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Lovely Waterfront Suite, New Hampshire Seacoast
Cozy waterfront one-bedroom suite on the New Hampshire Seacoast, perfect for a relaxing escape. Just minutes from Portsmouth and Durham, it’s ideal for a romantic getaway, attending a local event, or visiting the University of New Hampshire. Enjoy a private patio and waterfront deck featuring a seasonally heated dome and a year-round fire pit. A duraflame log for winter use in the living room fireplace. You’ll find many nice extras here.Peaceful coastal charm near the New Hampshire–Maine border.

Luxury Year-round Treehouse with private hot tub
Cliff House is one of 5 luxurious tiny homes that make up Littlefield Retreat, a tranquil woodland village of 3 treehouses and 2 hobbit houses – each with its own private hot tub and dock. To see all five dwellings, click on the photo to the left of “Hosted by Bryce”, then click “Show more…”. This 15-acre forest retreat on Littlefield Pond offers our guests an experience that feels like a trip up to the woods of northern Maine, but is closer to home and to all the attractions of southern Maine.

Tugboat Vista | 2 Bedroom | Downtown Portsmouth
Overlooking the beautiful Tugboats of Downtown Portsmouth, this brick laden 2 bed, 1 bath unit is quintessential downtown city living. Featuring a fully loaded kitchen, plush king bed, queen bedroom with river views, and a queen sleeper sofa, this unit is in the heart of it all. The dining, shopping, and walkable venue access makes this location sought after by locals and travelers alike! Make this your home base for the night or the month and enjoy all of what Portsmouth offers all year round.

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.

✨Charming Stay-Downtown Dover🍷FreeWine🍷Portsmouth
You are now on 1st Street, smack-dab in the center of Downtown Dover – an aged and gorgeous mill town and colonial seaport tucked between two New Hampshire hot spots, Durham and Portsmouth. On 1st Street, you are one block from the Dover Train Station and a glance away from the popular Riverwalk along the Cocheco River. Step right outside your door into the bustling streets of “the fastest growing city in New Hampshire” (US Census) – marked by shops, restaurants, bars, breweries, and more.

Seacoast Getaway
Seacoast, NH’s popularity is well-earned, with museums, the finest restaurants, spas and shopping that blend perfectly with the Seacoast landscape. From our beautiful beaches and coastline combined with plentiful outdoor recreation, including fishing and whale watching, kite flying and more with Portsmouth, Rye, Exeter and Kittery Maine, all a short ride our beachfront condo has something for all. After a day of outdoor activity and exploring, come retire and rest in our place with a view.

Newly Renovated | Farm Stay | Near Portsmouth!
Welcome to the Brown House at Emery Farm. This recently renovated charming cedar shake farmhouse is situated on 130 picturesque acres, on the oldest family farm in America. If you’re looking for a quintessential New England farm stay experience that offers a quiet peaceful stay, this is the place! • 3 bd | 3 bath | sleeps 6 • Private, quiet, picturesque • Located on a working farm • 2 min walk to Emery Farm Market & Café • 10 min to Portsmouth • Surrounded by nature • EV charger

Luxurious Oceanfront Property
Welcome to The Luxurious, where a unique boat feeling awaits you. Completely remodeled with high-end finishing, an elevator accesses all three levels. An open floor concept invites the ocean breeze and offers unique views. A modern fitness room, a year-round hot tub and firepit will enhance your stay. After a day at the beach, enjoy the sunset from the house and walk to the Nubble Light House to savor Maine's famous blueberry ice cream and pie ! Fishing dock not available at the moment.

*Beachfront* Vintage Coastal Cottage - Relaxation
It's always about the view and this place will leave you feeling energized and calm. Situated on premium beachfront property, this single family home has luxurious amenities like super plush towels, organic cotton bedding and touches to make your getaway feel that much Take a virtual tour here once you book I can send you a link (per Airbnb’s rules) I’ve outfitted it with an extra monitor & a setup o WFH. Google home and Sonos systems bring this 100 year old beauty into this century.

LUX Designer Private Waterfront Hot Tub - Secluded
Escape to a luxurious, privately designed glass-walled waterfront cabin on 3+ secluded acres along the Crooked River in Naples, Maine. The river wraps around, offering total privacy, your own sandy beach, dock with direct Sebago Lake access, and state park minutes away. Unwind in the year-round hot tub, outdoor shower, hammocks, or by the see-through fireplace. Luxe bath with heated floors, huge walk-in shower w/ scenic window. AC, pets welcome. Perfect peaceful retreat—come recharge!

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!

A water view slice of heaven at Pepperrell Cove
Enjoy the peace and tranquility of staying in Kittery Point Maine’s exclusive Pepperrell Cove area. • Walk three minutes to dinner at one of three amazing waterfront restaurants • Enjoy a private chartered boat ride from across the street • Rent kayaks • Visit Fort McClary • Hike Cutts Island Trail • Visit Crescent and Seapoint beaches • Shop and dine in Kittery’s Wallingford Square, downtown Portsmouth, and the Kittery Outlets. Everything is within fifteen minutes away!
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Mary's By The Sea

Winter Island Retreat

Chic Downtown Loft ☆ Private Parking ☆ Ocean View

Enjoy Stunning Sunrises&Sunsets Ocean Views 33

#2Marsh Views, Cozy quiet spot on river&preserve

Ocean view studio with hot tub & access to Boston

4 Bed Water View w/ Parking

Harborside Retreat on Bearskin Neck
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Beautiful Waterfront Retreat steps to downtown

Spacious waterfront free parking &Wi-fi

2 Bedroom Beach Bungalow, Steps from the Beach!

Ocean Front Cliff House July & August 5 night min

WATERFRONT 32Acre Private Estate in Southern Maine

Blue Breeze - Private lakefront w/ Hot Tub

Waterfront w Kayaks, Pool table, Pergola, Firepit

Beautiful home on Baxter lake!
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Luxury Beach Front Condo! Prime Location!

Oceanfront, private balcony, panoramic ocean views

Sunny Beach Studio Condo with Sunset View

Bearskin Neck Rockport ★ Amazing Views ★ Parking

The Wave • Ocean condo on sands of Hampton Beach •

Beach Getaway-Top floor 05

Boho Beach Condo for Ocean Escape

Rustic Willard Beach condo ten mins from Old Port!
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Portsmouth stays are highly rated by guests – averaging 4.9 out of 5!
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