Title: Enjoy the spring with family and friends eating lobster dinners and oysters Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Enjoy the spring with family and friends eating lobster dinners and oysters Riverside holiday home in Newcastle with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Enjoy the spring with family and friends eating lobster dinners and oysters ![Exterior - Enjoy the spring with family and friends eating lobster dinners and oysters (Newcastle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18980000/18974000/18973919/911131a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Enjoy the spring with family and friends eating lobster dinners and oysters (Newcastle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18980000/18974000/18973919/341b30b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina - Enjoy the spring with family and friends eating lobster dinners and oysters (Newcastle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18980000/18974000/18973919/2d518c3d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina - Enjoy the spring with family and friends eating lobster dinners and oysters (Newcastle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18980000/18974000/18973919/1bd41634.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Enjoy the spring with family and friends eating lobster dinners and oysters (Newcastle)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18980000/18974000/18973919/ee4b110b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to the charming Captain's House, where antique furniture and lovely bay windows create a cozy atmosphere. Unwind in the quiet parlor with a rocking chair or enjoy morning coffee around the walnut table in the family room. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 83000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Enjoy the spring with family and friends eating 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. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - 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 - Up to 9 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping on request - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre - 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 - Snorkelling 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 ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103770000/103767500/103767477/d9be62f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oceanfront home on 6 acres with multi-level deck & spectacular view Rockport - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 10 Exceptional 26 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-22&endDate=2026-01-23&selected=103767477&PinnedHotelID=103767477&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116230000/116221400/116221338/w1024h677x0y46-ee22e116.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Forest Cottage + 2 Porches | No Hidden Fees Boothbay Harbor - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-22&endDate=2026-01-23&selected=116221338&PinnedHotelID=116221338&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102550000/102544500/102544440/5909477f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### RIVER HOUSE. 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Park by the porch. No driveway parking allowed. No sitting on porch handrails ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 1 total (up to 9 kg per pet) Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Book Early Spring Summer 2019 Captain's House Newcastle Book Early Spring Summer 2019 Captain's House Book Early Spring Summer 2019 Captain's Newcastle Book Early Spring Summer 2019 Captain's Spend Spring Captain's House Newcastle Spend Spring Captain's House Spend Spring Captain's Newcastle Spend Spring Captain's Spend Spring at The Captain's House!! Newcastle Private vacation home Spend Spring at The Captain's House!! Book Early for Spring Summer of 2019 at The Captain's House!! ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.03704%2C-69.53191&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=yJ60xercQOrO_mBirP2pjSwo34E=) Newcastle, ME #### What's nearby - Frances Perkins Center \- 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Jan Kilburn Watercolor Studio and Gallery \- 3 min drive \- 1.6 miles - Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens \- 27 min drive \- 20.9 miles - Samoset Resort Golf Course \- 39 min drive \- 33.8 miles - LL Bean Flagship Store \- 50 min drive \- 43.4 miles #### Getting around - Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 18 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive - ‪Dunkin' - ‬2 min drive - ‪Shell - ‬6 min walk - ‪Newcastle Publick House - ‬7 min walk - ‪Oxbow Brewing Company - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Enjoy the spring with family and friends eating lobster dinners and oysters pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Enjoy the spring with family and friends eating lobster dinners and oysters? ### What time is check-in at Enjoy the spring with family and friends eating lobster dinners and oysters? ### What time is check-out at Enjoy the spring with family and friends eating lobster dinners and oysters? ### Where is Enjoy the spring with family and friends eating lobster dinners and oysters located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Enjoy the spring with family and friends eating lobster dinners and oysters Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 52 8 - Good 19 6 - Okay 4 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 2 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy M. 26 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Such an enchanting neighborhood and the home was perfectly cozy. ##### Amy M. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary K. 6 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The captain’s house is on a beautiful street full of stately old homes and just a 10 minute walk across the bridge to Damariscotta. The house is roomy and comfortable and has a gorgeous front porch where you can sit and watch the people passing by and look out over the river. We love it there. This is our fourth stay. ##### Mary K. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sara F. 24 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location. We could walk to town. Stayed for a wedding that was 20 minutes away. Easy drive. Nice to all be together under one roof with our married kids and grandchildren. ##### Sara F. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine P. 3 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable and clean Comfortable and clean. Great place to stay while birding the Maine coast ##### Catherine P. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lin W. 2 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Home We didn’t want to leave. ##### Lin W. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily J. 17 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Emily J. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Storm R. 17 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Storm R. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathryn D. 16 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Kathryn D. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beth A. 10 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Beth A. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathleen R., Boston 6 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family spot Had a wonderful time. Easy walk into town. Plenty of space for everyone to stretch out. ##### Kathleen R. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Seri H. 5 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fourth of July Gorgeous house. Comfortable accommodations. Easy walk into town - perfect for our group. Thank you! ##### Seri H. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sean K., Portland, ME 19 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Sean K. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 17 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### rob n. 28 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### rob n. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Caral S. 23 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Caral S. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### L C. 16 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### L C. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy R. 10 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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 ##### Amy R. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary K. 9 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Mary K. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary K. 29 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Mary K. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### Jonathan F. 21 Sept 2016 #### Great location but somewhat lacking inside This house is on a charming road and has a great overall location to be sure (short walk to downtown Damariscotta), yet there is much mustiness and many furnishings that are in need of repair or replacement. The one shower is tremendously small, scarcely over 2' x 2' wide. (The claw foot tub has old world charm but no shower.) ##### Jonathan F. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2016 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Deanna S. 3 Sept 2017 #### Overall a good stay! Overall we enjoyed our stay - house was clean and comfortable - we did have a slight issue 're parking as it is on the road and on one of the days we returned to find several cars already parked there! (A minor irritation as one of our party has mobility issues) Great location with easy access to the village/town. Would recommend the property. Only downside is the need to make up beds upon arrival and the expectation that we launder all linens and towels prior to leaving. (It begs the question - what is the cleaning fee for?) ##### Deanna S. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017 ### 8/10 Good #### Ruth R. 22 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Ruth R. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Judy M. 23 Aug 2018 #### Not as advertised or expected! My first impression entering was so bad that I really wanted to turn and leave! What I saw was a room with very dirty curtains,windows ,a stained couch ,a well worn rug ,and a chandelier that hadn’t been touched with soap and water in a long time . Upon entering the main rooms that would be my living space I noticed broken furniture,and a couch that needed to be covered as it was so dirty. Ironically , the dishes ,appliances were clean and in working order. It would have been helpful to have a folder with hints as to tv channels and how to operate, maybe a list of local restaurants, and places of interest. I recognize that this is a very old place and it takes more money than the owner has to restore this place to its original beauty but I find Little sympathy for the lack of deep cleaning this home annually. The street and the people who live there are just wonderful! Many people I talked with were not surprised with the condition of this place as it’s been this way for yrs ! Overall, the place is just a wonderful peak at what these stately homes were once, the beautiful wide wood floors upstairs ,large bedrooms and not so adequate bathrooms. I must add that the cleanliness is not the fault of the Saturday maid .she did exactly what would be expected. It must be so frustrating for her ! ##### Judy M. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018 ### 6/10 Okay #### Roger K. 30 Aug 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location 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. ##### Roger K. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jim M. 15 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Jim M. 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