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Charming cottage with a fantastic view !!!

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A lakeside setting with two Adirondack chairs, a small table, and a dock extending into the water. Boats are docked nearby.
A cozy cabin interior with a blue sofa, rocking chair, and a bed in the adjacent room.
A lakeside cabin with a grassy yard and a view of the lake.
A cozy cabin-style kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a television. There's a rocking chair and a dining table with chairs.
A cozy cabin-style kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a television.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Damariscotta Lake
Sleeps 4•1 bedroom•1 bed

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Jefferson, ME
  • Place, Damariscotta Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Samoset Resort Golf Course
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Place, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming cottage with a fantastic view !!!

A cozy cottage located on Great Bay of Damariscotta Lake. The charming 1 bedroom retreat has a queen- size mattress and is the perfect getaway with a dock, 2 kayaks, and a canoe waiting to be used as well as a boat launch right on the property. The living room has a full-size sleeper sofa and the kitchen is in the shared open space. There is WI-FI, a Roku TV, a Blu-Ray player and a heat pump unit which provides heating and air- conditioning. I provide all linens, towels, paper products and a complete kitchen with all utensils, ice and basic condiments. The lake is the largest in Lincoln County and is well known for great fishing, boating and swimming. Located in mid-coast Maine close to the towns of Damariscotta, Rockland and Boothbay. Sorry, no pets.

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No more than 8 people can be entertained at one time on the property

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3588758
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

Jefferson

Located in Jefferson, this cottage is on the beach. Wiscasset Historic District and Castle Tucker are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Damariscotta Lake State Park and Damariscotta Lake. Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway Museum and Maine State Prison Store are also worth visiting. Scuba diving, snorkelling and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Jefferson, ME

What's nearby

  • Damariscotta Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Camden Hills State Park - 41 min drive - 57.9 km
  • Samoset Resort Golf Course - 42 min drive - 53.9 km
  • Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 44 min drive - 57.2 km
  • Bowdoin College - 56 min drive - 75.8 km

Getting around

  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Morse's Sauerkraut - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Salt Bay Cafe - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Cook's Lobster House - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Upper Crust Bakery & Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Marina's Seafood - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming cottage with a fantastic view !!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming cottage with a fantastic view !!!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming cottage with a fantastic view !!!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming cottage with a fantastic view !!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming cottage with a fantastic view !!! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Jefferson cottage is steps from Damariscotta Lake and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Damariscotta Lake State Park. Biscay Pond and St. George River are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location. Awesome hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shelley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

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

Our Favorite Place

We've stayed at this cottage several times. It's a wonderful spot on the lake, always clean and the owners are always available.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

paula b.

beautiful spot on lake

it was very nice and well equipped with everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Edward H.

Great place to stay

Was very quiet beautiful place to stay lots to do at the cottage or a short ride away. i would definitely recommend this to a friend. Owner were a pleasure to deal with Hope to be back myself some day!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar, 2020
Dear Ed, Thank you so much for your kind words about your stay!! Holly and Mark
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

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

Cozy cottage on the lake!

Perfect little cottage for our stay in Maine. Holly and Mark made the entire process, from booking to departure, super easy! Lovely location on the lake — dock, fire pit, kayaks, canoe — we took advantage of all the amenities.cant wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug, 2024
Thank you both so very much! We hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike J.

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

Maine Getaway

Location and accommodations are as good as it gets for a relaxing getaway vacation. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cozy cabin is awesome! The view is a slice of heaven. The hosts are wonderful and we consider them friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I think the best part of our stay at the cottage was meeting Mark & Holly! They are such wonderful people and do such a great job making us feel welcome and are there for anything we needed. The place is just stunning! Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct, 2025
We can't thank you enough for your kind words and terrific review! Hope we see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

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

Peaceful retreat

Cottage has everything you could need and the location right on the water is wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George T.

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

Just Right.

Place is great, nice location, excellent owners. Just for two people though.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

paula b.

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

great host

property and host are fabulous
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

paula b.

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

Comfy environment

Holly and Mark have provided a great place to relax and enjoy the Maine life!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul, 2022
Thanks for the kind words an review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

paula b.

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

the Maine way

Very well kept and Holly provides things others do not. A great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samuel T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s hard to come up with new things to say as this is our 9th year staying at Holly and Mark’s. We look forward to seeing them and staying at the lake every year. Already looking forward to next year.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John F.

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

Great Lake Vacation

We had an outstanding week on the lake in this charming cottage, we very much enjoyed our time in the cottage and boating/fishing on the lake. Our Host were terrific and very helpful with launching and retrieving our boat. we hope to stay at this location again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samuel T.

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

Can’t wait to come back

It’s really hard to come up with anything new to write as we’ve been staying here for 7 years, but this was another perfect stay. We all love visiting with mark and holly and staying at the cottage and look forward to it each year.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shelley S.

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

FABulous- as always

Ninth year renting from the Howlands. Looking forward to our tenth!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joe V.

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

Cozy cabin with great view of Damariscotta Lake.

Great location on lake with easy access to towns of Damariscotta, Waldoboro, Rockland and others. The cabin has all you need including a canoe and kayaks. The cabin is comfortable and the view of the lake is priceless. We will be back.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept, 2022
Thank you , Joe! Hopefully we will see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven P.

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

Late Sept. visit

The experience was better than advertised. Host is super.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct, 2023
Thank you so much!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

janet R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful, very clean and well stocked cottage! The views were beautiful? You are very close to the water where we saw and heard the loons. We also saw eagles on two different occasions! Loved the availability of the kayaks, which we certainly took advantage of! Thank you very much!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely lake cottage

This is a small, but perfectly outfitted, cottage at the edge of Damariscotta Lake. The views are beautiful and the owners are very helpful, friendly, and quick to respond. We especially loved hearing and seeing the loons. The furniture was comfortable and the grill worked great! We highly recommend this cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Perfect as usual

Mark and Holly are the best. The camp is nice and clean. It's a perfect way to live the lake life. Love it there. So kich already booked for years to come
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shelley S.

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

Another week in paradise

Summer doesn’t feel like summer until we’ve had our annual stay at Holly and Mark’s fabulous cabin. Already looking forward to 2024 ( and 2025, and…)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul, 2023
Love having you both!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samuel T.

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

8 is great

This is our eighth year staying at the cottage. We always love staying here and visiting with Mark and Holly. As usual they went above and beyond to ensure a great time. When leaving I asked both of my kids if they have more fun here or at DisneyWorld (they both love Disney) and they both said they like staying at the cottage better.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2024

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Hosted by Holly Howland

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