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Guest suite in West End

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 332 reviews

Sunny West End Guest Suite w/Harbor Views and Pool

Enjoy views of the working harbor from this bright, two floor guest suite in the historic West End. This garden oasis with stone walls and salt water pool (open seasonally) is walking distance to downtown. (Portland City Permit: 20185360-ST) Your safety is important to us! We are following strict guidelines for sanitizing all linens, towels, furniture, objects and surfaces. Airbnb has an incredibly thorough and helpful protocol! All doorknobs, light switches and hand-touched surfaces will also be alcohol sanitized for your arrival! Here is a link to the protocol we are following: https://www.airbnb.com/resources/hosting-homes/a/airbnbs-5-step-cleaning-process-explained-187. Please let us know if you have any questions! This guest suite is a private, two-floor space attached to our house. It has its own front and back entrances and is separated by locked doors upstairs and downstairs from the main part of the house. The suite is light and sunny and a wonderful place to rest. The downstairs sitting room has a table for two and built in seating for relaxing and enjoying the water views or watching tv. The bedroom and bathroom are upstairs with lovely views. You will given your unique code for the guest suite door which enables you to come and go on your own timing. Parking is always available in front of the house or within a block. Please note that parking is prohibited on our side of the street on Monday nights through Tuesday mornings the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month. You can park on the opposite side of the street. The guest suite is attached to our house, but with its own front and back entrances. The day before you arrive we will send you instructions about your arrival. There is a key code so you can enter on your own. We may see each other on the back deck or in the yard at the pool. We have two dogs and you might see them in the yard and also coming up the stairs to our back deck door. We are right next door if you need anything or have any questions, and are also very conscious of your privacy. Please feel free to reach out if you need anything. We love Portland! Just let us know if you would like advice on local hikes, beaches, entertainment or great food. Portland has incredible restaurants! Most within walking distance from the house. The house is in the historic West End neighborhood overlooking the working harbor of the Fore River. Within walking distance are Portland's Old Port and Arts Districts, as well as the Saturday Farmers' Market in Deering Oaks Park. Parking is very easy on the street in front of the house. You can drive to local spots like the beautiful lighthouse at Fort Williams in Cape Elizabeth or the beaches in Scarborough, but you can walk to downtown Portland in 15-20 minutes. It's great to visit Portland on foot. You can walk Danforth Street all the way down to the Old Port shopping area. Here are directions for a nice walk to the Old Port: Turn right on Danforth when leaving the house. Take your first left on Emery Street. At the four way stop, turn right on Spring Street. Take Spring Street for just over a mile. After passing Temple Street, take your first right onto Exchange Street. This is the heart of the Old Port. Have fun!! Please Note: All Guests agree to indemnify and hold the Property Owners harmless from any liability for personal injury or property damage sustained by Guest or parties invited onto the property by Guest.

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Apartment in Old Orchard Beach

4.74 out of 5 average rating, 120 reviews

Cheerful 1 bedroom cottage only 50ft from beach #5

Come to relax, or be as busy as you choose and enjoy seven uninterrupted miles of sandy beaches. Nestled in a restful pine grove just a 30 second walk from Maine’s finest beach. 0.75 mile walk to the hustly & bustle of downtown Old Orchard Beach, our Cottage is situated in the peaceful residential pocket of Ocean Park - South Old Orchard Beach. Step out of your cottage and walk just a few steps until your feet hit the flat, golden sand & take in the beautiful Atlantic ocean. Do not miss sunrise!

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Cottage in Saco

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 433 reviews

Deja Blue~Guest Beach House

Our beach guest house is an oceanfront dream for a 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. All 4 seasons are beautiful here. Pro tip: Wake up early and observe the beautiful sunrise over the ocean. It is totally worth getting up early and will not disappoint.

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Home in Naples

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 134 reviews

LUX Designer Private Waterfront

Waterfront GLASS cabin with privacy professionally designed, escape to somewhere really special. Crooked river acres surrounding the house with the river wrapping around the property. Dock with direct access to Sebago lake and state park just minutes away, Outdoor shower, hot tub, hammocks, BIG walk-in shower w/ window. Heated bath floors, ac. See through Fireplace. The property has its own sandy swimming beach, pets are welcome. Come enjoy privacy and the space to run around seconds to Sebago.

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Home in Falmouth

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 264 reviews

Amazing Bay View Home with Hot Tub

This enchanting 2-bedroom home is a coastal dream come true! Luxurious and well-appointed, Casco Bay House sleeps up to six, provides a five-star stay, offers all of the comforts of home AND a relaxing hot tub spa. With stunning views of the water, the house also has easy access to dining, shopping, and sightseeing in Portland's lively Old Port district (just 5 minutes away). Whether you seek quiet tranquility or want to hit the town, this waterside house is the perfect home away from home!

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Apartment in Cape Elizabeth

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 562 reviews

Portland & Beach & Lighthouses! Romantic! Lovely

Location! You get the BEACH + Portland in minutes! HUGE BEDRM Romantic canopy bed w/ lux linens Chaise lounge couch turns into twin bed TV Giant mirror for weddings etc 35’ Great Rm w/ TV Kitchen *quality pots etc New Q Sofa Bed Priv entrance Beachy Light filled tall ceilings Spacious for 2-can fit 5 pond/bridge firepit 2 decks+patio Teak Furniture Open views New bthrm A/C Parking No stairs/Garden Level All in Cape: Crescent Beach 2 Lights State Pk Portland Headlight Prtlnd 8 min! 210780

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Treehouse in Sanford

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 527 reviews

Luxury Year-round Treehouse with private hot tub

The Canopy is one of 5 luxurious tiny homes that make up Littlefield Retreat, a tranquil woodland village of 3 treehouses and 2 hobbit houses – each with its own private hot tub and dock. To see all five dwellings, click on the photo to the left of “Hosted by Bryce”, then click “Show more…”. This 15-acre forest retreat on Littlefield Pond offers our guests an experience that feels like a trip up to the woods of northern Maine, but is closer to home and to all the attractions of southern Maine.

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Apartment in Cape Elizabeth

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 114 reviews

Beautiful Kettle Cove Apt Steps to Beaches

Enjoy some of the Portland area’s best year-round destinations, just steps away. This sunny, one bedroom first floor apt with seasonal water views sits nestled between Kettle Cove and Crescent Beach State Parks. Equally stunning Two Lights State Park is less than a mile away. Easy access to many acclaimed local eateries. Spend your evenings listening to the waves, enjoying breathtaking sunsets, or staying in and relaxing. Come unwind in what CNN named one of the world's most relaxing places.

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Home in Saco

5 out of 5 average rating, 183 reviews

Oceanfront w/ Stunning views and Private Deck☀️🏖

Welcome to the Beach House on the Rocks, your very own oceanfront retreat! This beautiful, 1350 sq ft house is nestled right next to the ocean. With panoramic views and the ocean just steps away, you won’t forget this one of a kind experience. Tucked away in the hidden gem of Camp Ellis, you’ll enjoy a lively beach scene in the summer and a tranquil retreat in the off season. Just a short trip away to Old Orchard Beach and 30 min to Portland you’ll never be in need of fun activities.

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Barn in Portland

5 out of 5 average rating, 442 reviews

Garrison Cove Studio

Rare, Portland waterfront studio located in the heart of the historic Stroudwater neighborhood, awaits one or two guests looking for an urban hideaway. The newly created studio occupies a 150 year old post and beam barn situated on the banks of the Stroudwater and Fore Rivers. Enjoy morning coffee on the river swing, meditate to the soothing sound of the nearby waterfall or linger over your favorite glass of wine under the splendid backyard grape arbor.

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Home in Bridgton

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 115 reviews

Wren Cabin + Wood fired Sauna

We built the Wren Cabin to be a serene space filled with light and art and with lots of cozy details. Lofted ceilings, a spiral staircase and large open concept with lofted bedroom. The cabin also has a gorgeous wood-fired sauna for those colder days. Wren cabin has a large wraparound deck for relaxing and an outdoor fire pit, as well as shared access to Adams Pond. The space is modern Scandinavian, light and aery, and filled with thoughtful details.

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Cottage in Middleton

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 193 reviews

☀ Fox & Loon lake house: hot tub/pedal boat/kayaks

Escape to a peaceful, lakeside retreat with a secluded sun-lit deck and private dock with incredible views of Sunrise Lake, plus a 4-person hot tub, and seasonal amenities like a pedal boat, two kayaks, a SUP board, gas fire table, central A/C, a pellet stove, and snowshoes. Enjoy nearby activities like hiking, leaf peeping, skiing, and visiting scenic towns, local vineyards and breweries — or simply relaxing in a beautiful lakefront setting!