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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.

Peaceful Cottage on Maine Flower Farm
Maine’s Peaceful Off-Season Escape Nestled next door to Ferris Farm, our family-run flower farm, this charming cottage offers a private place to rest and recharge. Enjoy slow, coffee-filled mornings, quiet walks, and cozy evenings by the fire pit. Use the cottage as your home base to explore nearby beaches (30 minutes) or head into Portland (35 minutes) for breweries, coffee shops, and great dining. Perfect for a couple retreat, solo escape, or remote work getaway, with dedicated workspace.

Seal Ledge - water's edge cottage with kayaks
Beautiful cottage sitting literally on the water's edge makes you feel like you're staying on a boat (minus the rocking!). Soak up the sun and watch the sun set on the private deck or take a few steps down to the dock and use our kayaks to go visit the seals that hang out on the rocks just down the cove all summer long. The cathedral ceiling great room is all glass facing the water so you can enjoy if it's too cool to sit outside. Only 15 mins to Brunswick and central to everything Harpswell!

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.

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!

Sunrise at 15 Mills Road. Fully renovated Cottage.
In the beautiful and quaint village of Cape Porpoise, Kennebunkport, you’ll find our cottage, just two doors down from Nunans Lobster Hut and a 3-minute walk to Cape Porpoise Kitchen and Bradbury’s Market. Built in 1880, and after a complete renovation, we’d love to have you as our guests! We added many windows, to bring the outdoors in. Lots of light! The two added balconies make for a wonderful place to sit and talk or just stare into space. Lots of stars! Air conditioning!

Deja Blue~Guesthouse-Maine’s Best Oceanfront view!
Our year round beach guest house is an oceanfront dream for a single or 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. Pro tip: Wake up early and observe the beautiful sunrise over the ocean. It is totally worth getting up early and will not disappoint.

Close Enough
This sweet little two bedroom, just 5 streets from the beach and along the trolley line, is the newest in our Close Enough family! It is packed with charm and convenience, while being nestled in one of OOB's quietest neighborhoods. This cottage has just enough of everything to make your beach vacation complete, from vintage kitchen charm, to full size laundry facilities , to an adorable private patio for regrouping after a day at the beach! Ask us about discounts for longer stays!

#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.

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.

Cottage at Footbridge Beach Ogunquit
Our one bedroom cottage is a perfect spot to enjoy all the beach life has to offer! This charming cottage is just a few minute walk to the Footbridge and Ogunquit beach and close to many popular restaurants and bars. The bedroom has a queen size bed , tiled bathroom, cozy living area and a kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, toaster oven and coffee maker. Limited marsh views from the private outdoor space with room to grill and relax. All linens provided

Bright & Cozy Beachside Cottage in Camp Ellis
HOUSE IS FULLY FUNCTIONAL - NO STORM DAMAGE. Chill with family or friends, work remotely, and/or do a whole lot of nothing at this chic, freshly renovated beach house in the best coastal neighborhood of Southern Maine. Unobstructed water view, a 1 block walk to Huot's restaurant & bar, the neighborhood beach, and a buzzing marina with wave runners and sailing trips are at your disposal. Old Orchard Beach & solid restaurant options are within 5-10 min drive.
Popular amenities for cottage rentals in Scarborough
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Freshly Renovated, Family-Friendly Coastal Cottage

Contemporary Cottage With Ocean View 18

Beautiful 2 bedrm cottage in Beach Dreams complex

Beautifully renovated 2-bedroom cottage

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Beach Dreams Cottage - Wells, ME

Cozy Cottage with Ocean Views, Wells Maine
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Cozy York Beach Nubble Cottage

Sunset Haven - Little Sebago Lake

True Maine Artist Cottage with Outdoor Shower

Sweet cottage in quiet convenient coastal setting.

Rustic Pebble Cottage in beautiful Bridgton, Maine
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Cozy cottage with great yard

The Lil'house - A Mountain Top Modern Cottage

Beach Cottage. 2-Bedroom/1-Bath. Steps to beach!!

Updated Cottage Steps to Pine Point Beach!

SKIP to the BEACH - YES, it's THAT close!

Serene Lakefront Retreat in Southern Maine

Saco Cozy Cottage! Minutes From Old Orchard Beach!

Quintessential Maine Lakefront Cottage.
When is the best time to visit Scarborough?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | £112 | £112 | £163 | £136 | £164 | £223 | £247 | £249 | £198 | £170 | £112 | £107 |
| Avg. temp | -4°C | -3°C | 1°C | 7°C | 13°C | 18°C | 21°C | 21°C | 16°C | 10°C | 4°C | -1°C |
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160 of Scarborough holiday rentals include wifi access

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4.8 Average rating
Scarborough stays are highly rated by guests – averaging 4.8 out of 5!
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