Lakefront Cottage, 35' from waters edge!
About this cottage rental
Situated in Damariscotta, this charming cottage for $586 per night is a fantastic choice for your next vacation. This charming fully renovated cottage, located on pristine Lake Pemaquid, is 3 miles from the center of the picturesque village of Damariscotta ME. It sits 35' feet from the water's edge with a private sandy beach. On a private road, our cottage is on a lot surrounded by nature, beautiful sunsets and relaxing days. The lovely cottage, recently renovated with a bright new kitchen, granite countertops, living room with a wall of windows over looking the lake, solid wood floors, comfortable beds, internet access, Smart TV with cable and Netflix, a new fully equipped kitchen and an open floor plan that is inviting and relaxing. The deck off the living room is a perfect place for morning coffee, lunchtime barbecues, and cocktails in the evening. The large wooden dining room table will comfortably seat 6. Sit on the private back deck off the master suite and watch the sunset, read a book or sunbath. Have your morning coffee in privacy, open the sliders for fresh air and listen to the sound of the loons at night. Master bedroom has a firm king mattress. Television and small sofa also located in master bedroom. The second bedroom has a queen size bed with a ladder in the corner of the room which goes up to a small loft area. The additional loft space above has one futon mattress on the floor that could fit an older child or teen. There is laundry room with washer, dryer and sink. The driveway will accommodate 3 automobiles. Please note! A few hundred feet from the cottage is Lake Pemaquid Campground, with amenities such as a pool, hot tubs, children's entertainment, hay rides, a basketball court, tennis courts, playgrounds, horse shoes, paddle board, etc. You can rent paddle boats, kayaks, etc. from Lake Pemaquid Campground. The Campground hosts local bands on the weekends with drinks and dancing, the place is bustling during the summer season. We have an established relationship with the campground owners, who for many generation have let the local residents on our private road use the campground facilities. Their only request is that the guests are respectful and considerate of the property. Please help support their business by purchasing items and food from the campground store. Common sense goes a long way, no dumping trash, no parking on their property and follow all campground rules. Our cottage is on a private, wooded lot but just a few hundred feet from the campground. The 50' foot aluminum dock is a great place to sit and soak your feet in the water, or to tie up the rented kayak or paddle boat. Go fishing for brook trout, perch, brown trout, bass in Lake Pemaquid or take a short drive to the many surrounding lakes in the area. Distance from cottage: Downtown Damariscotta- 3 miles Hannaford Grocery Store 2.5 miles Subway, McDonalds, Pizza Shop 3 miles Rising Tide Co-op 3.5 miles Damariscotta Lake State Park 14 miles Pemaquid Point Lighthouse 15.5 miles Boothbay Botanical Gardens 19 miles Boothbay Harbor 19.5 miles
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Damariscotta, ME
Reviews
4.7/5.0
Outstanding(17 Reviews)
4.0
We enjoyed our long weekend at this cute lakeside home. It was just as described. Watching the sunrise from the deck definitely a highlight! The lake is beautiful and we enjoyed paddling aroung in kayaks rented from the campground next door. The one drawback, which has been mentioned in other reviews, was having the very large campground directly next to the property. We were gone most of the day, so were not very bothered by noise. One evening, there was live music playing very loudly, although it stopped by 10:00 pm sharp. The owner was very responsive to our questions and provided great suggestions of things to do in the area. The town of Damariscotta was charming and the location was very convenient for day trips to Boothbay Harbor, Rockland and many other amazing places.
5.0
Excellent location with access to a beautiful lake
5.0
This rental met all of our needs for a relaxing getaway! It has everything you need. Very comfortable beds. It was a windy weekend so just take note that many acorns hit the metal roof. But not a showstopper. Also they do mention that they are next to a campground. It is definitely right next to it. We had no issues because it was end of season. I’m sure louder during the summer months. The view is beautiful, and it was very serene. We would rent again.
3.0
Long story short, loud on weekends due to children at the attached campground, unclean, but really beautiful location and nice amenities. Just bring Lysol wipes.
TL;DR
My wife and I stayed here for 3 nights, and while the property was really nice, I have a few words of caution for future travelers...The most important was the cleanliness, or lack of rather. There was food stains all over the kitchen island, food dripping off the outside of the microwave and oven, and the bathrooms looked like they hadn't been cleaned at all. In fact, the master bathroom had toothpaste splashings all over the mirror and faucet, the tub had two empty razor cartridge caps, and the towels were either really dirty or badly stained. And thats not even mentioning the laundry someone left in the washer or the hair in the bed sheets or the unemptied trash cans. Honestly with my wife being a nurse, she was horrified to see such high touch places lacked cleaning so we spent the first hour and a half sanitizing everything! Once we did that, the place felt really nice!
On another note, if you are looking for a quiet weekend retreat, this is not it so keep looking. The house is 300 ft from the campsite, but that is way closer than you think...the noise of all the children yelling and skateboarding at the attached skatepark all night Saturday really sucked...thankfully Sunday and Monday were quiet.
To leave on a good note, the lake is beautiful and the amenities are really accessible at this location. We found ourselves really close to Hannaford, which was perfect and taking the inflatable boat out was a breeze!!
3.0
Great location and beautiful lake, but not cleaned well
Long story short, loud on weekends due to children at the attached campground, unclean, but really beautiful location and nice amenities. Just bring Lysol wipes.
TL;DR
My wife and I stayed here for 3 nights, and while the property was really nice, I have a few words of caution for future travelers...The most important was the cleanliness, or lack of rather. There was food stains all over the kitchen island, food dripping off the outside of the microwave and oven, and the bathrooms looked like they hadn't been cleaned at all. In fact, the master bathroom had toothpaste splashings all over the mirror and faucet, the tub had two empty razor cartridge caps, and the towels were either really dirty or badly stained. And thats not even mentioning the laundry someone left in the washer or the hair in the bed sheets or the unemptied trash cans. Honestly with my wife being a nurse, she was horrified to see such high touch places lacked cleaning so we spent the first hour and a half sanitizing everything! Once we did that, the place felt really nice!
On another note, if you are looking for a quiet weekend retreat, this is not it so keep looking. The house is 300 ft from the campsite, but that is way closer than you think...the noise of all the children yelling and skateboarding at the attached skatepark all night Saturday really sucked...thankfully Sunday and Monday were quiet.
To leave on a good note, the lake is beautiful and the amenities are really accessible at this location. We found ourselves really close to Hannaford, which was perfect and taking the inflatable boat out was a breeze!!
5.0
The house is very much as advertised! Updated amenities and wonderful location right on the lake and close to town. In addition Lux is a very responsive host. I highly recommend for anyone looking to enjoy lake life!
5.0
Good location for quick trips to the local store. Every thing you need 5 minutes away.
Very accommodating.
4.0
Lakefront cottage
Fabulous views from glass fronted cottage. Perfect for a couple or a family with young children. The second bedroom with the four bunks is quite small and there really isn’t a 3rd bedroom - just a small lift area with a low ceiling accessed by a ladder through a small opening in ceiling of second bedroom.
5.0
Great location!
The house is very much as advertised! Updated amenities and wonderful location right on the lake and close to town. In addition Lux is a very responsive host. I highly recommend for anyone looking to enjoy lake life!
5.0
Sweet Spot
As advertised. Nice property. Great location and view. Would reserve again.
5.0
Great summer lake house getaway!
We had such a great week on the lake. The house was perfect for our family of 4 and the location could not be beat. We loved being right on the lake - fishing off the dock, swimming in the water, and jumping off the campground float a short swim away. It was also great being so close to the campground - we took good advantage of the pool, minigolf, the playground and the float out in the lake. The host was great to communicate with. Highly recommend!
5.0
We want to come back!!
This place was amazing! We want to come back again very soon. Our kids had a blast using the campground playground and pool next door. Even though it rained the entire trip, we had a peaceful and relaxing vacation. The location was close enough to great restaurants and shopping. We explored the lighthouse and the whaleback shell place. The lake was beautiful and so clean. A Momma loon and her baby hung out by our dock the entire time.
4.0
Perfect place for families!
The owners were a pleasure, thoughtful, and responsive to the needs we had during our stay. The location was as described in the listing as well which was wonderful and private. Having its own sandy beach area was super too! Since it was so shallow and gradual, it made for great swimming for my 4 young children. We rented the house for a month and had almost everything we needed. This was an excellent spot for our family to enjoy and make memories!
5.0
We had such a great time
Our family had such a great time at the lake house. The house is gorgeous with beautiful views and lots of space. Everything was as described. Having a campground next door is a huge bonus. Our kids loved the many playgrounds and activities. Great fishing all over. You can rent a motor boat from the marina and find a great fishing spot or just a nice ride around the lake. Vacations are never long enough, but we all came home rested and happy. We hope to come back next year!
5.0
Amazing place for a vacation!
Our family of 5 had an amazing vacation at this camp! The property was exactly as described. The sun rises on the opposite side of the lake from the camp and fills the living and kitchen area with so much natural light. The swimming is perfect from early morning to early afternoon, especially for younger swimmers. Once the sun goes behind the camp, you can venture out a little further into the lake where the sun still shines and jump from a deep water dock.
We ate all our meals on site. Cooking and preparing food in the kitchen was a dream. We ate breakfast at the granite countertop island and lunch and dinners were outside at the picnic tables.
We've never had such good sleep! We had amazing weather but that means it was pretty warm at night. Both bedrooms had air conditioning to cool things off and there were ceiling fans throughout the camp. The king sized bed was like a cloud and the kids loved their bunk beds! We tried not to spend too much time watching TV while at camp, but it was nice to have one in each room at the end of the day just to relax a little.
We were a little apprehensive about being next to the campground but it ended up being a great addition to our stay. The campground was very quiet and almost unnoticeable. We visited the campground a few different times to rent kayaks and paddle boats, swim in the pool and hot tub, play on the playground, and visit the store. My wife took her morning run through the campground each morning as well.
Lastly, communication with the property owner was excellent. We received clear check-in/check-out instructions and had everything we needed for a great stay.
We bumped into a few vacationing neighbors who commented on all the work the current owners have done to this property. It really shows. Overall, this property was clean and provided all the comforts of home inside and out. Hardwood floors, granite counters, two outside decks, a gorgeous view of the lake, and only a few steps to the water made this a dream spot to vacation! We would definitely not hesitate to rent here again!
5.0
Peaceful
Lackshmi’s house was beautiful. I was a little weary at first having to drive through the campground to get to the home, but once we got there it was well worth it. The home was well maintained and current. There is not central air throughout the house, but there are several fans and two large units that keep the place cool. There was a fire pit that was awesome to sit at by the water at night. I would definitely rent here again
5.0
Great family place! Very relaxing.
We stayed here for a week in July and had a great time. The photos represent the property accurately. The cottage is great for families, we have two teens and the bunk beds worked nicely. The king bed was comfortable as well. The lake is good for swimming but you may want to bring water shoes as it is a lake after all and the bottom has leaves and other things to squish into when walking in the water. All of our questions/concerns prior to arrival and during our stay were answered and addressed fairly quickly.
The Damariscotta area is nice as well with a few shops in the village. We took a river cruise and had fresh oysters on board.
Overall a great property with great owners in a great area. We would stay again.
4.0
Beautifully renovated home!
My family and I enjoyed our stay in this beautifully renovated home. I was fearful that we may be too close to the campground next door, although very close, it was quite and ended up enhancing our experience. We rented paddle boards and kayaks there during our stay. My only wish would have been to have more sun in the yard and on the dock. The home is in a woodsy area and mostly shady. If you are looking for a modernized “camp” on a beautiful lake, you will love this place! My 12 year old son loved the private loft space, which has its own television! The master bedroom king sized bed was very comfortable! We enjoyed the downtown shops and nearby Pemaquid Beach and Lighthouse. Red’s Eats is a must for the best lobster roll you have ever had! What a beautiful area!
5.0
Home on the lake
Our family had a lovely week at this lakeside home. Pictures were true to the property and we loved the a pretty view of the lake. There was a dock, fire pit, and grill on site. The home was nicely furnished and equipt with everything that we needed. We enjoyed being located close to a campground and used some of those amenities (pool, snack shack, kayaks). Would definitely stay here again.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Damariscotta?
The average price for a rental in Damariscotta is $339 per night. This rental is $247 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Lakefront Cottage, 35' from waters edge!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Lakefront Cottage, 35' from waters edge!. Enjoy the water!
Is Lakefront Cottage, 35' from waters edge! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Lakefront Cottage, 35' from waters edge!?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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