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Amazing Bay View Home with Hot Tub
This enchanting 2-bedroom home is a coastal dream come true! Luxurious and well-appointed, Casco Bay House sleeps up to six, provides a five-star stay, offers all of the comforts of home AND a relaxing hot tub spa. With stunning views of the water, the house also has easy access to dining, shopping, and sightseeing in Portland's lively Old Port district (just 5 minutes away). Whether you seek quiet tranquility or want to hit the town, this waterside house is the perfect home away from home!

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.

Lobstermen's ocean-front cottage
Be our guests & experience the life & beauty of Midcoast Maine. Relax & enjoy the views, warm up in the sauna or go for a refreshing dip. The cottage is part of an over 100 year old working lobstering, and now oyster farming property we call, Gurnet Village. Located right on historic Route 24, we are conveniently situated between Brunswick & the islands of Harpswell. All rooms have ocean views. The tidal beach & the floating dock (May-Dec) is ideal for seasonal fishing, lounging & swimming.

Oceanfront w/ Stunning views and Private Deck☀️🏖
Welcome to the Beach House on the Rocks, your very own oceanfront retreat! This beautiful, 1350 sq ft house is nestled right next to the ocean. With panoramic views and the ocean just steps away, you won’t forget this one of a kind experience. Tucked away in the hidden gem of Camp Ellis, you’ll enjoy a lively beach scene in the summer and a tranquil retreat in the off season. Just a short trip away to Old Orchard Beach and 30 min to Portland you’ll never be in need of fun activities.

Romantic New England Historic Schoolhouse c1866
Winner of Maine Homes Small Space Design Award 2023 We are located on the private 80-acre Shapleigh Pond in the Southern Maine, an hour from Portland and two hours from Boston. Experience a bygone era in this restored Schoolhouse circa 1866 with many original details such as oversized glass-paned windows, wood plank floors, chalkboards, tin ceiling and more. Modern amenities such as fireplace, private hot tub, fire pit, gas BBQ and access to our pool (June-Sept), pond and tennis court.

Higgins Beach *New* Beach Home & Private Offices
Custom designed contemporary at the beach. Perfect for a relaxing getaway, visiting family and friends or working remotely. Chef's kitchen w/ high end appliances, granite countertops, enclosed porch grill area. 3 bedrooms and 2 private offices Huge windows and amazing views from all of the rooms highlight the natural beauty of high tides, sun rises and sun sets. Wonderful beachfront walks and beautiful surroundings inside and out. Easy proximity to Portland's Old Port.

Rustic Willard Beach condo ten mins from Old Port!
Second-fl unit in historic 150-yr-old building one block from South Portland's premiere beach! Minutes away from historic Portland Head Light and Downtown Portland. Quaint, spacious and tucked away in charming Willard Square. Brand new kitchen and bathroom! Perfect for families, friends, or couples looking for a relaxing coastal retreat. World-famous Scratch Baking across the street, and the Old Port's incomparable restaurants, shopping and historic architecture across the Bay!

Beautiful Kettle Cove Apt Steps to Beaches
Enjoy some of the Portland area’s finest destinations year-round. This sunny, 1 BR ground floor apt in Cape Elizabeth has seasonal water views and is nestled between Kettle Cove, Crescent Beach, and Two Lights State Parks. Fields, forests and ponds are a stroll away while downtown Portland is an easy 15-minute drive. The apartment is a great base to explore Southern Maine from and an equally great location to chill out and soak in coastal Maine’s restorative water and air.

Cozy Cottage-Near Harbor & Park
Bailiwick Cottage is a cozy, private cottage that looks south down Freeport (Harraseeket) Harbor in Freeport, ME. It is a 4 season accommodation that is close to Freeport shopping, Portland eating, and the Adventure Schools of LL Bean. The cottage sits approximately 50 yards from our main house, has its own parking space and patio, and offers the ability to come and go as you wish. We have had 12 honeymoons in the cottage. Freeport Registration # STRR-2022-59

Garrison Cove Studio
Rare, Portland waterfront studio located in the heart of the historic Stroudwater neighborhood, awaits one or two guests looking for an urban hideaway. The newly created studio occupies a 150 year old post and beam barn situated on the banks of the Stroudwater and Fore Rivers. Enjoy morning coffee on the river swing, meditate to the soothing sound of the nearby waterfall or linger over your favorite glass of wine under the splendid backyard grape arbor.

Wren Cabin + Wood fired Sauna
We built the Wren Cabin to be a serene space filled with light and art and with lots of cozy details. Lofted ceilings, a spiral staircase and large open concept with lofted bedroom. The cabin also has a gorgeous wood-fired sauna for those colder days. Wren cabin has a large wraparound deck for relaxing and an outdoor fire pit, as well as shared access to Adams Pond. The space is modern Scandinavian, light and aery, and filled with thoughtful details.
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Stunning Royal Richmond 2 Br Apartment Get Away!

Crow's Nest

Shore House, Posey Unit - Ocean Front Property

Cape Arundel Cottage 1 mile to downtown KPT

Stone Mountain Guest House 2nd Floor Apt.

Penthouse Two Master Waterfront Suite with Rooftop

Beekeeper's Cottage- Peaceful,Quiet - Ocean Front

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Lakefront Getaway

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In Town Splendor at Castle Rock, Brunswick

Scandinavian Lakehouse - King Bed - Pet friendly

East End Portland, Water Views

Spacious costal home in Freeport, ME

Lobstermans Way

Brand new Scandinavian cottage: dock & kayaks!
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Beautiful Updated Condo Steps from the Beach

Charming, newly remodeled space atop Munjoy Hill.

Luxury Beach Front Condo! Prime Location!

Oceanfront Condo with Awesome Views

Brand new unit 45 Steps to the beach! Sleeps 4

Oceanfront condo with Breathtaking view remodeled

The Brunswick

Steps to Beach, Pier, Park | Condo with Pool • 10
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | ﺩ.ﺇ867 | ﺩ.ﺇ911 | ﺩ.ﺇ801 | ﺩ.ﺇ1,091 | ﺩ.ﺇ1,256 | ﺩ.ﺇ1,465 | ﺩ.ﺇ1,667 | ﺩ.ﺇ1,664 | ﺩ.ﺇ1,469 | ﺩ.ﺇ1,105 | ﺩ.ﺇ1,003 | ﺩ.ﺇ933 |
| Avg. temp | -4°C | -3°C | 1°C | 7°C | 13°C | 18°C | 21°C | 21°C | 16°C | 10°C | 4°C | -1°C |
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4.9 Average rating
Portland stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!

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