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Cottage in Pownal

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 324 reviews

Upscale Timber-Frame Cottage, Shop/Dine/Hike/Bike

Relax and unwind at this cozy post-and-beam cottage in a woodsy setting. Complete with all the modern amenities you will feel at home after exploring all that Maine has to offer. At day’s end ascend to the loft bedroom for a great night's sleep. Please note the current Maine travel restrictions: https://www.maine.gov/covid19 This custom post and beam cottage is brand new. Designed by John Libby, one of the most respected timber frame builders in New England, (www.housesandbarns.com) this space was thoughtfully designed and meticulously built specifically for your enjoyment. This cottage resides on the owner’s property, but is sited on its own two acres nestled among a beautiful stretch of Maine hardwood forest. Accessible via its own private driveway and surrounded by acres of pristine forest, it is the perfect place to relax among nature. No matter the season the exposed weathered Douglas Fir beams of the building will both welcome you and wrap you in a feeling of comfort and contentment. This complete home has all of the amenities. The kitchen includes natural unpolished granite countertops and brand new appliances including a stainless steel gas oven/range, dishwasher and refrigerator. The whitewashed walls of the hallway and bathroom provide a more modern feel, while showcasing all the wonderful knots of the Maine white pine from which it was milled. An easy-to-access, low/no step corner shower complete with floor to ceiling tile and an oversized vanity make time in the bathroom a pleasure. The open concept makes for a natural flow through the space and the sitting area comes complete with a queen sofa bed, TV and a gas fired wood-stove. The vaulted ceilings rise 22’ above the floor providing a spacious and beautiful feel. Radiant heat in the finished concrete floors make the space cozy and keep your feet warm. Oversized and lit stairs lead to the loft where you’ll find a king sized bed providing the opportunity for a great night’s sleep. Large windows make you feel as though your sleeping in the tree tops…come Fall this Oak and Maple forest comes alive with color. A ceiling fan keeps you cool, in the Summer and moves the heat around come Winter. Enjoy the beautiful outdoors on either the front or back deck, or from your own personal fire pit complete with granite bench. Don’t forget the s’mores! Guests have access to the post and beam cottage as well as the immediate surrounding area. We ask that the property boundaries are respected and that the guests do not go past the rock wall or onto the main house property or neighboring properties/horse farm. The post and beam cottage is on the same property as our primary residence but has it’s own driveway and is situated in a private clearing surrounded by beautiful forest. We will usually be available to welcome you personally and are happy to meet new people and make new friends but we also respect our guests privacy as we expect the same in return. Thank you! This post and beam cottage is in the small town of Pownal, 20 minutes from the wonderful restaurants, sights, and sounds of Portland. It's a 10-minute drive to Freeport and the L.L.Bean flagship store. Bradbury Mountain State Park is two miles away.

Aug 31 – Sep 7

R5,418 ZAR per night

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Cottage in Saco

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 313 reviews

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.

Jul 11 – 18

R12,745 ZAR per night

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Cottage in Topsham

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 212 reviews

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.

Oct 30 – Nov 6

R2,984 ZAR per night

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Cottage in Scarborough

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 109 reviews

Sunset Cottage-Pine Point, 2 minutes Bed to Beach!

Pine Point Promises is a lovely classic New England home with two cheerful small cottages, built in the 1950's to accommodate visitors, and an attached apartment, nestled alongside the Scarborough estuary on East Grand Avenue. The cottages are a short two minute walk to the longest stretch of sandy beach in Maine. Pine Point Promises welcomes summer and year round guests who want to enjoy a seaside holiday. Includes high speed WIFI, TV with DirecTV and HBO, air conditioning and propane heat.

Oct 1 – 8

R5,333 ZAR per night

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Cottage in Sabattus

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 102 reviews

Maine lakehouse- close to Portland, 2.5 hr. Boston

Beautiful lake living: 2.5 hours from Boston, 45 min. from Portland. This cozy 2-bedroom home on Lake Sabattus with 110 feet of private lake frontage, sleeps four. All the amenities of home incl. a SS kitchen with newer appliances, air conditioning. Minutes to Lewiston/Auburn - close to dining and stores. Spend your days swimming, canoeing, kayaking and fishing, use our grills or lobster pot to prepare your dinner and relax by the fire pit, toasting s'mores while watching the gorgeous sunsets.

Dec 15 – 22

R2,979 ZAR per night

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Cottage in Scarborough

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 161 reviews

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!

Jan 20 – 27

R2,896 ZAR per night

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Cottage in Parsonsfield

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 120 reviews

Riverpine Retreat - clean&bright waterfront home

Tucked away in a small town, minutes away from the New Hampshire border, located 2 minutes off of rt. 25 (direct route from Portland ME to NH) The ultimate family or couples getaway. Plenty of room in the back yard for any and all yard games, while also enjoying the firepit, "game shed" and 75ft of water frontage where you can swim, fish, or launch your kayaks from the dock into the Ossipee River. Wireless internet is available and reaches the back yard. The 'cabin' has 2 bedrooms.

May 4 – 11

R2,702 ZAR per night

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Cottage in Harpswell

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 124 reviews

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.

Oct 3 – 10

R9,123 ZAR per night

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Cottage in Old Orchard Beach

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 285 reviews

#2 Walk to the beach Vintage Cottage.

3 night Min. stay 6/1 to Labor day. Cottage #2 is a classic one-bedroom with soothing beach colors and well-appointed with comfortable furnishings and updated finishes. It is outfitted with vintage and modern decor mixed in. The cottage has a fully stocked kitchen with pots and pans and utensils for those times when you may just want to stay in and cook. Private fenced backyard with a gas grill, table and chairs. Just a short 5-minute walk, to the beach. Yes we allow pets.

Jun 7 – 14

R4,375 ZAR per night

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Cottage in Bridgton

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 188 reviews

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 picnic table, very quiet retreat.

Nov 27 – Dec 4

R1,855 ZAR per night

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Cottage in Brownfield

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 210 reviews

Taproot Cottage at Stone Mountain

Taproot Cottage is cozy, quiet, comfortable and nestled in the beautiful White Mountain foothills of Brownfield, ME. Just one mile from the Stone Mountain Arts Center, 30 minutes to North Conway, NH, and easy access to hiking trails, mountain vistas, and the Lakes Region of western Maine. It offers a well-equipped kitchen/dining/ living room combination, full bath, a relaxing sunroom with full-sized futon for additional sleeping, and a loft bedroom with a queen bed.

May 7 – 14

R2,202 ZAR per night

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Cottage in Portland

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 492 reviews

Cozy & Quiet Modern Cottage

Modern studio cottage designed and maintained with sustainability and eco-friendliness in mind, located in a quiet Portland neighborhood only a 7-10 minute drive (and $9 Uber ride) from downtown Portland, the Old Port, and all local visitor attractions. The cottage is a mile down the road from the Allagash Brewing complex and is within walking distance (.5 mi) of the restaurants and bars at Morrill's Corner. This is an LBGTQIA- and BIPOC-friendly space.

Aug 17 – 24

R3,236 ZAR per night