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62 Views
My husband, toddler and I stayed here and had a great time! We loved sitting on the roof deck and the living room has an amazing view of the water. We walked almost everywhere, which was so nice. Overall great location! Would recommend to anyone!

Stunning Royal Richmond 2 Br Apartment Get Away!
The apartment is beautifully designed, spacious, relaxing, and comfortable. What more could you ask for? We enjoyed our 3-night stay. Read some of the assembled books on birds and enjoyed delicious food at the local restaurants. Alice was a gracious and responsive host. You will truly love staying in her apartment!

Union River Retreat Private Apartment
We really enjoyed our stay at April’s private river retreat house. The apartment was very clean with lots of amenities. The travel toiletries were a nice surprise. We were about a 30 minute drive from Bar Harbor but it took close to an hour to get to some trailheads in Acadia NP. The weather got hot during our stay and April had her husband come to put the window AC in for us which was appreciated. Our only complaint was slow response time from the host during our stay and difficulty finding the driveway upon initial arrival. Google maps said the house was 3 doors closer on the road than it actually was. We would love to come back in the future!

Beautiful Kettle Cove Apt Steps to Beaches
it's a magical location and such a well appointed apartment. as someone who has hosted on airbnb, I really appreciated all the amenities they had. the hosts are so dope as well. you cannot go wrong with the place, the location, or the vibe.

Penthouse Two Master Waterfront Suite with Rooftop
These accommodations were perfect! Overlooking the Casco Bay harbor, the view was even better than depicted in the pictures. The condo was meticulously clean and very well appointed. The beds and pillows were so comfortable we slept even better than we do at home. The location could NOT have been better! It overlooks Portland’s old-town shopping district, and is easily walkable to all of the best restaurants in town. There is a beautiful walking trail just up the street, and you can easily catch the ferry to the islands from this location. It is convenient, beautiful and welcoming.

The American Eagle - Inn on the Harbor
So peaceful but off season. So not sure how it would be with lots of traffic and people. But the private deck and entrance was wonderful. The water view couldn’t have been more up close and personal with the beautiful harbor. The place was clean and cozy. Perfect lighting. Didn’t watch tv once. A convenient common room for extra supplies or a cup of coffee. Staff was very friendly when we were checking out. No front desk attendant and none needed. They answer messages quickly!

Beekeeper's Cottage- Peaceful,Quiet - Ocean Front
Our stay at The Bee Keepers Cottage was amazing. The property met our needs perfectly and it was super cute and cozy. The host was very responsive and communicative. And for any star gazers out there, the sky on a clear night is mesmerizing.

Falmouth Waterfront Carriage House Apt
Anne’s place is wonderful! Peaceful with views of Casco Bay. I loved watching the boats from the apartment. Luxury bedding and furniture! Anne is super helpful and responsive! Amazing hosts and apartment!
Waterfront house rentals

Damariscotta River Cottage-Private location
We stayed for a long weekend and really enjoyed how peaceful the location was. Beautiful view from the kitchen & living room. Had all the needed amenities to feel at home. It’s your typical Maine Camp, cozy and rustic, but clean and comfortable. Loved that our dog was able to come along to enjoy the weekend with us. (I will note there are alot of ticks on the property so make sure you give your pup a check when they come inside. We pulled a few off each time he went out, they were teeny tiny! Not unusual for wooded areas in New England) The living room furniture wasn’t super comfortable so we ended up spending most of our time sitting at the dining table. We had a rainy, cool weekend so did more inside lounging than expected. Overall it was a great stay and we would recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful, mid-coast Maine trip.

Ocean-side home on 24 acres (w/ EV+Tesla charger)
This is an amazing property with a very cool house. Check-in was easy, Tyler is a very responsive host, and we were able to find everything we needed and wanted. We especially enjoyed the wood-fired sauna during sunrise, and the fire pit in the evenings.

Maine Waterfront Hideaway
We had such a good time! Lots of space, kid friendly, well equipped kitchen, beautiful location by the water. Host communication was great. Hope to stay again sometime!

Oak Leaf
Enjoyed our stay very much! Lovely location on the water. Some white traffic noise but worth it watching the boats and wildlife! Comfy bed. We slept very well. Well-stocked kitchen. The location is perfect for lots of little day trips. Our only disappointment was the size of the smallest room. It’s very tiny. Great for a child but pretty tight for our adult son. Host was attentive. We will be back!

Authentic Maine Harbor 5 Bedroom Home
The house was exactly what we were looking for: relaxing with great views. The marina with fresh seafood within walking distance was icing on the cake.

Unique Octagonal House with Private Beach!
Simply magical! Cozy and fun space. We enjoyed watching eagles and ospreys fish, seals pop their heads up, and even an adorable family of foxes from the comfort of the living room! Kitchen had all necessities for cooking most meals at home. A nice trail for walking down the road and an awesome beach where the kids threw stones and searched for seaglass each afternoon. We were all sad to leave!

Summer River Retreat with Hiking Trails
By far one of the best Airbnb’s we’ve ever stayed at. Superb location, beautiful river view in front and forest view (with trails) in back. Plenty of garden space to run around in with the kid(s). And only a 5-minute drive into quaint and charming Bath. The place itself was beautifully laid out, with so much space and comfort. Pip was always available, efficient and kind and to communicate with. Cannot recommend this place enough if you’re looking respite in nature, comfort in home, and proximity to town.

Private Lakehouse, Firepit & Amazing Sunset Views
fantastic stay. clean and well equipped. the lake is even more beautiful than the pictures! Roman was very responsive and went above and beyond in providing helpful information about the area and place.
Waterfront condo rentals

Charming, newly remodeled space atop Munjoy Hill.
Unit was very clean, situated in a quiet residential area and within walking distance to many of Portland's best bars, restaurants and attractions. Host was communicative and provided clear guidance on check-in/-out procedures and offered up suggestions to local attractions. On my recommended list - dinner at Twelve (one of the best restaurants in the US, IMHO); on-site food truck tacos washed down with a Hazy IPA at Bellflower or Austin Street Brewery; an everything bagel with lox & morning latte at Forage; the East Promenade for a food truck lunch, then a stroll along the waterfront trail to the port area for an ice cream cone at Gorgeous gelato; afternoon coffee at Double Great Coffee; and a post-dinner whiskey @ Independence Ice. Only downside on my visit was the upstairs neighbor. Dude clearly isn't a principal dancer in the Portland Ballet, as light on his feet wouldn't describe him. Not a stereo or TV issue - you can just hear the noise from him walking (8AM-10PM when there)

Luxury Beach Front Condo! Prime Location!
Wonderful place, beautiful view, clean home, would Definitely rebooked in the near future! 100% recommend

Rustic Retreat studio, steps to the Beach. Unit #3
Deborah was very helpful and quick to respond. She had great suggestions on where and what to visit. The travel magazines she had on her TV stand were extremely helpful. The bed was very soft, which I love, so I slept really well. We loved the touch of having beach chairs available. The only downsides I can think of, are that the shower is very small, and it’s hard to back out of the parking space.

Oceanfront Condo with Awesome Views
I would recommend it 100%

Toddy Haven: A Lakeside Condo Near Acadia.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and didn’t want to leave! Everything about the cabin was well thought out. We loved having a fire and looking at the stars from the dock! Mark and Laurie were fantastic, friendly hosts and made us feel right at home. We would love to come back someday!

The Brunswick
Great place to stay! Convenient location above the Brunswick with panoramic views of the beach and ocean, and a short walk to bars, restaurants, shops, and amusements. The condo is clean, spacious and well furnished. The living room and the balcony have plenty of room to relax and enjoy the views and sound of the waves. The king mattress is super comfortable. The keyless entry pads to both the building and condo make it easy to get in and out without having to worry about keys.

Attractive 1 bedroom cabin only 50 ft from beach#1
This cute little cottage was perfect for my stay in Old Orchard Beach. My stay was in cold January but the cottage was warm and cozy. The highlight was being steps from the beach and being able to roll out of bed and catch the sunrise each morning.

Harbor View Cottage Unit A 2 bedroom downtown
What a beautiful location and house. There’s nothing better than sitting in the living room or front porch and being able to see the Belfast Bay. The house is very clean and neat. Beds are comfortable, shower is very hot. Don’t miss the sunrise in the mornings. Overall this is one of our favorite places we have stayed in Belfast.
Quick stats about waterfront rentals in Bristol
Total rentals
50 properties
Nightly prices starting at
R2,330 ZAR before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
1.7K reviews
Family-friendly rentals
40 properties are a good fit for families
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10 properties allow pets
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20 properties have a dedicated workspace
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- Scarborough Beach
- Popham Beach State Park
- Pemaquid Beach
- Brunswick Golf Club
- Fox Ridge Golf Club
- Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
- Samoset Resort
- East End Beach
- Belgrade Lakes Golf Club
- Cliff House Beach
- Pemaquid Point Lighthouse
- Crescent Beach State Park
- Portland Museum of Art
- Maine Maritime Museum
- Portland Country Club
- Bradbury Mountain State Park
- Rockland Breakwater Light
- Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
- Spragues Beach
- Lost Valley Ski Area
- Head Beach
- Pebbly Beach
- Pebble Beach
- Narrow Place Beach