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Quiet cottage on the bay
Settle in at this mid-coast Maine treasure, where you will find more than you hoped for in a getaway. Located in a private neighborhood and setback on a private road on 2.5 acres. You can take a short stroll down a wooded path to the Belfast bay and watch the sunset or simply enjoy the view from living room. The rocky beach gives you access to a wonderful piece of the Maine coastline. Come make some memories at this unique, pet and family-friendly quiet cottage just 1 mile to downtown Belfast.

Lobstermen's ocean-front cottage
Be our guests & experience the life & beauty of Midcoast Maine. Relax & enjoy the views, warm up in the sauna or go for a refreshing dip. The cottage is part of an over 100 year old working lobstering, and now oyster farming property we call, Gurnet Village. Located right on historic Route 24, we are conveniently situated between Brunswick & the islands of Harpswell. All rooms have ocean views. The tidal beach & the floating dock (May-Dec) is ideal for seasonal fishing, lounging & swimming.

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.

POST OFFICE COTTAGE Pemaquid Point
We now have a social media page! @pemaquidpostofficecottage Enjoy the relaxing, picturesque coast of Maine in this cozy, comfortable cottage...like a dolls house. Centrally located to local attractions, Pemaquid Lighthouse is 1/2 mile walk.Pemaquid beach only a 5 minute drive. Tiny Cottage sleeps two, with a full size bed or use pull-out couch, efficiency kitchen, and compact bathroom , shower stall. ( 16’ x 20’ square footage) Located with access to tide pools, glorious sunsets!

The Cottage at the McCobb House
Freshly renovated inside and out, the cottage is your private Maine camp. Located on an acre and a half of wooded grounds, and surrounded by forest, the cottage feels secluded, but it’s only a mile to the restaurants, shops, and waterfront attractions of bustling Boothbay Harbor. With hiking trails in the Pine Tree Preserve that adjoins the property and the Lobster Cove Meadow Preserve a five minute walk up the road, you can also explore nature and enjoy the solitude of the woods.

Cottage in the woods on Ocean Point
Secluded getaway in the woods close enough to see and hear the ocean and catch amazing sunsets. Charming 1BR + Loft, 1BA cottage situated among an acre of Ocean Point fir trees providing privacy and a quiet get away. Less than 100yd walk to the shore, beach and path at Grimes Cove, Ocean Point Inn Restaurant & Bar, and daily activities at the community "casino" building with playground, tennis, pickle ball, basketball, and Sunday softball. Harbor is 20 mins away for exploring.

Charming Cottage With Spectacular Water View
Find peace and serenity as you gaze at the glistening waters of the Sheepscot River. Our property sitting on Davis Island in Edgecomb, Maine overlooks the quaint town of Wiscasset, providing a calm atmosphere, stunning evening sunsets, and panoramic views. Located within the Sheepscot Harbour Village Resort, you are in a prime location to have access to local shops, antique markets, and restaurants. Take a stroll down to the Pier where you can experience the water up close.

Waterfront Cottage
The Waterfront Cottage sits directly on the shores of Snow Pond, 15 minutes from Colby College and downtown Waterville and 1/2 mile from the Snow Pond Center for the Arts. Enjoy the BEST sunset views from the private dock and listen to the waves and loons at night. The private front deck is the perfect spot for a sunset cocktail after a day of swimming and kayaking from the sandy beach. You also have a private outdoor hot soaking tub and water view barrel sauna. Paradise!

Timeless Tides Cottage
This comfortable 2 bedroom, one bathroom, A-frame pine cottage is set on its own private point with 350 feet of waterfront! Cook out on the grill, lounge on the deck or dock while taking in the wildlife on a beautiful tidal river. Watch nesting Bald Eagles and Great Blue Herons fishing! There is plenty of sight-seeing in this picturesque area. Rockland is just 10-minutes away where you can enjoy shopping, restaurants, museums, galleries, lighthouses and festivals.

Waterscape Cottage - private waterfront
This is where you want to stay! Away from all the traffic and noise of HWY 1, down a long driveway but super close to the village. Perched on the hillside with elevated panoramic views of the river and Wiscasset Harbor. This adorable little building is post and beam construction - comfy, quiet, peaceful on 34 acres of woodlands and river front. Want to squeeze in more kids? Talk to us. 2 quiet nonaggressive furry friends welcome. $20 per nt. paid on arrival.

Cottage on an island on the end of a peninsula W
Compass Rose Way Cottages are on Rutherfords Island in South Bristol, Maine. There are two cottages. North and West, both are two bedroom, one bathroom, both with an open concept living room and kitchen cottages We are less than 1/3 mile from downtown South Bristol and the ocean. We are about 14 miles from Damariscotta, Pemaquid Point, and other mid coast Maine towns. Our electricity is provided by our solar array that is grid connected.

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 Bristol cottage rentals
Cottage rentals with a hot tub

Beachfront Cottage Old Orchard Beach

Penobscot Bayview Fireplace Hot tub

Canoe House Bungalow and Spa Retreat ,Searsport

Beach cottage on Penobscot Bay

Ocean View Lawn Cottage - Newly Renovated 2024

Charming 2-Story Cottage w/ Hot Tub, Near Downtown

Nashport on the Penobscot

Tree House, Where Seaside & Serenity come together
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Ferry Keeper’s Cottage: Deer Isle (Waterviews)

Stonington Harbor Cottage

Charming Private camp on China Lake

Bright, clean, private cottage near Higgins Beach!

Cottages at Oakland Seashore (Cottage #8)

Spacious 2br/2ba Cottage, River Access Free Kayaks

Waterfront Cottage with Dock!

Lake Great Pond| Dog Friendly | Boat Launch
Private cottage rentals

Casco-Vista, Island Cottage

Holiday Waterfront Getaway

Low Tide Cabin (3 Min Walk to Beach!)

steps to the waters edge deck, and dock.

The Gatehouse

Cozy Cove Side Cottage.

Enjoy Stunning Ocean Views & Coastal Access!

Seaside Cottage - Steps to the Bay
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Explore 40 holiday rentals in Bristol

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Bristol holiday rentals start at $156 AUD per night before taxes and fees

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Family-friendly holiday rentals
30 properties offer extra space and kid-friendly amenities

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Rentals with dedicated workspaces
10 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
30 of Bristol holiday rentals include Wi-Fi access

Popular amenities for guests
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!
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