South Bristol Travel Guide

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Christmas Cove

While Christmas Cove isn't home to many top sights, Pemaquid Beach Park and Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

' The Castle House' of Rutherfords Island, Christmas Cove

' The Castle House' of Rutherfords Island, Christmas Cove

South Bristol ME
Stay at this cottage in South Bristol. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and balconies. Popular attractions Boothbay Harbor Marina and Pemaquid Point Lighthouse ...
10/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
"We loved this super unique home! Rutherfords Island is so lovely and Jill was the perfect host. We had everything we needed for our summer vacation. It was quiet and there are gorgeous walks in every direction. We had an amazing stay and will definitely book this property again!"

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2025

' The Castle House' of Rutherfords Island, Christmas Cove
Ocean Gate Inn

Ocean Gate Inn

3 out of 5
70 Ocean Gate Rd Southport ME
The price is £217 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
£217
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Southport. Enjoy free breakfast, an outdoor pool and a garden. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"This is an amazing escape from a busy travel area! Great activities for a family."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Ocean Gate Inn
Flagship Inn and Suites

Flagship Inn and Suites

2.5 out of 5
200 Townsend Avenue Boothbay Harbor ME
The price is £126 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
£126
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Boothbay Harbor. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very good! (1,006 reviews)
"The room was decent. This is definitely an older hotel, but our stay was perfectly fine. The price was was excellent compared to the other hotels a bit closer to the harbor. The pool looked very nice, we just didn't have a chance to use it. The free breakfast was really good."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Flagship Inn and Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
' The Castle House' of Rutherfords Island, Christmas Cove

' The Castle House' of Rutherfords Island, Christmas Cove

South Bristol ME
Stay at this cottage in South Bristol. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and balconies. Popular attractions Boothbay Harbor Marina and Pemaquid Point Lighthouse ...
10/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
"We loved this super unique home! Rutherfords Island is so lovely and Jill was the perfect host. We had everything we needed for our summer vacation. It was quiet and there are gorgeous walks in every direction. We had an amazing stay and will definitely book this property again!"

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2025

' The Castle House' of Rutherfords Island, Christmas Cove
Cozy Renovated Cabin in Central Boothbay– Peaceful, Private, Close to Everything

Cozy Renovated Cabin in Central Boothbay– Peaceful, Private, Close to Everything

Boothbay ME
Stay at this cabin in Boothbay. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and concierge services. Popular attractions Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens and Boothbay Railway ...
7.6/10 Good! (9 reviews)
"Not as advertised; teeny. The photos made it look spacious. The front yard was being raked and seeded for grass when we arrived so there were broken branches on our path. The deck, table and chairs had not been cleaned and we're dirty and covered with leaf litter. The room had no comfy chair, only ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026

Cozy Renovated Cabin in Central Boothbay– Peaceful, Private, Close to Everything
Large suite/private bath/private entrance on quiet street near Thomas Bay

Large suite/private bath/private entrance on quiet street near Thomas Bay

Brunswick ME
Stay at this apartment in Brunswick. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Thomas Point Beach and Brunswick Naval ...
10/10 Exceptional! (153 reviews)
"Wow! What an amazing place to stay. I would give this 10 stars is I could.Everything was exactly as described and super clean. Everything you could think of, from slippers to water bottles, to snacks were thoughtfully provided. I can’t think of anything that I would change. It was a truly perfect ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026

Large suite/private bath/private entrance on quiet street near Thomas Bay
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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