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Don't miss the Pumpkin Festival weekend filled with lobster dinners and oysters

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Front Yard
Side Front yard great for croquet
Front porch
Front porch
Living room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Newcastle, ME
  • Frances Perkins Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Whaleback Shell Midden State Historic Site
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Damariscotta Farmer's Market
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Blue Room

1 Queen Bed

Child bedroom

1 Single Bed

Green room

1 Double Bed

Red room

1 Double Bed

Spare bedroom

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Clawfoot Tub shower bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Downstairs Powder Bathroom

Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Don't miss the Pumpkin Festival weekend filled with lobster dinners and oysters

5 Bedroom, 3 Bath (sleeps 8), family room, parlor, living room, on 1.5 acres; bath includes claw foot tub; one 1/2 bath, 2 full baths ; antique furniture and lovely bay windows to play cards or curl up and read a book. Family room for coffee around the walnut table for morning breakfast and chat; quiet parlor w rocking chair to draw or paint. Walk down Downeast Magazine'
s"Loveliest Lane" and view the other stately homes and old large oak trees. Take a trip down memory lane or go back in time to the 18th century. Close to town and shops yet private, nearby restaurants and pub for lobster and Chowdah. Escape for a long weekend with family and friends. Come to the Captain' s House and sip coffee on the porch while viewing glimpses of the Damariscotta River.

Property manager

Property Manager/Owner
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No barbequeing or outdoor grilling allowed, No use of fireplaces. Park by the porch. No driveway parking allowed. No sitting on porch handrails

Important information

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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Newcastle

Located in Newcastle, this holiday home is on a river. Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway Museum and Penobscot Marine Museum are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Damariscotta Farmer's Market and Boothbay Farmers' Market. Pemaquid Craft Co-op and Dolphin Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Newcastle, ME

What's nearby

  • Frances Perkins Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Whaleback Shell Midden State Historic Site - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Jan Kilburn Watercolor Studio and Gallery - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Damariscotta Farmer's Market - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 30 min drive - 33.6 km

Getting around

  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Newcastle Publick House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Round Top Ice Cream Stand - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Reunion Station - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mike's Place - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Don't miss the Pumpkin Festival weekend filled with lobster dinners and oysters pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Don't miss the Pumpkin Festival weekend filled with lobster dinners and oysters ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Don't miss the Pumpkin Festival weekend filled with lobster dinners and oysters ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Don't miss the Pumpkin Festival weekend filled with lobster dinners and oysters located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Frances Perkins Center, Jan Kilburn Watercolor Studio and Gallery and Little Point. Whaleback Shell Midden State Historic Site and Damariscotta Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 73 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beth A.

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

Anderson Bday

It was so nice to be next door to family to celebrate our uncle’s 90th birthday. We enjoyed staying in a house with a lot of history.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn D.

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

Perfect

We were in town for a wedding and this house was perfect for our group of friends. Each room is very well appointed and beautifully decorated. The location is perfect for getting in and out of town. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Storm R.

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

A wonderful place to stay!

We stayed in this house for two weeks and really enjoyed it. It was well furnished, clean, close to town, a beautiful street and the perfect place for our family to spend our time. Our local contact was easy to reach and was very helpful. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R., Boston

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

Great family spot

Had a wonderful time. Easy walk into town. Plenty of space for everyone to stretch out.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Seri H.

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

Fourth of July

Gorgeous house. Comfortable accommodations. Easy walk into town - perfect for our group. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean K., Portland, ME

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

Great location!

Had a great time! House is right down the road from Damariscotta. Plenty of places to eat and shop within walking distance. Beach and lighthouse only 20 minutes away. House is stunning and very uniqiue. It has plenty of charm.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wedding weekend

We had a very nice and comfortable stay this past weekend. The house was ready and inviting fir when we arrived. The house was huge! Definitely enough space for everyone to spread out! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

rob n.

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

Perfect

We were attending a family event in Damariscotta and this home was perfect for our visit. On a beautiful, quiet street and and walking distance to downtown. Also close to other great midcoast Maine destinations like Camden, Pemaquid and Harpswell. The house is cozy with plenty of room and a very historic feel. The beds were comfortable and the wifi good, so no complaints from our a youg adult childern.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

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

Our stay at the Captain's house

This was our second visit to this house which is a really lovely old home in a wonderful location. It’s on a very quiet dead end street but just a short walk to downtown Damariscotta across the river. The plumbing is not modern but is completely functional. The kitchen is well furnished with cooking equipment but there is no salt and pepper or other spices and condiments. We love this old house and would highly recommend a stay there. It’s great for two couples - plenty of space to spread out.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Jonathan F.

Great location but somewhat lacking inside

This house is on a charming road and has a great overall location to be sure (short walk to downtown Damariscotta), yet there is much mustiness and many furnishings that are in need of repair or replacement. The one shower is tremendously small, scarcely over 2' x 2' wide. (The claw foot tub has old world charm but no shower.)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Deanna S.

Overall a good stay!

Overall we enjoyed our stay - house was clean and comfortable - we did have a slight issue 're parking as it is on the road and on one of the days we returned to find several cars already parked there! (A minor irritation as one of our party has mobility issues) Great location with easy access to the village/town. Would recommend the property. Only downside is the need to make up beds upon arrival and the expectation that we launder all linens and towels prior to leaving. (It begs the question - what is the cleaning fee for?)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Ruth R.

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

Great location

We enjoyed our stay in this quiet neighborhood. Lots of room to spread out and a lovely front porch to enjoy a cup of morning coffee. Close to downtown Newcastle and Damariscotta, excellent restaurants and shops, and short drive to beautiful nature walks, the ferry to Monhegan and swimming in nearby Damariscotta Mills (freshwater pond). The property manager was very responsive. We were disappointed when the DVD player did not work (frown) since there were many movies we wanted to watch, but whoever stays here next time will have a new one. Kitchen window did not open and the kitchen fan wasn't working, but there were portable fans in other rooms, so we used them instead. Old windows especially in the bedrooms needed sticks to stay up, but all in all we enjoyed our stay in this grand old home. It was terrific having a new W/D to use. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Roger K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location, many positives

First the positives! This property is on an unbelievably cool street located just up the hill from the Damariscotta River and the town. Easy walk into town. The beds were all very comfortable as were the pillows. There was enough space to spread out, this property seems ideal for a family. The porch is a great spot to hang. The little window A/C units actually did a very good job as long as you shut the rooms they were in up. This property is attached to another building that someone is living in. No big deal for us, other than essentially the parking is on the street rather than off the street. No noise issues or anything like that, but I think it’s is good to mention this as it isn’t really a stand alone house, even though it’s huge, it is part of a larger house. The negatives? First and foremost the house needs a deep clean badly. The floors are all very clean and the bathrooms were clean. No issues there. The kitchen was not. All of the glass knobs were really sticky, we immediately wiped them all down a couple times to get them clean. The fridge isn’t gross, but it’s definitely not clean. The freezer really needs to be cleaned. If we had been staying for more than two nights we would have cleaned them. They were not great. We did wipe the handles down as they were also very sticky. Other areas were not dirty per se, but just really need a good cleaning. Generally not a huge deal, but when paying a cleaning fee in addition to the nightly rate we sort of expect stuff to at least be mostly clean. It was not. One of the bathrooms has a claw foot tub and the shower head needs to be changed to one that will throw the water, it essentially just runs out and straight down. Otherwise this bathroom is great. The other bathroom doubled as the laundry room and had a bunch of stuff(vacuum cleaner, broom, etc) just sort of thrown in the corner. Seems like that could find a better neater place. The shower is a small stand up and is pretty hard to shower in if you are over 5’10” or a bigger person. Sucks to not be able to get a decent shower. For most people maybe that isn’t an issue, but we like to have a good shower. The mowers showing up at 7:20 AM and running mowers and string trimmers loudly on one of the two nights all year we are away from our 5 year old and could have slept in wasn’t amazing. Also they coated our cars down when they weed whacked one foot away. Overall a nice place that could use a bit of work and cleaning.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

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

Quaint house

We enjoyed our stay at the Captain’s House. It’s quaint and quirky. It was clean and comfortable. We were able to easily walk into Damariscotta for the pumpkin festival and other local sights. There’s a fantastic playground near the local Y and Great Salt Bay community school that’s worth the visit if you are traveling with kids. When we were in the house, it was cozy to hang out near the kitchen and living room combo
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

L C.

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

Wonderful older house

Nice stay, plenty of room for everyone. The house was nice. There are quirks, like the layout and floors that are a little uneven, but that's expected in an older home. The hot water faucet in the upstairs bathroom should be looked at as it was lose. Overall we were very happy and would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

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

Pumpkin Festival weekend

Our group of six friends came up from Massachusetts for Pumpkin Festival weekend. The location of the Captain’s House can’t be beat for access to downtown Damariscotta. It’s about a 10 minute walk. The whole street is lined with beautiful old homes and across the street from the house is a lovely cemetery right on the river. The house is huge with multiple living-rooms and sitting rooms - plenty of space for a group of people to spread out and relax. This is our third visit and we hope to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caral S.

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

Happy in Newcastle

Wonderful location - easy to walk to restaurants and quaint shops. Large home with 5 full/queen beds and at least a few new mattresses - very comfortable. No central air - window units in most bedrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

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

Bliss

What a great house, and a great area to explore. Very peaceful and beautiful. Birds right out front on the porch! Walkable to all of Newcastle and Damariscotta. Very comfortable and homey.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul F., Camden USA

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

One of the quietest, nicest intown streets in Maine. P

Relaxing and enjoyable. Comfortable Accomodations
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Caral S.

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

Wonderful Location

This is a great old house in a beautiful quiet neighborhood. Beds were comfortable, porch was inviting, and the location couldn't have been better. It does have old bathrooms and no AC, but there were window units and fans. Host communication was good.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lesley W.

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

Location is perfect!!

We really enjoyed the house and the location was perfect. The front porch was great for a morning cup of coffee and afternoon snack. We enjoyed walking into town for a bite to eat and visit the shops along the way. The house is perfectly located for easily getting to the many great sites in the Boothbay area. We headed out for a different adventure every day and the location made it extremely easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maryke S.

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

This place is great!

We really enjoyed this house during our short stay in the Newcastle area. As the owner mentions, it is old which adds to its charm. Beds are comfortable, we had no problems with anything. The location is perfect, a short walk to Main St. in Newcastle/Damariscotta. It was also surprisingly quiet being so close to the Main St. and Rte. 1. It looks like the rear of the huge house is used as rentals, and the driveway is meant for their parking. We parked on street along the porch side of the house as requested, which was not a problem as this is a dead end street with very little traffic. We also enjoyed using the porch with friends who came over to celebrate a birthday after a puffin cruise out of the dock by Shaw's Lobster Pound in Bristol.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bruce R., Norman, OK

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

Coastal Maine Retreat

Great property for our family to use as a base for exploring the Maine coast. Eclectic home with plenty of room for everyone. Very clean and comfortable. We didn’t cook in the kitchen, but it was stocked and ready.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hanna B.

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

Perfect location & lovely home

This was exactly what my family was looking for on our vacation. The house was comfortable, with more than enough room for all 6 of us. It was just a short walk to downtown!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Cindy B.

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

Family gathering

I loved the home. If you have any health issues, it might be difficult, as all bedrooms are on the upper floor. The locationn was great as we were very close to the stores etc and close to where family was at a local campground. I have not rented many from a many sites, but I'm not a fan of stripping beds as there are charges for cleaning etc., which I believe should include all cleaning, beds, dishes and garbage removal.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Property Manager/Owner

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I am the great great granddaughter of Ebenezer Haggett who owned this property with his children and it is titled, "the Haggett Homestead". Ebenezer was famous as a shipbuilder who built the five masted schooner. Ebenezer had his ship building company in Newcastle which is now the Lincoln Home and built such beautiful ships as "the Elizabeth", "the Josephus", "the State of Maine". The craftsman in the home is mirrored after the ships with wainscoting and maple flooring.

Why they chose this property

Grear weekend getaway. The property is part of Maine history - with the wide pumpkin pine flooring, lovely architecture, quaint parlor and ballroom. Glidden Street was captured in DownEast Magazine as "Newcastle's Lovliest Lane". The countryside and beautiful federal homes provide the setting for Jane Austen's "Emma".

What makes this property unique

Close to town and shops, yet quiet and private; lovely sitting rooms for conversation, reading, quilting knitting; Porch setting which overlooks the Damariscotta River-- great for having coffee in the morning. Spacious rooms for friends and family

Languages:

English, Spanish

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