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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.

Tugboat Vista | 2 Bedroom | Downtown Portsmouth
Overlooking the beautiful Tugboats of Downtown Portsmouth, this brick laden 2 bed, 1 bath unit is quintessential downtown city living. Featuring a fully loaded kitchen, plush king bed, queen bedroom with river views, and a queen sleeper sofa, this unit is in the heart of it all. The dining, shopping, and walkable venue access makes this location sought after by locals and travelers alike! Make this your home base for the night or the month and enjoy all of what Portsmouth offers all year round.

Salty Mermaid Cottage/Boat House
This 2br home is nestled at the end of a peninsula’s over the water, 5min drive to downtown Portsmouth. Spend the day on the on deck, grilling or enjoy your own authentic Maine lobster bake, swimming and treasure hunting the shore. Also explore Kittery or downtown Portsmouth, both just five minutes away. Enjoy this freshly renovated home, water views from every room and window, all bedrooms are equipped with a/c, free WiFi and smart TVs. Fully equipped kitchen has an amazing view of the water.

#1 Home in Kittery Foreside - PVT Harbor View Deck
Escape to Kittery, Maine for a peaceful getaway! Our 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home sleeps up to 10 and is just a short walk from the popular Kittery Foreside, offering a range of shopping and dining options. Perfect for those seeking a quiet vacation, our home is equipped with modern amenities and comfortable furnishings. Enjoy a fully stocked kitchen, comfortable living room, and 3rd floor deck for relaxation. Book now for a stress-free vacation filled with delicious dining and retail therapy!

Seacoast Getaway
Seacoast, NH’s popularity is well-earned, with museums, the finest restaurants, spas and shopping that blend perfectly with the Seacoast landscape. From our beautiful beaches and coastline combined with plentiful outdoor recreation, including fishing and whale watching, kite flying and more with Portsmouth, Rye, Exeter and Kittery Maine, all a short ride our beachfront condo has something for all. After a day of outdoor activity and exploring, come retire and rest in our place with a view.

Romantic New England Historic Schoolhouse c1866
Winner of Maine Homes Small Space Design Award 2023 We are located on the private 80-acre Shapleigh Pond in the Southern Maine, an hour from Portland and two hours from Boston. Experience a bygone era in this restored Schoolhouse circa 1866 with many original details such as oversized glass-paned windows, wood plank floors, chalkboards, tin ceiling and more. Modern amenities such as fireplace, private hot tub, fire pit, gas BBQ and access to our pool (June-Sept), pond and tennis court.

Newly Renovated | Farm Stay | Near Portsmouth!
Welcome to the Brown House at Emery Farm. This recently renovated charming cedar shake farmhouse is situated on 130 picturesque acres, on the oldest family farm in America. If you’re looking for a quintessential New England farm stay experience that offers a quiet peaceful stay, this is the place! • 3 bd | 3 bath | sleeps 6 • Private, quiet, picturesque • Located on a working farm • 2 min walk to Emery Farm Market & Café • 10 min to Portsmouth • Surrounded by nature • EV charger

Charming Riverfront Cottage in Portsmouth-SouthEnd
This super comfortable, newly renovated (Nov 2022) and charming little cottage on the river couldn't be more convenient to all that the city and surrounding area has to offer. Enjoy true walking access yet be in a quiet 18th century neighorhood. Across the street from the historic Portsmouth waterfront and around the corner from Pierce Island, Prescott Park, Strawbery Banke and Point of Graves, 112 Mechanic is an incredibly charming home. No pets please. Street park with ease.

☀ 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. The sunsets can be unbelievable!

*Beachfront* Vintage Coastal Cottage - Relaxation
It's always about the view and this place will leave you feeling energized and calm. Situated on premium beachfront property, this single family home has luxurious amenities like super plush towels, organic cotton bedding and touches to make your getaway feel that much Take a virtual tour here: https://bit.ly/3vK5F0G We've outfitted it with an extra screen and a setup to get you up and running. Google home and Sonos systems bring this 100 year old beauty into this century.

A water view slice of heaven at Pepperrell Cove
Enjoy the peace and tranquility of staying in Kittery Point Maine’s exclusive Pepperrell Cove area. • Walk three minutes to dinner at one of three amazing waterfront restaurants • Enjoy a private chartered boat ride from across the street • Rent kayaks • Visit Fort McClary • Hike Cutts Island Trail • Visit Crescent and Seapoint beaches • Shop and dine in Kittery’s Wallingford Square, downtown Portsmouth, and the Kittery Outlets. Everything is within fifteen minutes away!

Serene Waterfront Studio in Downtown Portsmouth
Welcome to your spacious studio directly on the Piscataqua River in downtown Portsmouth. This lovely abode is just a short walk to all of Portsmouth's shops and restaurants and a stones throw from the best roof-top restaurant and taco bar in town. This relaxing condo offers a queen bed with 600 thread-count sheets, one full bath, a vibrant dining area, a large screen TV with full WIFI and ROKU access, and a casual contemporary ambiance to make you feel right at home.
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Harborside Oasis | Harbor View | Heart of Downtown

Winter Island Retreat

🍷Wine & WiFi✔️at Riverwalk! Full Kitchen - Parking!

Beautiful Kettle Cove Apt Steps to Beaches

Ocean view studio with hot tub & access to Boston

Cape Arundel Cottage 1 mile to downtown KPT

The Waterline – A Private Harborfront Retreat

Lakeside apartment, patio, hot tub, outside shower
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Tranquil Pondside Retreat

Pond-Front Passive Solar Architectural House

Quaint Little New Hampshire Lake House Getaway!

LUX Designer Private Waterfront

Ocean Front Cliff House July & August 5 night min

River's View Cozy Getaway

Private Waterfront! Views, Hot Tub, King Bed

Kittery Point Jewel
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Oceanfront Condo with Awesome Views

Two-Bedroom Condo on the Wells/Ogunquit town-line

Beachfront | Panoramic Views | "Oceanfront Oasis"

Bearskin Neck Rockport ★ Amazing Views ★ Parking

Beachfront Getaway

Gorgeous Waterfront Condo with Lake Access & Views

Rustic Willard Beach condo ten mins from Old Port!

Oceanfront, private balcony, panoramic view Ocean
When is the best time to visit Portsmouth?
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Portsmouth holiday rentals start at € 129 per night before taxes and fees

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Family-friendly holiday rentals
10 properties offer extra space & child-friendly amenities

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10 properties have a dedicated workspace

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20 of Portsmouth holiday rentals include wifi access

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Guests love Kitchen, Wifi and Pool across Portsmouth rentals

4.9 Average rating
Portsmouth stays are highly rated by guests – averaging 4.9 out of 5!
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