Cottage holiday rentals in Scarborough

Secluded Coastal Home & Cottage 3 Minutes to Beach

Escape to Thistle Pond Cottage, a peaceful coastal retreat in southern Maine. Nestled on 2 acres with pond views, lush gardens, and local wildlife, it’s minutes from beaches and Portland. Every stay begins with homemade bread from our kitchen and thoughtful, locally sourced welcome accompaniments. Weather and seasonal permitting, guests may occasionally savor a host-prepared wood-fired pizza made with fresh garden ingredients. Cozy, bright, and full of garden-to-table charm and seasonal delight.

Quaint & Peaceful Designer's Oceanfront Cottage

Coco Cottage is a peaceful, cliffside escape with stunning 180° views of Harpswell Sound. Located at the end of a private road, it’s perfect for a designer’s retreat or family getaway. Three bedrooms—two queens, plus a twin/office combo—make it ideal for remote work or rest. Relax fireside and watch a movie, dine on the patio, read on the dock, or explore the amazing trails, beaches, seafood and sunsets of Harpswell. Enjoy oceanfront tranquility just 15minutes from Bowdoin College and Brunswick.

The Pine Grove

Rebuilt 3 years ago. the Pine Grove is air conditioned and features a 10 by 14 ft deck, a new bathroom with tub, bedroom closets, and a full kitchen. It is one half of two charming rustic cottages set on a single plot on a leafy side-street. This cottage is wedged in a "grove" of tall majestic pine trees that provide an abundant supply of shade and breeze, pine cones, needles and all. It is great for families with children and a short walk (.4 of a mile) through the neighborhood to the beach.

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.

4br2ba House+parking@PeacefulOasis on Munjoy Hill

This standalone 1500sf 3-story cottage is set in an ideal location, close to the Eastern Prom, cafes, award-winning restaurants, breweries and the Old Port. -Main floor: well-equipped kitchen + open concept living/dining room -Upper floor: 3BR (1 queen, 1 full, 1 twin) + bath -Garden level: 1BR/1 bath (queen) with private entrance - Off-street parking for 1 car This charming home @ A Peaceful Oasis offers plenty of space, privacy & comfort, making it the perfect home base for your stay.

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!

Edgewater Retreat - Lakefront w/Sauna & EV Charger

Welcome to Edgewater Retreat! This custom-built cottage features lakefront views and access to three beaches: secluded pocket beach in front of cottage, boaters beach with docks, and a full sun sandy bottom swim beach. Enjoy an unforgettable Maine vacation. Paddlecraft on the water, lounge in the hammocks, S'mores by the campfire, canoe to nearby island for offshore yoga, and gril with friends & family. In winter, enjoy ice fishing and kids enjoy snow sledding on adjacent hill.

The Loon's Nest Cottage

Located only 30 minutes from Portland this adorable and cozy cottage sits 10 feet from Watchic Lake. Listen to the loons all day, paddle to an island, stare at the glassy lake from the breakfast nook, swim forever, read a book in the screened-in porch or toast marshmallows in the firepit, whichever it may be you'll simply enjoy the peace and tranquility of this very private Maine lake house nestled in the woods. If you’re feeling like a hike, a dinner out there are options a plenty!

Peaceful Cottage on Maine Flower Farm

Maine’s Peaceful 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.

Deja Blue Guesthouse

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!

The Summit Cottage

3 night min. stay from 6/1 to Labor Day. Cute two bedroom cottage, 7 minute walk to the beach with off street parking. Located in quiet neighborhood this little gem is perfect for a couple or small family. Granite countertop kitchen with new full size fridge, stove, and dining table. Large living room for relaxing or family games. Queen size bed in the main bedroom with a twin/full bunk beds. Private fenced yard with deck, patio set and your own fire pit. Pets welcome.