Family-friendly vacation rentals in Bristol

River Escape - Studio Apt. with River Access

Large sunny basement studio apt. in private home with access to clean river! River down the hill 1/2 mile. 2 miles from town. Propane woodstove, lg. tile shower, deep claw-foot tub, soft water. new pillowtop queen bed. Open fields & path to river. Extra room with full fold out couch. Kid & pet friendly! Spectacular view from upper deck. Steps to bathroom and some to enter apt. Fresh flowers provided. Pick asparagus in spring! Warm cookies! Kayak nearby. Generator for storms. My artwork.

Cottage on an island on the end of a peninsula N

This is one of two, two bedroom cottages located on Rutherfords Island in South Bristol, Maine. These cottages are next to each other.Our electricity is provided by our grid tied solar array. We are a five minute walk from the Atlantic Ocean, the Damariscotta River, and John's Bay. South Bristol is a small town 14 miles from Damariscotta,where the closest grocery store is located. We are a working fishing village, and lobsters and fresh fish are readily available at the local lobster pounds.

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.

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!

Private tree-top loft 5 minutes from Damariscotta.

Relax in this cozy loft with a light-filled deck overlooking the woods, but just five minutes to downtown Damariscotta. This brand new loft above our barn is cozy with all you need for a perfect vacation. You can relax with your morning coffee above the trees. It has an indoor toilet, sink and breakfast bar and outdoor shower. We’re a semi-retired couple and love to share our 62 acres property with stream and meadow. There are quite a few stairs to the loft.

Cozy Carriage House in Downtown Damariscotta

Welcome to Damariscotta, Maine! Our carriage house apartment has the rustic, romantic feel of a classic Maine cabin, but is located a short walk from downtown Damariscotta. Guests have a private studio that includes sleeping accommodations, a bathroom, a small kitchen area, and closet space. This is the perfect spot for adventurous travelers who want to explore the Midcoast of Maine like a local or for creative folks to unplug and focus on their craft.

Welcome to "West Winds at Pemaquid"

Take a break and enjoy a stroll down a natural walkway to Coombs Cove off John's Bay. Sit and enjoy watching the tide come in and out or read that book you've been trying to get to for some time. Perfect for the couple who is seeking beauty and peaceful solitude. West Winds was built in 2017 and offers two-bedrooms, full bathroom, living room and eat-in kitchen, laundry and WiFi.

Fernald's Backside

Fernald's Backside is a sunny, comfortable 2nd floor apartment , tucked behind S. Fernald's Country Store in the heart of downtown Damariscotta. It features a deck with views of the Damariscotta River and Harbor. A one bedroom apartment with ample living space and full kitchen, it can sleep 5 with a double and single bed and a sleeper sofa. Fernald's Backside is Pet free.

Cottage, mooring, and 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, being on a wharf in a working waterfront, friendly locals, buying lobster across the street from Osier’s cafe..eating on your own deck..magic, educational and authentic Maine!