
Waterfront holiday rentals in Bristol
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Explore 60 holiday rentals in Bristol

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Bristol holiday rentals start at £127 per night before taxes and fees

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

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Find 20 rentals that welcome pets

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
30 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wifi availability
50 of Bristol holiday rentals include wifi access

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Guests love Kitchen, Wifi and Pool across Bristol rentals

4.9 Average rating
Bristol stays are highly rated by guests – averaging 4.9 out of 5!
Top-rated waterfront rentals in Bristol
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Waterfront Guest House on the Maine Coast
Bright open four-season guest house with fantastic view of Jones Cove and the open ocean in beautiful South Bristol, Maine. The guest house offers privacy and independence. The top floor has an open space with kitchen, sleeping area with queen bed, bathroom. The ground floor has a desk, Smart TV, seating area and French doors that open onto a stone patio. Includes Kohler generator, fiber optic wifi, outdoor grill & fire pit. The water is tidal Owner lives on property (150 ft from guest house)

Cottrill House on Damariscotta River #2
A convenient and newly renovated apartment. Enjoy the mid-coast in down town Damariscotta Maine. Private entrance, two bedrooms, private bathroom, living room, kitchen. NO CLEANING FEE! Private back yard with views over the Damariscotta River. Walk to unique restaurants and shops. Rent a kayak or a paddle board across the street and enjoy the beautiful views of the Damariscotta River. Only, 25 minutes away from Pemaquid Point and Beach. 32 miles to Popham Beach and Reid State Park. No smoking!

Moss House: A Modern Waterfront Cabin in the Woods
Featured in VOGUE and Maine Home + Design, this modern, handcrafted cabin offers calm Atlantic views, 150 feet of shoreline, and a private dock, perfect for morning coffee, launching a kayak, or watching seals, seabirds, and passing boats. Set among tall pines, it blends Nordic and Japanese influences in a space that is calm and composed. Interiors of wood, stone, lime plaster, and concrete form a grounded, quietly expressive, and sustainably built retreat. 1hr from Portland, but a world apart.

Hermit Thrush House
The 1 bedroom, 1 and 1/2 bathroom with laundry apartment is located at: 19 POORHOUSE COVE ROAD in South Bristol, Maine 04568. The apartment has skylights in the living room and kitchen and is located on a private property as a stand alone guest house. Close to Christmas Cove, Wawenock public/private golf course and 15 miles from scenic Damariscotta and the Pemaquid peninsula with a public white sand beach. Our waterfront is Poorhouse Cove, an estuary off of the Gulf of Maine, Atlantic Ocean.

Peaceful Oasis by the Great Salt Bay - 3BR/2Ba
Waterfront Retreat with Gorgeous Views Stunning 3-bedroom, 2-bath home perfect for multi-generational gatherings. Features an open-concept layout, chef’s kitchen, 1st-floor bedroom and bath, 2nd floor with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. Kayak from your backyard, hike nearby trails, or swim in Damariscotta Lake just a 5-minute walk away. Stay connected with high-speed fiber optic WiFi. Close to charming Newcastle and Damariscotta shops and restaurants. A true oasis for nature and relaxation lovers!

StreamSide Getaway- HOT TUB / AC/ Wi-Fi
The Streamside Getaway offers a luxurious glamping experience in a new solar and wind-powered Geodome. Equipped with custom furniture, new hot tub,luxury appliances, free high speed wifi, AC/Heat Unit and modern bathroom and kitchen facilities, guests can enjoy a homely and comfortable stay in nature. A glamping site built in 2022 offers a contactless check-in process with a custom key code. Additionally, we have added archery, axe throwing, and kayaks to enhance your outdoor activity!

Nebi—Private Yacht on Scenic Damariscotta River
With warm wood interior, Nebi has the comfort of a home and a 360-degree view of the tidal Damariscotta River. Experience a unique Maine adventure, swim right off the boat, or paddle the inclusive kayaks downriver to view everything from seals to ospreys and oyster farms. The quaint twin villages of Damariscotta - Newcastle are a 2-minute stroll away from the private marina with charming restaurants, galleries and a short drive to gorgeous lighthouses, walking trails and beaches.

Welcome to "West Winds at Pemaquid"
Take a moment to unwind with a leisurely walk along the natural pathway leading to Coombs Cove off John's Bay. Sit quietly and watch the tide ebb and flow, or lose yourself in that book you've been meaning to read. It's an ideal retreat for couples seeking breathtaking scenery and tranquil solitude. Built in 2017, West Winds features two bedrooms, a full bathroom, a cozy living room, an eat-in kitchen, laundry facilities, and WiFi—everything you need for a relaxing getaway.

Near Beach+Cedar Sauna+Outdoor Shower+Pond+FirePit
Unwind at your own studio cabin with forest views, private sauna & pond! * New Private Cedar & Glass Barrel Sauna * Minutes to Reid State Park Beach & 5 Island🦞 * Fire Pit * Outdoor Shower * Rain Shower & Heated Bathroom Floor * AC/Heat * TV & Record Player w/Vinyl * Fast Wifi *Spruce Studio is one of two cabins on 8 acres right down the road from one of the best beaches in Maine! The cabins are 150ft. apart & separated by a privacy screen and natural landscaping.

"Ship Shape": waterfront, cozy studio- downtown
Located in a historic 200 year old building "Ship Shape" is close to downtown but on a quiet tree-lined residential street. It is just one block to the library, bookstore, post office and all the lovely shops. It is on the shore of the Damariscotta River with wonderful views from inside and out.. You’ll love my place because of the neighborhood, the light, the outdoor space, and the comfortable bed. My place is good for couples and solo adventurers.

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 waterfront rentals in Bristol
Waterfront apartment rentals

Historic Farm, Waterfront Apartment, Acadia, Pets

Stunning Royal Richmond 2 Br Apartment Get Away!

Crow's Nest

Sail Loft: Oceanfront Apartment on a Pier.

Parisian apartment in downtown Belfast, Maine

Beekeeper's Cottage- Peaceful,Quiet - Ocean Front

Bayview Delight | Rooftop Porch Overlooking Bay

Panoramic Water Views on the Sheepscot
Waterfront house rentals

Damariscotta River Cottage-Private location

Maine Waterfront Hideaway

Oak Leaf

Gorgeous Studio on the Kennebec

Kens Cottage in Round Pond ME

Renovated home with amazing waterfront views

Greenland Cove Coastal Cabin

Headwinds
Waterfront apartment rentals

Charming, newly remodeled space atop Munjoy Hill.

Luxury Beach Front Condo! Prime Location!

Oceanfront Condo with Awesome Views

Brand new unit 45 Steps to the beach! Sleeps 4

Oceanfront condo with Breathtaking view remodeled

Coastal Sunrise Condo 2 bd (1 king,1 twin) Balcony

The Brunswick

Waterviews|Sunsets|Boothbay Harbor
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- Popham Beach, Phippsburg
- Willard Beach
- Scarborough Beach
- Pemaquid Beach
- Pemaquid Point Lighthouse
- East End Beach
- Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
- Popham Beach State Park
- Crescent Beach State Park
- Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park
- The Camden Snow Bowl
- Bradbury Mountain State Park
- Portland Museum of Art
- Maine Maritime Museum
- Rockland Breakwater Light
- Farnsworth Art Museum
- Bug Light Park
- Camden Hills State Park
- Cellardoor Winery
- Maine Lighthouse Museum
- Moose Point State Park
- Reid State Park
- Pineland Farms
- Hadlock Field





