Family-friendly vacation rentals in South Bristol

Waterfront Guest House on the Maine Coast

Bright open four-season guest house with fantastic view of Jones Cove and the open ocean in beautiful South Bristol, Maine. The guest house offers privacy and independence. The top floor has an open space with kitchen, sleeping area with queen bed, bathroom. The ground floor has a desk, Smart TV, seating area and French doors that open onto a stone patio. Includes Kohler generator, fiber optic wifi, outdoor grill & fire pit. The water is tidal Owner lives on property (150 ft from guest house)

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.

Hermit Thrush House

The 1 bedroom, 1 and 1/2 bathroom with laundry apartment is located at: 19 POORHOUSE COVE ROAD in South Bristol, Maine 04568. The apartment has skylights in the living room and kitchen and is located on a private property as a stand alone guest house. Close to Christmas Cove, Wawenock public/private golf course and 15 miles from scenic Damariscotta and the Pemaquid peninsula with a public white sand beach. Our waterfront is Poorhouse Cove, an estuary off of the Gulf of Maine, Atlantic Ocean.

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.

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

Serenity, Privacy, Clean and Bright

This large studio can be rented by the week only June - September. A high ceiling, many windows and skylights give this space a feeling of spaciousness. On a private road. A short walk takes you to the Damariscotta River. Perfect for artists, writers and those looking for a retreat space. 10 miles away are great cafes, stores, a movie theater, a health food store "better than Whole Foods", a lighthouse and a beautiful beach. Close by are countless spectacular walking trails.

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.

Pinkham Cove - Water Front Cottage

Authentic oceanfront Maine home, with stunning views and amazing sunsets. Located on Pinkham Cove at the mouth of Boothbay Harbor. Experience the village of BBH , hiking trails, Botanical Gardens and explore the tranquility of Maine. This is the perfect getaway cottage. Enjoy the deck and beach access. The home was recently remodeled. The kitchen is a gem with quartz countertops and Bosch appliances. Curl up by the cozy fireplace, enjoy the amazing harbor view!!

Cottage on an island on the end of a peninsula W

Compass Rose Way Cottages are on Rutherfords Island in South Bristol, Maine. There are four cottages, we rent two 9f the four, North and West, both are two bedroom, one bathroom, both with an open concept living room and kitchen cottages We are less than 1/3 mile from downtown South Bristol and the ocean. We are about 14 miles from Damariscotta, Pemaquid Point, and other mid coast Maine towns. Our electricity is provided by our solar array that is grid connected.

Lakeside 3 BR Cabin in Boothbay Harbor

This swanky mid-60's cabin sits on a hill overlooking West Harbor pond in the town of Boothbay Harbor. It offers privacy yet is close to everything downtown Boothbay Harbor has to offer. It is great for couples, solo adventurers, business travelers and families (with kids), and large enough to accommodate bigger groups. If you would like to bring along your canine pal feel free, they are welcome (sorry no cats).

Rustic Waterview Maine Cottage

Our place is close to great views, historic Rutherford Island, 20 minutes from Damariscotta shopping, dining, and small town charm, the beach, the best antiquing, and quintessential Maine in the summer. You’ll love it because of the view, the charm of an original 200 year old home, the friendly neighbors, the great local food and flavor, the peace and stillness, and “the gut" fishing inlet.

Cottage on a wharf in a fishing village

Think..ocean, tides, lobster, fishermen, boats, two marinas, magnificent sunrise and sunsets, gateway to Rutherford Island and Christmas Cove, scenery, on a wharf in a working waterfront, friendly locals, buy lobster across the street at Osier’s cafe..eat in privacy on your own deck..magic, educational and authentic Maine!