Maine Vacation Rentals

Enjoy stunning views of the ocean or rolling hills from one of Maine's beautiful cottage rentals or spacious country homes. In fact, vacation rentals in Maine come in all shapes and sizes, so you'll easily find something to suit your group. When it comes to activities, you'll be spoilt for choice too, with abundant nature and culture to explore.

Getting to Maine

Maine is served by the Portland International Jetport (PWM), where vacationers tend to fly in from New York City (La Guardia), Philadelphia, Atlanta, Chicago, or other major travel hubs. There is also a bus service from Boston through Maine's main cities, and a train service to Maine's largest city, Portland. A rental car is great for exploring the state, as its attractions are often scattered along the cliffs, mountains, islands, and national parks.

Whale watching and other fun activities for kids

Families will love the atmosphere of a baseball game featuring the local Portland Sea Dogs. Or take an exciting ferry ride off the coast of Portland to get a fantastic look at the city from the open sea. The Bar Harbor Whale Watch Company (2 hours north of Rockland) schedules summer and fall trips to view some of Maine's most magnificent creatures.

The Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine in Portland includes fantastic exhibits that will ignite kids' imaginations, like a life-size replica of a whale, information on Maine's natural history, and locomotive displays. Close by, the International Cryptozoology Museum features strange and unknown creatures. The Maine State Aquarium, meanwhile, is open in Boothbay. Or take part in a moose or wildlife tour in the summer near Millinocket.

Staying in one of Maine's charming vacation cottages surrounded by these inspiring attractions is sure to create memories that you'll cherish for years to come.

Maine by night

The colourful gardens lit up by night at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens are sure to wow kids. This summer attraction is located very near luxurious Maine cottage rentals in Boothbay Harbor.

The Muse Paintbar in Portland offers a relaxing evening as you create a personal masterpiece on canvas. Port City Blue, just a 15 minute walk away, has drinks, food, and superb live music each night. If you choose a vacation rental near Millinocket, head to the Sawmill Bar & Grill for a delicious meal amid a cozy setting.

Must-sees around Portland and Millinocket

Charming seaside cottages in resort destinations like Rockland, York, Kennebunkport, and Portland share many holiday attractions. Walk the cobblestones of Portland's Old Port and try the fudge in the Candy Co, or visit the fascinating Maritime Museum which includes a shipyard and historical seafaring artefacts. Breakwater Lighthouse and Portland Head Light are close by with Kennebunkport's Seashore Trolley Museum and the charming “Wedding Cake House” down the highway. Old Orchard Beach features an old-world pier and amusement park that aren't to be missed.

Summer adventure lovers staying in Millinocket can whitewater raft the Penobscot River. Meanwhile, for those in Bangor, there's plenty to see at The Bangor Historical Society. Don't forget to drive passed author Stephen King's eerie red Victorian home too.

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