Honeymoon Island on Pemaquid Lake - Secluded cottage
Honeymoon Island is a perfect getaway. The cottage is accessible by boat and can accommodate 6 people. It is complete with a gas stove and refrigerator. There is a new shower house on the mainland where you can freshen up each day. The cozy eating area is a great place to start your day by enjoying a cup of coffee and watching the wildlife on the island. Great 360 degree views of Pemaquid Lake. Maximum occupancy is 6.
Property manager
Christina Pinkham
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Parking available
Lake view
Fireplace
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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Damariscotta
Located in Damariscotta, this cottage is in a rural area and 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. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Damariscotta, ME
What's nearby
Biscay Pond - 8 min drive - 4.0 km
Whaleback Shell Midden State Historic Site - 12 min drive - 8.2 km
Damariscotta Farmer's Market - 12 min drive - 8.0 km
Damariscotta Lake - 15 min drive - 9.7 km
Boothbay Harbor Marina - 36 min drive - 36.0 km
Getting around
Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 12 min drive
Moody's Diner - 17 min drive
Newcastle Publick House - 13 min drive
Round Top Ice Cream Stand - 12 min drive
The Narrows - 17 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Honeymoon Island on Pemaquid Lake - Secluded cottage pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).
What time is check-in at Honeymoon Island on Pemaquid Lake - Secluded cottage?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Honeymoon Island on Pemaquid Lake - Secluded cottage?
Checkout is at 9:00 AM.
Where is Honeymoon Island on Pemaquid Lake - Secluded cottage located?
Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Biscay Pond and within 6 miles (10 km) of Damariscotta Farmer's Market and Whaleback Shell Midden State Historic Site. Damariscotta Lake and Frances Perkins Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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The island cottage was such a magical relaxing spot for a getaway!
We were told to bring everything, but they had more creature comforts than we expected! The mattresses are pretty lumpy, but the sound of the loons and the breeze of the water more than compensated for any discomfort. We loved paddle boarding around and having campfires each night. Sometimes the wind made the row back to shore a challenge (and our boat took on a little water. This is a lovely spot for a relaxing week!!
We had a lovely week on the island. The house is charming, made comfortable by a working fridge and oven (and comfortable beds, everything spotlessly clean) but otherwise probably unchanged in 100 years — which is very very charming. Lovely old wood furniture and pretty curtains etc. Our children were ENCHANTED by being on an island especially one surrounded by water full of bass (they spent most of their time fishing). Because the lake is quite shallow around the island it is warm to swim in. The owners are very kind and welcoming - whole place has the nice atmosphere of a longtime family business. Highly recommend!
We enjoyed birdwatching, kayaking, and swimming off the island (bring water shoes) and appreciated its quiet seclusion! The cabin was spotless and the propane fridge and stove work fine. The composting toilet, shoehorned into a preexisting outhouse, is awkward to use but didn’t project bad smells. Many thanks to the owners/hosts for being welcoming, trusting, and responsive to questions and requests.
We wanted to have a beautiful off grid spot for our vacation that still let us enjoy all of mid coast Maine. And this was perfect. Our private island was only boat accessible, so we canoed 350 yards as our commute each day. Back on our island, it was quiet, private, and just rustic enough to feel like we were hardy folk.
The island was peaceful, beautiful, and relaxing. The 360° views were stunning. The cabin has no potable water and there is composting toilet/ outhouse, but we survived just fine. My kids enjoyed campfires on the point and rowing around the island. We played games and swam and went on day trips all over Mid Coast Maine. The caretakers were incredible and very responsive. We would definitely return.
Steff K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
About the host
Hosted by Christina Pinkham
Lakehurst Properties has been in operation as a family business on the coast of Maine since the early 1920’s. After a brief period as “Camp Pemaquid”, a boys’ summer camp, the original cottages were converted into all-seasonal rentals for those seeking a lakeside retreat. The property has been in the Pinkham family for over 4 generations. Honeymoon Island was built by Lawson Pinkham in the 1930s on the island off the cove of Lakehurst Properties. Today, Dan and Ann Pinkham, along with their sons Dan Jr., Jon, and Josh, own and operate Lakehurst Properties LLC.
Why they chose this property
Honeymoon Island is one of only a few cottages on Pemaquid Lake that is situated on an island. It is very private and offers guests a unique experience of island living. It is special to the Pinkham Family as it was built by Dan Pinkham Sr.'s father, Lawson Pinkham, in the 30s.