Maine cabins and cottages are great for an authentic Maine vacation

Maine cabins and Maine cottages offer the dual advantages of privacy and room to spread out combined with friendly neighbors. Among all ME vacation rentals, cabins and cottages tend to work well for active family vacations and for people who seek outdoor activity. Some cabins and cottages are more rustic, offering near access to kayaking, rafting, fishing, hiking, and snowmobiling. Many have fireplaces, refrigerators, and porches. All are close of Maine’s wonderful oceanfront, rivers, and mountains.

Acadia/Bar Harbor/Down East Augusta/Kennebec Maine Highlands
Mid Coast South Coast Western Lakes/Mountains
Acadia/Bar Harbor/Down East top of listings

Colony on Frenchmen’s Bay

20 Route 3 Hulls Cove, ME 04644 Phone: 207-288-3383

An infinite stream of pleasure and excitement

On a grand expanse of lawn sweeping down to Frenchman’s Bay are a colony of cottages and motel units. Just a five minute drive to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park, the Colony is ideally located; a haven and headquarters to the many attractions of Mount Desert Island. The Colony offers its guests a little bit of everything – modern conveniences with a sense of yesterday; the privacy of a cottage or motel unit, and the opportunity to meet other guests; sprawling lawn and panoramic views of the ocean along with the small world exploration of flower gardens and tidal pools. All rooms have cable TV, phones and high speed wireless internet. Check out our outdoor, custom-designed, heated pool.

Oakland House Seaside Resort

435 Herrick Road, Herricks Landing Brooksville, ME 04617 Phone: 207-359-8521 Toll-Free: 800-359-RELAX

An historic East Penobscot Bay Resort

Open to guests since 1889 and still operated by descendants of the original founding family, Oakland House Seaside Resort provides a quiet setting for relaxation. On site are 50 private acres of oceanfront paradise with ocean and lake beaches, glistening panoramic views of East Penobscot Bay, mossy woodland hiking trails for hiking and a grassy shorefront field perfect for a small destination wedding.

Welcoming guests are eight family-sized housekeeping style vacation cottages. Each cottage offers a delightful melding of comfort and rusticity, complete with a one or two bedrooms, a wood-burning fireplace in the living room, a full bath and a full kitchen or kitchenette.

Ideally located, this historic resort is central to the myriad of restaurants, galleries, shops, and attractions on the Blue Hill Peninsula. Acadia National Park is but an hour drive away. Locally are kayaks and canoes for rent as are skippered sailing and powerboat cruises of the Bay.

Weatherby's

112 Milford Road Grand Lake Stream, ME 04637 Phone: 207-796-5558

Experience the tradition of Grand Lake Stream

As one of the oldest and most famous sporting lodges in the country, Weatherby's Maine fishing and hunting lodge origins stem from the 19th century and have become a way of life for many sportsmen looking for a quality fishing and hunting experience. Our unequalled comfort and hospitality distinguish Weatherbys from all other Maine sporting camps. Weatherby’s also believes that a fishing vacation with your child or grandchild is one of the most memorable activities you can choose and it is time that will remembered forever. Leave the fishing lines and bait or flies to one of our guides - that way you can enjoy your own time on the lake or stream along side your youngster.
We are committed to providing you with fine home cooking, exceptional service and quality accommodations that will make your vacation not just a trip, but an experience, one that you will want to pass along to your children and grandchildren.
Augusta/Kennebec top of listings

The Last Resort

11 Last Resort Lane Jackman, ME 04945 Phone: 207-668-5091

The place to go to leave it all behind

Established in 1902, The Last Resort offers a perfect "get away from it all" vacation, providing an absolute wilderness atmosphere for the adventurous type who desires to be close to nature and away from the hustle and bustle of city and suburban life. Nestled among our 70 acres of spruce, cedar, pine and birch trees are eight rustic log cabins and four primitive tent sites. They are set on our ½-mile shore frontage of Long Pond, a nine-mile long lake that is fed by the Moose River. We hope to see you at The Last Resort, where relaxing, fishing, canoeing, hiking, mountain biking and wildlife photography are some of the activities certain to make your vacation truly memorable.
Maine Highlands top of listings

Spencer Pond Camps

806 Spencer Pond Road Greenville, ME 04441 Phone: 207-469-1969 Winter

A quiet retreat in the Moosehead Lake Region

Come unwind in natural beauty, the way life used to be. Six authentic housekeeping cabins nestled at the base of Little Spencer Mountain are the only cabins on this scenic pond. Located 14 miles from our closest neighbors we provide guests with a remote wilderness experience and the chance to relax unfettered by modern electronics. Cabins are fully equipped for housekeeping, including screened porches, rocking chairs, and canoes. We offer a return to rustic comfort and simplicity of life intertwined with the great outdoors. Enjoy the beauty of our pristine natural surroundings. Fish, hike, hunt, canoe, read, nap, bird watch, mountain bike, photograph, stargaze, build a campfire – we would love to share this remote paradise with you.
Mid Coast top of listings

Ocean Point Inn

191 Shore Road
P.O. Box 409 East Boothbay, ME 04544 Phone: 207-633-4200 Toll-Free: 800-552-5554 Fax: 207-633-6040

Sweeping ocean views

Stay by the sea in a white-clapboard cottage at the Ocean Point Inn. Nestled at the tip of an unspoiled peninsula, the inn is surrounded by country lanes and rocky beaches, yet Boothbay Harbor’s shops, galleries, and restaurants are just ten minutes away. Take it easy at Ocean Point: stroll along the bay and watch sailboats gliding by, lobstermen hauling their traps, seals basking on sun-warmed rocks, and four lighthouses winking from emerald islands. Swim in the heated pool, or go biking or kayaking. All cottages have micro-fridges, and most have porches. Summer rates start at $129 per night; $1458 per week. Rooms in the main inn and the motel are also available. The restaurant at the Ocean Point Inn serves fine American and continental cuisine overlooking the ocean.

Sebasco Harbor Resort

Mid-Coast Maine on Casco Bay Sebasco Estates, ME 04565 Phone: 207-389-1161 Toll-Free: 877-389-1161 Fax: 207-389-2004

A place to remember

Relax, renew, inspire. Located less than an hour north of Portland, Sebasco Harbor Resort offers a picturesque pure Maine setting to conduct business, create partnerships and inspire effective teamwork. Situated across 550 acres of whispering pines and breathtaking oceanfront views, Sebasco offers distinctive accommodations in our Harbor Village Suites, Main Lodge, and Cottages – and can comfortably accommodate up to 250 people in our well-appointed meeting rooms. Savor fine dining at the Pilot House, casual fare at The Ledges, and don’t miss our signature seaside lobster bake. Sebasco Harbor Resort - Pure Maine!

Spruce Point Inn

88 Grandview Avenue Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 Phone: 207-633-4152 Toll-Free: 800-553-0289

The quintessential Maine resort experience, the Spruce Point Inn offers modern day travelers a chance to experience the simple, carefree elegance of times gone by. Minutes from bustling Boothbay Harbor, the resort occupies a secluded peninsula on the rocky coast of Maine. Lobster boats and windjammers ply their trade in cool ocean waters, while guests relax by the resort's saltwater or heated freshwater pool, play croquet and tennis, get lost in a book or enjoy fine cuisine prepared by the inn's award-winning chef. Choose from a variety of lodging possibilities: the historic waterfront inn, charmingly restored summer cottages, contemporary lodges and woodland condominiums. Experience the natural beauty of our surroundings and our ongoing commitment to preserving our environment; certified by the state of Maine as an environmental leader.
South Coast top of listings

Carriage House Motel, Cottages & Suites

1404 Post Road Wells, ME 04090 Phone: 207-646-2159 Toll-Free: 888-213-4720 Fax: 207-646-2159

The perfect family getaway

Located on Route 1 in Wells, the Carriage House offers very clean, recently renovated, spacious motel suites, cottages and country inn suites with a heated outdoor swimming pool, guest laundry, shuffleboard, children’s play area, basketball, bocce, picnic tables and gas grills. Our Cottages are quiet and available with one or two bedrooms, some with screened porches. The Wells Trolley stops at the front door and nearby are six beautiful beaches, shopping, casual and fine dining, golf, Marginal Way, Ogunquit Playhouse, Kennebunkport and more. Open April through October. Please visit our website for packages and specials.

Dunes on the Waterfront

518 Main Street Ogunquit, ME 03907 Phone: 207-646-2612 Toll-Free: 888-295-3863

Raising The Bar For Romance And Comfort Among Ogunquit Maine Hotels

The Dunes on the Waterfront is one of the original cottage colony resorts in Ogunquit. The property borders the Ogunquit Tidal River, with twelve landscaped acres offering unspoiled views of the Tidal River, Beach and Atlantic Ocean. Located just 1/2 mile north of the Village center, and right on the trolley line, you are just a short walk from shops and restaurants or a pleasant ride on one of Ogunquit's trolleys. We offer accommodations ranging from classic New England cottages to well appointed guest rooms. Whether you are looking for a weekend getaway or a family vacation, come to The Dunes.
Western Lakes/Mountains top of listings

Attean Lake Lodge

On Birch Island in Attean Lake Jackman, ME 04945 Phone: 207-668-3792 Fax: 207-668-4016

Same family ownership since 1900

Retreat to one of our fifteen log cottages, each with full bath and fireplace. Located on Birch Island in Attean Lake, the area has been recognized by the State of Maine for its natural beauty and resources. Except for our own property, the lake is completely uninhabited so you are assured of quiet and solitude. Pick your own beach or hiking trail to spend your day on. Or, go fishing, boating, canoeing, sailing, and kayaking. Our Full American plan offers delicious meals and home-made desserts for our guests. We look forward to seeing you at our idyllic get-away spot for families, couples or singles.