Beach house holiday rentals in Portland

Beautiful location on the water with stunning views, tranquil and peaceful with plenty of osprey and bald eagle sightings (there is a nest across the bay on Pettingill Island visible from the property). The house is very well-appointed and well-decorated. Irena was very communicative and responsive, and the house directions are clear and complete. We would stay there again. Thank you!

Incredible experience! We traveled from SC for our youngest son’s wedding. From the time we walked into this place when we found a box of doughnuts & a personalized message about the wedding until we checked out late because we needed some extra time . . . and on top of all this Krystal shared her number & we communicated with her & she was always responsive. Again, I say, Incredible experience! You should definitely consider a stay at this place while in Old Orchard Beach. Thank you, Krystal!

We love Harpswell and Timothy's home is a real gem. The house is beautiful and so comfortable! The view from the deck is absolutely amazing. We had a great week--we especially enjoyed kayaking. Timothy was so friendly and answered all my questions. We hope to return!

a wonderful place to stay.

This was our second year staying at Don’s and it was great as always! Beautiful space, clean, updated, and well stocked kitchen/linens. Location to the beach can’t be beat and all the beach things you’d need are available for use. Don and Sue are both wonderful and we look forward to future stays.

We came here for a private getaway on our honeymoon and it did not disappoint. The price was a bit much, but for such a special time I felt it was worth it at the time I booked, and worth it it certainly was. beautiful, quiet, serene, it was perfect for a getaway. I would absolutely recommend, and I already have, this stay. 10/10

We had an absolutely wonderful time at Julie's lakeside home for Father’s Day weekend. The setting was serene, with beautiful views of the water, making it the perfect spot to relax and enjoy quality time together. The home was well-equipped and comfortable, offering everything we needed for a memorable stay. Julie was a fantastic host, ensuring that our experience was seamless and enjoyable. We truly appreciated the peaceful ambiance and thoughtful touches throughout the space. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a lakeside retreat!"

Our stay at Laurel Shore Cottage was just what we needed. The location was serene - and we spent most afternoons and evenings sitting on the porch soaking in the beautiful landscape and scenery. The cottage itself was uncluttered and comfortable and the host was very responsive.

Accomodations exactly as shown in pictures. Kitchen is definitely well equipped with all of the essentials and more. Ice cream shop right next door is great and The Lobster Pound on the other side is excellent. You can walk to shops and restaurants downtown but we had no problem finding parking in the evening so we could enjoy the awesome restaurants.

we can't say enough about lovely our stay was at this beautiful house in OOB. the house is so clean and bright. its within walking distance to restaurants and stores. its right across from the heated pool. it really is such a gem!

Very nice place, everything was clean and smelling good, we felt right at home! Comfortable beds except the single one which we could feel the springs. Expensive parking everywhere near the beach, be advised, but free parking at the house. Everyone at the place was friendly. The only thing mmissing would be coffee pods, for the rest, everything was there!

We had a wonderful stay- place was pristine and welcoming, looks exactly like the photos. Of course being closer to water is always great and can’t beat it for the price. Many OOB hotels leave much to be desired and are outrageously expensive for what you get. After some less than stellar experiences, to be somewhere clean, free of bugs and animals was a relief. Easy uber ride or trolley to boardwalk. Definitely would rent there again!

This was the perfect home base for exploring various parts of the Maine coast. Beds were comfy, and each room had a wall unit to make it the temperature you like. Our kids loved being upstairs in the 3 beds room and having their own space. WiFi worked great, and that was with 7 of us on it doing various things - adults working, kids streaming. Would definitely stay here again.

Susan was a truly wonderful host, so gracious, thoughtful and kind. Her home was perfect for my husband and 2 young boys. House was immaculately clean. Beds were super comfy, the 2nd floor rooms had plenty of space and my boys loved the bed nooks on the 3rd floor. We enjoyed the porch chairs at night. Beautiful beach was nearby, and Susan had all the beach items ready for us to enjoy. Lots of excellent dining options within a 5-10min drive and close to Ogunquit downtown. Susan left a book of local recommendations which included all the menus from local restaurants which we found helpful in deciding where to dine. Susan shared excellent recommendations on beaches and local activities and knows the area well. Location was perfect. We would love to come back, thank you so much Susan!

We had a wonderful time! Going during off season was very peaceful and quiet will definitely book again in the future!

Amazing place to stay- clean and so nice inside (even nicer than the pictures). Great hosts great location. Would 100% stay again.

My family and I (6 adults) had a great holiday weekend. The place is incredibly close to Old Port and restaurants, Whole Foods, and a knock-out breakfast place, Coffee ME Up. The house is new, and it shows. Fantastic. The main living room was a great gathering place; we had a fire going and played a few of his amazing board games (think Ticket to Ride, not Candyland). The TVs had YouTube TV and Apple TV, along with other services; they were all massive and new Sonys. For the price of one hotel room, we had the whole house. The only slight knock was a few items that needed extra care and cleaning: the drip coffee maker needed to be replaced because it was moldy, and the stove needed a good cleaning.

Danielle's cottage was so comfortable for our short holiday weekend stay with our dogs! Her place was so clean and comfortable, we were greeted with a nice hand written welcome note and snack basket. Having the beach gear available was a real plus not to have to pack extra chairs and things ourselves. Would definitely stay there again in the future!

We had a great stay at Capt Gene's! He was very helpful before our trip with giving ferry instructions which made our first day less stressful and more enjoyable! I would definitely recommend anyone to stay at Capt Gene's!

What a beautiful spot for a lovely weekend with friends. We enjoyed the contrast of exploring Portland, with the 15 min. escape back to this peaceful and beautiful home. This spot has everything you need, is comfortable for a group, and allows you to soak up the natural surroundings and space without being too much of a car ride away from the amazing city that is Portland. Would definitely stay again or even move in if I could :)

My stay was very nice and relaxing at Katie’s Airbnb! She was very easy to communicate with. I had a little difficulty with checkout and returning the keys but Katie messaged me back quickly to resolve the issue. Her home was very cozy and right next to the beach. I went with three other girlfriends as a little get an away. The pull out coach/ bed was pretty small so maybe keep that in mind. Lovely stay! Thank you!

Beautiful, well-appointed home. All the little things add up to a stress-free experience. Fully stocked with towels, cooking supplies, even q-tips if you forget your own! By far the cleanest, most comfortable AirBNB I've stayed in. Photos don't do justice to the view from inside and from the patio. Incredibly quiet at night and the feeling of seclusion helped recharge my batteries. Super clear directions and entry instructions. Nothing beats dinner or wine by the firepit overlooking the bay except for the sunrise over the water. Would 100% stay again.

David could be the greatest Airbnb host we’ve ever had! He was extremely attentive and answered all my questions before, during, and after the stay. We had a welcome packet of snacks, drinks, and small gifts for the kids waiting for us when we arrived. The skee ball machine was actually even more fun than we thought it would be and we used all the various games included in the house for a memorable “family Olympics”. The neighbors were quiet and it was easy to get to some great destinations like Portland and Kennebunkport. David’s house was a lot of fun!

If you’re looking for a cozy, peaceful stay overlooking the Kennebec River, this is the place to book. Truly enjoyed our time at the little cottage. It met all our needs and the hosts were friendly and responsive. Highly recommend :)