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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.

Waterfront Farmhouse with Modern Flair!
On the shores of Winnegance Creek in Bath, Maine—one of America’s best small towns—this 19th-century farmhouse has been completely renovated. Boasting waterfront views and sitting on more than an acre of land, opportunities for recreation and relaxation abound. Enjoy the outdoor deck, fire up the grill, visit the beach or the farmers market, explore the area via kayak, stargaze—so much to do! Not to mention shopping, restaurants, and all that downtown Bath and midcoast Maine have to offer!

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.

Brand new Scandinavian cottage: dock & kayaks!
Brand new architectural cottage and detached 'boathouse' with sweeping elevated ocean views both east and west, private waterfront lawns and deep water dock with kayaks. This property was built in 2020 so expect a fresh and clean experience on one of Harpswell's most private peninsulas. Watch the sunrise from the cantilevered 2nd floor deck, sit by the campfire on your private lawn oceanside, or walk down to the dock for a paddle in the west facing protected cove. The best of coastal Maine!

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!

Renovated home with amazing waterfront views
Welcome to Dancing Pines Cottage! We are located across from West Harbor Pond with beautiful water views in each room. Relax on the deck or bbq on the patio or take a short drive into charming Boothbay Harbor town for lobster rolls. We have three bedrooms and a den/office and 2 full bathrooms and can accommodate up to 7 guests. The house is private and has ample parking. One week rentals for June, July, and August (Saturday-Saturday). Starting January 2025 we will no longer allow pets.

Pinkham Cove - Water Front Cottage
Authentic oceanfront Maine home, with stunning views and amazing sunsets. Located on Pinkham Cove at the mouth of Boothbay Harbor. Experience the village of BBH , hiking trails, Botanical Gardens and explore the tranquility of Maine. This is the perfect getaway cottage. Enjoy the deck and beach access. The home was recently remodeled. The kitchen is a gem with quartz countertops and Bosch appliances. Curl up by the cozy fireplace, enjoy the amazing harbor view!!

Dockside Retreat - Winter Openings
This beautiful, newly renovated home is three bedrooms and two bathrooms, with an open living and dining room waiting to give your family or group of friends the ideal Maine vacation experience! On site parking, a lovely yard, a new sauna on a beautiful deck overlooking the water, nearby fields and steps away from the famous Olson House on one side, you can sit on the deck and overlook the working lobster wharf with fishermen coming and going daily on the other side!

Perched atop the Coast of the Atlantic Ocean
Enjoy sweeping vistas of the Atlantic Ocean from this 2002 home perched among spruce trees above the rocky coast. Watch for bald eagles and seals. Fall asleep to the sound of crashing waves. Walk down to the edge of the ocean to lounge or picnic. Walk 6 minutes or drive the 0.1 miles to the park entrance. Hike the Little River Trail. The house has vaulted ceilings, panoramic views, fully equipped kitchen, and whirlpool bath.

Private Oceanfront Home 🔆2 min to Popham ✔️Hot Tub
Experience authentic Midcoast Maine at this private and secluded waterfront home on Atkins Bay with unobstructed views of Popham Beach State Park’s unique flood plains, rocky coast, and 12-foot tides. The house is a recently renovated 3-bed, 2-bath with a large open living space, wrap-around screened porch, hot tub, and seating area overlooking Atkins Bay. Located two minutes driving from Popham Beach, Maine’s most beautiful beach!

Rustic Waterview Maine Cottage
Our place is close to great views, historic Rutherford Island, 20 minutes from Damariscotta shopping, dining, and small town charm, the beach, the best antiquing, and quintessential Maine in the summer. You’ll love it because of the view, the charm of an original 200 year old home, the friendly neighbors, the great local food and flavor, the peace and stillness, and “the gut" fishing inlet.

Pemaquid Escape | Curated Comfort + Hot Tub
This fully stocked 4-bedroom retreat blends relaxation and recreation with a hot tub, screened porch, lounge for kids (or kids at heart!), shuffleboard table, seasonal river access with paddleboards, and a whole-home generator. ☀ 5 Min to Downtown Damariscotta ☀ 15 Min to Pemaquid Beach (19 Min to Lighthouse) Welcome to Oyster Place - where curated comfort meets the magic of the Midcoast!
Popular amenities for house rentals in South Bristol
House rentals with a pool

Luxe Liberty: Getaway with Heated Indoor Pool!

Stay Together in Style

House in the woods

Spacious 5BR Cottage w/Pool, Water & Resort Access

"Good Vibes" 4 Wonderful Seasons @ Portland Home!

The Getaway - A River Paradise

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There's No Place Like Home
Weekly house rentals

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The Happy Harbor House!

The Pink House on Echo Farm

Coastal Vibes in Boothbay Harbor

Sunset Stunner w/summer dock

The Nest on Sawyers Island

The Cottage at Red Top - Cozy Lakeside Year-Round

Cheerful Harbourside Cottage
Private house rentals

The Colby House - Built in 2025!

Antique Barn Apartment at Salt Water Farm

Harbor View Cottage

Southport, ME Waterfront- (Boothbay region)

Delano House - Dog Friendly & EV charger onsite

Lobster Cove Cottage and Dock

Coastal Maine Retreat · Fire Pit · Walk to Harbor

Moontide | Waterfront Cottage on Linekin Bay
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4.9 Average rating
South Bristol stays are highly rated by guests – averaging 4.9 out of 5!
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