Family-friendly vacation rentals in Southern Maine Coast

Secluded Coastal Home & Cottage 3 Minutes to Beach

Escape to Thistle Pond Cottage, a peaceful coastal retreat in southern Maine. Nestled on 2 acres with pond views, lush gardens, and local wildlife, it’s minutes from beaches and Portland. Every stay begins with homemade bread from our kitchen and thoughtful, locally sourced welcome accompaniments. Weather and seasonal permitting, guests may occasionally savor a host-prepared wood-fired pizza made with fresh garden ingredients. Cozy, bright, and full of garden-to-table charm and seasonal delight.

Kitchen · Indoor spaces · Location

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.

Indoor spaces · Family · Layout

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.

Indoor spaces · Family · Heating

Family Beach House, Wells Beach, Maine

Family Beach House on the Harbor/River of Wells Beach. House Sleeps 8 adults, plus 3 - 4 children. Full kitchen, 4 bedrooms plus Sleeping Loft, 3 baths, Dining Room, large deck, patio, laundry, outdoor shower, fire pit. Private access back beach. Bring your kayaks, paddle boards, surf boards, or boat. Water behind house at High Tide. Approx. 100 yard walk across Atlantic Ave to beach. Parking for 5 cars Max. Optional in-law apartment available, sleeps 5, for $115 per night/$800 per week

Family · Indoor spaces · Accuracy

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.

Family · Indoor spaces · Quiet

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

Indoor spaces · Kitchen · Nearby

The Maine Frame | Modern A-Frame Cabin in Freeport

• Perfect for small families or couples, our signature A-Frame cabin features a modern interior gas burning fireplace, soaring ceilings, huge windows, stylish interiors, and all the comforts of home. • This cozy 1,100 square foot space comfortably accommodates up to four guests in two bedrooms (one with a King-size bed and the other with a Queen-size bed) and a shared bathroom. • 7 minute drive to downtown Freeport. • Proud to be ranked in the top 1% and voted Guest Favorite!

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Rustic, cozy cabin on Sebago Lake. A hidden gem.

Step out of the screened in patio to lakeside relaxation. Dive into crystal waters, snorkel or float with a cool beverage. Kayak or canoe out to Turtle Cove and enjoy the wildlife in this natural waterway teeming with birds to include our resident Blue Heron, ducks, geese, and loons who make this place their home. We have the fortune of bald eagles in several tall pines. Turtles sunning on doting rocks and lily pads in bloom greet us each day. It is a natural water landscape.

Kitchen · Family · Getting around

Unique beach house on Long Sand Beach!

Located in front of the sea, The BLUE WAVE is a rare beach home! 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. Excellent restaurants and stores await you to make your stay even more unforgettable! SPA OPEN ALL YEAR! The primary guest making the reservation must be at least 21 years old.

Indoor spaces · Family · Sleep quality

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!

Indoor spaces · Family · View

Luxury Beach Front Condo! Prime Location!

✨ Encourage reserving multiple nights to bring down the cost per night ✨ Single night available Oct 25 ✨ Minimum stay varies, typically 2 to 3 nights ✨ If you see a longer minimun, it’s likely to prevent the reservation from leaving a single night open. Just select different start date. ✨ Much appreciated if guests book trips connected to other guest trips ✨ Unless the trip is within the next few weeks, please don't book a trip that leaves a single night open ✨

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★"Life~at~Sea"★I mi to beach★W/D★Park★2 full baths

• Open floor plan/first floor bedroom+full bath • Fully stocked kitchen with coffee & tea bar • Peaceful neighborhood close to Dock Square & less than 1 mile to KBK Beaches • Shaded back+side yard/patio/grill/outdoor shower • Netflix+Sling+Hulu+HBO+Amazon Video+4 TVs • 1 car garage parking+driveway parking for 2-3 cars • washer+dryer+towels+bed linens provided • board games, pack N plays x 2 • 2 KBK beach passes+boogie boards+beach towels+chairs

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