Family-friendly vacation rentals in Portland

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.

Indoor spaces · Kitchen · Decor

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.

Indoor spaces · Family · EV charging

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 · Kitchen · Access

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.

Family · Indoor spaces · Comfort

4br2ba House+parking@PeacefulOasis on Munjoy Hill

This standalone 1500sf 3-story cottage is set in an ideal location, close to the Eastern Prom, cafes, award-winning restaurants, breweries and the Old Port. -Main floor: well-equipped kitchen + open concept living/dining room -Upper floor: 3BR (1 queen, 1 full, 1 twin) + bath -Garden level: 1BR/1 bath (queen) with private entrance - Off-street parking for 1 car This charming home @ A Peaceful Oasis offers plenty of space, privacy & comfort, making it the perfect home base for your stay.

Family · Kitchen · Accuracy

LUX Designer Private Waterfront Hot Tub - Secluded

Escape to a luxurious, privately designed glass-walled waterfront cabin on 3+ secluded acres along the Crooked River in Naples, Maine. The river wraps around, offering total privacy, your own sandy beach, dock with direct Sebago Lake access, and state park minutes away. Unwind in the year-round hot tub, outdoor shower, hammocks, or by the see-through fireplace. Luxe bath with heated floors, huge walk-in shower w/ scenic window. AC, pets welcome. Perfect peaceful retreat—come recharge!

Family · Kitchen · Quiet

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.

Indoor spaces · Family · Nearby

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

Family · Kitchen · Decor

Luxury Retreat In Back Cove | 10 Min to Downtown

Bike to downtown just 2 miles away. Ideal for a couple or family looking for a restorative getaway in a quiet, locals neighborhood. The architect owner designed and built this light-filled spacious eco-suite to meet the needs of the most discerning guest with luxurious accommodations. Organic and down-topped king mattress, linen bedding, spacious marble rain shower, deep soaking tub, fenced in backyard with deck, hammock, and pool - everything you need for a memorable Maine vacation!

Indoor spaces · Kitchen · Accuracy

Historic Home in the West End. Private Parking.

With the Portland Museum of Art and the State Theater a 5 minute walk away, the Old Port just 15, this stunning apartment is just steps from the best eateries, arts & shopping the city has to offer. When you arrive, park your car in the private parking space and forget about it for a while! Built in 1835, this sunny and spacious second-floor apartment features 14-foot ceilings and original hardwood floors. A his and her bathroom is linked with a walk-through stone tiled shower.

Family · Indoor spaces · Parking

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.

Indoor spaces · Kitchen · Sleep quality

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

Family · Indoor spaces · Hospitality