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Deja Blue~Guest Beach House
Our beach guest house is an oceanfront dream for a couple's retreat. Come relax by the sea. Listen to the waves crashing right outside your door. Disconnect or work while here we have fast WiFi for you. Enjoy this gem of a place on the coast of Maine as a year round escape. Come make some memories to cherish for a lifetime. All 4 seasons are beautiful here. Pro tip: Wake up early and observe the beautiful sunrise over the ocean. It is totally worth getting up early and will not disappoint.

Cozy waterfront home on Merrymeeting Bay.
Our cozy cottage is the perfect romantic getaway or quiet retreat in any season. Located on a private rd with scenic waterfront view. Guests can enjoy sitting on the dock (May- October) or the jetty, watch the eagles and Osprey, use our kayaks, do some fishing, walking or biking. Sit by the propane fueled fireplace on a chilly night. Brunswick, home of Bowdoin College and a # of great restaurants and unique shops is just 5 mi. Travel by bus or train to/from Boston. Portland is @ 30 min away.

Cozy & Quiet Modern Cottage
Modern studio cottage designed and maintained with sustainability and eco-friendliness in mind, located in a quiet and very safe Portland neighborhood only a 7-10 minute drive (and $10-13 Uber/Lyft ride) from downtown Portland, the Old Port, and most local attractions. The cottage is a walkable mile (+/-) from Allagash Brewing (and the 4 other breweries there), and is within walking distance (.5 mi) of the restaurants and bars at Morrill's Corner. This is an LBGTQIA- and BIPOC-friendly space.

Peaceful Cottage on Maine Flower Farm
Maine’s Peaceful Off-Season Escape Nestled just next door to Ferris Farm, our family-run flower farm, this charming cottage offers the perfect private space to rest and recharge. Even as the gardens rest for winter, there’s beauty all around. Stay in and enjoy slow, coffee-filled mornings, quiet walks around the property, and cozy, starlit evenings by the fire pit. Or take a drive and explore Portland’s diverse food scene. Perfect for a romantic retreat, solo escape, or remote work getaway.

RK North : All season Waterfront cottage with dock
Waterfront get away !You will love the cottage in any season - right on the pond! Enjoy a private dock, swimming and floating right at your door. Relax at the fireplace under twinkle lights , enjoy birdwatching, hiking and swimming during your stay. Lots of ATV and snowmobile trails near by. A close drive to Kennebunkport where your find beach’s , shops and restaurants galore. The cottage has 2 kayaks and a canoe for use during your stay. There are 2 Smart TVs for streaming. Shows and DVD

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.

Rustic Pebble Cottage in beautiful Bridgton, Maine
Pebble Cottage is a one hundred year old quirky camp that was enlarged some years back. It is located in Bridgton near plenty of lakes and skiing. The public beach is a short skip down the hill. The cottage is a rustic little haven that was saved from demolition, and updated with a brand new bathroom, a cute little kitchen with a dishwasher, with two heat pumps to keep the space cozy and three homey comfortable bedrooms, a large yard with a hammock, very quiet retreat. Please note it's old!

Dreamy Post&Beam Hideaway Near Portland & Freeport
Escape to a dreamy timber-frame cottage tucked in Maine’s woods! Soaring beams, radiant-heated floors, a king loft bed, and a crackling fire pit await. Sip coffee on one of the two decks, hike Bradbury Mountain (3 minutes away), shop Freeport (10 minutes away), or dine in Portland (20 minutes away)—then return to your cozy hideaway under the stars. Full kitchen, vaulted ceilings, radiant heat floors, private driveway, fire pit and peaceful forest views make it the perfect year-round retreat.

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.

Bright, clean, private cottage near Higgins Beach!
Nestled amongst the trees and located just 2 miles from beautiful Higgins Beach and just 5 miles to Portland, this recently renovated, sparkling clean, bright, private, stunning cottage is waiting just for you! Your private entrance is just steps away from your parked car. The cottage is 16 x 20 so it's super cozy! We live on the property (so we're here if you need us) but you are 100 feet from us, way out in the backyard. (It's private!) Our location is perfect for your Maine vacation!

Charming Designer Cottage on Marsh
Cozy renovated Cottage w/ stunning marsh views is short walk to beautiful Goose Rocks Beach. No need to pack gear, cottage comes equipped w/ 2 kayaks, 2 bikes/helmets & beach buggy. Stroll to general store for morning coffee, walk on beach or head out and explore the Kennebunks & Cape Porpoise. Our community offers world class dinning, boutique shopping , entertainment and beautiful hiking trails all close by. At days end kick back & relax by the fire pit...”The way life should be”

Classic Maine Cottage - dock, sauna & kayaks
The Perfect Maine Cottage! On the edge of the ocean, carefully preserved with traditional details. Charming, open floor plan, with a wall of windows to the ocean. Sunny large wrap-around deck and screen porch creates beautiful outside spaces to enjoy. Perfect for listening to waves and watch lobstermen pull up their traps. Cathedral ceilings and Scandinavian design gives the cottage an exclusive feeling. Gentle stairs lead to the private deep water dock for all kinds of boating.
Popular amenities for Portland cottage rentals
Cottage rentals with a hot tub

Cottage with Whirlpool tub - McLeod

Lakefront; New hot tub, Casino close, Fall 25% off

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Newly renovated cottage with stunning ocean views

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Idle Ours Cottage: Waterfront in Maine

SKIP to the BEACH - YES, it's THAT close!

Covered Bridge Cottage - Maine woods and river
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | R4,286 ZAR | R3,889 ZAR | R2,627 ZAR | R3,197 ZAR | R4,390 ZAR | R4,753 ZAR | R5,185 ZAR | R5,185 ZAR | R5,168 ZAR | R4,321 ZAR | R4,321 ZAR | R3,422 ZAR |
| Avg. temp | -4°C | -3°C | 1°C | 7°C | 13°C | 18°C | 21°C | 21°C | 16°C | 10°C | 4°C | -1°C |
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4.9 Average rating
Portland stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!

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