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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.

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.

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.

Private Sauna+Near Best Beach+FirePit+Pond+FirePit
Relax at your own private forest retreat! * Private Cedar Glass Sauna * Minutes Reid State Park Beach & 5 Island🦞 * Private Outdoor Shower * Private Fire Pit w/S'mores * 100% Cotton sheets/towels * Rain Shower & Heated Bathroom Floor * AC/Heat * 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.

Peaceful Oasis by the Great Salt Bay - 3BR/2Ba
Waterfront Retreat with Gorgeous Views Stunning 3-bedroom, 2-bath home perfect for multi-generational gatherings. Features an open-concept layout, chef’s kitchen, 1st-floor bedroom and bath, 2nd floor with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. Kayak from your backyard, hike nearby trails, or swim in Damariscotta Lake just a 5-minute walk away. Stay connected with high-speed fiber optic WiFi. Close to charming Newcastle and Damariscotta shops and restaurants. A true oasis for nature and relaxation lovers!

StreamSide Getaway- HOT TUB / AC/ Wi-Fi
The Streamside Getaway offers a luxurious glamping experience in a new solar and wind-powered Geodome. Equipped with custom furniture, new hot tub,luxury appliances, free high speed wifi, AC/Heat Unit and modern bathroom and kitchen facilities, guests can enjoy a homely and comfortable stay in nature. A glamping site built in 2022 offers a contactless check-in process with a custom key code. Additionally, we have added archery, axe throwing, and kayaks to enhance your outdoor activity!

Modern Treehouse with hottub + Water Views
Experience the airiness of life up among the pines. This unique tree dwelling, with its own private attached wood-fired cedar hot tub, is perched atop a 21-acre wooded hillside sloping to beautiful water views. Enjoy the view from the wood-fired cedar hot-tub or the king size bed--through a wall of windows. This treehouse is cozy all year round, especially in winter. Located in a classic coastal Maine village with Reid State Park's beaches and the famed Five Islands Lobster Co.

Renovated home with amazing waterfront views
Welcome to Dancing Pines Cottage! We are located across from West Harbor Pond with beautiful water views in each room. Relax on the deck or bbq on the patio or take a short drive into charming Boothbay Harbor town for lobster rolls. We have three bedrooms and a den/office and 2 full bathrooms and can accommodate up to 7 guests. The house is private and has ample parking. One week rentals for June, July, and August (Saturday-Saturday). We accept either one dog or one cat.

Welcome to "West Winds at Pemaquid"
Take a moment to unwind with a leisurely walk along the natural pathway leading to Coombs Cove off John's Bay. Sit quietly and watch the tide ebb and flow, or lose yourself in that book you've been meaning to read. It's an ideal retreat for couples seeking breathtaking scenery and tranquil solitude. Built in 2017, West Winds features two bedrooms, a full bathroom, a cozy living room, an eat-in kitchen, laundry facilities, and WiFi—everything you need for a relaxing getaway.

Timeless Tides Cottage
This comfortable 2 bedroom, one bathroom, A-frame pine cottage is set on its own private point with 350 feet of waterfront! Cook out on the grill, lounge on the deck or dock while taking in the wildlife on a beautiful tidal river. Watch nesting Bald Eagles and Great Blue Herons fishing! There is plenty of sight-seeing in this picturesque area. Rockland is just 10-minutes away where you can enjoy shopping, restaurants, museums, galleries, lighthouses and festivals.

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!
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Waterfront apartment rentals

Shore House, Leona Unit - Ocean Front Property

Stunning Royal Richmond 2 Br Apartment Get Away!

Coastal Loft Apartment with Beach Access

Beautiful Kettle Cove Apt Steps to Beaches

Parisian apartment in downtown Belfast, Maine

Cottrill House on Damariscotta River # 1

Penthouse Two Master Waterfront Suite with Rooftop

Beekeeper's Cottage- Peaceful,Quiet - Ocean Front
Waterfront house rentals

Newly renovated 3BR house w/ stunning ocean views

Cove House

Rising Tide Times - quintessential Maine cottage

Maine Waterfront Hideaway

Oak Leaf

Lakefront: Private Hot Tub, Sauna & Free Massages!

Waterfront Farmhouse with Modern Flair!

Private Oceanfront Home 🔆2 min to Popham ✔️Hot Tub
Waterfront condo rentals

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

Attractive 1 bedroom cabin only 50 ft from beach#1

Rockland Central Over Main, downtown living
When is the best time to visit South Bristol?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. price | ﺩ.ﺇ918 | ﺩ.ﺇ826 | ﺩ.ﺇ918 | ﺩ.ﺇ1,043 | ﺩ.ﺇ1,194 | ﺩ.ﺇ1,047 | ﺩ.ﺇ1,201 | ﺩ.ﺇ1,183 | ﺩ.ﺇ1,094 | ﺩ.ﺇ1,153 | ﺩ.ﺇ1,131 | ﺩ.ﺇ1,285 |
| Avg. temp | -6°C | -5°C | 0°C | 6°C | 12°C | 17°C | 21°C | 20°C | 16°C | 9°C | 3°C | -2°C |
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South Bristol vacation rentals start at ﺩ.ﺇ441 per night before taxes and fees

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4.9 Average rating
South Bristol stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!
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