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Portsmouth vacation rentals start at G$60,674 GYD per night before taxes and fees

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4.9 Average rating
Portsmouth stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!
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Maine Harbor Escape | Porch&BBQ, Walk 2 Portsmouth
🌊🏡Welcome to Our Coastal Cottage!🦞☀️ The perfect home for a small family or couple💑looking to escape to the Maine Seacoast. Located in a quaint residential neighborhood within harbor view⚓, this cottage has a relaxing farmers porch🌿, a BBQ grill🍖, 2 full bathrooms🛁, and is within a 45-second walk🚶♀️to Kittery Foreside; a small downtown area with shops🛍️and restaurants🍽️. Our cottage was tastefully decorated by a professional interior designer🎨and comes with smart TVs📺 in every room.
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 283 reviews
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, 107 reviews
Waterfront Cottage Private Dock | Kayaks | Rowboat
Super cozy, beautiful cottage on the lake & dirt roads.Yard: sitting areas, propane fire pit & grill, fenced in yard.Inside includes reading areas, dvds, wifi, books, coloring books, puzzles, games. Enjoy the rowboat & kayaks or bring your own boat. We are on Antique Ally and State Parks are nearby (2 miles away). Enjoy a day at Chucksters, Concord, Portsmouth or the lakes region. Enjoy the LAKE LIFE! No animals (Health concern for cleaner) 4 adults or 2 adults 3 kids. Life jackets provided.
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 161 reviews
Salty Mermaid Cottage/Boat House
This 2br home is nestled at the end of a peninsula’s over the water, 5min drive to downtown Portsmouth. Spend the day on the on deck, grilling or enjoy your own authentic Maine lobster bake, swimming and treasure hunting the shore. Also explore Kittery or downtown Portsmouth, both just five minutes away. Enjoy this freshly renovated home, water views from every room and window, all bedrooms are equipped with a/c, free WiFi and smart TVs. Fully equipped kitchen has an amazing view of the water.
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 212 reviews
Sunny Beach Cottage / Sleeps 7 + Walk to the beach
Your perfect getaway! Just a brief walk to the beach & steps away from the trolley! This adorable, super clean 2 bedroom/ 1 bath cottage (sleeps 7) is located on a private cul-de-sac within walking distance to (.25 miles) Footbridge Beach and local restaurants, and 1 mile from Ogunquit’s center. You'll love the cottage's charming appeal, with its fresh & inviting ambiance. Every inch of this beautiful space has been thoughtfully furnished ensuring a truly memorable experience inside and out!
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 134 reviews
Sweet cottage in quiet convenient coastal setting.
Our cottage is featured i n Terry John Woods "Summer House" as a quintessential cottage of Maine. Relax in our private, romantic Cape Neddick cottage, overlooking a 2 acre meadow and woodland, close by foot, bike, to the amenities of York, Ogunquit, Kennebunk, Kittery, and Portsmouth and within a ten minute ride to five beautiful beaches. Cape Neddick Beach being the closest one, a five minute ride. Our cottage is off the beaten path on a quiet private way, near the Cape Neddick River .
4.78 out of 5 average rating, 355 reviews
4br2ba House+parking@PeacefulOasis on Munjoy Hill
This standalone 1500sf 3-story cottage is set in an ideal location, close to the Eastern Prom, cafes, award-winning restaurants, breweries and the Old Port. -Main floor: well-equipped kitchen + open concept living/dining room -Upper floor: 3BR (1 queen, 1 full, 1 twin) + bath -Garden level: 1BR/1 bath (queen) with private entrance - Off-street parking for 1 car This charming home @ A Peaceful Oasis offers plenty of space, privacy & comfort, making it the perfect home base for your stay.
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 305 reviews
Lakeside cottage. Gorgeous view & several boats.
Come and enjoy a relaxing stay at our peaceful cottage on Daniels Lake. The small, recently-renovated home is in a rural setting but close to restaurants, shopping, parks, ski slopes, golf courses, lakes and quaint New England villages. The large deck has a gorgeous view of the lake. Four kayaks, two canoes, standup paddle board and pedal boat are available to use on the lake which is known for its good fishing. Two bedrooms, dining room and living room overlook the lake and woods.
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 154 reviews
Beautiful Lakeside Cottage
Beautiful, quiet and secluded lakeside cottage. Enjoy amazing sunsets on our pristine lake. Swim, kayak, fish or just relax and take in the natural beauty. COVID UPDATE: We know everyone has different levels of concern regarding the virus. Please know that while we feel our sanitation and cleanliness of the Cottage is exceptional, we have doubled our efforts providing multiple cleanings between guests. This is a NON-SMOKING property. We are sorry, but we cannot accommodate pets.
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 184 reviews
Badgers Island Cottage
You will fall in love with this cozy Maine cottage on Badgers Island! From its lovely views of the Piscataqua River, to its gardens, open-concept floor plan and tasteful style -- it is everything an island home should be. Features an updated kitchen with brand new appliances with granite counters, Brand new tub, toilet, and vanity, wood floors in every room, and full walk-out basement. Walk to Portsmouth or sit on the porch and watch the boats go by -- island living at its best!
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 164 reviews
Long Sands Cottage - Walk to Beach
Walk to Long Sands Beach - we are 0.4 miles from the beach, about a 7 minute walk. July/August are 7-day Sat to Sat only rentals. IMPORTANT: You must bring your own linens and towels. Cottage is on a charming unpaved road in a quiet neighborhood of small 1950's vintage seasonal cottages. Walking distance to downtown York Beach which has a zoo, restaurants, penny arcade and fun shops. There is a rolling beach cart and two backpack beach chairs available for your use.
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 140 reviews
The Little Cottage - Under the Trees & By the Sea
It's been called Magical Maine and that it is. Located just 1.5 hours from Boston, Ogunquit is a quaint coastal town offering restaurants, shopping, wild-life & hiking at Mt Agamanticus and, best of all, the beach! Our little home is tucked away on a 1/2 acre of wooded land just down the way from a frog pond, but still within walking distance to town and the beach. Perfect for a family vacation, romantic weekend getaway, reunion amongst friends or even solo trip!
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 298 reviewsPopular amenities for Portsmouth cottage rentals
Cottage rentals with free parking

Smokey Pines Camp
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 239 reviews
Eclectic Lakefront Cottage on Great East Lake
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 186 reviews
Cottage at Footbridge Beach Ogunquit
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 157 reviews
Dreamy Post&Beam Hideaway Near Portland & Freeport
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 483 reviews
Little Red Lake House
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 229 reviews
North Beach Modern Bungalow
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 122 reviews
Cozy Waterfront Cottage w/ Private Dock & Kayaks
4.83 out of 5 average rating, 121 reviews
Former Carriage House - Plum Island
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 107 reviewsCottage rentals with a hot tub

Cozy Cottage with Ocean Views, Wells Maine
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 179 reviews
☀ Fox & Loon lake house: hot tub/pedal boat/kayaks
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 238 reviews
The Loon Nest, Waterfront Lake House, Wood Hot Tub
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 125 reviews
Wells Maine Home with a View
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 213 reviews
Cozy cottage near Gilford, lake access & hot tub!
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 133 reviews
Fully Renovated/4min to K-port/HotTub/Game Room
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 79 reviews
Paradise Found Minutes from Ogunquit | Heated Pool
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 94 reviews
2 BR house, close to Ogunquit, w/ AC + golf cart!
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 74 reviewsPet-friendly cottage rentals

Plum Place- Dog Friendly Cottage Steps from Beach!
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 172 reviews
Sunset Bliss- stylishly renovated, 3 min to beach
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 131 reviews
Deja Blue Guesthouse
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 529 reviews
New 3 BD, 2 BA home, 6 min walk to Long Sands.
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 112 reviews
RiverPine Retreat - Clean & Bright Waterfront Home
4.84 out of 5 average rating, 195 reviews
Quaint & Peaceful Designer's Oceanfront Cottage
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 240 reviews
#3 Couples Cottage Minutes from the Beach
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 288 reviews
Bright & Cozy Beachside Cottage in Camp Ellis
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