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Charming cottage on the Damariscotta River, easy walk to downtown.

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Private kitchen
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Charming cottage on the Damariscotta River, easy walk to downtown.

Rustic Maine cottage on the banks of the Damariscotta River with dock and river access. A historic, classic New England area with fresh seafood and produce abound -- plus many outdoor activities to enjoy. The property is downtown, a short walk to the charming twin villages of Newcastle and Damriscotta in mid-coast Maine. Many excellent restaurants and artisan shops are nearby. For getting outdoors -- hiking, kayaking, boating, beach and other ocean activities. There are also beautiful lakes and estuarine waters all around.
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About the area

Newcastle

Newcastle is home to this cottage. Frances Perkins Center and Jan Kilburn Watercolor Studio and Gallery are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Damariscotta Farmer's Market and Boothbay Farmers' Market. Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway Museum and Penobscot Marine Museum are also worth visiting.
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Newcastle, ME

What's nearby

  • Frances Perkins Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Jan Kilburn Watercolor Studio and Gallery - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Whaleback Shell Midden State Historic Site - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Samoset Resort Golf Course - 36 min drive - 55.7 km
  • LL Bean Flagship Store - 47 min drive - 72.7 km

Getting around

  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Oxbow Brewing Company - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Newcastle Publick House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Reunion Station - ‬5 min drive

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. 13 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David R C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an amazing location, right on the river and very close to everything, shops restaurants etc. I really enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David R C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location on the water and very close to all the shops and restaurants in Newcastle and Damariscotta.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John F.

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

Fantastic location!!!

Exactly what we were looking for, on the water, close to restaurants, big deck with beautiful views down the river!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2024
Thanks John. I just completed the reciprocal rating and all were entered as 5 star and yet came up differently? I’ll reach out to Vrbo… Let me know if you’re interested in staying next year/season. I plan to open up dates for 24/25 in mid-late January and would be happy to give you an early peek, choices.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot! Comfortable accommodations and great host! Enjoyed yoga on the dock, SUP/yoga on the river and walking to shops and restaurants. Best kept secret in the area! We will be back for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2025
We enjoyed hosting your group and would love to have you back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John F.

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

Awesome property/location!

Couldn’t have picked a better location from which to explore Mid-Coast Maine!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Petrina T.

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

Cute cottage!

Perfect location! Within walking distance to shopping and restaurants. Such a relaxing spot, watching the tides, birds and even a seal!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susanna D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great deck over the river
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

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

Just perfect

This was the perfect place to relax and take in the beautiful river
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Cara M.

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

Quaint waterside cottage

Perfect for those looking both to have walking access to Damariscotta and have an oceanside location. The stay we booked was during the winter holiday and cottage was very cozy - including a wood stove (although we did not use). Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

David F.

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

Unique spot on the Damariscotta River

The location was fabulous overlooking Damariscotta riverside. Easy walk to restaurants and shops. Fabulous view of boats on the river. Charming and rustic. Good central location to drive to other sights in mid coast Maine.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our week long stay at the cottage. The views are spectacular! Perfect location for walking to shops and restaurants! We took a boat ride for a day trip to Monhegan Island and also went to the Botanical Gardens! Recommend the lobster rolls at Schooners across the river but every restaurant we went to was fantastic!! The sandwiches at Fernald’s country store are great also!!! We attempted the Van Gogh puzzle but didn’t start it early enough!! Maybe next year !!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe G.

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

Maine Getaway

The house was very accommodating and perfect for the 4 of us! It was clean and comfortable and close to town. Comfy beds, nice views. We enjoyed time on the deck and the dock. Only suggestions may be to have access to a toaster and microwave. Communication with the owner was great-positive, helpful and very responsive!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2024
Thanks Joe….it was great to have you/crew. A toaster is on the list and will add soon.
Verified

8/10 Good

S S.

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

Location!

We had an excellent time, and the best part of this property was its location! Never had to deal with traffic except to go to other towns. Shops and restaurants are steps away. Enjoyed the deck and dock. It's not fancy, but it is comfortable and clean. Probably not the best option for families with small children due to its proximity to the water and lack of outdoor 'play space' however, it is perfect for relaxing adults. We'd stay here again--who knows? maybe this fall! 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2024
Thanks Stephanie; it was a pleasure to host you…Scott
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bruce B.

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

Our problems were with the TV. There were n instructions on site how to operate the tv channels.

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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

james y.

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

Fantastic location and cozy accomodations

Had a great stay at the cottage. Although the building is rustic, the amenities (eg, hot water heater, washer, dryer, etc.) are great and high quality. Owner was responsive and helpful (eg, when we noticed there wasn’t a lobster pot, when the awning ripped during high winds, etc.) Getting access to the cottage was seamless and easy to get situated. It was so nice to quickly walk to town and visit restaurants and shops. The location also offers easy driving access to both points on either side of the town. One nice addition for the future would be a close out guide. I felt like I cleaned and did everything well before departing but it would be nice to have a checklist so I know I hit all the marks. Thanks so much and hope to visit again soon!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
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