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Explore 40 holiday rentals in Bristol

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Bristol holiday rentals start at £89 per night before taxes and fees

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Family-friendly holiday rentals
30 properties offer extra space & child-friendly amenities

Pet-friendly holiday rentals
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Rentals with dedicated workspaces
10 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wifi availability
30 of Bristol holiday rentals include wifi access

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Cottage on an island on the end of a peninsula N
This is one of four, two bedroom cottages located on Rutherfords Island in South Bristol, Maine. These cottages are next to each other.Our electricity is provided by our grid tied solar array. We are a five minute walk from the Atlantic Ocean, the Damariscotta River, and John's Bay. South Bristol is a small town 14 miles from Damariscotta,where the closest grocery store is located. We are a working fishing village, and lobsters and fresh fish are readily available at the local lobster pounds.

The Cottage at the McCobb House
Freshly renovated inside and out, the cottage is your private Maine camp. Located on an acre and a half of wooded grounds, and surrounded by forest, the cottage feels secluded, but it’s only a mile to the restaurants, shops, and waterfront attractions of bustling Boothbay Harbor. With hiking trails in the Pine Tree Preserve that adjoins the property and the Lobster Cove Meadow Preserve a five minute walk up the road, you can also explore nature and enjoy the solitude of the woods.

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.

Cottage in the woods on Ocean Point
Secluded getaway in the woods close enough to see and hear the ocean and catch amazing sunsets. Charming 1BR + Loft, 1BA cottage situated among an acre of Ocean Point fir trees providing privacy and a quiet get away. Less than 100yd walk to the shore, beach and path at Grimes Cove, Ocean Point Inn Restaurant & Bar, and daily activities at the community "casino" building with playground, tennis, pickle ball, basketball, and Sunday softball. Harbor is 20 mins away for exploring.

Charming Cottage With Spectacular Water View
Find peace and serenity as you gaze at the glistening waters of the Sheepscot River. Our property sitting on Davis Island in Edgecomb, Maine overlooks the quaint town of Wiscasset, providing a calm atmosphere, stunning evening sunsets, and panoramic views. Located within the Sheepscot Harbour Village Resort, you are in a prime location to have access to local shops, antique markets, and restaurants. Take a stroll down to the Pier where you can experience the water up close.

Spruce Tops Cottage
Spruce Tops is a single family cottage, situated near the mouth of New Harbor. You can hear the ocean waves and the bell buoy. Enjoy your coffee on the screened in porch watching the boats coming and going. A well equipped kitchen has an island eating area, the comfy living room has a ceiling fan, as does the master bedroom, with a queen bed and french doors to the fully screened in porch. Bathroom equipped with shower. Owners located across street if needed.

Timeless Tides Cottage
This comfortable 2 bedroom, one bathroom, A-frame pine cottage is set on its own point with 350 feet of waterfront! Cook out on the grill, lounge on the deck or dock while taking in the wildlife on a beautiful tidal river. Watch nesting Bald Eagles and Great Blue Herons fishing! There is plenty of sight-seeing in this picturesque area. Rockland is just 10-minutes away where you can enjoy shopping, restaurants, museums, galleries, lighthouses and festivals.

Coastal Cotton Cottage on Sheepscot Harbour
Coastal Cotton Cottage is on beautiful Davis Island in a peaceful setting by the sea. Open the French doors from the living room and step out onto the spacious front porch to watch the sun set across Wiscasset Harbor. This cottage features two bedrooms downstairs and one single bed in the loft. NEW UPDATES THIS SPRING! Our cottage has been recently updated with fresh paint, new towels and new coastal interior decor.

Cozy Cottage on Johns Bay
My place is close to great views, restaurants and dining, family-friendly activities, and the beach. You’ll love the views, the location, the people, the outdoors space and the ambiance. Our cottage is good for couples, solo adventurers, and families (with kids). We are located on a private road and offer use of community dock. Perfect area for kayaking and exploring or just relaxing and enjoying the ocean view.

Adorable Year Round Cottage - Walk to Town!
You will love our waterfront cottage located on Mill Cove in downtown Boothbay Harbor which is a few minute walk to the center of town! Our cottage is a quaint, comfortable home with all the amenities that you could want. Our goal is to ensure that you have a most wonderful vacation. A new heating and air conditioning system guarantees comfort any time of year.

Captains View at Pemaquid Point
Brand New Construction 2021!! Sitting on almost 3 acres on Pemaquid Point with ocean view, beautiful sunsets, pounding surf, white sand beach, tidal pools, and your own cathedral forest to play in , have a picnic or whatever you want- Captains View is part of Cottages at the Point and is the sister cottage to Arch Angel. Rent one or both!

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!
Popular amenities for cottage rentals in Bristol
Cottage rentals with a hot tub

Penobscot Bayview Fireplace Hot tub

Canoe House Bungalow and Spa Retreat, Searsport

Nashport on the Penobscot

Oceanfront Family Getaway - 8BR/6BA/5Acres

Megunticook Retreat

Stillhouse: Serene sanctuary in coastal Maine

Oceanfront Shore Cottage - Newly Renovated

At the edge of the woods near the sea
Pet-friendly cottage rentals

Cottage by the sea private oceanfront shoreline

Quaint & Peaceful Designer's Oceanfront Cottage

Tall Spruce Cottage

Waterscape Cottage - private waterfront

Popham - Tidewater Beach House!

Quiet cottage on the bay

Pet Friendly Audubon Bring Your Fishing Gear!

Cottages at Oakland Seashore (Cottage #8)
Private cottage rentals

Coastal Waterfront Cottage in West Bath

4br2ba House+parking@PeacefulOasis on Munjoy Hill

Coast of Maine Cottage: Blue Moon Cottage

Waterfront Cabin on Maine Lobster Harbor

Charming Coastal Maine Cottage

Low Tide Cabin (3 Min Walk to Beach!)

Spacious 1 Bedroom Cottage Close to Everything 5

Waterfront Getaway & Scenic View
Destinations to explore
- Popham Beach, Phippsburg
- Willard Beach
- Scarborough Beach
- Pemaquid Beach
- Pemaquid Point Lighthouse
- Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
- East End Beach
- Popham Beach State Park
- Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
- Crescent Beach State Park
- The Camden Snow Bowl
- Portland Museum of Art
- Maine Maritime Museum
- Rockland Breakwater Light
- Bradbury Mountain State Park
- Reid State Park
- Bug Light Park
- Camden Hills State Park
- Farnsworth Art Museum
- Maine Lighthouse Museum
- Cellardoor Winery
- Moose Point State Park
- Hadlock Field
- Pineland Farms





