Picturesque Lakefront Log Home with Private Dock - Close to everything! - Newcastle

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8159 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Newcastle, ME

Damariscotta Lake1 min walk
Frances Perkins Center7 min drive
Damariscotta Farmer's Market9 min drive
Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State)43 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstairs - Master suite

1 King Bed

Upstairs - Bunk room

1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds

Upstairs - Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Picturesque Lakefront Log Home with Private Dock - Close to everything!

*Back after longterm renting!!!*

Built in 2002, this all log structure features all the comforts of a home, but we call it a cottage as it sits lakeside, is decorated with life's comforts in mind, and offers the serenity of lake-life with ocean access nearby. Enjoy a morning fishing or kayaking/SUPing, then hop in the lake that reaches 80 degrees by mid-July. For the more adventuresome, bring a boat for sailing, waterskiing, or just a cruise up and down this 12 mile long lake. Our place is at the narrow end, a mile above the dam that separates the lake from the Damariscotta River and offers low boat traffic, great fishing, and a dock location where you can enter and exit the lake in about 6-8 feet of water. Come enjoy this piece of paradise offering kayaks, SUPs, a canoe, private dock, and float you can swim to. At day's end, return to the peace and quiet of your 3 bedroom log home with a screened-in porch spanning the width of the cottage and extending 14 feet toward the lake added in 2012. Rain or Shine, this is the place to be. Oh, and don't forget those cool Maine evenings where you can enjoy a blanket mid-summer! If that's not enough for you, the quaint town of Damariscotta is only 5 miles away and offers boutique shopping, great restaurant options, a full service grocery store and a place or two to grab a cocktail!

Property manager

Chap Kistler - Owner of THE NEST

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Lake view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children should be water-safe

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Soirry, no exceptions

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking anywhere on property

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

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

About the area

Newcastle

Located in Newcastle, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Frances Perkins Center and Jan Kilburn Watercolor Studio and Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Monkey C Monkey Do and Dolphin Mini Golf. Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway Museum and Penobscot Marine Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Newcastle, ME

What's nearby

Damariscotta Lake - 1 min walk
Frances Perkins Center - 7 min drive
Damariscotta Farmer's Market - 9 min drive
Biscay Pond - 20 min drive
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 31 min drive

Getting around

Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 9 min drive
Newcastle Publick House - 7 min drive
Reunion Station - 9 min drive
Mike's Place - 9 min drive
Old Time Donuts - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Picturesque Lakefront Log Home with Private Dock - Close to everything! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Picturesque Lakefront Log Home with Private Dock - Close to everything!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Picturesque Lakefront Log Home with Private Dock - Close to everything!?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Picturesque Lakefront Log Home with Private Dock - Close to everything! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Damariscotta Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Frances Perkins Center and Jan Kilburn Watercolor Studio and Gallery. Damariscotta Farmer's Market and Little Point are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

2 Aug 2018

Beautiful Home in an Amazing Location

The house was absolutely beautiful, spotless, and so relaxing located up a short path from the lake. We chose this lake because it is 10 miles long and we rented a ski boat for swimming and water skiing.The home was incredibly stocked with any gadget you could dream of wanting, in addition to a fabulous gas grill. We would relax each morning, and then head out to the lake for paddle boarding, kayaking and swimming and enjoying all the toys the owner provided including a water trampoline. For all of us, the best feature was the lovely screened in porch overlooking the lake. We would eat dinner here and enjoy sitting around relaxing with the view.Each evening we laughed our heads off with the many games that were provided in the closet. Town is very accessible for restaurants and food shopping. Best of all were the loons on the lake with their plaintiff cries, an incredible huge owl that flew in on a branch near the house, and a deer we spotted running across the path. It is a wonderful home to spend fun, relaxing family time, and we all loved the experience.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

kelley h., South Windsor , CT

29 July 2017

The cabin is beautiful and clean. The owner is available for any questions. The lake is amazing

Our family of 5 had an amazing time at the Loon's Nest. We enjoyed all of the available activities. We kayaked, paddle boarded and our children especially enjoyed the water trampoline and the large floats in the water. The cabin is roomy and clean and the screened in porch was nice for having dinner on and playing games at night. Our family cannot wait to go back again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

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

10/10 Excellent

Marlene K.

23 Sept 2016

Heaven on Earth

It was August, the lakes healing, warm waters invited us every morning and afternoon to climb off the well equipped for sunning and swimming dock. Good thing too, because the view from the house and the lodging were so perfectly designed that it was hard leaving the comfy leather couches or the lounges on the screened in porch. We were even able to have a fire a few nights in the well designed fire place with a hearty stack of wood to burn, too. We come back every year and this year was a bit more social than our usual stay - the house accommodated gratiously as did the sourrounding areas of Maine to discover, especially the Farm Markets (with fresh, just picked strawberries, home made dilly beans and the cheeses). Our guests were most impressed! Our host was most gratious and easily responsive when we needed to contact them about a situation. The house was so clean it still looks new. Highly recommended Home away!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2016

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

10/10 Excellent

Charlene O., Chicago

31 Aug 2016

Beautiful spot on Damariscotta Lake

We have stayed at The Loon's nest for a number of years now. Every year the cabin is ready for us - clean and a welcome start to a wonderful week in Maine. Chap Kistler is always terrific about letting us know if there are any issues to be aware of- there was some very minimal water dripping in the bathroom this year - but he warned us about it before hand and had already called the plumber to take care of it. We always appreciate having a heads up and knowing that he is on top of taking care of the place. We only wish there was WiFi for the times you need to keep in touch or stay connected before or after a day of fun. Cell service and internet connection via mobile phone is tough and spotty in rural Maine. We'll be back again next summer for sure - the best rental cabin on Damariscotta Lake!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

10 Aug 2016

A little slice of paradise

We love this place! Whenever we're here we feel calm and relaxed. The tranquility of the Lion's nest helps us regroup and center ourselves from the hecticness of the outside world.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

About the host

Hosted by Chap Kistler - Owner of THE NEST

One of two log homes on the property (see THE LODGE, vrbo 350800). Built in the early 2000's as a family homestead. Kim and I, along with Macauley and Cory call this HOME. We live full time in Colorado, but Maine is our get away where we try to spend as much time as possible.

With us living all across the country, we don't get to Maine as often as we'd like. Our loss is your gain!

Why they chose this property

Quiet summers in Maine. Cool nights. Lobster and Clams. Great Fishing, Warm lake (almost 80 degrees by July 4). Kayaks and Canoes, or bring your own powerboat. Some of the best large and small mouth bass fishing this country has to offer. Coastal options within a 15 minute drive. great town for shopping. Close enough, yet far enough away from Freeport Maine if you want outlet shopping. What more could you want?