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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.

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!

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). Starting January 2025 we will no longer allow pets.

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.

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!!

Dockside Retreat - Spring Sale!
This beautiful, newly renovated home is three bedrooms and two bathrooms, with an open living and dining room waiting to give your family or group of friends the ideal Maine vacation experience! On site parking, a lovely yard, a new sauna on a beautiful deck overlooking the water, nearby fields and steps away from the famous Olson House on one side, you can sit on the deck and overlook the working lobster wharf with fishermen coming and going daily on the other side!

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.

Waterscape Cottage - private waterfront
This is where you want to stay! Away from all the traffic and noise of HWY 1, down a long driveway but super close to the village. Perched on the hillside with elevated panoramic views of the river and Wiscasset Harbor. This adorable little building is post and beam construction - comfy, quiet, peaceful on 34 acres of woodlands and river front. Want to squeeze in more kids? Talk to us. 2 quiet nonaggressive furry friends welcome. $20 per nt. paid on arrival.

"Ship Shape": waterfront, cozy studio- downtown
Located in a historic 200 year old building "Ship Shape" is close to downtown but on a quiet tree-lined residential street. It is just one block to the library, bookstore, post office and all the lovely shops. It is on the shore of the Damariscotta River with wonderful views from inside and out.. You’ll love my place because of the neighborhood, the light, the outdoor space, and the comfortable bed. My place is good for couples and solo adventurers.
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Charming, newly remodeled space atop Munjoy Hill.

Cozy By The Beach

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Mabel's Maine Studio on the River

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3-BR Elegant Oceanfront Condo w/ Stunning Views

Harbor View Cottage Unit A 2 bedroom downtown
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4.9 Average rating
Bristol stays are highly rated by guests – averaging 4.9 out of 5!
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