Vinyl * Fast Wifi *Spruce Studio 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 & separated by a privacy screen and natural landscaping.

Eagle's Nest on 8 acres next little john preserve

Nestled on 8 acres overlooking Casco Bay, the Eagle's Nest cottage has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. Open plan with full-kitchen and living room including a queen-size sofa bed. Located on an island, you're only 20 minutes from downtown Portland and 10 minutes from downtown Yarmouth. Last but not least the cottage is a 5-minute walk from a 23-acre preserve that has numerous scenic viewpoints, tide pools and ledges, and picnic tables. Coastal Maine at its best!

SNOW SWEET, A Yurt for All Seasons

Snow Sweet at The Appleton Retreat is very private, check out the Trail Map. This contemporary yurt faces the Field of Dreams and has a nice view of Appleton Ridge. It features a private therapeutic hot tub on the deck, a fire pit, and fast wifi. The Appleton Retreat encompasses 120 acres hosting six unique retreats. To the south is the Pettengill Stream, a resource protected area. To the north is the Nature Conservancy's 1300 acre reserve.

The Garden Cabin Tiny Home

Curious about tiny homes? Love dogs, gardens, pine trees, campfires, and birds? Hate cleaning fees? Our private 128 sqft cozy cabin is for you! On the spectrum between camping and a hotel room, it's a chill place to call home while visiting Portland. Enjoy our garden while sipping a beverage from your own deck or around the campfire. Heat and A/C in the cabin. Please, no smokers, kids under 7, or guest pets. STHR-000718-2018

Rising Tide Times - quintessential Maine cottage

Classic Maine cottage on the end of a point, surrounded by water on 3 sides provides stunning views. The perfect backdrop for the quintessential cottage vacation. Features spacious decks, direct tidal access for kayaking, and outdoor firepit. 15 min to downtown Brunswick/45 min to Portland. We even have Kayaks onsite for guests to paddle around Cards Cove. Perfect for couples and families!

Gorgeous A-frame in a quiet campground - 15

The Escape is a gorgeous A-frame cabin that features a wall of 18' wall of glass overlooking beautiful woods. It is set among the tranquil northern pines of the recently renovated campground of the Desert of Maine. The cabin is 11/10 romantic and has everything you need to enjoy a luxurious, relaxing outdoor experience. Disconnect from the world at this beautiful A-frame!