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Winter retreat & waterviews in downtown Rockport
Rockport is charming over the holidays with lights, music and shopping! This brand new waterfront apartment is in a historic home with onsite parking & a private entrance. Galleries, restaurants, coffee shops, live music and shopping on Bearskin Neck are steps away. Features full kitchen and bathroom with new applicances and fixtures. Living room has a loveseat, swivel chair, dining table, coffee table, roku TV, games, puzzles & books. Kitchen has a fridge, stove, oven, microwave and Keurig.

Tugboat Vista | 2 Bedroom | Downtown Portsmouth
Overlooking the beautiful Tugboats of Downtown Portsmouth, this brick laden 2 bed, 1 bath unit is quintessential downtown city living. Featuring a fully loaded kitchen, plush king bed, queen bedroom with river views, and a queen sleeper sofa, this unit is in the heart of it all. The dining, shopping, and walkable venue access makes this location sought after by locals and travelers alike! Make this your home base for the night or the month and enjoy all of what Portsmouth offers all year round.

Salty Mermaid Cottage/Boat House
This 2br home is nestled at the end of a peninsula’s over the water, 5min drive to downtown Portsmouth. Spend the day on the on deck, grilling or enjoy your own authentic Maine lobster bake, swimming and treasure hunting the shore. Also explore Kittery or downtown Portsmouth, both just five minutes away. Enjoy this freshly renovated home, water views from every room and window, all bedrooms are equipped with a/c, free WiFi and smart TVs. Fully equipped kitchen has an amazing view of the water.

✨Charming Stay-Downtown Dover🍷FreeWine🍷Portsmouth
You are now on 1st Street, smack-dab in the center of Downtown Dover – an aged and gorgeous mill town and colonial seaport tucked between two New Hampshire hot spots, Durham and Portsmouth. On 1st Street, you are one block from the Dover Train Station and a glance away from the popular Riverwalk along the Cocheco River. Step right outside your door into the bustling streets of “the fastest growing city in New Hampshire” (US Census) – marked by shops, restaurants, bars, breweries, and more.

#1 Home in Kittery Foreside - PVT Harbor View Deck
Escape to Kittery, Maine for a peaceful getaway! Our 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home sleeps up to 10 and is just a short walk from the popular Kittery Foreside, offering a range of shopping and dining options. Perfect for those seeking a quiet vacation, our home is equipped with modern amenities and comfortable furnishings. Enjoy a fully stocked kitchen, comfortable living room, and 3rd floor deck for relaxation. Book now for a stress-free vacation filled with delicious dining and retail therapy!

Seacoast Getaway
Seacoast, NH’s popularity is well-earned, with museums, the finest restaurants, spas and shopping that blend perfectly with the Seacoast landscape. From our beautiful beaches and coastline combined with plentiful outdoor recreation, including fishing and whale watching, kite flying and more with Portsmouth, Rye, Exeter and Kittery Maine, all a short ride our beachfront condo has something for all. After a day of outdoor activity and exploring, come retire and rest in our place with a view.

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.

Newly Renovated | Farm Stay | Near Portsmouth!
Welcome to the Brown House at Emery Farm. This recently renovated charming cedar shake farmhouse is situated on 130 picturesque acres, on the oldest family farm in America. If you’re looking for a quintessential New England farm stay experience that offers a quiet peaceful stay, this is the place! • 3 bd | 3 bath | sleeps 6 • Private, quiet, picturesque • Located on a working farm • 2 min walk to Emery Farm Market & Café • 10 min to Portsmouth • Surrounded by nature • EV charger

Luxurious Oceanfront Property
Welcome to The Luxurious, where a unique boat feeling awaits you. Completely remodeled with high-end finishing, an elevator accesses all three levels. An open floor concept invites the ocean breeze and offers unique views. A modern fitness room, a year-round hot tub and firepit will enhance your stay. After a day at the beach, enjoy the sunset from the house and walk to the Nubble Light House to savor Maine's famous blueberry ice cream and pie ! Fishing dock not available at the moment.

Charming Riverfront Cottage in Portsmouth-SouthEnd
This super comfortable, newly renovated (Nov 2022) and charming little cottage on the river couldn't be more convenient to all that the city and surrounding area has to offer. Enjoy true walking access yet be in a quiet 18th century neighorhood. Across the street from the historic Portsmouth waterfront and around the corner from Pierce Island, Prescott Park, Strawbery Banke and Point of Graves, 112 Mechanic is an incredibly charming home. No pets please. Street park with ease.

Badgers Island Cottage
You will fall in love with this cozy Maine cottage on Badgers Island! From its lovely views of the Piscataqua River, to its gardens, open-concept floor plan and tasteful style -- it is everything an island home should be. Features an updated kitchen with brand new appliances with granite counters, Brand new tub, toilet, and vanity, wood floors in every room, and full walk-out basement. Walk to Portsmouth or sit on the porch and watch the boats go by -- island living at its best!

*Beachfront* Vintage Coastal Cottage - Relaxation
It's always about the view and this place will leave you feeling energized and calm. Situated on premium beachfront property, this single family home has luxurious amenities like super plush towels, organic cotton bedding and touches to make your getaway feel that much Take a virtual tour here: https://bit.ly/3vK5F0G We've outfitted it with an extra screen and a setup to get you up and running. Google home and Sonos systems bring this 100 year old beauty into this century.
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Harborside Oasis | Harbor View | Heart of Downtown

62 Views

Amazing Ocean View In-Law Apt.

Old Harbor

4 Bed Water view Downtown with Parking

Cape Arundel Cottage 1 mile to downtown KPT

The Waterline – A Private Harborfront Retreat

Comfortable house, close to beach and downton IPSW
Waterfront house rentals

Little Lakehouse, the Lookout

Lakefront Getaway

Views over Lobster Cove! Book spring/summer now

Luxury Beach House Sleeps 16. Steps from the Sand.

Pond-Front Passive Solar Architectural House

Lakefront Home-Stunning Views-Hot Tub, 3100 sqft!

Waterfront Getaway Home in Epsom, NH

Kittery Point Jewel
Waterfront condo rentals

Luxury Beach Front Condo! Prime Location!

Oceanfront Condo with Awesome Views

Two-Bedroom Condo on the Wells/Ogunquit town-line

Bearskin Neck Rockport ★ Amazing Views ★ Parking

Beachfront Getaway

The Nest - The Heart of Bearskin Neck

Gorgeous Waterfront Condo with Lake Access & Views

Rockport Oceanfront Apartment Heart of Downtown
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | ﺩ.ﺇ661 | ﺩ.ﺇ753 | ﺩ.ﺇ735 | ﺩ.ﺇ918 | ﺩ.ﺇ845 | ﺩ.ﺇ1,105 | ﺩ.ﺇ1,124 | ﺩ.ﺇ1,098 | ﺩ.ﺇ977 | ﺩ.ﺇ948 | ﺩ.ﺇ793 | ﺩ.ﺇ907 |
| Avg. temp | -5°C | -3°C | 1°C | 7°C | 13°C | 18°C | 21°C | 20°C | 16°C | 10°C | 4°C | -1°C |
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