Victorian w/Lawn & Beautiful Water Views!!

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A view from a covered porch overlooking a lake with boats, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A kitchen with wooden floors, a red stove, teal cabinets, and a window with curtains.
A room with two armchairs, a table with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted light fixture.
A kitchen with a wooden countertop, green cabinets, and a window with curtains.
A window with a view of a lake and greenery.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy a spacious layout that gives everyone more room to relax.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Damariscotta, ME
  • Place, Frances Perkins Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Jan Kilburn Watercolor Studio and Gallery
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

First Floor King

1 King Bed

First Floor Queen

1 Queen Bed

Front Room

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Hallway bedroom

1 Double Bed

Kids room

1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds

River Room

1 Queen Bed

Top of Stairs

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Damariscotta

Damariscotta is home to this holiday home. Frances Perkins Center and Fort Edgecomb State Historical Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens and Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Pemaquid Craft Co-op and The Boothbay Playhouse. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Damariscotta, ME

What's nearby

  • Frances Perkins Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Jan Kilburn Watercolor Studio and Gallery - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 24 min drive - 34.0 km
  • Samoset Resort Golf Course - 40 min drive - 57.8 km
  • LL Bean Flagship Store - 48 min drive - 73.5 km

Getting around

  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Oxbow Brewing Company - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Schooner Landing - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Newcastle Publick House - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Victorian w/Lawn & Beautiful Water Views!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Victorian w/Lawn & Beautiful Water Views!!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Victorian w/Lawn & Beautiful Water Views!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Victorian w/Lawn & Beautiful Water Views!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Victorian w/Lawn & Beautiful Water Views!! located?

This family-friendly Damariscotta holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Frances Perkins Center and Jan Kilburn Watercolor Studio and Gallery. Damariscotta Farmer's Market and Whaleback Shell Midden State Historic Site are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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. 18 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay and amazing location! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing home! My multigenerational family of 9 absolutely loved our stay in this Victorian home. It was so spacious, very well equipped with everything we needed, so beautiful and interesting to explore, and wonderfully clean. It had a perfect central location, just off of route 1, walking distance to town, and on the tidal river. We ate almost every meal on the beautiful back porch, as well as spending evenings reading on the outdoor couches, we saw a plethora of birds: woodpecker, osprey, several different sea birds, and a hummingbird that loved the flowering vines just off the deck. The beds were very comfortable, linens of great quality, and fans and/or AC in every bedroom, though they weren’t needed. The house is so incredibly interesting and charming, with many antique books we loved exploring. We spent our days exploring pemaquid, la verna, the town’s amazing thrift store, the local theater and restaurants, boothbay and harpswell, and it is only 15 minutes from Red Eats! We cannot wait to come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super easy check-in. Great communication. Excellent kitchen!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Large Home on Beautiful Property

This home accommodated our family of 11 very comfortably. We loved the short walk into town. Our host was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Yellow House location is awesome

Property location was great and 1 minute walk to downtown. Plenty of bedrooms and nice deck overlooking the Damariscotta River. 20 minutes to Pemaquid Beach and Boothbay Harbor. A few issues with appliances but owner is very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quintessential Maine Vacation Spot

Vintage Farmhouse filled with great vibes and tons of charm. Beautiful lawn leading down to the gorgeous Damariscotta River. Wonderful location; two minute walk to Reny’s and other cute shops…as well as incredible restaurants. The host is delightful and very accommodating. We plan to return next summer for another cherished family vacation.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfect location, quintessential Maine!

Location is great for this grand old lady! Home is outfitted with everything you need! Caroline was great. Porch overlooking the water is something special. You are in town but it doesn't feel like it. I would come here again.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2021
Thanks, Mingo. We would love to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable week on the coast of Maine

We had a wonderful stay at the Yellow House. Our group consisted of three generations. The oldest in our group appreciated having bedrooms and bath on the first floor. The back porch overlooking the water was so peaceful and was a favorite place to gather, but the house offered plenty of space for those seeking quiet. The proximity to town was great to get the paper, a cup of coffee, or ice cream. We hope to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay in Damariscotta and we would love to host you again sometime soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Extended family vacation getaway

We had a perfect week with the extended family (and dogs!) at the Yellow House. A long awaited vacation was rewarded by a house that suited all our needs: space for everyone to gather or find a quiet spot, a well appointed kitchen with plenty of supplies, centrally located and conveniently situated for walks to town or day trip options. We found ourselves gathering in the large back porch daily for meals, reading, game playing and chatting. Lovely views of the river and surprisingly tucked away from town. Thank you Caroline for being so responsive to our questions and providing us with the wonderful family vacation spot!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2021
Thanks, Monique. We love when families can gather at the Yellow House and are so glad you all enjoyed your stay. We would love to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We love this house!

We enjoyed the time we spent in the yellow house. It is big and roomy with plenty of space for spreading out. The backyard down to the water is huge and tge kids loved spending most of the day out there. The house is well stocked with dishes, cooking supplies, sheets, towels, utensils, cribs, high chairs,… Everything for children of every age. We ate all our meals out on the back porch with a wonderful view of the sun on the water. Additionally, it was a short block to town which made it very easy to walk over and get whatever you needed. We hardly needed a car! This is a great place for families!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love the location

We loved to be just a short walk from downtown Damariscotta and a short drive to Booth Bay. Great food and some neat things to do in Damariscotta such as the Oyster Boat ride up the river. Booth Bay is great to stroll around or visit some of the many attractions. The house was plenty big for our large group. We had a couple issues but Caroline was very responsive and addressed them quickly. I thought the cleaning crew could have done a little better job cleaning the floors but I think Caroline will address this as she did everything else. We would look forward to staying there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quintessential Maine Family Vacation - Room for Everyone

The charm and location of this home within steps of downtown Damariscotta, ME is not to be missed. Everyone enjoyed plenty of fun and activity within walking distance whether they wanted to rent a kayak, shop the boutiques and go to Schooner Landing for live music and a drink. A short drive down the road to Round Pond landed us at Muscungus Bay for lobstahs - BYOB sides and drinks made it affordable as well! The whole crew grabbed huge ice cream cones at the Granite Hall Store also in Round Pond - perfect evening. We also enjoyed hiking close by the house at Dodge Point. I can't imagine any other property could compete with the size, grandeur and location of this beauty. We had a total of 13-14 family members of all ages and yet it didn't feel crowded. The kitchen was the favored gathering spot for many late late night laughs and my chef hubby loved the big gas stove and large prep area. The large separate pantry helped keep the kitchen somewhat clear when prepping big family meals each night. The beds were all comfy with quality sheets and pillows.The weather didn't entirely cooperate, but the back porch was a perfect haven for card games and hang outs. Fourth of July was magical with the town fireworks literally going off at the base of the back lawn. We loved that this home felt historic in which they've kept the old wallpaper but they've upgraded/painted crown molding and appliances. As you walk down the steep staircase of the front entry or hear the banging of old screen doors, you can't help but wonder about the occupants who might have lived here some 100 years ago. I didn't notice until day 3 that there was a dishwasher in the laundry room - that was a game changer with so many mouths to feed. Very cool place indeed. We celebrated my father's 4th of July 90th birthday and hope to be back again to celebrate future birthdays together.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2021
Thanks so much, Anne. We would LOVE to host you all again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great old historical Victorian !

Our extended family of 10 stayed for a week. Plenty of sleeping options to choose from. The house is old and shows it's age but I think it is the way it should be. Can't beat the location !!! One block from Main St Damariscotta and right on the river with a great view of the classic Maine boats. Everyone that went LOVED it. Lots of cool towns within an hour of the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This house is amazing!

We stayed in this house with our children and grandchildren and it was perfect! The kitchen space was amazing, there were rooms for the children to play in, for adults to read in, to spend quiet time in… There was even a space for my daughter-in-law to do work during the week. The outside covered deck with lights and fans was spectacular. We ate all our meals out there! And the water! It was absolutely amazing. This house is a real find!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location, location, location.

The Yellow House was the perfect location for our family reunion. It allowed us to quickly reach Pemaquid lighthouse, Pemaquid Beach, and Boothbay Harbor. The town of Damarascotta is wonderful as well. The house was clean and well-stocked with all the essentials. Hopefully, we can return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful 19th century house, on the water, very spacious

Held more people than we realized, those who thought they'd be sharing were thrilled to have their own rooms. Back porch was big enough to have dinner. Great spot to hang out. Beautiful view, right on the river. Very close to town center, could walk to shopping and restaurants. Supermarket a very short drive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Terrific place!

I've rented a number of vacation homes in Maine, and this one far exceeded our expectations. From its spaciousness and location to the little touches that felt like home, the house is amazing. The kitchen was extraordinarily well supplied, and we spent many happy hours cooking and eating on the wonderful, huge covered porch watching the boats go by. The area, of course, has endless things to do for all ages. There was a Covid-related issue with the house that delayed our check-in, and we were very impressed with Caroline's response and the ways she found to compensate us for the inconvenience. She was in frequent contact with us until we were settled in. An extraordinary host for an extraordinary house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved the Yellow House

We had a great time! The yellow house is a short walk from the town of Damariscotta which has quaint shops and fabulous restaurants. Definitely recommend this for a true Maine vacation experience. The home is also along the Damariscotta River which offers kayaking and a river cruise!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2021
Thanks, Lorree. We are so glad you all enjoyed your stay and would love to welcome you back to Damariscotta again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, wonderful house!

The Yellow House is located within steps of downtown Damariscotta, but you wouldn’t realize it once you’re inside the property. The huge back porch invites you to sit, read, relax, eat, play games, or just look out at the amazing view. While the house is old and has some quirks it has the space to accommodate a large group of people, allowing everyone to have their own private space. We had an amazing time there and I would definitely recommend it to any family/group that wants a great place to stay in Maine. Five stars all the way!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2021
Thanks so much, Ellie. We are so glad you enjoyed your visit and would love to host you all again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful property!

Great location. Responsive host. Beautiful views. Perfect for our family retreat.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2021
Thanks, Jason. We are so glad you all enjoyed your stay and would love to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Yellow House

Great house for our family! Lots of room to enjoy. The kitchen was amazing! Love the charm & also modern amenities. The view was always perfect. The location offered opportunities for short excursions to some beautiful places in the great state of Maine:)
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2021
Thanks, Jill. We really appreciate the review and would love to host you all again soon!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great Location and Beautiful Views

Excellent Location. Right in the heart of town. Many places to walk from in town without having to hop in a car. Back Porch was wonderful with great views of the river. I wish I could rate with a half star as I feel it was more than a 3 but not quite a 4. House is an older home that could benefit from a few upgrades. With the small children in our group there were a few concerns of peeling paint, screens that needed fixing and a some oddly functioning electrical switches. Owners were easy to communicate with and would give property another chance if we were to stay there again assuming the items above were addressed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Thanks for the feedback, Kimberly. We are always working to improve the property (and have addressed the concerns you highlighted) and hope to be able to host your family again soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

The Yellow House

Wonderful old house in excellent location with fantastic view. Very clean and well-equipped and very nice owner. Only 2 negatives--some of the windows won't open, making the upstairs hot at times, though there are plenty of fans which help a lot. Also, needs more smoke detectors. We had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Hi Brenda, Thanks for your review! We are glad you had a great time at the Yellow House. We sincerely appreciate your recommendation regarding the smoke detectors. We have addressed this by installing additional detectors throughout the house to ensure adequate coverage. We look forward to hosting you and your family again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Perfect Family House in the Perfect Mid-Coast Maine Location

The house is old, spacious, and full of charm yet equipped with up-to-date appliances and amenities. The upstairs and downstairs are quite private from each other. Tables and shelves are stocked with games, puzzles, and an eclectic array of books. The back porch is serene, looking across the expansive yard to the Damariscotta River -- a perfect mirror for often spectacular sunsets. The yard is beautiful - right on the water with a gently rolling lawn that's great for games. It's perfect for a well-behaved dog - lots of space to play fetch and somewhat naturally "fenced" if your dog doesn't tend to take off on its own. It's a very short walk to "downtown" Damariscotta / Newcastle with coffee shops, restaurants, shops for both enticing and necessary items. There are many nearby art galleries, including right across the street. In mid/late June, the rhododendrons and other flowers are beautifully in full bloom.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at the Yellow House. We love the home and town and are always thrilled when other families are able to enjoy it too!
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