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Damariscotta lake house with availability August and September

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A lakeside house with a deck, a grassy lawn, and a view of the lake.
A lakeside view with a dock and kayak, a house on the left, and a sunset over the water.
A two-story house with a porch, situated by a body of water.
A lakeside view with a small house and dock.
A kayak on a calm lake with a forested shoreline.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Damariscotta Lake
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Newcastle, ME
  • Place, Damariscotta Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, Samoset Resort Golf Course
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Damariscotta lake house with availability August and September

Whether you are inside or outside you can relax with with the calming view of the lake. Sit by the lake and read a book, try to catch a fish from our dock, or explore the lake on the kayaks and stop by Spectacle Island and try the rope swing. Hungry? Cook a burger on the grill and enjoy the amazing view or try one of the great restaurants 5 minutes away in downtown Damariscotta. Want to explore further? Take a day trip to the Pemaquid Lighthouse or Pemaquid beach and enjoy a lobster at Shaw's in New Harbor with an evening cruise on the Hardy Boat. Lots of exploring of the coast of Maine in Damariscotta and Pemaquid area possible and a little further in Rockland, Camden and Boothbay too. While there is no better place to be in the summer, fall is wonderful too. Lots of festivals in the summer and the famous Damariscotta pumpkin fest is in October.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Exceptions may be made if asked in advance.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Please leave key on fireplace mantle and leave door unlocked.
Please wash all dishes and leave any used linens in laundry basket in bathroom.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
If more guests arrive than agreed to in advance you may be asked to leave. We may allow more than 4 if asked but never more than 6.
No tents or camping on the property unless discussed.
Two vehicles max at the property.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 568396vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

About the area

Newcastle

Located in Newcastle, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Whaleback Shell Midden State Historic Site and Hidden Valley Nature Center, while Frances Perkins Center and Jan Kilburn Watercolor Studio and Gallery are cultural highlights. Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway Museum and Penobscot Marine Museum are also worth visiting. Kayaking, power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Newcastle, ME

What's nearby

  • Damariscotta Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 35 min drive - 42.5 km
  • Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park - 38 min drive - 41.7 km
  • Samoset Resort Golf Course - 47 min drive - 65.4 km
  • Bowdoin College - 47 min drive - 61.1 km

Getting around

  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Oxbow Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Newcastle Publick House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Alna Store - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Damariscotta lake house with availability August and September pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Damariscotta lake house with availability August and September ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Damariscotta lake house with availability August and September ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Damariscotta lake house with availability August and September ?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Damariscotta lake house with availability August and September located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Damariscotta Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Frances Perkins Center and Jan Kilburn Watercolor Studio and Gallery. Little Point and Damariscotta Farmer's Market are also within 9 miles (15 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. 42 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! The host was so helpful, friendly & responsive. The house was so cozy, comfortable & well stocked. The view was beautiful, the location was perfect & it was just a short drive to Damariscotta. Loved the deck for morning coffee and dinner time. If you like to read, sitting on the chairs down by the lake is the perfect spot. The nights were peaceful and breezy. We loved waking up to see ducks, cows & turkeys. Our family will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Glenn T.

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

Great cabin. Right on the lake

Stayed for a week, so quiet and peaceful. Loved the area and the downtown is picture perfect Maine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greg D.

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

Perfect Spot

This is a great place to stay. We had a great time swimming and kayaking.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Henry A.

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

Beautiful view and great host.

We spent our 41st anniversary there and had a great relaxing time. Nice village nearby with lots of choices of things to do or visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Patricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was a little older but was clean and in a great location. We had a great week swimming kayaking and fishing right off the dock.
View from living area
Loons out front
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s a cute little ranch house located right on the lake. We got to see some baby loons and hear their parents every day. The house is comfortable and comes with everything we needed for a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A.

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

Cute home on Damariscotta Lake

Our family had a great stay. The hosts were very attentive and responsive to our questions. We enjoyed being right on the lake. Our kids loved taking out the kayaks to the small islands across the way. The location was a short drive to downtown Newcastle that had great little shops and restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

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

Perfect location

Location was absolute perfection! Lake is beautiful, very quiet and peaceful! Only minutes from our aunt and downtown Damariscotta! Host was very helpful and easily accessible when needed. Did I mention that we loved the location?!?
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allyson G.

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

Great little place

Good value for a lively stay. Enjoyed kayaking to spectical island and doing some rope swinging! Only suggestion is to improve the dock. Hosts were fast communicators when we had questions. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurel H.

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

Lake Getaway

Picture perfect scenery. Beautiful property. Dock for putting in kayaks. Comfortable cottage. Clean and organized. Property owner very responsive throughout week. Lots of wildlife sightings. Enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diana D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spent my 50th birthday at this lake house. Quiet. Peaceful. All I did was kayak and fish off the dock. Stunning views. Listened to loons all night. Perfect proximity to town as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline M.

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

It was great!

Great location close to food and activity! Clean home and easy check in and out. I will definetlery return and refer others. Worth the money :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meredith J.

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

Labor Day weekend getaway

Had a wonderful time with our two small kids at this house. Plenty of space and we enjoyed being on the deck and in the yard in the shade under the tree. We brought our motor boat and it’s so close to the boat launch which is great. Loved having the windows open to feel the fresh air.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Robert G.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Damariscotta Stay

The location of this property is excellent. The house is right on the lake with dock access. Dock is small and dated. House is definitely in need of repair. Windows/screens are in poor condition - we killed at least 30 flies the first day we were there and were not able to leave windows open because screens were in such bad shape. Beds were very uncomfortable. If anyone has trouble with banks, this would not be the place for you. The bank leading to the dock was pretty steep. We actually left a day early!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 August 2022
We are so sorry to hear your stay was disappointing. Had we known you had any issues we would have addressed them immediately as we always have during the 12 years of renting.. We always value feedback to improve things but also understand everyone has different expectations and preferences. Most guests love our dock that was built less than 9 years ago with treated lumber and is large enough for our guests with pontoon boats, fishing boats, etc. One guest told us they had the best nights sleep in years on the same beds you didn’t like. We are not sure why you had issues with flies as our other guests have not, but will certainly inspect our screens and windows and look into home improvements for 2023.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arthea L.

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

A great location

Perfect location; Newcastle/Damariscotta is a liovely town. . Loved waking up to see the sunrise over the lake. Well-appointed kitchen. Laundry an extra benefit.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

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

Lakeside Relaxation

If you appreciate nature---glorious sunrises, full moon glistening on the lake---ducks, geese---and the peacefulness of watching cows graze on the hill across the street as you stand at the kitchen sink---then this is the getaway for you. Warm, sunny days afford the perfect opportunity to enjoy your morning coffee on the deck---or an afternoon beverage---looking out on the lake. We were sad to leave!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marian S.

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

This was our third stay at the Green Cottags and we enjoyed it as much as ever!

A beautiful week in a beautiful location…
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Derek P.

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

Oh the view

The property was great, cottage had everything we needed and when we needed a little extra Help, Don was there. Everything about this place was excellent. The two draw backs for me was they didn’t have an outdoor fire pit and there wasn’t a beach area for kids to wade in, but they had a dock and the kids could swim off that. The cottage did have a fireplace to make up for the loss of a fire pit. I would definitely rent again. Don was a great host and we already recommended the cottage to friends of ours. The view was exceptional, we didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynn R.

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

Quiet, relaxing stay at the lake

The cottage was clean and very well stocked. We were there in November so it was very quiet. We liked the surrounding area and made a few day trips. The owner was nice to deal with.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bee F.

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

Beautiful View!

We had a great time staying at the green cottage and Don was amazing! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marian S.

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

It was our second visit and was as comfortable and pleasant as the first.

The cottage is both beautifully situated and decorated. The lake is perfect in any weather and the hosts are extremely accommodating.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jeanine L.

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

Wonderful vacation

Check in was really easy. Don was very accommodating. We enjoyed our stay. Beautiful location Right on the water
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

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

Just as happy with our second stay!

We are happy to return to the Green Cottage this summer. Owner Don is responsive, the property is well-kept and the location is perfect. We hope to make another return next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

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

The Green Cottage

We very much enjoyed our stay at the Green Cottage. There was plenty of room for our party of 6. The view of the lake is fabulous!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Another great stay!

This was our second trip to this home. It is a super value in a beautiful location. The kitchen is very well stocked. Don is very helpful and even delivered lobsters to us. We love to swim and kayak to the island and play on the rope swing. We hope to return again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

About the host

Hosted by don hunt

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We have lived in the area since we were children. We think it is a beautiful place to be and hope you do too. If you visit and want some recommendations on things to do, just ask.

What makes this property unique

This property is on one of the top 10 largest lakes in Maine, a short drive downtown Damariscotta on the river, walking distance to the boat launch, less than 30 minutes to the ocean. You can sit on the deck with a cocktail and enjoy the view or sit inside. In the evening and morning you can enjoy the beautiful sunsets or sunrise either from the window, deck or on a kayak. During the day you can stay and relax or explore coastal Maine. Lots of scenery to enjoy on tons walking trails, boat cruises, fishing, beaches, lighthouses, dining, and so much more.

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