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

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4100 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Nobleboro, ME

Damariscotta Lake1 min walk
Damariscotta Lake State Park13 min drive
Samoset Resort Golf Course44 min drive
Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)46 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

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

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Nobleboro

Located in Nobleboro, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Damariscotta Lake State Park and Damariscotta Lake, while Boothbay Railway Village and Farnsworth Art Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Maine State Prison Store and Sail Power and Steam Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Nobleboro, ME

What's nearby

Damariscotta Lake - 1 min walk
Damariscotta Lake State Park - 13 min drive
St. George River - 31 min drive
Samoset Resort Golf Course - 44 min drive
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 45 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Updated lake front cottage - Restful week on the water - Damariscotta Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Updated lake front cottage - Restful week on the water - Damariscotta Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Updated lake front cottage - Restful week on the water - Damariscotta Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Updated lake front cottage - Restful week on the water - Damariscotta Lake located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Damariscotta Lake and 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from Damariscotta Lake State Park. Maine State Prison Store and St. George River are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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9.8/10

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10/10

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10/10

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10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Henny S.

22 Oct 2016

Glorious week

We stayed in this wonderful cottage during the first week of October. The only regret we have is that we didn't get to stay longer. The house is very comfortable, clean and tastefully decorated. Very nice kitchen with all the stuff one needs. BEAUTIFUL surroundings and during our week 99,99% of the time perfect peace and quiet. And I mean perfect. Spectacular foliage on the trees along the lake, very good crying of the loons. Hunting ospreys, bald eagles and northern harriers. Thoroughly enjoyed kayaking the lake and had some breathtaking close encounters with the loons who didn't seem to mind us being that close. Bought pies from Moody's Diner and introduced them to student life in Boston. Amazed by the giant pumpkins in Damariscotta. Had some brilliant walks on several Damariscotta River Association lands. We simply had a glorious week. Thanks to Natalie and her Little Thumb. Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Bart B., Ridgefield Park, NJ, USA

10 Nov 2023

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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.

28 Oct 2023

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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.

21 Oct 2023

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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.

15 Oct 2023

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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

About the host

Hosted by Natalie Norris

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.