Family-friendly vacation rentals in Cape Elizabeth

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.

Portland + Cape Elizabeth + Beaches + luxurious!

Permit210780 •Luxurious 3 rm apt with 1322 5* reviews! Only a mi to the beach & 4.4 mi to Portlnd - Location! •1st flr Great Rm to dine & relax: microwave, fridge, toaster, Keurig, TV, cooktop •2nd flr huge bathrm & bedrm for 2 w/ another sitting rm + a 2nd bdrm w/ 1 Q & 2 twins •More than 2 people? Alter reservation #’s for additional cost •2 people wanting 2 bedrms? Only add a $50 cleaning fee for 2nd bdrm •luxurious furnishings & superior bedding! •I am known for thinking of EvErYtHiNg ;-l

Beautiful Kettle Cove Apt Steps to Beaches

This sunny, 1 BR ground-floor apartment in Cape Elizabeth has seasonal water views and is nestled between Kettle Cove, Crescent Beach, and Two Lights State Parks. Fields, forests, beaches and ponds are a stroll away, while downtown Portland is an easy 15-minute drive. The apartment is a great base for exploring Southern Maine and an equally great place to simply soak in the restorative water and air of coastal Maine. Get one free sauna session in Kettle Cove Sauna, subject to availability.

Ocean Views, work friendly

This space is the lower level of a single family residence with separate entrance with views of the Casco Bay Ship Channel. More than simply a bedroom, there is a spacious living room with tv and computer workstation. There is a patio for relaxing as you take in the scenery. We are a short walk to Willard Beach, and we provide beach towels and chairs. There is no kitchen but we provide a coffee maker, and small fridge. Places for take out abound nearby. This is a great getaway for couples.

Sopo Abode

Welcome to your garden oasis. Your home away from home. This elegantly styled garden level apartment in South Portland's crown jewel neighborhood, Sylvan Sites, is spacious, calm, and inviting. Have a sit in your private sauna, and take in the abundant birdsong of the neighborhood from your private back patio while you sip your morning coffee. Just down the road (5 minutes) to downtown Portland, Willard Beach, or Knightville, and 10-15 minutes to Scarborough and Cape Elizabeth beaches.

LUX Designer Private Waterfront Hot Tub - Secluded

Escape to a luxurious, privately designed glass-walled waterfront cabin on 3+ secluded acres along the Crooked River in Naples, Maine. The river wraps around, offering total privacy, your own sandy beach, dock with direct Sebago Lake access, and state park minutes away. Unwind in the year-round hot tub, outdoor shower, hammocks, or by the see-through fireplace. Luxe bath with heated floors, huge walk-in shower w/ scenic window. AC, pets welcome. Perfect peaceful retreat—come recharge!

Higgins Beach *New* Beach Home & Private Offices

Custom designed contemporary at the beach. Perfect for a relaxing getaway, visiting family and friends or working remotely. Chef's kitchen w/ high end appliances, granite countertops, enclosed porch grill area. 3 bedrooms and 2 private offices Huge windows and amazing views from all of the rooms highlight the natural beauty of high tides, sun rises and sun sets. Wonderful beachfront walks and beautiful surroundings inside and out. Easy proximity to Portland's Old Port.

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

Cape Elizabeth Garden Apt+Beach+Close to Portland!

Bright, airy, two-story, 1000 sf apartment, with view of gardens. Off-street parking and private entrance. First floor living area with kitchenette, and sofa-bed, for additional guests. Second floor king bedroom with full bath. Ideally located a short walk to Kettle Cove Beach, and just minutes from Two Lights State Park, Crescent Beach, Higgins Beach and Robinson Woods Trail. Portland - voted the best restaurant city in the US - is a 10 minute drive. STR Permit #210701.

Cozy Tiny Cottage • 9mi Portland • 6mi Beach

Escape the everyday in this charming, brand-new tiny cottage in Scarborough, Maine. The Greenhouse proves you don’t need a lot of square footage to live in style — just the right details. Wake up in a king bed, cook in a fully stocked kitchen, and unwind by the electric fireplace. When evening falls, string lights set the perfect mood for a quiet Maine night. Portland’s restaurants and breweries are 9 miles away. The beach is 6. Come home whenever you’re ready.

Beach, Parks, Trails, Tranquil, Quiet, Peaceful

The Kettle Cove neighborhood is beautiful, relaxing, safe, quiet. Kettle Cove and Crescent beaches are a stroll away. We live in a 200 year-old farmhouse, and we love to host guests at our guesthouse, which is separate and private. The wide lawn, fire-pit, and BBQ are open for our guests. We are quiet, friendly, inviting, and respectful of our guests' space and privacy. ***WEKND STAY REQUIRED FRIDAY/SATURDAY/SUNDAY NIGHTS***