
Waterfront vacation rentals in South Bristol
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Explore 40 vacation rentals in South Bristol

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South Bristol vacation rentals start at G$29,302 GYD per night before taxes and fees

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40 properties offer extra space & kid-friendly amenities

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20 properties have a dedicated workspace

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40 of South Bristol vacation rentals include wi-fi access

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4.9 Average rating
South Bristol stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!
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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)
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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.
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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.
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Sauna+Near Beach+Pond+Outdoor Shower+Fire Pit
Relax at your own private forest retreat! * Private Cedar Glass Sauna * Minutes Reid State Park Beach & 5 Island🦞 * Private Outdoor Shower * Private Fire Pit w/S'mores * 100% Cotton sheets/towels * Rain Shower & Heated Bathroom Floor * AC/Heat * SmartTV & Record Player w/Vinyl * Fast Broadband Wifi *Pine Cabin is one of two cabins on 8 acres right down the road from one of the best beaches in Maine! The cabins are 150ft. apart and separated by a privacy screen and natural landscaping.
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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!
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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.
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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!!
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Timeless Tides Cottage
This comfortable 2 bedroom, one bathroom, A-frame pine cottage is set on its own 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.
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Sail Loft: Oceanfront Apartment on a Pier.
Experience a one-of-a-kind waterfront escape at the Sail Loft in Boothbay Harbor! This unique 1-bedroom apartment is located directly over the water in a working marina, offering stunning panoramic views from every window. It feels like being on a private yacht. Perfect for a couple's getaway, you're just a short walk from all the downtown shops and restaurants. Enjoy a truly memorable stay with free parking included.
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Cozy Cottage on Johns Bay
My place is close to great views, restaurants and dining, family-friendly activities, and the beach. You’ll love the views, the location, the people, the outdoors space and the ambiance. Our cottage is good for couples, solo adventurers, and families (with kids). We are located on a private road and offer use of community dock. Perfect area for kayaking and exploring or just relaxing and enjoying the ocean view.
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Waterfront Sunrise Cove Cottage
Unwind with spectacular sunrises from this sunny waterfront cottage on a tidal cove in the Kennebec River! This is the perfect home base for a midcoast Maine getaway. The post-and-beam cottage has cozy furnishings and expansive views across a field, pond, and cove. Bald eagles and osprey soar overhead, sturgeon leap in the river & nights are full of stars. Owners live on property with small dog.
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Captains View at Pemaquid Point
Brand New Construction 2021!! Sitting on almost 3 acres on Pemaquid Point with ocean view, beautiful sunsets, pounding surf, white sand beach, tidal pools, and your own cathedral forest to play in , have a picnic or whatever you want- Captains View is part of Cottages at the Point and is the sister cottage to Arch Angel. Rent one or both!
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Waterfront apartment rentals

Panoramic Water Views on the Sheepscot
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Deckhouse with Footbridge Views!
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"Ship Shape": waterfront, cozy studio- downtown
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Spacious Downtown Hallowell River View Apartment
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Beekeeper's Cottage- Peaceful,Quiet - Ocean Front
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Cottrill House on Damariscotta River # 1
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Stunning Royal Richmond 2 Br Apartment Get Away!
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Falmouth Waterfront Carriage House Apt
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Waterfront house rentals

Perched atop the Coast of the Atlantic Ocean
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Renovated home with amazing waterfront views
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Oak Leaf
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Gorgeous Studio on the Kennebec
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Waterfront Farmhouse with Modern Flair!
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Maine Waterfront Hideaway
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Lakefront: Private Hot Tub, Sauna & Free Massages!
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Stone Isle. 8 acres next 2 little john preserve.
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Waterfront condo rentals

Luxury Beach Front Condo! Prime Location!
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Rustic Willard Beach condo ten mins from Old Port!
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Attractive 1 bedroom cabin only 50 ft from beach#1
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Oceanfront Condo with Awesome Views
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Oceanfront condo, spectacular views
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Charming, newly remodeled space atop Munjoy Hill.
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The Brunswick
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Waterviews|Sunsets|Boothbay Harbor
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