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Updated lake front cottage - Restful week on the water - Damariscotta Lake

Updated lake front cottage - Restful week on the water - Damariscotta Lake

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A summer view looking south and a kayak by our dock.
Cottage with two kayaks and swim float getting ready for the water.
This immature Bald Eagle landed in the tree next to the front door!
The lake wraps around the cottage for more views.
Colorful and airy throughout.

Overview of Updated lake front cottage - Restful week on the water - Damariscotta Lake

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

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Nobleboro, ME
  • Popular LocationDamariscotta Lake1 min walk
  • Popular LocationDamariscotta Lake State Park13 min drive
  • Popular LocationDamariscotta Farmer's Market21 min drive
  • AirportRockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)46 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Updated lake front cottage - Restful week on the water - Damariscotta Lake

Little Thumb sits on the water's edge on Damariscotta Lake, under pine and oak trees. Blueberry bushes line the shore. It is surrounded by water on three sides and looks south down the long part of the lake. The cove to the East is a favorite feeding place for heron and bald eagles. Dangle your feet off the private dock, and watch ducks paddle by. Let the loons lull you to sleep.

We offer weekly rentals during the summer. We offer longer and shorter stays in the shoulder seasons. This is a seasonal cabin and is not available during the winter months.

The kitchen, bathroom, and bedrooms have been totally remodeled. The kitchen has a gas stove, microwave, and center island. The bathroom also has a washer and dryer. The living room has a propane stove and full views of the lake. There are two bedrooms with blankets, pillows, and quilts provided. Sheets and bath towels are standard. Please bring your own swim towels.

We have a Webber charcoal grill and grill tools. We have a stone fire pit and grate.

The cabin sits on an island which is now attached to the East side of Damariscotta Lake by a causeway. A wetland has grown up beside it. There are only about 10 houses and it feels very private.

Walk or bike along the dirt roads. Kayak or canoe from the dock. Fish in the cove. Or just relax and enjoy the views.

Swimming: We usually can swim right off our dock. The water off the dock is often too shallow for diving. It is deeper by the swim float. You can swim to the float or paddle there from the dock.

We keep two kayaks at the cottage, a 14' Necky Manitou and a 13.5' Perception Catalina, plus two paddles, and life vests. You may bring your own kayaks too. Plus you can rent kayaks, canoes, or paddle boards and have them delivered. Please let the life vests drip outside before bringing inside.

If you wish to rent additional kayaks or a canoe you can make arrangements with MidCoast Kayak in Damariscotta. They will deliver and pick up right from the cottage.

There is a sand beach at Damariscotta Lake State Park, 10 minutes from the cottage.

There is a sand beach and ocean swimming at Pemaquid Beach in New Harbor, about a 1/2 hr from the cottage.

We have a private well so you do not need to bring bottled water to drink or cook with.

Sheet sizes: We have one queen-sized bed and a two of twins beds.

Property manager

Natalie Norris
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Lake view
Property grounds
Peaceful.... Lakefront Cottage... Kayakers Paradise....
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
10.0 out of 10, (42 reviews)
Peaceful.... Lakefront Cottage... Kayakers Paradise....

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Outside, small children must attended by an adult.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please do not leave cigarette butts outside.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Nobleboro

Located in Nobleboro, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Tenants Harbor Marina and Samoset Resort Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Damariscotta Farmer's Market and Montsweag Flea Market. Traveling with kids? Consider Maine State Prison Store and Boothbay Railway Village. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Nobleboro, ME

What's nearby

  • Damariscotta Lake - 1 min walk
  • Damariscotta Lake State Park - 13 min drive
  • Damariscotta Farmer's Market - 21 min drive
  • St. George River - 31 min drive
  • Samoset Resort Golf Course - 44 min drive

Getting around

  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dunkin' - 16 min drive
  • Reunion Station - 17 min drive
  • Oxbow Brewing Company - 26 min drive
  • Maritime Farms Convenience - 17 min drive
  • Jefferson Scoop - 12 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bart B., Ridgefield Park, NJ, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My cabin on the lake
Better than I imagined-- the pictures were accurate, but the cabin is way nicer once you see it. You can tell that quite a bit was done on it recently. Natalie thanks!! Going there off season was sooo peaceful and being on a huge lake sitting out on the deck was a wonderful plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional spot to get away and relax
The property was wonderful. It was extremely quiet and relaxing. We were able to have a couple of fires in the fire pit before the rain came in. It was great relaxing by the gas fireplace while looking at the autumn leaves and listening to the rain. There was so much interesting bird activity on the lake too. I only wish there had been a pair of binoculars there to observe them closer. Overall, it was very nice. Attention to details and comfort was exemplary. Thank you Natalie for sharing your wonderful abode!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall Visit
We have never stayed at the cottage in the fall before. Beautiful and quiet time for our stay. Loved seeing the Pumpkin Festival in Damariscotta.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Den B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming and Peaceful!
We had a positively wonderful time this weekend! It was so quiet and peaceful here. We heard loons, a cormorant, beavers hard at work, geese and we watched an eagle fly overhead. The cottage is charming, the kitchen easy to work in and the bed was SO comfortable! We slept so well. Thank you for a wonderful visit, we hope to come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place!
Lovely place on the lake. Great for relaxing and enjoying the sound of loons.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Natalie Norris

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I am the mother of two boys and a girl who are all now mostly grown. We've lived in Maine since 1998. My husband works at a small hospital and I am a teacher of math and GT. We all love to hike and kayak and explore. When we can, we like to visit National Parks. We've been to 16 so far!

Why they chose this property

Well, my kids wanted to be on freshwater, so I started looking for cabins around the local lakes. When I first visited this cabin it was well-loved but in rough shape. My realtor didn't like it since there were so many better cabins available. But when we stepped out toward the lake I knew we had a rare gem. Very few houses on the lake can claim to have a southerly view, and here it is! We are also in a more quiet spot.

I'm not afraid of a project and couldn't wait to start. First thing was to get the building level. It had been supported by tree stumps, many of which had rotted away. The floors were as level as six kids hiding under a sheet. After that we squared off the rooms and expanded the kitchen and bathroom. The rest of the renovation was just cosmetic and finding fun things at garage sales and rummage stores.

We enjoy watching and listening to the animals on the lake. We often see osprey, bald eagles, deer, beaver, loons, mallards, fox, turtles, bass, barred owls, red-tailed hawks, cedar waxwing, etc.

The best thing is that it is so private. We feel more isolated than we really are. We are only a few minutes from a town in either direction.

What makes this property unique

Beautiful views. Fishing. Kayaking. Islands. Inlets. Quiet walks. Afternoon breezes off the lake.

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