A little piece of Heaven. We love coming to Mark and Holly's cabin every year. So much so we have booked it 2 years in advance already. They are super nice and accommodating and make you feel so welcome. The cabin is always very clean and every year they've done things to upgrade. You truly couldn't ask for a better place to enjoy some quite time on the lake. Until next year, Thanks

This is our 6th year staying at Holly and Marks cottage. We look forward to coming back each year. The attention to detail is evident and it sets the cottage apart from the rest. We've stayed at others and they don't compare. They have taken care of everything and we couldn't ask for a better place to stay.

Perfect in every way. See you next year!

Holly and Mark have provided a great place to relax and enjoy the Maine life!

If I tell too many people about this place it will get overcrowded and that wouldn't be good for me. Among other things, I like quiet, sorta backwater places, with views, water, comfortable chairs and this well maintained cabin has it all. If you like lake living, here you can sit practically on top of the lake. It is a bit of a drive to the sea, but who cares. It is beautiful to be here on the lake and even better to come home to. I had a great time.

Holly and Mark are wonderful hosts. The cabin was set up with anything you might need. Enjoyed the fire pit and using the kayaks. Thank you for the best vacation ever!

Very well kept and Holly provides things others do not. A great place to stay.

Cozy, comfortable and clean cottage with everything you need in a wonderful location on the lake. We especially appreciated use of the canoe and kayaks. The hosts are lovely and available if you have any questions.

Cozy camp to enjoy time together. Beautiful lake and scenery. Kayaking and canoeing, fishing, water views and fire pit. Would stay there again.

Mark and Holly are the best. Very nice, friendly and accommodating. We have been coming for 3 years and have already booked the next 2.

This is year 5 for us on staying at the cottage. Great time as always. Already looking forward to coming back next year.

It wouldn't be summer without a stay with Holly and Mark at their perfect cozy getaway cabin. Kayaks in tip top shape and the additions of new flooring and Alexa a big plus. As always, Holly and Mark are consummate hosts- attentive, thoughtful and otherwise practically invisible!

Holly and Mark are the most attentionate hosts you'll find in the region. They cared for us during our stay like family away from family. The cabin is absolutely charming and so delightfully quiet. We can't wait to come back

Holly and Mark are the most attentionate hosts you'll find in the region. They cared for us during our stay like family away from family. The cabin is absolutely charming and so delightfully quiet. We can't wait to come back

great place to just relax and enjoy the lake. Mark and Holly are wonderful. Going back next year

As always we had a great time at Holly and Marks cottage. Can’t wait for next year.

Thus us our fourth year with Holly and Mark and we look forward to many more. They couldn’t be kinder or more efficient and their place couldn’t be more perfect.

Perfect place to relax and recharge! We had an amazing time. The owners were very accommodating and friendly. This cottage was complete with what you will need while you're away from home (comfortable bed and plenty of hot water for your morning shower). They really think of EVERYTHING and do a fantastic job of providing a welcoming place. The lake is absolutely beautiful and we saw some awesome sunsets. We enjoyed the loons that came to greet us in the evenings as we sat by the campfire (Mark was very generous with providing the firewood). We brought our own boat and loved exploring the lake. I would mention the great fishing, but my husband says I can’t tell anyone else… so shhhh! ;) The windows in the cottage provided wonderful views of the lake- even while lying in bed. However, my husband and I found such tranquility in waking at dawn and sitting in the Adirondack chairs on the dock enjoying the morning stillness. We had some nice side trips while there. Acadia Nation Park is only about 2 hours away (without traffic) and just amazing! Also, if you are into lighthouses, I would then recommend Rockland Break Water Lighthouse. It is about 2 mile walk on granite blocks, so wear comfortable shoes. Also, we enjoyed Owls Head Lighthouse and Marshall Point Lighthouse/Port Clyde. In Camden we enjoyed driving to the top of Mount Battie, which overlooks Penobscot Bay (also nice place to watch the sunset). It was windy and rainy the day we went to Mt. Battie or we would have hiked to the top (6 miles total). The cottage is only about 15 minutes from a grocery store and restaurants. We highly recommend Moody’s diner. My husband and I look forward to another opportunity to rent this property again.

Very nice but the weather did not cooperate. Water was warm and clear but no sun. Boats available, everything very nice.

Our family of 3 enjoyed a relaxing week of swimming, sunset gazing, bird spotting, and occasional kayaking. Loved Damariscotta town with its river, yummy restaurants, two bookstores, and little shops just a 15 min drive away. I really appreciated the owners' attention to details. They keep a very clean, classic, rustic-renovated cottage with all the amenities you could ever want for a perfect lakefront Maine vacation. Thank you Holly and Mark.

We spent a relaxing week in Mark & Holly's comfortable cabin on Lake Damariscotta, swimming, kayaking and canoeing. They were gracious hosts and we look forward to returning.

This is our third year staying at Mark and Holly’s cottage. Everything was perfect as usual. The only thing we didn’t like was having to come home! Can’t wait to come back next year.

Holly and Mark are wonderful owners. They are right next door to answer any of questions but yet you would never know they are there. The cabin and location are a little piece of heaven. Waking up in the morning to the sounds of the loons, and sitting by the fire pit watching the beautiful sunsets. We hated to leave and loved it so much, we will be booking for 2 weeks next year. Great spot, great location, great cabin, and great owners. Would give it 10 stars if possible.

This place is PERFECT! We couldn't have been happier with our stay. Mark and Holly were excellent hosts, they were great to chat with, very hospitable and accommodating, but constantly made it clear that we could have as much privacy as we wanted. And as far as the cabin's concerned, they've thought of everything! The cabin has kayaks, a canoe, board games, firewood, an outdoor gas grill, a hammock, etc. We honestly didn't need anything at all, except for groceries. The lakefront and dock were idyllic. We swam in the lake 4 or 5 times a day. The cabin is in a bit of a cove that gives it a quiet sense of distance from a lot of the activities in other parts of the lake. But a lot of this has been covered by other reviewers, so I would just add two things that I haven't seen mentioned in other reviews: the first is that the view of the lake from your living room is spectacular, it doesn't come across in the pictures at all. But while you're sitting on the couch or cooking lunch, you get this perfect panoramic view of the lake. And second, the cabin is oriented so that your private dock faces a dramatic, fiery sunset every evening. We sat on the dock and watched the sun go down every evening. It couldn't have been any better! Oh, one more thing, we saw a bald eagle within 10 minutes of arriving!

We have enjoyed Holly and MArk's hospitality and their stellar accommodations for two years in a row and will be back for many more to come.

We just spent an amazing week at the cottage! I can't say enough about how wonderful it was-- the cottage itself was adorable, immaculately clean and so very comfy. It had absolutely everything you would need. Holly was even thoughtful enough to suggest not doing a lot of grocery shopping ahead of time until we checked out what was already at the cottage. The lake views are incredible from both the living room and bedroom. The location is so perfect-- right on the water. There are other homes along the lake, but all the trees give such a feeling of privacy. The photos are very accurate-- you really do have your own fire pit with chairs, dock with chairs and front deck with a grill and even more seating. Holly and Mark provide a canoe and kayaks (in great condition) -- and the slope of the shore makes it incredibly easy to get the boats into the water. The lake is easy to navigate and the water was crystal clear. You are only about 10-15 minutes from groceries and some great down-home restaurants, and even that drive is relaxing and scenic. With all this said, it was taken over the top with Holly and Mark as hosts! They were a huge part of what made it all so idyllic. We felt at home the minute we met them and got the tour of the place. They very definitely gave us our privacy, but were still very much there for chats and if anything was needed. It is so obvious they want their guests to enjoy the lake living as much as they do. We just cannot say enough about the incredible week we had. We came a long way (Kansas City) and it was worth every mile! Thank you, Holly and Mark.

Everything we could ever need is either in the cottage or close by. We enjoyed lunch in Bar Harbor and breakfast at Pemiquid Point. Shopping in Damariscotta was fun as was touring Christmas Cove, and lobster at the co-op. Wonderful experience. Would enjoy a repeat visit.

This was our second time to spend a week at the cottage. A great spot, and a spotless environment. A real gem, and we would not hesitate going back again and again.

it was very nice and well equipped with everything we needed.

Everything about our week stay at the cottage was perfect! The cottage is immaculately kept and every detail has been thought of and provided to make for a relaxing vacation! Mark and Holly went above and beyond our expectations to make our stay a special one.

From the first correspondence to saying farewell, Holly and Mark were the perfect hosts: helpful, accommodating and efficient, yet unobtrusive and respectful. Having them right next door was great. The cabin is SMALL so don't bring more than you need. It is outfitted with everything we needed- WIFI, towels, kayaks, all kitchen utensils and condiments (like vinegar and oil), paper towels, etc. A lot of things we haven't found in other rentals. Great shower with plenty of hot water. We'll be back next year!

This cottage has everything you need for a perfect stay on the lake. It was clean, updated, fully furnished, and even provided us 2 kayaks and a canoe to use on the lake. The view, fire pit, hammock, chairs on the dock and the warm hospitality of the Howlands made our stay the best ever in Maine. I wish we had more than a week scheduled there. We would definitely choose to come back and recommend it to anyone looking for a place on a lake in Maine. Thanks Holly and Mark for making our first visit to Damariscotta Lake everything we could want. And thanks for the great weather!!