
Family-friendly holiday rentals in Portsmouth
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Explore 120 holiday rentals in Portsmouth

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Portsmouth holiday rentals start at $170 NZD per night before taxes and fees

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Pet-friendly accommodation
Find 30 rentals that welcome pets

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
70 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
110 of Portsmouth holiday rentals include Wi-Fi 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!
Top-rated family-friendly rentals in Portsmouth
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Downtown Market St Loft—Style & Cozy, Above it All
Live local in the heart of Portsmouth! Relax in our bright, two-level loft above Historic Market Street—steps from cafés, boutique shops & more. Stay in PORTSMOUTH'S BEST VACATION HOME! 🏆 Editors Choice, Condé Nast Traveler. Why you’ll love it ➝ Full kitchen ➝ Eclectic & full of personality ➝ Sunny deck with skyline view ➝ Comfy queen bed ➝ Fast WiFi, dedicated workspace ➝ Walk 2min to "the decks", restaurants & Prescott Park. TREAT YOURSELF to a cozy downtown stay—reserve your dates today!
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Studio Apt. in Historical Portsmouth NH
Second floor studio in an 1890's historical house with a queen pull down "Murphy" bed. Walking distance to downtown with many restaurants/shopping/nightlife/theaters/walking trails/liquor store/grocery/gas/pharmacy/pubs/coffee shop/ice skating/laundry. Close by are beaches/boat tours and golf to name a few. The seacoast has much to offer. 1 hr. from Boston, 1.5 hr from White Mountains. This is a very friendly neighborhood and you'll just love the charm that Portsmouth has to offer!
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The Tugboat - KingBed, Waterfront! Parking!
Location Location! Welcome to the Tugboat! A Tastefully decorated 1 Bedroom w/King Bd located on the Historic Waterfront of Portsmouth. All the shops, restaurants, rich history, festivities, and nightlife are right here a few steps away! Enjoy the sunsets over the river while sipping a glass of wine on the front steps before going out. Open the Dutch Door to watch the Tugboats and get all the smells from the restaurants surrounding you. It will be hard not to eat out every night.
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The Copper Fox Treehouse
Named the 10th most spectacular tree house in the world by the BBC Featured in the book: Modern Tree Houses by Taschen Airbnb's Most wishlisted property in Maine in 2025! Come experience the whimsy and craftsmanship of this red fox head shaped treehouse for yourself. The magic of this wild adventure awaits you in the treetops... Come to relax, explore and make lasting memories your family and friends will talk about for years. Follow our journey on IG at @thecopperfoxtreehouse
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Chic Loft-Style Condo in Downtown Portsmouth
This contemporary loft-style condo in Portsmouth , is located directly on the Piscataqua River, offers two bedrooms, a comfortable living room, vibrant dining space, and galley kitchen. It's a short walk to all of the shops and restaurants in downtown Portsmouth, and just 8 miles to New Hampshire's most popular beaches. Come relax, dine, shop and play. It's all here for your enjoyment, and you just know it's time to book yourself getaway!
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Unit 1 Studio - Historical Building Downtown
Under new ownership and recently updated, spacious studio in one of Portsmouth’s original historical buildings. With great natural light on 3rd floor, stay in the heart of downtown Portsmouth just steps away from shopping, restaurants, Prescott Park, theaters, Market Square, and many other attractions. NOTE - Since the building was built in the 1800’s, there are quite a few stairs and no elevators. AC is available
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Lovely 1-bdr condo in historic downtown Portsmouth
Awesome historic 1 bedroom condo in downtown Portsmouth close to everything. Sleeps up to 4 with bedroom, and queen sleeper sofa in living room. Newly renovated. Enjoy relaxing in this unique and charming space with exposed brick and beams. Full kitchen, eat in or go out! Shops and restaurants at your doorstep. Walking distance to everything downtown Portsmouth has to offer.
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Guesthouse w/ EV charger, deck, & fire pit.
Kittery Cottage is a private, newly built property located 1.5 miles from the charming city of Portsmouth and minutes from many of the seacoast beaches. With a ten minute walk to Kittery Foreside you have access to many restaurants and shops. The Kittery outlets are less than 2 miles away.
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Historic Portsmouth at Your Doorstep
This well appointed, private new space is conveniently located within walking distance of everything Portsmouth has to offer - minutes from famous restaurants, boutique shops, active picturesque harbor, music venues, galleries and museums.
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Popular amenities for Portsmouth family-friendly rentals
Family-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

Oceanfront Escape • Walk to Beach • Sleeps 14
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Close to Beaches, Portsmouth, Shopping + Hot Tub
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Romantic A-Frame cabin in the woods
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LUX Designer Private Waterfront Hot Tub - Secluded
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Dreamy Lakefront: Hot Tub, Kayaks, & Kid-friendly
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Winery Studio w/ Private Hot Tub & Wine Tasting
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Unique beach house on Long Sand Beach!
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Little Lake House, the Bungalow
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Family- and pet-friendly home rentals

The Word Barn, Exeter, NH
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The Solar Powered Dogtown Cabin at Applecart Farm
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Spacious 2 BR Kittery Home - Walk to Portsmouth!
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Cabin HYGGE at Lumen Nature Retreat | Lars
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Kittery Foreside Cottage
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Seacoast Solo
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West End | Pet-Friendly | Fenced-in Yard | Grill
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Cozy Sauna Nook
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Family-friendly home rentals with a pool

Nana-tucket Inn
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Cozy romantic A-frame by a woodland stream - 25
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Basecamp in the White mountains
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Sanctum by the Lake
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"Good Vibes" 4 Wonderful Seasons @ Portland Home!
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Starfish Condo Wells Beach
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Historic Schoolhouse c1866 + Pool + Lake + Hot tub
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Sunset Waterfront Retreat | Private Beach, Pool &
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When is the best time to visit Portsmouth?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | $433 NZD | $389 NZD | $389 NZD | $502 NZD | $647 NZD | $653 NZD | $628 NZD | $677 NZD | $558 NZD | $519 NZD | $480 NZD | $446 NZD |
| Avg. temp | -5°C | -3°C | 1°C | 7°C | 13°C | 18°C | 21°C | 20°C | 16°C | 10°C | 4°C | -1°C |
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