Newly Restored Waterfront Cottage with Private Dock, Fireplace, & Farm - Dogs OK - Reviews, Photos & Rates

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December 2024

January 2025

2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Wonderful

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6100 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Parking available

Gym

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Newcastle, ME

Damariscotta Lake
1 min walk
Whaleback Shell Midden State Historic Site
12 min drive
Damariscotta Farmer's Market
12 min drive
Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State)
38 min drive

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

for 1 home

includes taxes & fees

8 Jan - 9 Jan

About this property

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You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Newly Restored Waterfront Cottage with Private Dock, Fireplace, & Farm - Dogs OK

Damariscotta Lakefront Retreat

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Dock your boat at the private slip and enjoy the lovely confines of this Newcastle home. You get a lot of amenities at this comfortable, homey cottage.

Downtown Newcastle is just five miles away but you're right on lovely Damariscotta Lake with its myriad fishing and swimming spots.

This two-level home has it all! The living room has a TV, vaulted ceiling, hardwood floors, a blue sofa, and beige recliners. The futon doubles as a sleeper and you can relax and gaze out on the water or head out onto the deck for some grilled goodies! Another seating area has a comfortable chair surrounding a wood-burning fireplace.

The dining room has a table for six and the kitchen has a wealth of counter space, a white fridge, and range, among other accoutrements.

Up to six guests will have their choice of two bedrooms separated by floors, as well as the available futon. The main-floor bedroom has a double bed and wood floors. There's a full bath down the hall. The second-floor master has a queen bed, wood ceilings, and an en-suite bath with a standalone shower.

You have a private washer and dryer, cable, internet access, and access to a family farm across the road. One dog is welcome in the home with an additional fee.

Newcastle is a great place to get away from it all. Hike or bike along scenic trails or spend the day fishing or swimming on the lake. It's peaceful and quiet.

This lovely Midcoast Maine vacation home is the perfect refuge from the hustle and bustle of city life.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 2.

Dock details:

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Damariscotta Lake. You'll find features like a gym. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and 2 bathrooms in the cabin.

The cabin offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
Onsite recreation includes a gym
Steps from Damariscotta Lake and 10 minutes by car from Frances Perkins Center

This cabin offers its guests a fitness center, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Newcastle cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Vacasa of Maine

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Internet

Internet access

Parking and transport

On-site parking
Car required

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Coffee/tea maker
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathrooms

2 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Towels provided

Living spaces

Fireplace
Living room

Entertainment

TV with cable/satellite service
Books
Games

Outdoor areas

Patio
Barbecue
Garden

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

Heating

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Cobblestone flooring in public areas
Smoke-free property
Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board
Phone

Location highlights

Near the sea
On the lake
On the waterfront
In the city centre
In a rural location
Near a hospital
Near outlet shopping
In a village

Things to do

Fitness centre
Fitness facilities nearby
Wildlife and game walks nearby
Ecotours nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking nearby
Swimming nearby
Power boating nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Jet skiing nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Deadbolt lock

General

Unit size: 1080 sq ft (100 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 4.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Newly Restored Waterfront Cottage with Private Dock, Fireplace, & Farm - Dogs OK Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

21 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect fall weekend

Enjoyed a quick weekend getaway on the lake in Newcastle. It was a great place to rest and watch the changing season with beautiful islands and fishing all close to town for oysters, a river cruise, and a nearby brewery. Appreciate that you are dog-friendly as well!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Marge M.

4 Jul 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness

Dangerous dock and more on the lake

We were so looking forward to our week at this lovely place, and it was quite nice, at first glance. Then, it was one thing after another. In the interest of keeping this brief, I’ll just say that, 1. It was summer and most of the windows did not open, so there was no air circulation, nor was there even one air conditioner in a window. 2. Renting a house on a lake with a dock that is falling apart, doesn’t have stairs and is dangerous is unacceptable. We left 2 days early.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

27 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Maine is vacationland

The perfect spot to stay! It was the exact experience we needed for our little family get-away!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alicia D., Littleton, Massachusetts, USA

28 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

True lakefront getaway

This rental has amazing views, especially from the master bedroom. It is old dog friendly, our Bernese mountain dog was super comfortable sleeping downstairs. We visited in early spring, which is always a roll of the dice, so it was a bit cold and rainy but we still found time to visit a few breweries and take a walk in Boothbay Harbor which is only about 25 minutes away. The only thing missing was a tea kettle and a good coffee maker, but we can bring them with us next time we visit. This rental provided a well needed relaxing and restful weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

21 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Family weekend getaway

Wonderful time relaxing by the lake. Will stay again soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

28 Dec 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing retreat

We had the most amazing stay at this cabin by the lake! The location was even better than described, check in and out was easy, and when we couldn’t figure out how to light the fireplace someone from Vacasa reached out almost immediately to help us! The cabin was a cozy retreat with all the amenities of home. And the view!!! We couldn’t have asked for a nicer place to spend the weekend- we will definitely be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

Sydney C.

25 Oct 2020

Enjoyable but needs some attention.

This cottage is right on the edge of a beautiful lake and is easily accessible to Damariscotta. We visited in mid-October when there was little activity on the lake and it was very quiet. The state and comfort of the house was a mix. Bathrooms and the bedrooms were clean. There were plenty of bath towels/face cloths etc. The upstairs bed was very comfortable and one has a sense of being perched right over the lake from this charming room.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Philo H.

6 Sept 2020

Ideal location. Slight house improvements can be easily done.

This is one of the best locations we’ve found in Maine. Lovely breezes right on the lake. Loons every morning and evening and eagles soaring over to their nest on the island across the way. We brought canoes and paddled our to Spectacle Island for the rope swing over the water. And the location is a great launching point for all sorts of midcoast attractions. Some constructive feedback for this property. There were some basic/essential housewares missing: We were given no contact info for a local property manager/ contact. Fortunately we didn’t need one during our stay. There were no sheets for the pull out bed. We had to run into town to buy them. We left them at the house. For a house with no dishwasher it was strange that there were no dish towels in the kitchen. We had to use wash cloths. This is the first rental property in Maine I’ve seen without a lobster pot. Someone had been eating lobster because there were some crackers and meat picks. We bought a pot and left it with the house. Several of the dishes in the cabinet were dirty/greasy when we arrived. We washing all the dishes in the cabinet. For a house that accommodates 6 there should be more than 3 bowls. There was an occasional septic smell when we ran the laundry machine.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

13 Jul 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome experience

Loved the house and dock that you can really enjoy swimming and fishing off of

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

16 Mar 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Quite winter getaway weekend

From the check in and soon to be check out as I reach end of the weekend are stay has been memorable! Very clean and well set up house! Exceeded everyone’s expectations on our weekend ice fishing trip for a place to hang a hat and take a quick break!

10/10 Excellent

sam p.

10 Mar 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

A very beautiful and quiet place the views are spectacular. Walking on the ice and watching people f

The place was very clean. Right on the water. Spectacular views. Sunrise in the morning. A great experience. A lovely get away. Want to go back again

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

10 Feb 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent experience

Overall excellent experience. However, there should be more channels on the cable television. There was only one channel available.

10/10 Excellent

Kerri M.

12 Jan 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for a quick recharge

My husband and I stayed for 2 nights, we were looking for a short recharge where we could unplug and relax. The gas fireplace and water views provided just that. Loved the upstairs sitting area with the view. Kitchen was very well stocked. Being able to bring our pup made it even better. We didn’t leave the property once! Great for a short winter getaway!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rachael A.

20 Nov 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Far exceeded expectations

We had a fantastic time staying at this rental and regretted it was for only two nights. The kitchen was well stocked for us to cook breakfast every day and a dinner for the four of us one night. The fireplace was enjoyed in the evenings while we played cards at the dining room table and we were pleased to have a washing machine to launder our clothes at the halfway point of our trip. The showers worked great so all basics were covered. What we didn’t expect was the view! Simply gorgeous. The upstairs bedroom has a couple of lounging chairs looking out over the water and we all spent a lot of time staring out of the windows. The nearby town is lovely and we enjoyed a fabulous dinner at the Newcastle Publick House. The surrounding countryside is delightful. This place is definitely on our ‘Must go back to’ list. Thank you so much.

8/10 Good

Royce B.

31 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Review

Good overall. Fireplace wasn’t wood burning like advertised. Was gas and gas was empty. They need to get a canoe and couple of paddles. Tried to use neighbors who was in the same family. Hate to say it but lady was the only rude person we met in Maine. I understand this had nothing to do with rental but I wouldn’t rent again without access to a canoe.

8/10 Good

Janice H.

27 Oct 2019

Cozy small lakefront

This cottage is a cozy place for two or three adults. (There is no safe area for children to play outside; the property is on a slope with a quick drop off to the water.)The downstairs bedroom is very small; the upstairs bedroom is quite large with a sitting area overlooking the lake. Beds in both rooms are comfortable, there’s good water pressure In both bathrooms and sufficient hot water for showers, and the WiFi works well throughout the cottage. The kitchen equipment is very basic, as is the cable tv lineup. While the living room area furniture could be improved and there are some general maintenance issues I trust will be addressed before next season (condition of dock, trash removal, minor plumbing/heating problems) we had a good week (and good fishing) and will consider staying here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

James P.

16 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing lakeside retreat

Second time staying here. Very quiet and relaxing stay. Loved the cleanliness and tranquility of the lake! A few small issues. First, was the accumulation of small gnats somehow getting into the cabin over the length of our stay. They were accumulating around lights and on the bathroom sinks and shower areas. They didn’t bite but were just bothersome to see and clean up daily. Second, there needs to be more cooking and glassware.. When we stayed last year, there was an assortment of drinking, glasses, wine glasses, and cutlery. No so this year. The cookware needs to be updated. Some of the pans were old and worn, and last year there was a very nice blender that was not present this year. Aside from that, we had another enjoyable stay once again!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Jeanne D.

14 Sept 2019

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointment

The lake view is beautiful from the house, if you can ignore the bugs on the windows. The screens look like they haven’t been brushed for many months. The dust under the upstairs bed also has been untouched. Maintenance is lacking. Dock and pier with chipping paint. The pier is grossly uneven. No ladder on dock, only the top rings which are missing half the screws, unusable so unable to get out of water. Area leading to water difficult to navigate because of unevenness. Towel bar not hung in upstairs bathroom. Mattress in upstairs bedroom needs replacing. Ceiling above fireplace coming down. Not the rental we expected.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Bonnie S.

26 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location, home needs maintenance.

This rental was not a last-minute decision for us we've been planning on it since November 2018 when we secured the rental. While the location was excellent the property had issues. We were three adult couples three brothers and the wives. One couple sleeping in the first floor bedroom almost left after the first night because the first night of sleeping was so uncomfortable no one got any sleep. I would recommend that this rental is for two adults and four children based on the sleeping accommodations. The only way we were able to stay was by going to Walmart and buying an air mattress and moving the dining table and blowing up the air mattress and leaving the air mattress in the dining room table location and then moving it every morning one person was on the air mattress one person stayed in the bed in the first floor bedroom. Other areas that need fixing. -all the living room screens let bugs in. A major issue with ventilation and cooling. -the oven didn’t heat well, although the stove worked fine. -the dock is stable but in disrepair with lots of splinters and paint flaking off everyplace. No ladder, which makes it unswimmable due to the landscaping around the shoreline. -the downstairs bathroom sink had to be unclogged when we arrived and this was a recurring problem. -the general landscaping to the water access needs work. We still had a great time since this is such a great location but were a bit disappointed in the condition of the rental. -

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

23 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Could not have been better. Bald eagles magnificent views

A+

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Christiane B.

24 Jul 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Military Family 1st timers in Maine

We truly enjoyed our stay in the yellow cottage. The lake is beautiful and the views are fantastic! The home was well decorated, very clean and comfortable. We left a few suggestions for the property manager to address; but perhaps one important note is the proximity of the home to the lake. The home sits very close to the lake & the property would benefit from landscaping on the waterfront side. If I were a parent of young children; the state of the waterfront side would be a safety concern.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen Q.

23 Jul 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Great lake house with lovely wood interiors

We had a great time on the property for our July 4th stay. The dock is great and everyone had a fun time diving off of it and attaching floaties to it. It was a rather hot long weekend, and some fans would have helped with the circulation (we ended up purchasing some after the first day), but the abundance of windows did help. Vacasa handled the communications, and so we had to call their calling service (for an unrelated issue), but in all other respects, one of the best Airbnb experiences I've had.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

emma s.

19 Jul 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer in Maine

Beautiful property- pleasant lake, well stocked kitchen, great views from inside and the deck. Would stay again:)

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth (Lisa) D., Lynn, MA USA

8 Jul 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Was a great time

The property was great. I only had one issue. We were not able to find where we could put our boat on the water and when I called the property manager they could not tell me either. Otherwise the property was fantastic...