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Slow Down & Go Back in Time-Relax Completely in Our Maine Home

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 6•2 bedrooms•3 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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New Harbor, ME
  • Place, Pemaquid Craft Co-op
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Front room

2 Double Futons

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Slow Down & Go Back in Time-Relax Completely in Our Maine Home

Sunny and bright, loads of light! Come and enjoy our clean, comfortable home away from home!

Our cedar-shaked, one-floor home welcomes you with vibrant flowerboxes and several flower beds on an acre in beautiful Maine. The two bedrooms (one with a double bed, one with twin beds) are complimented by the large sunny family room (with two queen futons) which leads to a private flagstone patio through French doors. The queen sofa bed in the living room is also available for sleeping. There is one full bathroom with bathtub; the shower has great water pressure to wash away your beach day's sand! Washer/dryer on are on site; there is an outdoor clothesline for drying beach towels and suits.

The home is well-suited for gatherings of your family and friends--settle by the indoor fireplace or relax around the outdoor fire pit for an evening campfire. The open-concept, fully equipped kitchen with bay window and the dining area are easily accessible to the large sunny deck via sliders and doors. The gently sloping lawn supports a large area for children to play safely nearby. Our large library of books allows you to read and relax whether you are out on the deck, down at the Point, or sitting on the beach! Our collection of DownEast magazines may help you plan your Maine adventures and excursions during your stay. And for those rainy days, there are many games and puzzles!

Famous Pemaquid Point Lighthouse lies just south down the road (2.5 miles) and the white sands of Pemaquid Beach are 1 mile east. We are located in the village of New Harbor with a quaint, fully-stocked grocery store, gas station, hardware/fishing gear store, ice cream stand, Maine artists' galleries & craft shops, and a bank/ATM all within walking distance from the house. New Harbor is central to all Midcoast Maine cities and towns--Freeport to Camden are within an hour of travel time. The twin cities of Damariscotta/Newcastle are the closest 'big' towns to our home.

Water sports (kayaking/canoeing, sailing, swimming (ocean, lake, river swimming 'hole'), fine restaurants, birding, Hardy Boat Tours (including Monhegan Island and the Maine coast), hiking, shopping/antiquing are all within several miles of our home. The Botanical Gardens in Boothbay are a must see! For children, there are many activities: beach fun, tide pool explorations, hands-on activities at the local Colonial Pemaquid Museum and the Boothbay Harbor Aquarium to name a few.


Keywords: Pemaquid Point, village home, peaceful, comfortable, Pemaquid Beach, Colonial Pemaquid,

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
There is a $50 pet fee per pet.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 350880vb
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

New Harbor

Located in New Harbor, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Boothbay Region Land Trust and Dolphin Mini Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Pemaquid Craft Co-op and Penobscot Marine Museum. Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens and Opera House at Boothbay Harbor are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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New Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Pemaquid Craft Co-op - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 44 min drive - 60.7 km
  • Boothbay Harbor Marina - 45 min drive - 62.1 km
  • Samoset Resort Golf Course - 57 min drive - 83.2 km

Getting around

  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Bristol Fisherman's Coop - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Shaw's Fish & Lobster Wharf - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪East Boothbay General Store - ‬47 min drive
  • ‪Farm 23 - ‬44 min drive
  • ‪Mama D's Cafe - ‬44 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Slow Down & Go Back in Time-Relax Completely in Our Maine Home pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Slow Down & Go Back in Time-Relax Completely in Our Maine Home?

As of 3 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Slow Down & Go Back in Time-Relax Completely in Our Maine Home on 4 April 2027 start from NZ$989, 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 Slow Down & Go Back in Time-Relax Completely in Our Maine Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Slow Down & Go Back in Time-Relax Completely in Our Maine Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Slow Down & Go Back in Time-Relax Completely in Our Maine Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Slow Down & Go Back in Time-Relax Completely in Our Maine Home located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Pemaquid Craft Co-op and within 3 miles (5 km) of Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site and Rachel Carson Salt Pond Preserve. Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

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. 74 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 92 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenny C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and the beds comfortable. We enjoyed how peaceful the area is and how friendly the locals are. This was our first trip to Maine and we were not disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Martha - the owner- could not have been kinder or more helpful.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a comfortable home in a beautiful area. Short walk to new harbor which has a great ice cream/coffee stand and a grocery store. Short drive to the beautiful lighthouse, beach, and great restaurants. Spacious rooms with beautiful antique furnishings and a peaceful outdoor deck. You do need to walk through one of the bedrooms to get from the front door to the living areas, it wasn’t an issue for us but might be for others. Martha was very open and transparent with her communication. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay at Martha’s Maine House, and this stay was even more enjoyable than the first. First of all, Martha the host was very responsive to our questions and called us while we were there to make sure everything was going well. The house was clean, very cozy, quiet, relaxing and had a fully equipped kitchen and more amenities that you would expect for a vacation home. The location of the cottage was close to the village center, where there is a store (that has practically everything), an ice cream shop, gas station and a couple of restaurants. The cottage was also very close to the beautiful town beach, the lighthouse & museum , an historic colonial settlement and a fort which are must see places that we visited during our stay in Pemaquid. We enjoyed our evening’s barbecues at home with the large grill, and relaxing around outdoor fires we made in the fire pit. In addition, the cottage was cool and comfortable during the day and at night for sleeping. Overall, we had a relaxing low stress time at Martha’s cottage and intend to return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was warm and cozy, and Martha was a friendly, welcoming and proactive host. Many thanks -- hope to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Martha was most welcoming and the cozy house was filled with things do for a winter getaway. The surrounding landscape is just stunning.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was welcoming, amenities were great and we love the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keith D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was in perfect condition. I love Martha’s cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elaine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Quaint, comfortable and clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Laura N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Happy with our stay. Property had everything what’s needed. And it’s a good location - walking distance to New Harbor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Molly F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute cottage! Well equipped with games and kitchen supplies.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amber F.

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

Nice place

Very well equipped in a nice, quiet setting.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vincent G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was as advertised. It was very clean and our host Martha was awesome. The location was exactly what we needed to enjoy the Maine coastline attractions and the fall weather. Thank You.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vickie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was quick and easy. The house was so cozy and comfortable. Martha was responsive and welcoming. We will definitely be returning to her lovely, peaceful place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Katrin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. Beautiful comfortable home which slept our family of 7 easily. Short drive to the beach. We also enjoyed swimming in the river and walking downtown to get ice cream. Host was excellent and responsive!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janessah B.

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

Our stay

We had a really nice stay! The home was clean and comfortable and we really had a good time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mark M.

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

Lovely older property

Other than furniture that is older and not the most comfortable, this is an excellent location from which to explore a lovely quiet peninsula Down East.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carlos C.

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

Pumpkinfest Trip!

Excellent property and location! Couldn't be happier with the location and proximity to amazing places!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Riley B.

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

Nice place

we were in town for a wedding and stayed two night and it was perfect for that, close to town and the venue
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maeghan87

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

Great spot

Perfect place to check out the local area. Spacious and located close to Pemaquid Beach and lighthouse.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

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

Nice location, comfortable house

Nice property within a short walk of Riley’s.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well maintained by owner. Efficient. Spacious. Quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Perfect

Perfect for a getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

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

A great cottage in a perfect location

An immaculate well appointed cottage that was an absolute delight. Close to everything, including Colonial Pemaquid, Pemaquid Beach and the lighthouse.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mona S.

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

Charming and Homey!

This rental was affordable and ideal for our family. The home is chock full of Maine doo-dads and what-nots, quilts, tapestries, books, games, etc. A small grocery store is a pleasant 5 minute walk (get there early to get their amazing fresh made pastries every morning), as well as a wonderful ice cream stand. We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2025
You were wonderful guests! Please do come visit again!

About the host

Hosted by Martha Brooks

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I am a retired speech/language pathologist who has worked with children for over 30 years in the NH public schools. The children's enthusiasm for life and learning inspires me daily!

I am a mom, Certified Zentangle Teacher, artist, Greyhound and cat rescuer, quilter, thinker, reader, and life-lover!

Why they chose this property

My family has been coming to the Damariscotta/Pemaquid region since before my birth. I grew up vacationing at our family's log cabin on nearby Biscay Pond.

As an adult, I searched for a long time for my Mainehouse--a home that was slightly off the beaten path, but still close to the many places I loved around the Pemaquid Peninsula.

What makes this property unique

I treasure both the 'perfect summer days' and the quiet moments off-season that I have at my Mainehouse with family and friends. Whether I am reading, teaching Zentangle classes, working on a quilt, going to an auction, or cooking a lobster meal for others, I am always amazed at the peace I feel in my home in Maine.

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