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Southern Maine Coast vacation rentals

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Rental unit in Scarborough
Tiny Pine Point Beach Pad - comfy, cozy surf shed
Fondly referred to as “The Barnacle” this tiny beach pod is the perfect place to eat, sleep & shower. This efficient apartment is PERFECT for those who want to try tiny living! Call this home as you explore the beach, take a hike, enjoy day trips around the coast or check out the vibrant culture in Portland. Super comfy bed, Fully functional kitchen and bathroom have everything you need to prepare simple meals, take shelter from the elements and rest comfortably on vacation!
$147 per night
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Cottage in Old Orchard Beach
#2 Walk to the beach Vintage Cottage.
3 night Min. stay 6/1 to Labor day. Cottage #2 is a classic one-bedroom with soothing beach colors and well-appointed with comfortable furnishings and updated finishes. It is outfitted with vintage and modern decor mixed in. The cottage has a fully stocked kitchen with pots and pans and utensils for those times when you may just want to stay in and cook. Private fenced backyard with a gas grill, table and chairs. Just a short 5-minute walk, to the beach. Yes we allow pets.
$163 per night
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Condo in Old Orchard Beach
Attractive 1 bedroom cabin only 50 ft from beach#1
nestled in a restful pine grove just a 30 second walk from Maine’s finest beach. These charming Old Orchard Beach Cottages are decorated in a nostalgic 40’s motif while providing guests the modern conveniences of today. Conveniences including TVs with Amazon Fire Stick, Wi-Fi, individually controlled heat and air conditioning, fully equipped efficiency kitchenettes, and private baths. Enjoy the privacy of your own seaside cottage close to the beach! Only 50 feet away!
$161 per night

Southern Maine Coast beach vacation rentals

Vacation home in Old Orchard Beach
Beautiful one bedroom cabin only 50 ft from beach4
$169 per night
Cottage in Saco
Deja Blue~Guest Beach House
$409 per night
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Rental unit in Scarborough
Beach retreat - bright, cozy, clean, private!
$146 per night
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Condo in Scarborough
Cozy condo by the beach!
$147 per night
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Condo in Old Orchard Beach
Luxury Beach Front Condo! Prime Location!
$342 per night
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Cottage in Old Orchard Beach
#4 Vintage Cottage walk to the beach and Pier!
$183 per night
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Guesthouse in Old Orchard Beach
Adorable 2 bedroom cabin only 50ft from Beach no.7
$232 per night
Condo in Old Orchard Beach
Private condo by the beach, Pet friendly
$159 per night
Rental unit in Old Orchard Beach
160 East by the sea #5 Steps to the beach
$141 per night
Rental unit in Scarborough
Pine Point Beach Studio
$166 per night
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Condo in Scarborough
Recently Updated Studio - Across from beach!
$139 per night
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Condo in Scarborough
Comfy condo with loft by the beach!
$173 per night
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Southern Maine Coast summer vacation rentals

Rental unit in Old Orchard Beach
160 East by the sea #4 Steps to the Beach
$150 per night
Private room in Kennebunk
Sunny corner bedroom
$64 per night
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Condo in Scarborough
Cozy cottage steps to the beach!
$154 per night
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Rental unit in Old Orchard Beach
Cozy 1-BR Apt. Great for traveling professionals.
$150 per night
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Loft in Old Orchard Beach
Sunny studio apartment->100 yards to the beach
$165 per night
Private room in Biddeford
Renovated room (C) near Old Orchard Beach
$65 per night
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Rental unit in Wells
Maine Sanctuary
$81 per night
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Rental unit in Old Orchard Beach
Delightful 1 bedroom cottage 50ft from the beach#3
$198 per night
Cottage in Old Orchard Beach
#1 Cozy cottage minutes from the beach!
$137 per night
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Cabin in Old Orchard Beach
Alluring 1 Bedroom cabin just 50ft from beach no.6
$175 per night
Private room in Kennebunk
Songbird Suite (pvt bath)
$71 per night
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Condo in Old Orchard Beach
Renovated quiet unit, pet friendly
$161 per night

Southern Maine Coast cottage rentals

Cottage in Old Orchard Beach
Elegant 1 bedroom cabin just 50ft from the beach#2
$189 per night
Cottage in Old Orchard Beach
Updated 2 BD cottage. 10 min walk to Pier & Beach
$199 per night
Cottage in Saco
Bright & Cozy Beachside Cottage in Camp Ellis
$218 per night
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Cottage in Scarborough
A cozy, rustic, cottage style Maine home
$136 per night
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Cottage in York
minisands: the best little spot on Long Sands
$314 per night
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Cottage in Ogunquit
Cottage at Footbridge Beach Ogunquit
$181 per night
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Cottage in Kennebunk
Charming Studio | W/D | Grill | Full Kitchen
$167 per night
Cottage in Scarborough
Beach Retreat, steps from Ocean
$175 per night
Cottage in Scarborough
Small Cottage steps away from the Beach.
$151 per night
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Cottage in Scarborough
SKIP to the BEACH - YES, it's THAT close!!
$328 per night
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Cottage in Old Orchard Beach
Beachfront Cottage on Old Orchard Beach
$361 per night
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Cottage in York
Cozy, beach cottage with contemporary updates.
$165 per night
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Your guide to Southern Maine Coast

Welcome to the Southern Maine Coast

The Southern Maine Coast — roughly the region south of Portland to the New Hampshire border — is quintessential Maine. Fair warning: it may also be unlike the Maine Coast of your preconceptions. It has some of the rocky headlands and stormy seas associated with the state, but in many ways the terrain here is less formidable, with expansive sandy beaches backed by beach towns bustling in summer.

Yet it’s not Cape Cod or the Jersey Shore — the water is often frigid, infiltrated as it is by the Labrador Current flowing from the Arctic Ocean into the Atlantic. Even in midsummer, bathing can require stamina, grit, and moderate to extreme shrieking. And it’s not all about beach towns on the Southern Maine Coast. On rainy days, or when you don’t feel like swimming, you can explore bird sanctuaries, marshlands, pocket harbors dotted with lobster boats, and colonial-era villages filled with historic home museums, restaurants, t-shirt shops, and art galleries.


When is the best time to stay in a vacation rental in Southern Maine Coast?

Summer is peak travel season in Southern Maine, and the vast majority of visitors come for the warm days, active beach scene, and gallery shows and regional theater productions. Irksome bugs can persist early in the summer, especially when exploring the forests or marshlands — the ocean breeze usually keeps the mosquitoes and blackflies at bay at the beaches. If crowds aren’t your thing, aim to visit in the shoulder season, when the weather is less predictable and cooler, but you’ll have the trails and beaches more to yourself. Winter is a good time for an outdoor fire and self-introspection. Dress for cold weather November through April, and hope for calm and sunny days for walks along the beach.


What are the top things to do in Southern Maine Coast?

Old Orchard Beach

At peak summer, tourists overflow the beaches and roam the shops of this resort town with roots deep in the 19th century. It’s got a classic beach town vibe, with amusement rides, carnival attractions, and a long, crowded pier offering fried foods and games. Take a stroll through the Salvation Army’s grounds, featuring an outdoor amphitheater, off Circuit Street, and swing by the intriguing and octagonal Temple at Ocean Park, a Baptist church built in 1881 in the Ocean Park neighborhood south of the town.

Mount Agamenticus

For a bird’s-eye view of the coast and beyond, hike up Mount Agamenticus, a 692-foot prominence outside the town of York. (You can also drive to the top, but that’s not half the adventure.) The rounded peak sits in a state park, and on a clear day offers sweeping views from Cape Ann in Massachusetts. Turn around and face west for a view of the raggedy ridgelines of the White Mountains in New Hampshire.

Seashore Trolley Museum

Kennebunkport is home to the first and largest electric railway museum in the world, with three hangar-sized barns filled with specimens of urban transport from around the globe, including Glasgow, Budapest, Montreal, Rome, and San Francisco. Most are idle or undergoing restoration. Some stock is always on the roll, however, offering visitors rides along a two-mile track through a forest.