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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.

Cottage on the lake! Includes kayaks & rowboat!
Super cozy, beautiful cottage right on the lake & dirt roads. Yard: sitting areas, propane fire pit, 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

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.

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 .

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.

#1 Cozy cottage minutes from the beach!
3 night Min. 6/1 to Labor Day. This charming one bedroom cottage is beautifully decorated with a blend of vintage pieces and modern decor, creating a cozy and stylish atmosphere. It features a fully stocked kitchen, complete with pots and pans, perfect for cooking when you choose to stay in. The cottage also includes a private patio with a gas grill and outdoor seating for your enjoyment. Just a short 7-minute walk to the beach and pier. And yes, pets are welcome at no extra charge.

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.

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!

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!

Porch, Grill, Walk to Portsmouth
Our Coastal Cottage is 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 TV's in every room.

☀ Fox & Loon lake house: hot tub/pedal boat/kayaks
Escape to a peaceful, lakeside retreat with a secluded sun-lit deck and private dock with incredible views of Sunrise Lake, plus a 4-person hot tub, and seasonal amenities like a pedal boat, two kayaks, a SUP board, gas fire table, central A/C, a pellet stove, and snowshoes. Enjoy nearby activities like hiking, leaf peeping, skiing, and visiting scenic towns, local vineyards and breweries — or simply relaxing in a beautiful lakefront setting!

Charming Coastal Maine Cottage
Charming Coastal cottage on private way. Two bedrooms w 1 bath upstairs. Additional pullout futon in separate room downstairs. Sleeps up to 5. Surrounded by Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, walk to Seapoint Beach, beautiful and peaceful. Large screened porch to relax in. Bird watchers paradise. Eclectic restaurants, galleries, museums, local food purveyors, breweries and more all 10-15 minutes away in Kittery/Portsmouth .
Popular amenities for Portsmouth cottage rentals
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Cottage 225 "Beach House"

Freshly Renovated, Family-Friendly Coastal Cottage

Cozy Cottage on a Lake, near Gunstock Mountain

Quaint New England Cottage in the Pines | Lakeside

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Close to skiing, hot tub, beach access & fire pit

Paradise Found Minutes from Ogunquit

Fully Renovated/4min to K-port/HotTub/Game Room
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White Pine Cottage - Cozy 3BR w/Fireplace in Woods

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Log Home Meredith NH Pet Friendly Custom Fire-Pit

RK North : All season Waterfront cottage with dock
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Portsmouth Waterfront Cottage

Relaxing Beach Bungalow Steps from the Beach

Modern cozy cottage in historic coastal Maine

Ocean View Cottage on Cape Neddick Beach

*River Rose Cottage* River I Tub I Fireplace

Dog-Friendly Cottage w/ Backyard & Beach Vibes!

Seasonal lake side cottage

Secluded Coastal Home & Cottage 3 Minutes to Beach
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Portsmouth vacation rentals start at R4,705 ZAR per night before taxes and fees
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Portsmouth stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!
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