Cottage holiday rentals in Portland

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.

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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.

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Buoys on Bates | Couples' Cottage near Portland

Buoys on Bates is a newly renovated, contemporary cottage 15 minutes from Portland and moments from Yarmouth's historic Main Street. Step into a spotless, light filled space with a full kitchen, fast 350 Mbps wifi, premium Tuft & Needle queen bed, in-unit washer/dryer, efficient A/C, and Level 2 EV charger right at the door. Walk to shops, restaurants, and the Royal River, then set out for Portland, Freeport, beaches, and breweries. Buoys on Bates is your easy, comfortable base for all of Maine.

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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 or full moonrise. It totally worth getting up early and will not disappoint.

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Cozy & Quiet Modern Cottage

Modern studio cottage designed and maintained with sustainability and eco-friendliness in mind, located in a quiet and very safe Portland neighborhood only a 7-10 minute drive (and $10-13 Uber/Lyft ride) from downtown Portland, the Old Port, and most local attractions. The cottage is a walkable mile (+/-) from Allagash Brewing (and the 4 other breweries there), and is within walking distance (.5 mi) of the restaurants and bars at Morrill's Corner. This is an LBGTQIA- and BIPOC-friendly space.

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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.

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The Purple House by Pettingill Pond

Welcome to Maine. The way life should be! The Purple House (bc the paint color is a happy shade of light purple) is 2 floor home ACROSS the gravel road from Pettingill Pond. Less than 100 ft away from the dock with SHARED access with two super friendly neighbors in the Summer. As a guest of this house you have access to this pond where it is perfect for swimming, rowing, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, boating, floating, ice skating, & snow shoeing. Quick 5 mins from the city center!

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Cozy Urban Cottage on Munjoy Hill

Snack and sip your way through the food mecca that is Portland, Maine from this conveniently located, newly renovated 1860s vintage/modern cottage. The artfully appointed two bedroom home is easy walking distance from the Eastern Prom, the Old Port, and Bayside, the craft-brewing district, allowing guests a one-of-a-kind getaway. Original wood floors are paired with modern furniture, soft linens, and techy touches (Bluetooth speakers, Apple TV). Come for the lobster, stay for the lifestyle.

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Lobstermen's ocean-front cottage

Be our guests & experience the life & beauty of Midcoast Maine. Relax with ocean views, warm up in the sauna or take a refreshing dip. Our cottage is part of Gurnet Village, an over 100-year-old working lobstering & oyster farming property on historic Route 24, between Brunswick & Harpswell. Expect boats, workers, road traffic, gear, and the occasional sounds & smells of a real Maine working waterfront. All rooms have ocean views, with access to the tidal beach & floating dock (May-Dec).

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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.

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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!

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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.

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