Maine Waterfront Cottage: Nestled on an acre of land, with 500ft of shore front

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Entire home

Primary Bedroom, King Bed, Facing Great Salt Bay

Deck off Living Room onto Great Salt Bay; Kayaks and equipment provided.

Deck Furnishings (and note available kayaks on dock in the background)

Living Room (Room and Board Sleep Sofa), Open Kitchen, Adjacent Dining Room

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Explore the area

Newcastle, ME

Frances Perkins Center3 min drive
Damariscotta Farmer's Market5 min drive
Whaleback Shell Midden State Historic Site5 min drive
Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State)46 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Sea Lavender Cottage, located in Mid Coast Maine (right near the twin villages of Damariscotta and Newcastle), is ready for your enjoyment.

Sited within feet of Great Salt Bay, this recently "re-minted" cottage sports creative architectural touches, extensive cottage-focused style, and refreshing amenities. Features comfortable furnishings, updated bathrooms, as well as all new appliances and fixtures. The cottage's appearance and attitude invites and inspires relaxing engagement with all of nature's salt water activity on Great Salt Bay (Maine's first marine protected resource).

You will share this natural beauty with eagles, osprey, blue herons, loons, an occasional seal, prehistoric horseshoe crabs, oyster farms, and in the spring, over a million Alewives passing by the dock to spawn in nearby Damariscotta Lake––after climbing a classic 1500 foot fish ladder (first constructed in 1807), which is just a short walk down the road.

The very first Cottage guests said they come to Maine each summer to explore and discover all the unique activities of coastal Maine and its villages. Yet they found Sea Lavender Cottage so comfortable, joy filled , and emotionally fulfilling, they did not want to leave each day....except to launch kayaks and join the beauty of the Bay.

Now it is your turn...

The remodel of Sea Lavender Cottage was completed in 2016 and enjoys many returning guests each year to enjoy the many charms of Mid Coast Maine and the relaxing setting of Great Salt Bay. This property also features convenient access to US Route One (just a mile away) and is less than 5 minutes from twin villages of Damariscotta and Newcastle.

More Property Details:
The primary BR is extra large with a King bed and an ensuite bath which features an oversized, tiled, walk in shower. The second BR features a Queen bed (from Room and Board) and is directly across the hall to a full bath, complete with a tub and shower combination.

All 1800 square feet of living space are on the main floor. The 600 square feet finished lower level with full size picture windows and walk out access to the dock is fully furnished and includes lots of space for activities. An item frequently enjoyed is the full size pool table. One recent guest even set up a practice putting green!

Open a door off the living room and an adjustable awning covered second level deck above the shorefront with comfy cushioned furniture is there to enjoy any time of day. Frequently there is a stare down between Cottage guests sitting on the deck and a s/he Bald Eagle keeping watch on top of a very tall utility pole adjacent to her/his six foot wide nest with mate and fledgling high in a pine tree. A quick paddle in a kayak takes you to the island in the bay with these magnificent birds who stay put, even acting bored with each new set of eyes on them...

A perfect day at the Cottage is capped with an evening fire in the fire circle with the little kid in all of us enjoying deliciously crunchy and gooey S'mores.....

Property manager

David W. Lawrence

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Here is the 44 foot porch where guests relax at Beckoning Bay Cottage

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Must be approved by owner upon booking

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Note from host: must be approved by owner upon booking

Long-term renters welcome

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Newcastle

Located in Newcastle, this cottage is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Whaleback Shell Midden State Historic Site and Hidden Valley Nature Center reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway Museum and Penobscot Marine Museum. Dolphin Mini Golf and Boothbay Railway Village are also worth visiting. Kayaking and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.

Newcastle, ME

What's nearby

Damariscotta Lake - 14 min walk
Frances Perkins Center - 3 min drive
Damariscotta Farmer's Market - 5 min drive
Whaleback Shell Midden State Historic Site - 5 min drive
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 26 min drive

Getting around

Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪Newcastle Publick House - ‬2 min drive
‪Reunion Station - ‬5 min drive
‪Mike's Place - ‬4 min drive
‪Old Time Donuts - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Maine Waterfront Cottage: Nestled on an acre of land, with 500ft of shore front pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Maine Waterfront Cottage: Nestled on an acre of land, with 500ft of shore front?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Maine Waterfront Cottage: Nestled on an acre of land, with 500ft of shore front?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Maine Waterfront Cottage: Nestled on an acre of land, with 500ft of shore front located?

Located in the heart of Newcastle, this cottage is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Damariscotta Lake and within 3 miles (5 km) of Frances Perkins Center and Little Point. Damariscotta Farmer's Market and Jan Kilburn Watercolor Studio and Gallery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

John K.

22 June 2024

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

It Is A 10!!!!!!

Clean, Comfortable, Convenient. A want for not kitchen for meals taken at the property. A view that promotes relaxation. Restaurants, groceries and especially Simmons Fish Market for reasonable priced fresh seafood. And the original Reny's for great bargains. Great communication with the host.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

27 Apr 2024

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

Lovely and relaxing

This home has everything you could want and a gorgeous view!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy L.

23 Mar 2024

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Superb

Exceeded expectations, so convenient and had everything we could have possibly wanted. Beautiful setting right on the water close to everything.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

28 Feb 2024

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

Newcastle

David is an amazing host! Tons of amenities, comfy bed and lots of firewood for fire pit are just a few of the many great features of this amazing home! Already planning a second trip back.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

26 Nov 2023

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

Wonderful stay

Amazing property, even better than the photos. Dave is a fantastic host and it was truly a wonderful stay. We had nice weather and really enjoyed going out on the deck to enjoy the sun. Also played lots of pool and the sun rise in the morning is breathtaking. We will hope to return soon!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

17 Nov 2023

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

Peace and quiet

My friend Val and I were looking for some serenity for a few days and we found it in Newcastle. The views from the house are magical and watching the wildlife interact with the bay was just fantastic. I cannot think of a single negative to share and we plan on going back in the spring.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie S.

12 Nov 2023

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

Absolutely perfect!

Such a great place. David was wonderfully kind and helpful. Gorgeous view, lovely and cozy house.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna F.

21 Oct 2023

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

Amazing Experience

A beautiful location and accommodations! David is an exceptional host. We had a wonderful experience and highly recommend to others!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

12 Oct 2023

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

Weekend getaway

We were two couples visiting the area for the Damariscotta Pumpkin Festival. David’s house was amazing - a beautiful view of the river, immaculately clean and well stocked with everything we needed. The weather didn’t permit us to use the kayaks or spend as much time out on the deck as we would have liked, but we enjoyed the indoor space and the pool table in the basement. David lives in the carriage house in the property and personally welcomed us and gave us a tour and showed us how everything worked. He was flexible with his usual checkout time of 10:00, which we felt was unusually early and allowed us to stay until 11:00. Our weekend stay was a real treat.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly S., Fairhope, AL

28 Sept 2023

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We Hated To Leave

This cottage is so charming and comfortable and the water view is delightful. Dave is the perfect host, immediately attentive to any questions or problems. We also appreciated the cheese, wine and English muffins and coffee that he left for us. We managed to try most of his restaurant recommendations and they were spot on. Damariscotta is only a mike or so away with cute shops, good restaurants and a fabulous Hannaford’s Grocery. I hope we can return soon!

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Frances G.

14 Sept 2023

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

Wonderful vacation

We love Sea Lavender, it has all the comforts of home from AC to a washer and dryer. The deck is a great place to relax with a glass of wine and watch the eagles, osprey and herons. The owner, David is a wonderful host, very helpful if there are any issues. Hope to return next year!

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

rebecca D.

5 Sept 2023

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

Welcoming Oasis

From the first moment Dave, the property host, personally met us and showed us around, you just knew you were in for a special stay. Dave welcomed us with a gift basket filled with goodies and a nice bottle of wine. But you could see immediately the property was the star of the show! The cottage was decorated with very relaxing colors and comfortable furniture and very whimsical pieces of art that just make you smile. Than you step outside onto the deck and see why this is an oasis of wildlife…..Bald eagles, ducks, Canadian geese, blue herons and other marine life. The view is unobstructed and what a view it is! Whether watching from the deck or trying the kayaks that are available, you won’t be disappointed. I would definitely recommend this property for all to come and relax.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

19 Oct 2022

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

Fantastic Location

This rental was one of the best I have stayed at. The home is beautiful and the location is ON THE WATER. Just an arm length away. The owner is great to coordinate with.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

7 Oct 2022

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Charming

Peaceful cottage, very clean, beautiful views,

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

3 Oct 2022

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Sea Lavender

Wonderful spot on Great Salt Bay. Every minute there was perfect, even the weather. Perfect place to relax and location good for exploring the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dolores K.

25 Sept 2022

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

Joyful, Peaceful Respite

Our stay at Sea Lavender Cottage was so very special. You can tell immediately on entering that it was lovingly designed for comfort & peaceful respite. Full of light & ambiance, with spectacular views from all the windows. Every little detail you could possibly think of thoughtfully in place. The deck is a joy & watching the sunrise from there is beyond beautiful. We saw eagles every day across the Bay, plus many other sea birds. On our arrival we were greeted by the owner. A cheerful, charming gentleman, who gave us a tour of his home & answered all of our questions. Then made himself available if we had any other needs. David, thank you for sharing your special place. We hope we will be able to come back and visit with you again. Dee & John

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

William V.

21 Sept 2022

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

Immaculately clean and cheerful home

This blue/green turquoise gem is flawless. I have an extensive history with VRBO and this is hands down the most exemplary attention to detail home I have stayed in. Great thought has gone into this beauty. Tough to find an open date ( everyone wants to return) and for good reason! Also, the most interesting owner I have encountered renting from VRBO. Thank you David for your gift of hospitality. Literally Perfect. One hint: Google maps/GPS struggled to find the correct location, perhaps Waze might be your better choice for directions.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annie R.

15 Sept 2022

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Peaceful Perfection

Sea Lavendar Cottage was as advertised and the reviews were 100% accurate. The property is beautiful. The house has everything you need and makes you feel like you're at home. David was a welcome smiling game at check-in and made sure we were set for a great trip. The welcome basket was much appreciated. You do not encounter individuals as welcoming as David very often anymore. The location is perfect - close to town with a secluded feel. The entire family (3 yr to 40 yrs) had a great stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angelique U.

11 Sept 2022

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It's All About the VIEW!

The Sea Lavender Cottage is one of the most charming homes I have stayed at. As soon as you enter this lovely cottage you can't help but smile. The cottage is light and bright, and vibrantly decorated, and it oozes with so much character! The owner, David, really puts in every effort to ensure your stay is memorable. Communication with him is a breeze and when he personally greets you to hand over the keys, he will take his time to tell you all about the area. My family and I really appreciated the welcome basket of goodies, too! (Thank you David!) The cottage is also immaculate and the kitchen is fully stocked with every gadget you need for a homecooked meal. And the best thing about this cottage is...the VIEW! Watching the sunrise on the deck overlooking Salt Bay is SO AMAZING! Overall, my family and I had a magical stay!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gene F.

2 Oct 2021

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Step out the door to the bayside deck.

Very roomy open floor plan with lots of light. Modern kitchen with good selection of cooking tools, lovely pastel colors.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

1 Oct 2021

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Girls Trip

This cute cottage was a perfect location for my two friends and I on our girls trip to Maine. David was so great at communicating and welcomed us so warmly! He even met us at 2 AM to show us around the cottage after our flights had been delayed several times. Such wonderful service! The cottage is extremely well taken care of, cozy and very clean. We had everything we needed and even the basket of food was a wonderful surprise. We made day trips to Acadia National Park and all the cute little towns along Highway 1. Downtown Damariscotta was charming and friendly. I highly recommend this lovely vacation home, it’s a VRBO done right.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Frances G.

14 Sept 2021

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Fabulous Rental

Everything about Sea Lavender was perfect…the location, the cottage, the surroundings. The owner was attentive, was there to meet us and kind enough to leave us coffee, muffins, and jam. Sea Lavender was one of the best places we have rented in Maine.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N., Maynard, USA

9 Sept 2021

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Wow. What an amazing property

Some of the photos don’t do it justice. It’s beautiful and so many detailed touches. The bottom floor room is quite nice also. Lots of space to spread out. Plenty of wood to use for the out door fire place. Fantastic to sit there by the fire with water views. The views from the windows from so many angles I walked around left me with a pet petual smile. Convenient kayaks on the dock. Be mindful if you go down stream and the tide as some spots get more rough towards the end of low tide and take an hour or more of high to get back through. Awesome value and we even had a welcome package delivered the next day!! I was not fond of arranging our arrival time to get keys in, however David was super nice about timing. I would prefer some plain wine glasses. The really long stem and super pretty ones in the hutch looked more like a decoration and we didn’t want to bring them on the deck.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Harriet W.

5 Sept 2021

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Newcastle

Well appointed, easy access, gracious and informative and responsive host. Accommodations were comfortable, great view, good natural light, quiet, well stocked us as we do much in house cooking. Location of house is terrific as it is easy to reach many regional areas.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christopher K.

30 Aug 2021

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Enjoyable End of Summer Stay

Very clean, well kept cottage. We enjoyed our stay and would stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by David W. Lawrence

A Mainer––who spent 42 years "away" attending college, serving in the Navy, as well as a career with non-profit educational/medical institutions. Returned to live with the ocean, the values, and the charms of coastal Maine, its people and visitors. Now retired, but active in community volunteering, travel, and recreational aviation as a pilot and plane owner.

Why they chose this property

Its location perched at the edge of the Bay with 200 degrees of water views....US Route 1 along the Maine Coast is one mile away: the twin villages of Damariscotta and Newcastle with restaurants, shops, theater coffee shops and a great bookstore and library, are a mile and half from the Cottage.

What makes this property unique

Refreshingly appointed for comfort, carefree relaxing, and in concert with a natural and diverse saltwater habitat....hearing the "ahs" and "oh my" when guests first enter the Cottage bring a smile and satisfaction to the details of the total makeover of every inch of the original cottage...inside and out!