10/10 Excellent
Denise H.
26 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Denise H.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Entire home
Maine Waterfront Cottage: Nestled on an acre of land, with 500ft of shore front
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 62400 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Newcastle, ME
- Place, Damariscotta Lake13 min walk
- Place, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens30 min drive
- Place, Samoset Resort Golf Course41 min drive
- Airport, Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State)57 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Maine Waterfront Cottage: Nestled on an acre of land, with 500ft of shore front
Sea Lavender Cottage, located in Mid Coast Maine (right near the twin villages of Damariscotta and Newcastle), is ready for your enjoyment.
Sited within feet of Great Salt Bay, this recently "re-minted" cottage sports creative architectural touches, extensive cottage-focused style, and refreshing amenities. Features comfortable furnishings, updated bathrooms, as well as all new appliances and fixtures. The cottage's appearance and attitude invites and inspires relaxing engagement with all of nature's salt water activity on Great Salt Bay (Maine's first marine protected resource).
You will share this natural beauty with eagles, osprey, blue herons, loons, an occasional seal, prehistoric horseshoe crabs, oyster farms, and in the spring, over a million Alewives passing by the dock to spawn in nearby Damariscotta Lake––after climbing a classic 1500 foot fish ladder (first constructed in 1807), which is just a short walk down the road.
The very first Cottage guests said they come to Maine each summer to explore and discover all the unique activities of coastal Maine and its villages. Yet they found Sea Lavender Cottage so comfortable, joy filled , and emotionally fulfilling, they did not want to leave each day....except to launch kayaks and join the beauty of the Bay.
Now it is your turn...
The remodel of Sea Lavender Cottage was completed in 2016 and enjoys many returning guests each year to enjoy the many charms of Mid Coast Maine and the relaxing setting of Great Salt Bay. This property also features convenient access to US Route One (just a mile away) and is less than 5 minutes from twin villages of Damariscotta and Newcastle.
More Property Details:
The primary BR is extra large with a King bed and an ensuite bath which features an oversized, tiled, walk in shower. The second BR features a Queen bed (from Room and Board) and is directly across the hall to a full bath, complete with a tub and shower combination.
All 1800 square feet of living space are on the main floor. The 600 square feet finished lower level with full size picture windows and walk out access to the dock is fully furnished and includes lots of space for activities. An item frequently enjoyed is the full size pool table. One recent guest even set up a practice putting green!
Open a door off the living room and an adjustable awning covered second level deck above the shorefront with comfy cushioned furniture is there to enjoy any time of day. Frequently there is a stare down between Cottage guests sitting on the deck and a s/he Bald Eagle keeping watch on top of a very tall utility pole adjacent to her/his six foot wide nest with mate and fledgling high in a pine tree. A quick paddle in a kayak takes you to the island in the bay with these magnificent birds who stay put, even acting bored with each new set of eyes on them...
A perfect day at the Cottage is capped with an evening fire in the fire circle with the little kid in all of us enjoying deliciously crunchy and gooey S'mores.....
Sited within feet of Great Salt Bay, this recently "re-minted" cottage sports creative architectural touches, extensive cottage-focused style, and refreshing amenities. Features comfortable furnishings, updated bathrooms, as well as all new appliances and fixtures. The cottage's appearance and attitude invites and inspires relaxing engagement with all of nature's salt water activity on Great Salt Bay (Maine's first marine protected resource).
You will share this natural beauty with eagles, osprey, blue herons, loons, an occasional seal, prehistoric horseshoe crabs, oyster farms, and in the spring, over a million Alewives passing by the dock to spawn in nearby Damariscotta Lake––after climbing a classic 1500 foot fish ladder (first constructed in 1807), which is just a short walk down the road.
The very first Cottage guests said they come to Maine each summer to explore and discover all the unique activities of coastal Maine and its villages. Yet they found Sea Lavender Cottage so comfortable, joy filled , and emotionally fulfilling, they did not want to leave each day....except to launch kayaks and join the beauty of the Bay.
Now it is your turn...
The remodel of Sea Lavender Cottage was completed in 2016 and enjoys many returning guests each year to enjoy the many charms of Mid Coast Maine and the relaxing setting of Great Salt Bay. This property also features convenient access to US Route One (just a mile away) and is less than 5 minutes from twin villages of Damariscotta and Newcastle.
More Property Details:
The primary BR is extra large with a King bed and an ensuite bath which features an oversized, tiled, walk in shower. The second BR features a Queen bed (from Room and Board) and is directly across the hall to a full bath, complete with a tub and shower combination.
All 1800 square feet of living space are on the main floor. The 600 square feet finished lower level with full size picture windows and walk out access to the dock is fully furnished and includes lots of space for activities. An item frequently enjoyed is the full size pool table. One recent guest even set up a practice putting green!
Open a door off the living room and an adjustable awning covered second level deck above the shorefront with comfy cushioned furniture is there to enjoy any time of day. Frequently there is a stare down between Cottage guests sitting on the deck and a s/he Bald Eagle keeping watch on top of a very tall utility pole adjacent to her/his six foot wide nest with mate and fledgling high in a pine tree. A quick paddle in a kayak takes you to the island in the bay with these magnificent birds who stay put, even acting bored with each new set of eyes on them...
A perfect day at the Cottage is capped with an evening fire in the fire circle with the little kid in all of us enjoying deliciously crunchy and gooey S'mores.....
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed
Must be approved by owner upon booking
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: must be approved by owner upon booking
Long-term renters welcome
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
This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Newcastle
Located in Newcastle, this cottage is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Whaleback Shell Midden State Historic Site and Hidden Valley Nature Center reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway Museum and Penobscot Marine Museum. The Boothbay Playhouse and Dolphin Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Kayaking and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Newcastle, ME
What's nearby
- Damariscotta Lake - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 30 min drive - 35.7 km
- Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park - 36 min drive - 32.8 km
- Bowdoin College - 41 min drive - 51.8 km
- Samoset Resort Golf Course - 41 min drive - 56.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 5 min drive
- Dunkin' - 4 min drive
- Shell - 3 min drive
- Newcastle Publick House - 3 min drive
- Oxbow Brewing Company - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Sally M.
11 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sally M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Peggy B.
21 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peggy B.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amy J.
30 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amy J.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Peggy B.
1 Dec, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent would recommend this place very highly
Peggy B.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Christopher K.
30 Aug, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable End of Summer Stay
Christopher K.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Lauran H.
9 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lauran H.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jeannette M.
17 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Fall Vacay
Jeannette M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Pattie
28 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Pattie
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rj B., Canton, Ga
25 Sept, 2018
Great place with a spectacular view!
Rj B.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
10/10 Excellent
Taylor H.
21 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful host, wonderful views
Taylor H.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robert L.
3 Oct, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sea Lavender
Robert L.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Cathy L.
23 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb
Cathy L.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sarah C.
27 Apr, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and relaxing
Sarah C.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Marianne E.
16 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect peaceful getaway
Marianne E.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Donna F.
21 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Experience
Donna F.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Stefanie S.
12 Nov, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect!
Stefanie S.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Chris B.
19 Oct, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Location
Chris B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
7 Oct, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Edward K.
27 Nov, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A+
Edward K.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
James H.
12 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
James H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jason M.
26 Nov, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
Jason M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Wendy R.
4 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical
Wendy R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kevin K.
11 Dec, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquility
Kevin K.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Frances G.
14 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful vacation
Frances G.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
About the host
Hosted by David W. Lawrence
A Mainer––who spent 42 years "away" attending college, serving in the Navy, as well as a career with non-profit educational/medical institutions. Returned to live with the ocean, the values, and the charms of coastal Maine, its people and visitors. Now retired, but active in community volunteering, travel, and recreational aviation as a pilot and plane owner.
Why they chose this property
Its location perched at the edge of the Bay with 200 degrees of water views....US Route 1 along the Maine Coast is one mile away: the twin villages of Damariscotta and Newcastle with restaurants, shops, theater coffee shops and a great bookstore and library, are a mile and half from the Cottage.
What makes this property unique
Refreshingly appointed for comfort, carefree relaxing, and in concert with a natural and diverse saltwater habitat....hearing the "ahs" and "oh my" when guests first enter the Cottage bring a smile and satisfaction to the details of the total makeover of every inch of the original cottage...inside and out!
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