Waterfront holiday rentals in Scarborough

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Quick stats about waterfront rentals in Scarborough

  • Total holiday rentals

    Explore 210 holiday rentals in Scarborough

  • Nightly prices starting at

    Scarborough holiday rentals start at $104 NZD per night before taxes and fees

  • Verified guest reviews

    Over 14,540 verified reviews to help you choose

  • Family-friendly holiday rentals

    150 properties offer extra space and kid-friendly amenities

  • Pet-friendly accommodation

    Find 70 rentals that welcome pets

  • Holiday rentals with a pool

    10 properties feature pools

  • Rentals with dedicated workspaces

    100 properties have a dedicated workspace

  • Wi-Fi availability

    210 of Scarborough holiday rentals include Wi-Fi access

  • Popular amenities for guests

    Guests love Kitchen, Wifi and Pool across Scarborough rentals

  • 4.8 Average rating

    Scarborough stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.8 out of 5!

Top-rated waterfront accommodation in Scarborough

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Top Guest favourite
A charming coastal home is showcased with light-colored siding and a bright blue front door. Surrounding greenery includes tall trees and manicured shrubs. The property is set back from a grassy area, adding to its inviting curb appeal.
Home in Falmouth
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 320 reviews

Amazing Bay View Home with Hot Tub

This enchanting 2-bedroom home is a coastal dream come true! Luxurious and well-appointed, Casco Bay House sleeps up to six, provides a five-star stay, offers all of the comforts of home AND a relaxing hot tub spa. With stunning views of the water, the house also has easy access to dining, shopping, and sightseeing in Portland's lively Old Port district (just 5 minutes away). Whether you seek quiet tranquility or want to hit the town, this waterside house is the perfect home away from home!

Guest favourite
A luxurious queen bed is adorned with intricate linens and decorative pillows. Two bedside lamps provide soft lighting, and large windows dress the space with natural light, framed by sheer curtains that enhance the overall elegance.
Apartment in Cape Elizabeth
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 601 reviews

Portland & Beach & Lighthouses! Romantic! Lovely

Location! You get the BEACH + Portland in minutes! HUGE BEDRM Romantic canopy bed w/ lux linens Chaise lounge couch turns into twin bed TV Giant mirror for weddings etc 35’ Great Rm w/ TV Kitchen *quality pots etc New Q Sofa Bed Priv entrance Beachy Light filled tall ceilings Spacious for 2-can fit 5 pond/bridge firepit 2 decks+patio Teak Furniture Open views New bthrm A/C Parking No stairs/Garden Level All in Cape: Crescent Beach 2 Lights State Pk Portland Headlight Prtlnd 8 min! 210780

Guest favourite
A modern treehouse structure stands elevated on wooden stilts among tall trees. The building features a triangular roof, wooden shingle siding, and several large windows, allowing natural light to fill the interior. Natural surroundings create a tranquil woodland setting.
Treehouse in Sanford
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 275 reviews

Luxury Year-round Treehouse with private hot tub

Skyframe 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.

Top Guest favourite
A modern beach house is positioned along a serene shoreline, featuring large windows that reflect the colorful sunset. The exterior showcases a blend of natural materials and white accents, with a deck that offers expansive ocean views. Rocky shores frame the property, enhancing the coastal setting.
Home in Saco
5 out of 5 average rating, 240 reviews

Oceanfront w/ Stunning views and Private Deck☀️🏖

Welcome to the Beach House on the Rocks, your very own oceanfront retreat! This beautiful, 1350 sq ft house is nestled right next to the ocean. With panoramic views and the ocean just steps away, you won’t forget this one of a kind experience. Tucked away in the hidden gem of Camp Ellis, you’ll enjoy a lively beach scene in the summer and a tranquil retreat in the off season. Just a short trip away to Old Orchard Beach and 30 min to Portland you’ll never be in need of fun activities.

Top Guest favourite
An aerial view displays a colonial home surrounded by vibrant autumn foliage, set on an expansive lawn. The nearby Kennebunk River curves through the landscape, bordered by trees. The property includes a serene setting with open spaces and distant houses visible among the greenery.
Home in Arundel
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 102 reviews

Classic, calm river view & centrally located home

We are happy to share with you our coastal, colonial home set on eight acres along the Kennebunk River. Enjoy our quaint, warm home just 5 min to the beach and 3 minutes to Cape Arundel Golf Club. Our 4 bdrm, 2.5 bathroom suits short or long term stays. The location is ideal: 6 min from Kennebunkport, 15 min from Biddeford, and 30 min from Portland or Portsmouth! We hope to make you feel at home with the morning birds chirping and the calmness of the river just in back of the property.

Guest favourite
The cabin exterior is showcased with large glass walls, allowing natural light to fill the interior. A wooden deck is lined with outdoor lights, leading to a hot tub. Surrounded by trees, the peaceful setting is visible, creating a serene outdoor atmosphere.
Home in Naples
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 191 reviews

LUX Designer Private Waterfront Hot Tub - Secluded

Escape to a luxurious, privately designed glass-walled waterfront cabin on 3+ secluded acres along the Crooked River in Naples, Maine. The river wraps around, offering total privacy, your own sandy beach, dock with direct Sebago Lake access, and state park minutes away. Unwind in the year-round hot tub, outdoor shower, hammocks, or by the see-through fireplace. Luxe bath with heated floors, huge walk-in shower w/ scenic window. AC, pets welcome. Perfect peaceful retreat—come recharge!

Top Guest favourite
An open living area is highlighted by large windows that frame scenic views of the marsh. A modern gas fireplace serves as a focal point, while a light-colored sofa and a small table with a plant create a welcoming ambiance. Bar seating for four extends to the kitchen.
Home in Higgins Beach
5 out of 5 average rating, 115 reviews

Higgins Beach *New* Beach Home & Private Offices

Custom designed contemporary at the beach. Perfect for a relaxing getaway, visiting family and friends or working remotely. Chef's kitchen w/ high end appliances, granite countertops, enclosed porch grill area. 3 bedrooms and 2 private offices Huge windows and amazing views from all of the rooms highlight the natural beauty of high tides, sun rises and sun sets. Wonderful beachfront walks and beautiful surroundings inside and out. Easy proximity to Portland's Old Port.

Top Guest favourite
A beverage sits on a small table beside a glass bottle filled with sticks. The view through a window reveals the sandy beach and calming ocean waves, with a colorful sunset casting soft hues in the sky. An American flag is partially visible in the background.
Cottage in Saco
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 514 reviews

Deja Blue Guesthouse

Our year round beach guest house is an oceanfront dream for a single or couple's retreat. Come relax by the sea. Listen to the waves crashing right outside your door. Disconnect or work while here we have fast WiFi for you. Enjoy this gem of a place on the coast of Maine as a year round escape. Come make some memories to cherish for a lifetime. Pro tip: Wake up early and observe the beautiful sunrise over the ocean. It is totally worth getting up early and will not disappoint.

Guest favourite
The exterior entrance of the property features a paved pathway leading to a dark blue front door, flanked by two windows. A small bench is positioned nearby, and an American flag is displayed on the ground. Lush greenery surrounds the area.
Home in Wells
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 282 reviews

3-Bed | 2-Bedroom | Hot Tub | Close To Beach

If you've never stayed in Wells before, make your first stay at the oldest established property in Wells, dating back to 1604, but updated for today's modern needs with wifi, streaming, jacuzzi, grill, outdoor furniture, and hammock all within a short drive to Wells beach in a peaceful neighborhood on a dead end street. Let the Webhannet Falls and River lull you to sleep as they flow through the backyard and see the foundation of the historic gristmill and sawmill.

Top Guest favourite
A lofted bedroom features a spacious bed adorned with a vibrant striped blanket. Light filters through a window, highlighting the sloped whitewashed ceilings and simple artwork on the walls. Warm wood accents complement the soft, neutral tones throughout the room.
Home in Bridgton
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 181 reviews

Wren Cabin + Wood fired Sauna

We built the Wren Cabin to be a serene space filled with light and art and with lots of cozy details. Lofted ceilings, a spiral staircase and large open concept with lofted bedroom. The cabin also has a gorgeous wood-fired sauna for those colder days. Wren cabin has a large wraparound deck for relaxing and an outdoor fire pit, as well as shared access to Adams Pond. The space is modern Scandinavian, light and aery, and filled with thoughtful details.

Top Guest favourite
Condo in Old Orchard Beach
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 505 reviews

Luxury Beach Front Condo! Prime Location!

✨ Encourage reserving multiple nights to bring down the cost per night ✨ Minimum stay varies, typically 2 to 3 nights ✨ If you see a longer minimun, it’s likely to prevent the reservation from leaving a single night open. Just select different start date. ✨ Much appreciated if guests book trips connected to other guest trips ✨ Unless the trip is within the next few weeks, please don't book a trip that leaves a single night open ✨

Top Guest favourite
A spacious sleeping area features natural wood paneling and a high ceiling. A comfortable bed is dressed in light blue and white linens, accompanied by two decorative pillows. A wooden cabinet and a bedside lamp add functional elements, while a window allows soft light to fill the room.
Barn in Portland
5 out of 5 average rating, 479 reviews

Garrison Cove Studio

Rare, Portland waterfront studio located in the heart of the historic Stroudwater neighborhood, awaits one or two guests looking for an urban hideaway. The studio occupies a 150 year old post and beam barn situated on the banks of the Stroudwater and Fore Rivers. Enjoy morning coffee on the river swing, meditate to the soothing sound of the nearby waterfall or linger over your favorite beverage in one of our comfy Adirondacks.

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