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Waterfront home on beautiful Biscay Pond in Maine

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Welcome to Owl's Nest!
Dining table for 6 people
Sitting area in the Living Room
Picnic table with beautiful lake views
Two kayaks + two stand-up paddle boards to explore Biscay Pond and Pemaquid Pond

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedroomsSleeps 5185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Damariscotta, ME
  • Biscay Pond
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Whaleback Shell Midden State Historic Site
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Damariscotta Farmer's Market
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

First Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Second Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront home on beautiful Biscay Pond in Maine

Owl’s Nest is a bright and airy 2,000 sq ft year round lakefront home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, fully equipped kitchen, two decks and a balcony at the water’s edge. With almost 400 feet of private waterfront and mature trees all around, the setting is magical any season. The boat dock, deep water swim platform and a shallow swim area allow guests of all ages to enjoy the lake. Fishing is great! Many good-sized brook trout, brown trout, smallmouth bass and largemouth bass. We are conveniently located near the boat launch (on Biscay Road). Owl's Nest is only 4 miles from Damariscotta Center, where you will find many local shops, restaurants, art galleries, river waterfront activities, town library and more. We love our lake house, and we hope you will enjoy it as much as we do!

Kitchen amenities: gas range, full size refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker, coffee grinder, electric kettle, blender. Pantry basics for your arrival.

Hannaford Supermarket is a 5 min drive; Main Street Grocery (local supermarket) and Rising Tide Co-Op (great variety of organic and locally sourced foods) are a 7 min drive from the house. There are many farm stands within a short drive from Owl’s Nest. Farmer’s Market is held every Friday morning in season (5 min drive).

Beds: Queen in the Master bedroom on the main floor; Full in the larger second floor bedroom; Twin with Trundle in a smaller second floor bedroom. New mattresses, quality bedding.

Bathrooms: 1 on the main floor (with shower), 1 on the second floor (with shower). No tubs.

Other amenities: Free WiFi, High Speed Internet, 55’ TV with built-in Roku; Heating, Air Conditioning (mini-split AC units in all rooms except for the smaller upstairs bedroom), Gas Fireplace (seasonal); full size Washer and Dryer; Generator (whole house); Iron; Hair Dryer; Board Games, Books & Puzzles; Off-Street Parking; 2 kayaks & 2 stand-up paddle boards.

Linens, bedding, towels (bath and swim) are provided.

Capacity: 5 guests are welcome (this number includes infants). No more than 4 adults. Not suitable for children younger than 4 years old.

Security: Outdoor security camera facing the driveway / road.

No animals are allowed anywhere on the property due to health issues with our family. Thank you.

Note: We only approve booking request for travelers with at least five reviews from hosts and the overall rating of 5 Stars. If you decide to stay with us, you will be asked to sign our rental agreement & liability waiver documents upon booking.

Area Activities
Spring: Kayaking, Fishing, Birdwatching, Hiking; Maine Maple Sunday (4th Sunday of March); Damariscotta Oyster Celebration (early-mid June); Alewife Festival in Damariscotta (late May - early June); Oxbow Brewery’s Newcastle tasting room and brewery tours; Strawberry pick-your-own at local farms (June); Antiquing, Art Galleries

Summer: Swimming, Fishing, Boating, Kayaking on Biscay Pond; River Cruises and Kayaking on Damariscotta River (8 min away); Lincoln County Community Theatre (8 min away); Pemaquid Beach (ocean) is 20 min away; Hiking (many options within 20 min drive); Union Fair (July 10 - 14, 2024) is a 30 min drive; North Atlantic Blues Festival (July 13 - 14, 2024) and Maine Lobster Festival (July 31 - August 4, 2024) are 35 min away; Highland Games & Scottish Festival (August 17, 2024) is 40 min away; Windsor Fair (August 25 - September 2, 2024) is 35 min drive; Antiquing, Art Galleries; Farmer’s Market (every Friday morning during season, 5 min drive)

Fall: Foliage (gorgeous colors!), Kayaking, Boating, Fishing, Hiking, Apple Picking (Biscay Orchard is a 5 min walk from us), Relaxing by the Fireplace; Pemaquid Oyster Festival in Damariscotta (last Sunday in September); Damariscotta Pumpkinfest & Regatta (October 12 - 14, 2024); Antiquing; Support our local Amish community as you visit farms and country stores in Whitefield (30 min away)

Winter: Ice Fishing on Biscay Pond, Snowshoeing, Cross-Country Skiing, Hiking, Relaxing by the Fireplace. Many shops and restaurants in the area are open year round. Winterfest at Coastal Rivers Nature Center. Harbor Lights Festival (first weekend in December). Sleigh rides at Goranson Farm. The Gingerbread Spectacular at Boothbay Harbor. Gardens Aglow at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens (late November - December, open Thurs - Sun). Also, we are 40 min drive from Camden Snow Bowl, 75 min drive from Blackstrap Hill Ski Area, 80 min drive from Lost Valley Ski Area and 90 min drive from Spruce Mountain Ski Slope & Eaton Mountain. Sunday River, Sugarloaf, Shawnee Peak and Black Mountain are 2 hours 20 min away.

Property manager

Irina Case
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Unsafe for children under 4. Not child-proofed.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No animals are allowed anywhere on the property due to health issues with our family. Thank you.
Signed Rental Agreement + Liability Waiver and a Phone Appointment within 48 hours on all new bookings are required.
We only approve booking request for travelers with at least five reviews from hosts and the overall rating of 5 Stars.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Damariscotta

Located in Damariscotta, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Frances Perkins Center and Penobscot Marine Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway Museum and Pemaquid Craft Co-op. Dolphin Mini Golf and Boothbay Railway Village are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Damariscotta, ME

What's nearby

  • Biscay Pond - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Whaleback Shell Midden State Historic Site - 10 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Damariscotta Farmer's Market - 12 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 32 min drive - 33.5 km
  • Boothbay Harbor Marina - 32 min drive - 34.3 km

Getting around

  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Newcastle Publick House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Round Top Ice Cream Stand - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Reunion Station - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mike's Place - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront home on beautiful Biscay Pond in Maine pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront home on beautiful Biscay Pond in Maine?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront home on beautiful Biscay Pond in Maine?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront home on beautiful Biscay Pond in Maine located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Biscay Pond and within 6 mi (10 km) of Whaleback Shell Midden State Historic Site and Frances Perkins Center. Damariscotta Farmer's Market and Penobscot Marine Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rick K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection

Wonderful place to stay. Perfect accommodations and location and the best hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Owl’s Nest

This was our second stay at Owl’s Nest this year. The house is always immaculately clean and the setting is extraordinarily beautiful. Irina and Vince could not be better. Oh and we are going back to Owl’s Nest next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another Great Sat

This was our third year at the Owl’s Nest and we had the best time. The house is always so clean and comfortable for our whole family. Thank you for sharing your home in this beautiful location!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Owl's Nest

This was our third stay at this house. We like it for its location on the lake, comfort and cleanliness. The hosts are very helpful and offer many suggestions of activities in the area. We always feel welcome here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

suzanne s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

All the comforts of home- relaxing, lots to do

The Owl’s Nest is cozy with many thoughtful details by the owners that make us feel welcome. So many things to do and the owners provide just about everything. We kayak, swim, paddle, hike, fish, shop. On a rainy day, there are plenty of books and puzzles to choose from. The lake is spectacular and only a few steps away.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our favorite Maine Getaway

My family looks forward to staying at the Owl’s Nest all year and it has become our summer tradition. The house is equipped with everything you need and the hosts always leave special welcome gifts for our daughter. Even with the thunderstorms we got, it is a cozy place to watch the rain go by. Thanks for another great year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect vacation home.

We loved everything about Owl’s Nest. Could not have been happier with our stay at this fabulous rental and love the area with all of the wonderful things to see and do.
Stayed 18 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindi O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Truly a Gem

This is a very special place that we hope to return to. The setting is spectacular allowing you to feel like you're out on the water even when you're sitting inside the house. Decks, kayaks, SUPs and swim float all made us not want to leave the property. It was also the best stocked house we ever stayed in and communication with the host was very easy. We highly recommend Owls Nest, you won't be disappointed! not want to leave the property.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nigel P., Orlando, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Lake House

Spectacular lake front views. Close to town for groceries and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rick K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Owl's Nest

The best thing I can say about Owl's Nest is that we stayed there last year, again this year, and when we come back we will hope to stay there again. The house couldn't be better and the location is idyllic. And on top of that Irina is just the best.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin F., Burlington, VT

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another Great Stay!

Our second year in a row at this beautiful house. We spent many hours boating, paddleboarding and swimming in the lake. The house had everything we needed - well stocked kitchen, books, games and cozy blankets for chilly evenings. We are already dreaming about our visit next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily G., Winthrop

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Favorite Family Getaway

My little family was very happy to return to the Owl’s Nest for another restful week. The house is always in great condition and is comfortable and well equipped for everything we need. We lucked out with weather and spent most of our time swimming just off the rocks and taking turns on the kayaks and paddle boards. We can’t wait to return again sometime soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Rowing and Family Vacation

Wonderful stay again this year at Owls Nest. Love the location on the pond, perfect for sculling. Beautiful home and so well stocked with pots, pans, dishes, etc. And truly love midcoast Maine with the ocean, rivers, lakes, and family that live nearby. Loved our stay! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful rowing and lovely time with family

We had a wonderful stay with my parents. Beautiful location with easy access to a wonderful region of Maine. The lake is perfect for rowing. Nice house with gorgeous views from the front room. Easy communication with our hosts, too! Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maureen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Owl’s Nest

The house was very comfortable and even better than the photos. It was immaculate and equipped with everything we could possibly need. By far the best vacation place we have ever stayed in. The host was very welcoming and answered any questions we had immediately.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maureen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Owl's Nest

This was our second stay at Owl's Nest, a beautiful setting on a lake perfect for kayaking, swimming and fishing. The house is extremely comfortable, private, and had everything we could possibly need. It is close to many attractions but very tempting just to stay and relax. Thank you Irina and Vincent for all the extra little touches and making us feel so welcome!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily G., Winthrop

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property and Beautiful Views

My small family had a lovely stay at the Owl's Nest this fall. The property is very updated with everything that you could need for a comfortable stay. The hosts are lovely and even put their xmas tree up early because they thought our two-year-old daughter would enjoy it! We can't wait to come back during all times of the year.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jim S., St. Augustine, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Once again-The best

This was our second time at Owls Nest. It is a fabulous house, extremely well managed by the owners. Special touches everywhere. We kayaked, hiked, took boat tours and just did nothing. It was marvelous.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

P B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Owl's Nest on Biscay Pond

We had a great vacation at Own's Nest, the home was spacious and immaculate and included everything we needed both indoors and outdoors. Very comfortable for active and quiet times, great views of the lake and wildlife. The guest book of info on the area and activities was very helpful. Thanks Irina and Vincent for creating a spectacular experience. Look forward to returning next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily G., Winthrop

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family favorite getaway

This was our second stay at the Owl’s Nest and it was perfect as always. The house is in amazing shape and the owners take extra care to listen to all suggestions to make it welcoming to all kinds of guests. They even left a stuffed owl as a welcome gift for our daughter! Our 3 year old daughter loved the little sandy shoreline and the house is situated perfectly to catch afternoon breezes to keep the bugs and heat away. We can’t wait to come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aurise R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our Pond time!

It was definitely all we needed that week! The water was warm and we swam numerous times each day, even one evening! We explored in the kayaks, friends came and caught fish off the dock, found the passage over to Pemiquid Pond kayaking, read 2 books and even found creative time to paint & sketch! Thank you, Irina & Vincent for sharing your wonderful spot! We will most definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianne P., Walpole

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Owl's nest retreat

We really enjoyed our stay at the Owl's nest. Irina and Vincent were wonderful hosts. The views from the house to the pond are uninterrupted. It was very relaxing. There are 2 loons that live right there and we could here the owl's at night. The kayaks were really fun as there are 2 islands you can paddle out to. We also rented another kayak and a paddle board so everyone could go out together.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peggy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

relaxing and enjoyable

It was relaxing very comfortable. clean my family also thought it's a beautiful place. The only thing i would suggest it putting in darker curtains in the bedroom downstairs, and there a bee hives in the tree out of the first-floor bedroom, halfway up its white face hornets very nasty. but other than that, it was a beautiful place we enjoy very much. Peggy, Ted and Caitlin
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Scenic lakeside living

Our wonderful hosts’ tastefully appointed home is flooded with light. It offered serene lake views from every room. Loons and ospreys frequent the water. We enjoyed them from: inside; the dock; and the thoughtfully provided kayaks. Damariscotta provided a food market, shops and riverfront dining- all within minutes. On the damp days, the region offered alternatives like the Maritime Museum in Bath or the thunder of waves crashing at Pemaquid Point Lighthouse. We will return!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning

This is an absolutely beautiful property. Our family of 4 had a gorgeous week here. We’ve stayed in other places where the property description seemed “too good to be true” and it was…that’s not the case here! Everything is as wonderful (more wonderful, even!) as advertised. The owners have thoughtfully provided everything needed for a true escape. Stay all week and never leave, or explore the area, either way you can’t go wrong. Well-organized and thorough binder includes all the info you need. Irina even sent information ahead of time which was great, as we didn’t need to spend precious time when we arrived, tired after a day of traveling, figuring out what to do and where to eat. The swimming, boating, and hiking could not be beat. We had a great stay and there is really no way to go wrong as a guest here! Even the kitchen knives are sharp! :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

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Hosted by Irina Case

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