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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.

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.

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.

Unique beach house on Long Sand Beach!
Located in front of the sea, The BLUE WAVE is a rare beach home on the Maine market! The wide beach with fine sand allows families and friends to enjoy activities, walk and watch the surfers. The house, with its 4 stylishly decorated rooms, makes for an unforgettable vacation experience. The kitchen is fully equipped. Even lobster lovers can enjoy lobster with the appropriate equipment. Excellent restaurants and stores await you to make your stay even more unforgettable! SPA OPEN ALL YEAR!

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.

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

Classic, calm river view & centrally located home
We are happy to share with you our coastal, colonial home set on eight acres along the Kennebunk River. Enjoy our quaint, warm home just 5 min to the beach and 3 minutes to Cape Arundel Golf Club. Our 4 bdrm, 2.5 bathroom suits short or long term stays. The location is ideal: 6 min from Kennebunkport, 15 min from Biddeford, and 30 min from Portland or Portsmouth! We hope to make you feel at home with the morning birds chirping and the calmness of the river just in back of the property.

*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 once you book I can send you a link (per Airbnb’s rules) I’ve outfitted it with an extra monitor & a setup o WFH. Google home and Sonos systems bring this 100 year old beauty into this century.

A water view slice of heaven at Pepperrell Cove
Enjoy the peace and tranquility of staying in Kittery Point Maine’s exclusive Pepperrell Cove area. • Walk three minutes to dinner at one of three amazing waterfront restaurants • Enjoy a private chartered boat ride from across the street • Rent kayaks • Visit Fort McClary • Hike Cutts Island Trail • Visit Crescent and Seapoint beaches • Shop and dine in Kittery’s Wallingford Square, downtown Portsmouth, and the Kittery Outlets. Everything is within fifteen minutes away!

Gorgeous Waterfront Home with Dock and Beach
Looking for a wonderful location to enjoy a week this summer in Maine? We have a beautiful location right on the water for you and your family to enjoy. HAVE A BOAT and want to bring it with you? We have a deep water dock. Ask us about details and cost. House is on a dead end road. Come & enjoy the Maine coast! We are located 2 miles from Portsmouth, and there are numerous activities to do in this area. Golfing, Boating, Swimming, Outlet shopping and of course the Beach!

York Lake Front House
Get away from the stress and enjoy this lake front lower unit apartment tucked in a serene nature environment. A short bike ride ride to Short Sand, Long Sands beaches and the Nubble light House. Just minutes from waterfront dining and shopping at Perkins Cove and Village of Ogunquit. After a long day at the beach relax on the covered patio watching the ducks and geese on the lake while the squirrels and chipmunks run abound. Listen to the wide variety of birds singing.

Chic Loft-Style Condo in Downtown Portsmouth
This contemporary loft-style condo in Portsmouth , is located directly on the Piscataqua River, offers two bedrooms, a comfortable living room, vibrant dining space, and galley kitchen. It's a short walk to all of the shops and restaurants in downtown Portsmouth, and just 8 miles to New Hampshire's most popular beaches. Come relax, dine, shop and play. It's all here for your enjoyment, and you just know it's time to book yourself getaway!
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