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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.

Glass Wall Waterfront Hot Tub Fireplace Tiny Home
Wake up to rushing waterfalls right outside your glass wall in this romantic waterfront tiny home in Norway, Maine! Private hot tub with river views, see-through gas fireplace, cozy raised queen bed overlooking the water, outdoor shower, hammocks, and direct access to hiking trails. Total privacy—no neighbors in sight. Modern kitchen, heated floors, fast WiFi, and thoughtful touches for couples or solo escapes. Romantic getaway near Sunday River skiing, golf & Maine adventures. Nature's oasis

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.

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). We accept either one dog or one cat.

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.

Waterfront Cottage
The Waterfront Cottage sits directly on the shores of Snow Pond, 15 minutes from Colby College and downtown Waterville and 1/2 mile from the Snow Pond Center for the Arts. Enjoy the BEST sunset views from the private dock and listen to the waves and loons at night. The private front deck is the perfect spot for a sunset cocktail after a day of swimming and kayaking from the sandy beach. You also have a private outdoor hot soaking tub and water view barrel sauna. Paradise!

Near Beach+Cedar Sauna+Outdoor Shower+Pond+FirePit
Unwind at your own studio cabin with forest views, private sauna & pond! * New Private Cedar & Glass Barrel Sauna * Minutes to Reid State Park Beach & 5 Island🦞 * Fire Pit * Outdoor Shower * Rain Shower & Heated Bathroom Floor * AC/Heat * TV & Record Player w/Vinyl * Fast Wifi *Spruce Studio 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 & separated by a privacy screen and natural landscaping.

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.

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.

Cottage on a wharf in a fishing village
Think..ocean, tides, lobster, fishermen, boats, two marinas, magnificent sunrise and sunsets, gateway to Rutherford Island and Christmas Cove, scenery, on a wharf in a working waterfront, friendly locals, buy lobster across the street at Osier’s cafe..eat in privacy on your own deck..magic, educational and authentic Maine!
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Private Roofdeck Penthouse with Office and Parking

Historic Farm, Waterfront Apartment, Acadia, Pets

Stunning Royal Richmond 2 Br Apartment Get Away!

#2Marsh Views, Cozy quiet spot on river&preserve

Parisian apartment in downtown Belfast, Maine

Shore House, Posey Unit - Ocean Front Property

Cottrill House on Damariscotta River # 1

Beekeeper's Cottage- Peaceful,Quiet - Ocean Front
Waterfront house rentals

2 Acre Waterfront w/Canoes & Kayaks, Game Room

Oak Leaf

Gorgeous Studio on the Kennebec

The Tidewater Cottage on Pemaquid harbor

Waterfront Farmhouse with Modern Flair!

Five Islands Waterfront Retreat

Peaceful Oasis by the Great Salt Bay - 3BR/2Ba

Salty Air Retreat by Sea Maine
Waterfront condo rentals

Charming, newly remodeled space atop Munjoy Hill.

Luxury Beach Front Condo! Prime Location!

Oceanfront Condo with Awesome Views

Brand new unit 45 Steps to the beach! Sleeps 4

Coastal Sunrise Condo 2 bd (1 king,1 twin) Balcony

The Brunswick

Waterviews|Sunsets|Boothbay Harbor

Steps to Beach Private Parking Sleeps 4
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South Bristol vacation rentals start at G$25,110 GYD per night before taxes and fees

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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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