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-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 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 wooden cabin interior with a kitchen, dining area, and a cozy seating space.

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 beach and sea.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Damariscotta Lake

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Jefferson, ME
  • Place, Damariscotta Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Place, Samoset Resort Golf Course
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Airport, Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)
    ‪46 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

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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 Museum 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
  • Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 44 min drive - 57.2 km
  • Samoset Resort Golf Course - 45 min drive - 55.2 km
  • Boothbay Harbor Marina - 45 min drive - 58.6 km
  • Bowdoin College - 56 min drive - 75.8 km

Getting around

  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Morse's Sauerkraut - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Cook's Lobster House - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Damariscotta Lake Farm Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Finback Alehouse - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Upper Crust Bakery & Cafe - ‬8 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. 81 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet home away from home cottage waking up to a glorious lake view. It has all you need for a wonderful vacation. The hosts we're a gracious couple.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect spot for some relaxation and solitude. The owners, Holly and Mark were very accommodating during our stay. The cottage is ideal for 2 people. Thanks again Holly and Mark!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

beautiful spot on lake

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another wonderful 2 weeks. Believe this was our 7th year in a row and perfect as always! Mark and Holly are the best. You would never know they are right next door. Cottage is always clean. Would highly recommend! Already looking forward to next year
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2026
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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

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

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great year at the cottage on the lake! This is our 10th year. Other than home, we've spent more nights here than anyplace else, which I think speaks volumes as to how much we enjoy it. The cottage is always clean, incredibly comfortable, and well-maintained. The Holly and Mark go above and beyond every single summer to make sure our stay is perfect. We are already looking forward to next year!
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
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