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Traditional building with a steeply pitched roof and a prominent tower, set amidst a well-manicured lawn and black metal fence.
Stroll up to the charming porch, adorned with a balustrade and surrounded by lush greenery.
Stunning two-story building with a central entrance and lush green surroundings.
Waterfront property with dock, boats, and event space.
Boats dock at the tranquil marina, set against a serene waterfront.

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 83000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Newcastle, ME
  • Frances Perkins Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Whaleback Shell Midden State Historic Site
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Damariscotta Farmer's Market
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State)
    ‪60 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Newcastle

Within a short walk of Frances Perkins Center, this vacation home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Jan Kilburn Watercolor Studio and Gallery. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
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What's nearby

  • Frances Perkins Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Whaleback Shell Midden State Historic Site - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Jan Kilburn Watercolor Studio and Gallery - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Damariscotta Farmer's Market - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 30 min drive - 20.9 miles

Getting around

  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Newcastle Publick House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Round Top Ice Cream Stand - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Reunion Station - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mike's Place - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Don't miss the Pumpkin Festival weekend filled with lobster dinners and oysters

5 Bedroom, 3 Bath (sleeps 8), family room, parlor, living room, on 1.5 acres; bath includes claw foot tub; one 1/2 bath, 2 full baths ; antique furniture and lovely bay windows to play cards or curl up and read a book. Family room for coffee around the walnut table for morning breakfast and chat; quiet parlor w rocking chair to draw or paint. Walk down Downeast Magazine'
s"Loveliest Lane" and view the other stately homes and old large oak trees. Take a trip down memory lane or go back in time to the 18th century. Close to town and shops yet private, nearby restaurants and pub for lobster and Chowdah. Escape for a long weekend with family and friends. Come to the Captain' s House and sip coffee on the porch while viewing glimpses of the Damariscotta River.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 2.5 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a phone. Housekeeping is available on request.

Property manager

Property Manager/Owner

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please leave linens on the beds
Please put trash in the adjacent barn behind the black sliding doors

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • 1 total (20 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Newcastle within a short 9-minute walk of Frances Perkins Center. You'll also find Damariscotta Farmer's Market and Damariscotta Lake within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What do couples enjoy most about Don't miss the Pumpkin Festival weekend filled with lobster dinners and oysters ?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this riverfront vacation home include a kitchen as well as a garden and a video library.

Does Don't miss the Pumpkin Festival weekend filled with lobster dinners and oysters have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Wiscasset, ME (ISS), which is 12 mi away (18 minutes by car). Another top airport is Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional), which is located 29 mi away (42-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Don't miss the Pumpkin Festival weekend filled with lobster dinners and oysters ?

Yes, every accommodation at Don't miss the Pumpkin Festival weekend filled with lobster dinners and oysters comes with a porch with some featuring water views.

Don't miss the Pumpkin Festival weekend filled with lobster dinners and oysters Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 76 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay in a great location

We loved everything about this house! One of the bedrooms maybe would be more appropriate for a kid as there weren’t outlets and internet access wasn’t great. But this didn’t dim our enjoyment whatsoever. We had a great time lounging and relaxing on the porch and felt super close to everything. The town was beautiful and so many fun options. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable and clean

Comfortable and clean. Great place to stay while birding the Maine coast
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lin W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Home

We didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Anderson Bday

It was so nice to be next door to family to celebrate our uncle’s 90th birthday. We enjoyed staying in a house with a lot of history.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

We were in town for a wedding and this house was perfect for our group of friends. Each room is very well appointed and beautifully decorated. The location is perfect for getting in and out of town. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Storm R.

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful place to stay!

We stayed in this house for two weeks and really enjoyed it. It was well furnished, clean, close to town, a beautiful street and the perfect place for our family to spend our time. Our local contact was easy to reach and was very helpful. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint house

We enjoyed our stay at the Captain’s House. It’s quaint and quirky. It was clean and comfortable. We were able to easily walk into Damariscotta for the pumpkin festival and other local sights. There’s a fantastic playground near the local Y and Great Salt Bay community school that’s worth the visit if you are traveling with kids. When we were in the house, it was cozy to hang out near the kitchen and living room combo
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

L C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful older house

Nice stay, plenty of room for everyone. The house was nice. There are quirks, like the layout and floors that are a little uneven, but that's expected in an older home. The hot water faucet in the upstairs bathroom should be looked at as it was lose. Overall we were very happy and would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ruth R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

We enjoyed our stay in this quiet neighborhood. Lots of room to spread out and a lovely front porch to enjoy a cup of morning coffee. Close to downtown Newcastle and Damariscotta, excellent restaurants and shops, and short drive to beautiful nature walks, the ferry to Monhegan and swimming in nearby Damariscotta Mills (freshwater pond). The property manager was very responsive. We were disappointed when the DVD player did not work (frown) since there were many movies we wanted to watch, but whoever stays here next time will have a new one. Kitchen window did not open and the kitchen fan wasn't working, but there were portable fans in other rooms, so we used them instead. Old windows especially in the bedrooms needed sticks to stay up, but all in all we enjoyed our stay in this grand old home. It was terrific having a new W/D to use. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pumpkin Festival weekend

Our group of six friends came up from Massachusetts for Pumpkin Festival weekend. The location of the Captain’s House can’t be beat for access to downtown Damariscotta. It’s about a 10 minute walk. The whole street is lined with beautiful old homes and across the street from the house is a lovely cemetery right on the river. The house is huge with multiple living-rooms and sitting rooms - plenty of space for a group of people to spread out and relax. This is our third visit and we hope to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R., Boston

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family spot

Had a wonderful time. Easy walk into town. Plenty of space for everyone to stretch out.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Roger K.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location, many positives

First the positives! This property is on an unbelievably cool street located just up the hill from the Damariscotta River and the town. Easy walk into town. The beds were all very comfortable as were the pillows. There was enough space to spread out, this property seems ideal for a family. The porch is a great spot to hang. The little window A/C units actually did a very good job as long as you shut the rooms they were in up. This property is attached to another building that someone is living in. No big deal for us, other than essentially the parking is on the street rather than off the street. No noise issues or anything like that, but I think it’s is good to mention this as it isn’t really a stand alone house, even though it’s huge, it is part of a larger house. The negatives? First and foremost the house needs a deep clean badly. The floors are all very clean and the bathrooms were clean. No issues there. The kitchen was not. All of the glass knobs were really sticky, we immediately wiped them all down a couple times to get them clean. The fridge isn’t gross, but it’s definitely not clean. The freezer really needs to be cleaned. If we had been staying for more than two nights we would have cleaned them. They were not great. We did wipe the handles down as they were also very sticky. Other areas were not dirty per se, but just really need a good cleaning. Generally not a huge deal, but when paying a cleaning fee in addition to the nightly rate we sort of expect stuff to at least be mostly clean. It was not. One of the bathrooms has a claw foot tub and the shower head needs to be changed to one that will throw the water, it essentially just runs out and straight down. Otherwise this bathroom is great. The other bathroom doubled as the laundry room and had a bunch of stuff(vacuum cleaner, broom, etc) just sort of thrown in the corner. Seems like that could find a better neater place. The shower is a small stand up and is pretty hard to shower in if you are over 5’10” or a bigger person. Sucks to not be able to get a decent shower. For most people maybe that isn’t an issue, but we like to have a good shower. The mowers showing up at 7:20 AM and running mowers and string trimmers loudly on one of the two nights all year we are away from our 5 year old and could have slept in wasn’t amazing. Also they coated our cars down when they weed whacked one foot away. Overall a nice place that could use a bit of work and cleaning.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean K., Portland, ME

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

Had a great time! House is right down the road from Damariscotta. Plenty of places to eat and shop within walking distance. Beach and lighthouse only 20 minutes away. House is stunning and very uniqiue. It has plenty of charm.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding weekend

We had a very nice and comfortable stay this past weekend. The house was ready and inviting fir when we arrived. The house was huge! Definitely enough space for everyone to spread out! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caral S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Happy in Newcastle

Wonderful location - easy to walk to restaurants and quaint shops. Large home with 5 full/queen beds and at least a few new mattresses - very comfortable. No central air - window units in most bedrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Seri H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fourth of July

Gorgeous house. Comfortable accommodations. Easy walk into town - perfect for our group. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

rob n.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

We were attending a family event in Damariscotta and this home was perfect for our visit. On a beautiful, quiet street and and walking distance to downtown. Also close to other great midcoast Maine destinations like Camden, Pemaquid and Harpswell. The house is cozy with plenty of room and a very historic feel. The beds were comfortable and the wifi good, so no complaints from our a youg adult childern.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bliss

What a great house, and a great area to explore. Very peaceful and beautiful. Birds right out front on the porch! Walkable to all of Newcastle and Damariscotta. Very comfortable and homey.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul F., Camden USA

Liked: Cleanliness

One of the quietest, nicest intown streets in Maine. P

Relaxing and enjoyable. Comfortable Accomodations
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our stay at the Captain's house

This was our second visit to this house which is a really lovely old home in a wonderful location. It’s on a very quiet dead end street but just a short walk to downtown Damariscotta across the river. The plumbing is not modern but is completely functional. The kitchen is well furnished with cooking equipment but there is no salt and pepper or other spices and condiments. We love this old house and would highly recommend a stay there. It’s great for two couples - plenty of space to spread out.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Caral S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Location

This is a great old house in a beautiful quiet neighborhood. Beds were comfortable, porch was inviting, and the location couldn't have been better. It does have old bathrooms and no AC, but there were window units and fans. Host communication was good.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lesley W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location is perfect!!

We really enjoyed the house and the location was perfect. The front porch was great for a morning cup of coffee and afternoon snack. We enjoyed walking into town for a bite to eat and visit the shops along the way. The house is perfectly located for easily getting to the many great sites in the Boothbay area. We headed out for a different adventure every day and the location made it extremely easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maryke S.

Liked: Cleanliness

This place is great!

We really enjoyed this house during our short stay in the Newcastle area. As the owner mentions, it is old which adds to its charm. Beds are comfortable, we had no problems with anything. The location is perfect, a short walk to Main St. in Newcastle/Damariscotta. It was also surprisingly quiet being so close to the Main St. and Rte. 1. It looks like the rear of the huge house is used as rentals, and the driveway is meant for their parking. We parked on street along the porch side of the house as requested, which was not a problem as this is a dead end street with very little traffic. We also enjoyed using the porch with friends who came over to celebrate a birthday after a puffin cruise out of the dock by Shaw's Lobster Pound in Bristol.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bruce R., Norman, OK

Liked: Cleanliness

Coastal Maine Retreat

Great property for our family to use as a base for exploring the Maine coast. Eclectic home with plenty of room for everyone. Very clean and comfortable. We didn’t cook in the kitchen, but it was stocked and ready.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hanna B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location & lovely home

This was exactly what my family was looking for on our vacation. The house was comfortable, with more than enough room for all 6 of us. It was just a short walk to downtown!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021