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Quintessential Maine. Top floor apartment with river view from front and back.

Quintessential Maine. Top floor apartment with river view from front and back. Damariscotta Harbor view from living room and front bedroom. Beautiful sunsets. Comfortable living room with views of Damariscotta Harbor. Queen bed with reading lights in front bedroom with harbor and town views Queen bed with reading lights in bedroom with back bay view.

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Last updated: 06/09/2013
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  • Internet:Yes
  • Pets allowed:No
  • Wheel chair accessible:No

A year round, nightly (min. 2 nights) or weekly alternative to a traditional overnight lodging. Visit www.comfortfound.com for more photos. A fully furnished, two bedroom, river view apartment in a historic New England downtown within walking distance of restaurants, galleries, shops, a book store, library, the Lincoln Theatre with films and live performances, and the Damariscotta River Harbor. Minimum two night stay for parties up to four. Eat in, dine out, or take out in the spacious convenience of the modern kitchen and dining area. Linens and dishware for four. Furnished with antiques and clean, comfortable furniture. Wi-fi and DirecTV. Please visit our web site www.comfortfound.com or call 805-441-3777 for further details, policies, and more photos.

Coming soon: Comfort Found by-the-Sea, Christmas Cove, South Bristol. Visit our web site for info.

Keywords: Top floor, water view, downtown, in town, historic, literary lodging, romantic, clean, antiques, books, Maine

Property Type

      • Apartment

      Accommodation Type

          • Vacation Rental

          Suitability

          • Non Smoking Only:

            No smoking anywhere on premises or in front of building....moreless

          • Pets Not Allowed

          Bedrooms: 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, Beds for 2-4

          Bathrooms: 1 Bathrooms

          Kitchen & Dining

          • Kitchen:

            Electric oven, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, iron, ironing board...moreless

          • Cooking Utensils:

            Service for four with pots, pans, and tea pot....moreless

          • Refrigerator
          • Microwave

          Amenities

          • Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer:

            nearby at town harbor...moreless

          • Parking Off Street
          • Linens Provided
          • Air Conditioning

          Other Amenities

              • Books, books, and more books including books by the owner/author.

              Entertainment

              • Satellite / Cable:

                DirecTV added in December 2011...moreless

              • Television

              Communications

              • Free Long Distance:

                Free in-state long distance up to 30 minutes per day. No need remember area code. All of Maine is 207....moreless

              • Telephone:

                portable telephones in living room and both bedrooms, wall phone in kitchen, answering machine....moreless

              • Wireless Internet:

                Wifi throughout the apartment. Free wifi at nearby coffee shop and library....moreless

              • Broadband Access

              Location & View

                  • Water View:

                    Damariscotta River and harbor to the front and the back bay to the rear....moreless

                  Activities

                  • Hospital
                  • Medical Services
                  • ATM/Bank
                  • Boating
                  • Antiquing
                  • Kayaking
                  • Snowboarding
                  • Sailing
                  • Cycling
                  • Cross Country Skiing
                  • Botanical Garden
                  • Churches
                  • Live Theater
                  • Cinemas
                  • Restaurants
                  • Shopping
                  • Sight Seeing
                  • Museums
                  • Library
                  • Health/Beauty Spa

                  Other Activities

                      • New and antiquarian book stores, centrally located in MidCoast Maine. Lots of antique and shopping within 30-45 minutes. Portland approx a hour away depending on traffic....moreless
                       

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                      • perfect in town respite

                        perfect in town respite

                        • Guest Anonymous
                        • Date of stay 05/31/13
                        • Review Submitted 06/05/13
                        My husband and I stayed here for an anniversary weekend. This is a quiet, comfortable and clean apartment in the middle of town steps from shops, restaurants, galleries, bookstores and a boat launch. The decor is comfy yesteryear. You are surrounded with an excellent selection of eclectic reading material. Beds are comfortable. Nice to curl up on the couch with a book and a cup of tea and restore oneself. Owners attentive and responsive. Lovely!

                        Owner response: Thank you for your stay. We're glad you enjoyed your stay. More books will be added when we get to Maine. Jeff and Sharon

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                        Art Lessons

                        • Guest Jim&Nancy Donatelli
                        • Date of stay 04/14/13
                        • Review Submitted 04/29/13
                        A friend and I signed up to take art classes from one of our favorite artists at her Gallery in Damriscotta Maine. We chose Comfort Found Literary Lodging because it was located right on the main street of the town, had great reviews and looked like such a cozy place to stay. Jeff was a great person to work with, very organized and thorough in his printed information and directions. We were definitely not disappointed when we arrived. This cozy apartment was just as it had been described. We both said that we could stay for a week and not be able to take in all of the wonderful selection of books that can be found everywhere. Beds were very comfy, kitchen and bath had more than enough of everything we needed during our stay, atmosphere in the living room was informal and relaxed. Everything was very clean and well kept. There is a wonderful restaurant across the street and lots of interesting and fun stores to browse through. When we are ready for another art lesson we will certainly be making reservations at Comfort Found Literary Lodging. Thanks Jeff for your great hospitality.

                        Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing.

                        Owner response: Thank you, Nancy, but I have to share any credit with my wife Sharon for her sense of design and choice of books.

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                        • Guest D.B. and others, Arlington, VA
                        • Date of stay 12/02/12
                        • Review Submitted 12/03/12
                        A winter stay is unusual, but that didn't take away from the charm and coziness of this apartment. Very comfortable beds and marvelous books. Thanks so much.

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                        • Guest J. and P. T, Albank, NY
                        • Date of stay 10/08/12
                        • Review Submitted 10/10/12
                        We fell in love with this garrett apt and its amenities. Pumpkinfets was a great deal of fun as well. As an extra perk at the Pumpkin Fest Parade we met Gladys (tenant downstairs)–a delightful woman for sure. Hope to do this again!

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                        • Guest J.P., Iowa, D.M., and M.C., New Jersey, S.J., Mass
                        • Date of stay 08/24/12
                        • Review Submitted 10/10/12
                        Our stay here was a perfect beginning to our Maine vacation. Next stop Monhegan Island. We all agree that we would love to be here longer to enjoy the wonderful books.

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                        • Guest D. and L. J., Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada
                        • Date of stay 08/17/12
                        • Review Submitted 08/20/12
                        Jeff and Sharon, A delightful experience! It was as though we had slipped into the middle of one of the Maine books! We so enjoyed the apartment, the downtown, Savory Maine restaurant and , of course, all the literary adventures right here at 112 Main St. Thanks so much!

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                        • Guest B. and R.H., Los Angeles, CA
                        • Date of stay 08/13/12
                        • Review Submitted 08/20/12
                        R. and I enjoyed our stay. We will be back again as the space, location, and comfort are wonderful. Have a wonderful end of summer. We hope to be back Summer of 2013.

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                        • Guest M., A., and S.J., South Carolina
                        • Date of stay 07/29/12
                        • Review Submitted 08/20/12
                        We are so glad this lovely place was out last stop in Maine. We've stayed in a lobster fisherman's cottage, a log cabin, and then an apartment on Monhegan. This two-day stay here was truly "comfort found." We appreciated the soft beds, great books, reading lamps and the teapot. An added pleasure was the fact that Comfort Found is very reminiscent of my late grandparents' apartment in Lexington, VA...it was like having a visit with them.

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                        • Guest B.H., Los Angeles
                        • Date of stay 07/24/12
                        • Review Submitted 07/28/12
                        C. and I enjoyed our two nights here! It was a great get away just before she goes to camp. We will keep this in mind when booking spots in Damariscotta. So much nicer than a hotel/motel. Thanks.

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                        • Guest C.H., Los Angeles
                        • Date of stay 07/24/12
                        • Review Submitted 07/28/12
                        The place is spectacular! I am so touched that you guys let us stay here. It is a wonderful little hideaway. Thanks a million!

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                      $150 per night for up to two persons, $200 per night for up to four.
                      $800 per week for up to two persons, $1,000 per week for up to four.
                      Minimum two night stay. Check in and check out any day of the week.
                      50% deposit upon confirmation. Full refund if cancellation is 15 days or more
                      before arrival. Credit for deposit if cancellation is 14 days or less
                      before arrival unless we can rebook.
                      Check in 3:00 p.m., check out noon, unless prior arrangements are made.
                      Same reasonable rates year round. 7% Maine State Use Tax applies.
                      

                      Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.


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                      Last updated: 06/09/2013
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                      Location

                      • Nearest Airport: Portland JetPort at 55 Miles
                      • Nearest Beach: Pemaquid Beach at 13 Miles
                      • Nearest Barpub: King Eider at 10 Metres
                      • Nearest Restaurant: King Eider, Damariscotta River Grill, Newcastle Pu at 0.5 Miles
                       

                      Owner info

                      Year Purchased: 2006

                      About the owner: Comfort Found Literary Lodging was founded by the award winning author and illustrator Sharon Lovejoy and her husband Jeff Prostovich, a real estate broker in Maine and California.

                      Why the Owner Chose Damariscotta:
                      The first time I saw downtown Damariscotta I felt as though I had come home. The small village of old sea captain’s houses, the perfect New England churches and steeples and mid 19th century brick buildings huddled near the river touched my heart. One building in particular stayed in my mind. For decades, 112 Main Street was the apothecary shop for the town. Years later, the pharmacy was taken over by a country store (now a gallery) and the top two floors were turned into apartments. When the chance came to buy the building, we wandered through the floors up to the top level. It felt like a Paris (don’t laugh) apartment. Maybe it was the 33 steps, but I loved the high ceiling in the stairwell, the moldings, the funky 30's kitchen, the living room, and the two bedrooms. We had often talked about buying a small hotel to outfit with comfortable furniture and beds, antiques, art, and lots of wonderful books. When Jeff asked me what we should call it, I thought of the book Comfort Found in Good Old Books by George Hamlin Fitch. Written in 1911 by the book reviewer for the San Francisco Chronicle, Fitch’s book highlighted the most beloved of the books he turned to for comfort. He believed, as do I, that cultivating a love of reading is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. Books bring the world to your easy chair; they give you wings; and they are ever faithful friends whether you need inspiration, edification, or consolation. Fitch believed in the verity of the old quote by Thomas Carlyle, “My books are friends that never fail me.” When our first guests checked into Comfort Found, they said, 'This is a HOME,' which was exactly how we wanted them to feel.  Jeff and I would like to invite you to experience the real taste of New England in the warm and welcoming rooms of our dear 'Comfort Found.' I think you'll feel, as did our first guests, that you've stepped into a well-loved home. Thee is welcome here friend.

                      The Unique Benefits at this Apartment:
                      Relax and unwind year round with our plentiful selection of books or bring your own. We offer free wifi to keep you connected, but not distracted. DirecTV in living room and sports bars are nearby. We are frequent business travelers and want our guests to feel at home in a clean comfortable environment. Damariscotta is centrally located in MidCoast Maine with Camden, Rockport, Rockland, Thomastown, Tenant's Harbor to the north and Boothbay, Wiscasset, Bath, Brunswick , Freeport (outlet capital of North America), and Portland to the south. Reservations are accepted starting and ending any day of the week.


                      Contact us

                      • Primary: +1 805-441-3777 cell number

                       

                      Photos

                      • Quintessential Maine. Top floor apartment with river view from front and back.

                        Quintessential Maine. Top floor apartment with river view from front and back.

                      • Comfortable living room with views of Damariscotta Harbor.

                        Comfortable living room with views of Damariscotta Harbor.

                      • Queen bed with reading lights in bedroom with back bay view.

                        Queen bed with reading lights in bedroom with back bay view.

                      • Damariscotta Harbor view from living room and front bedroom. Beautiful sunsets.

                        Damariscotta Harbor view from living room and front bedroom. Beautiful sunsets.

                      • Queen bed with reading lights in front bedroom with harbor and town views

                        Queen bed with reading lights in front bedroom with harbor and town views

                      Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #386838

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                      Date last modified - Monday, May 27, 2013

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                      2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom
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