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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.
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 105 reviews
Luxurious 5 bedroom on the ocean, w/ dock & kayaks
Historic 1735 home on a spacious one-acre property overlooking the ocean. Enjoy swimming from the dock in Cape Porpoise’s protected cove. Two kayaks provided for exploring the lighthouse & picnicking on nearby islands. Stroll past picturesque lobster boats to the town pier, where restaurants serve fresh local lobster & drinks. Walk to morning coffee, pastries, a local grocery store, athe renowned Nunan’s Lobster Hut. Just two miles from Kennebunkport and a nine-minute drive to Goose Rocks Beach.
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 150 reviews
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.
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 601 reviews
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.
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 247 reviews
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.
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 107 reviews
Luxury Beach Front Condo! Prime Location!
Special rate: Sept 9-11 ✨ 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 ✨
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 511 reviews
On the water Boathouse!
In the water! Two story boathouse. Originally built in 1939 and parked boats in until 1972. Converted to living space in the early eighties. The upstairs consist of a bedroom walk in closet and a balcony. The downstairs is a living room, kitchen and bathroom. Walk out the door to the patio , dock , and beach! You won't find anything closer to the water! The balcony is the perfect place to watch the sunset, thunderstorms, or sip your morning coffee. Watch the fish out the window!
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 175 reviews
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!
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 152 reviews
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.
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 182 reviews
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.
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 104 reviews
★"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
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 372 reviews
Romantic Mirror cabin in the woods
Stay at Hidden Pines Cabins. The Mirror cabin is Maines only 3 sided floor to ceiling mirrored glass cabin. Unwind in the hot tub while looking up at the sky full of stars. Take a sauna while surrounded by nature all around. Located in the majestic forest of mount Agamenticus, the extensive trail system is off of our road. Short drive to the Ogunquit/York beaches, Outlets at Kittery and near Portsmouth, Dover and Portland restaurant scenes.
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 146 reviewsPopular amenities for Southern Maine Coast vacation rentals
Southern Maine Coast beach vacation rentals

*Beachfront* Vintage Coastal Cottage - Relaxation
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 387 reviews
Higgins Beach *New* Beach Home & Private Offices
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 115 reviews
LUX Designer Private Waterfront Hot Tub - Secluded
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 197 reviews
3 Bedroom Seaside Oasis | 3 Minute Walk to Beach
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 105 reviews
Beautiful ocean front house on Hills Beach
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 110 reviews
Beautiful Lakeside Cottage
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 181 reviews
Lakefront Getaway
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 148 reviews
The Modern Lakehouse
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 245 reviewsSouthern Maine Coast house rentals

A water view slice of heaven at Pepperrell Cove
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 204 reviews
Family Beach House, Wells Beach, Maine
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 128 reviews
Mirror Pond Cottage
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 146 reviews
Unique Home w/ Pizza Oven, Minutes from the Beach
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 247 reviews
Seaglass Cottage
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 201 reviews
Ogunquit Village 5 BDR, Heated Pool, Walk to Beach
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 103 reviews
Immaculate Moody Beach House
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 195 reviews
Historic Kennebunkport home .3 mile to Dock Square
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 120 reviewsBeach house rentals in Southern Maine Coast

Newly Renovated | Farm Stay | Near Portsmouth!
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 198 reviews
Gorgeous Waterfront Home with Dock and Beach
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 187 reviews
Waterfront Gem walkable to Restaurants!
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 202 reviews
Sunset Cove I
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 111 reviews
Newly renovated 3BR house w/ stunning ocean views
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 126 reviews
Epsom Lakefrnt Escape~Dock~Grill~Firepit-Woodstove
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 150 reviews
Lakefront summer getaway for 6
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 139 reviews
Blue Breeze - Private lakefront w/ Hot Tub
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 226 reviews
All about Southern Maine Coast
The Southern Maine Coast — roughly the region south of Portland to the New Hampshire border — is quintessential Maine. Fair warning: it may also be unlike the Maine Coast of your preconceptions. It has some of the rocky headlands and stormy seas associated with the state, but in many ways the terrain here is less formidable, with expansive sandy beaches backed by beach towns bustling in summer.
Yet it’s not Cape Cod or the Jersey Shore — the water is often frigid, infiltrated as it is by the Labrador Current flowing from the Arctic Ocean into the Atlantic. Even in midsummer, bathing can require stamina, grit, and moderate to extreme shrieking. And it’s not all about beach towns on the Southern Maine Coast. On rainy days, or when you don’t feel like swimming, you can explore bird sanctuaries, marshlands, pocket harbors dotted with lobster boats, and colonial-era villages filled with historic home museums, restaurants, t-shirt shops, and art galleries.
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Old Orchard Beach
At peak summer, tourists overflow the beaches and roam the shops of this resort town with roots deep in the 19th century. It’s got a classic beach town vibe, with amusement rides, carnival attractions, and a long, crowded pier offering fried foods and games. Take a stroll through the Salvation Army’s grounds, featuring an outdoor amphitheater, off Circuit Street, and swing by the intriguing and octagonal Temple at Ocean Park, a Baptist church built in 1881 in the Ocean Park neighborhood south of the town.
Mount Agamenticus
For a bird’s-eye view of the coast and beyond, hike up Mount Agamenticus, a 692-foot prominence outside the town of York. (You can also drive to the top, but that’s not half the adventure.) The rounded peak sits in a state park, and on a clear day offers sweeping views from Cape Ann in Massachusetts. Turn around and face west for a view of the raggedy ridgelines of the White Mountains in New Hampshire.
Seashore Trolley Museum
Kennebunkport is home to the first and largest electric railway museum in the world, with three hangar-sized barns filled with specimens of urban transport from around the globe, including Glasgow, Budapest, Montreal, Rome, and San Francisco. Most are idle or undergoing restoration. Some stock is always on the roll, however, offering visitors rides along a two-mile track through a forest.
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- Sebago Lake
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