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Maine Bed & Boat, MAZU on the scenic Damariscotta River

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A cozy cabin with a blue sofa, a striped chair, and a wooden staircase.
A white boat named MAZU docked at a pier with a blue canopy.
A kitchen with a red pot on a stove, a wooden cabinet, and a window with a view of a lighthouse.
A wooden table with two wine glasses and a bottle, set under a canopy on a boat with a view of the water and boats in the distance.
A compact kitchen with a dining area, wooden cabinetry, and a small table set for four.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Massages in spa
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Damariscotta, ME
  • Place, Frances Perkins Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Jan Kilburn Watercolor Studio and Gallery
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Captain's Quarter

1 King Bed

Guest Room in V-berth

1 Queen Bed

Main Salon

1 Single Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom en suite Main Bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Head en suite Guest Room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Damariscotta

Located in Damariscotta, this houseboat is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Whaleback Shell Midden State Historic Site and Hidden Valley Nature Center reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens and Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway Museum. Pemaquid Craft Co-op and The Boothbay Playhouse are also worth visiting. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Damariscotta, ME

What's nearby

  • Frances Perkins Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Jan Kilburn Watercolor Studio and Gallery - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 23 min drive - 33.2 km
  • Samoset Resort Golf Course - 39 min drive - 57.1 km
  • LL Bean Flagship Store - 47 min drive - 72.7 km

Getting around

  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Oxbow Brewing Company - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Alna Store - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Schooner Landing - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Maine Bed & Boat, MAZU on the scenic Damariscotta River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Maine Bed & Boat, MAZU on the scenic Damariscotta River?

As of 1 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Maine Bed & Boat, MAZU on the scenic Damariscotta River on 2 November 2027 start from NZ$1,335, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Maine Bed & Boat, MAZU on the scenic Damariscotta River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Maine Bed & Boat, MAZU on the scenic Damariscotta River?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Maine Bed & Boat, MAZU on the scenic Damariscotta River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Maine Bed & Boat, MAZU on the scenic Damariscotta River located?

Located in the heart of Damariscotta, this houseboat is within 1 mile (2 km) of Frances Perkins Center and Jan Kilburn Watercolor Studio and Gallery. Little Point and Whaleback Shell Midden State Historic Site are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
What a treat to experience Damariscotta FROM the river! Watching sunsets from deck each night was such an event. Olga was a lovely host and SO easy to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, easy check in, amazing locals
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful long weekend stay. So relaxing, we are already planning our next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Stay

We loved the boat and the town. A perfect vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 February 2025
We're so glad you had a great time, and it was a pleasure hosting you. We hope to have you back in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Damariscotta River

Wonderful time staying on the river. Beautiful scenery, good proximity to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 February 2025
Thank you, Jeff for your kind words! We hope to have you back aboard the Mazu again in the near future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best stay ever!

We stayed aboard the MAZU for 3 days and couldnt have had a better experience. The host gave great detail in communications, the area was beautiful and the boat was so comfortable for the two of us. If you want to relax I would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway

Located in an area with a lot to do, if you know what to look for.... Chip and Olga were amazing and accommodating! I would stay here over and over again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 February 2025
Hi Darcy, Thank you so much for choosing the Mazu for your stay! We're so glad you had a great time, and it was a pleasure hosting you. We hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We really enjoyed being on the water. This was our first time staying on a boat, but will not be the last. It was a lovely location and a great experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Views and Sunsets

The stay was very relaxing and the sunsets were wonderful. If you like being on the water this is worth checking out. Close to restaurants and easy walking to Main Street where you can sit outside and enjoy a meal.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 February 2025
Dear Roberta, Thank you so much for choosing the Mazu for your stay! It was a pleasure to host you, and we hope that you had a wonderful time. We truly appreciate how respectful and thoughtful you were during your visit, and it means a lot to us that you took such great care of our boat If you ever find yourself in the area again, we’d love to welcome you back.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you want a fun glamping experience on a boat, I can't recommend Mazu enough! The location is fantastic, with live music close by and fresh lobster just steps away. The harbor offers a classic Maine vibe—truly a quintessential Maine experience! While Mazu is a bit older, it was comfortable and clean, making it ideal for our two-night stay. I can't wait for a longer visit next time! Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

My family and I stayed three nights and absolutely loved the location and the experience of accommodations on a boat. Chip and Olga were very responsive when needed and respected our privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 February 2025
Dear Sandy, It’s fantastic to hear you had such a great time, and we loved hosting you. We hope to have you on board the Mazu again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed on the boat while in the area to attend a family wedding. Enjoyed an idyllic afternoon on the boat, kayaking and swimming before heading out.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for two couples to stay

It was more spacious than I expected based on the photos. Nice location for a quiet, lowkey, pretty getaway. Recommend doing the oyster and wine pairing boat cruise if you can really enhanced the experience. Great hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 February 2025
We’re so happy to hear you had a great experience and truly appreciate your kind words. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Mazu was a lovely place to spend a few days. The boat was exactly as advertised and is in a great location. Close to many shops & restaurants. Olga & Chip were great hosts and easy to get in touch with. An added bonus was being so close to the fireworks on July 4th. We had a great view and didn’t need to worry about the crowds or traffic afterwards. Would definitely go back when we want a peaceful relaxing getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very relaxing

Great stay for two nights. Boat was comfortable with 4 adults. Town had more to offer than expected. Bar and restaurant at the dock and good food and shops within 5 minutes walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 February 2025
Thank you so much for choosing our Mazu for your stay! We're so glad you had a great time, and it was a pleasure hosting you. We hope our paths will cross again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Waves rock you to sleep

Perfect boat Maine experience for non nautical family. We loved the whole experience: eating at the Schooner, kayak morning ride, watching sunset and rocking to sleep with the waves. The cabin was very roomy and the sleeping was perfect. Great hosts and well stocked. Our family of 4 loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 February 2025
Dear Brian, We enjoyed hosting you and your family, you were delightful guests. We hope to have you back aboard the Mazu in the near future!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Life on the Mazu

We had a wonderful stay on the Mazu. Never stayed on a boat before and the Mazu exceeded our expectations. What a wonderful place to stay. The bed in the captains quarters was fantastic! Views and location were amazing. Olga and Chip are wonderful hosts. Highly recommend the Mazu for your next get away!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 February 2025
It’s fantastic to hear you had such a great time, and we loved hosting you. We hope to have you on board the Mazu again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique Accommodations

We totally enjoyed our weekend stay in Damariscotta. The houseboat accommodations were awesome. Olga, the property manager, was exceptional. We will return. Great location….a short walk to all of the downtown restaurants and shops of Damariscotta and Newcastle. Wonderful place to experience Maine!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 February 2025
Hi Lorree, We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again in the near future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Can't beat the view

We loved it, definitely not a 4 adult place but perfect for a couple. Amazing view and location. Damariscotta is a great town to visit and get the feel of Maine. A few things need to be fixed and updates but overall really nice
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 February 2025
Thank you so much for choosing the Mazu for your stay! We're so glad you had a great time, and it was a pleasure hosting you. We truly appreciate your kind words and feedback. Safe travels and hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful experience! Enjoyed the bottle of wine and water host provided. Great information on local activities provided by host. Kayak and canoe available for use was a great amenity. Would definitely do again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

This is our second year vacationing on MAZU. We love the easy access to good restaurants and shopping. Also a nearby restaurant has live music during happy hour so we had that as a bonus as we relaxed on the boat. The owners are great!! Although we had an issue with the plumbing this year, Chip responded quickly and resolved the problem. We are hoping to stay on the MAZU again next summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 February 2025
Dear Mary, We are so grateful you chose to stay aboard the Mazu again! It was wonderful having you, and we're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time. Your thoughtful feedback means a lot to us, and we would love to host you again whenever you're back in the area. Wishing you all the best on your future travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
For the third year, my daughters and I had the most wonderful five days aboard Mazu. It is immaculate, and is the perfect spot to enjoy the extraordinary views down the Damariscotta River, as well as the great proximity to all the shops and restaurants that Damariscotta has to offer. We enjoyed swimming off the boat, indulged in numerous delicious local oysters, and simply relaxed together aboard the boat, playing games and being together in this beautiful place. Thanks to Olga and Chip for your attention to detail, for always being available should we have any questions, and for providing this special summer time for our family. We can’t wait to be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

SO FUN!

We absolutely loved our stay! We wanted a quiet and relaxing getaway, and this one knocked it out of the park. The only ‘complaint’ is that now we’re COMPLETELY spoiled- and it’s going to be difficult for future getaways anywhere else to match up! Which is actually a compliment- Olga, Chip, and MAZU rock! A+
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 February 2025
It's always a pleasure to see smiley faces like yours enjoying living on the water in our favorite spot of the world. We hope our paths will cross again! Chip and Olga
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We Enjoyed Mazu

This was a unique experience that my kids really enjoyed. We had restaurants to grab food (many are short staffed and could not seat is), bring takeout back to boat, swim off the boat and just play games with our kids. You need to remember it’s a boat and has tight space but well worth it for the experience. Many thanks to Olga.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 February 2025
Thank you for choosing Mazu for your stay! We're thrilled to hear you had a wonderful time, and it was a pleasure having you and your family on board. We hope to see you again!
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