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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Updated lake cottage right on Damariscotta Lake. (Nobleboro)
On the shores of Damariscotta Lake, Little Thumb offers a serene retreat. Enjoy water views from the living room, kayak or canoe from the private dock, and relax by the stone fire pit. Swim right off our dock or paddle to a nearby swim float.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom1080 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

Updated lake cottage right on Damariscotta Lake.

Little Thumb sits on the water's edge on Damariscotta Lake under pine and oak trees. Blueberry bushes line the shore. The cottage is surrounded by water on three sides and looks south down the long part of the lake. The cove to the east is a favorite feeding place for heron, osprey, and bald eagles. Dangle your feet off our private dock, and watch ducks paddle by. Let the loons lull you to sleep.

We offer weekly rentals during the summer. We offer longer and shorter stays in the shoulder seasons. We have wi-fi suitable for working away. This is a seasonal cabin and is not available during the winter months.

The kitchen, bathroom, and bedrooms have been totally remodeled. The kitchen has a gas stove, microwave, refrigerator, and center island. The bathroom has a washer and dryer. The living room has a propane stove and full views of the lake. There are two bedrooms with blankets, pillows, and quilts provided. Sheets and bath towels are standard. Please bring your own swim towels.

We have a Webber charcoal grill and grill tools. We have a stone fire pit and grate.

The cabin was originally built on an island but the island is now attached by a causeway. There are only about 10 houses and it feels very private.

Walk or bike along the dirt roads. Kayak or canoe from the dock. Fish in the cove. Or just relax and enjoy the views.

Swim right off our dock. We also have an additional swim float which sets a little deeper. The lake water level does vary but gets deeper beyond the cottage.

We keep two kayaks at the cottage, a 14' Necky Manitou and a 13.5' Perception Catalina, plus two paddles and life vests. You may bring your own kayaks too. Plus you can rent kayaks, canoes, or paddle boards and have them delivered. Please let the life vests drip outside before bringing them inside.

If you wish to rent additional kayaks or a canoe you can make arrangements with MidCoast Kayak in Damariscotta. They will deliver and pick up right from the cottage.

There is a sand beach at Damariscotta Lake State Park, 10 minutes from the cottage.

There is a sand beach and ocean swimming at Pemaquid Beach in New Harbor, about a 1/2 hr from the cottage.

We have a private well so you do not need to bring bottled water to drink or cook with.

Sheet sizes: We have one queen-sized bed and two twins beds.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Please do not leave cigarette butts outside.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,080 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 23

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Please wash & dry your used towels. If you have time, please wash & dry the sheets. This helps the young woman who cleans with her schedule. Otherwise, you may just collect your used sheets.

Please bring your bagged trash, and separated recyclables to the Transfer station in Nobleboro. If the transfer station is closed , please contact me so we can make arrangements. Thank you.

You may choose to leave some staples in the pantry or freezer.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: Outside, small children must attended by an adult.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please do not leave cigarette butts outside.

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 and a first aid kit
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

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Nobleboro, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Damariscotta Lake State Park and Whaleback Shell Midden State Historic Site, while Fawcett's Antique Toy and Art Museum and Boothbay Railway Village are cultural highlights. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Nobleboro travel guide
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Nobleboro, ME

What's nearby

  • Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
    Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
    42 min drive - 34.0 miles
  • Bowdoin College
    Bowdoin College
    54 min drive - 45.6 miles
  • Damariscotta Lake
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Samoset Resort Golf Course
    40 min drive - 31.9 miles
  • Augusta Civic Center
    46 min drive - 36.4 miles

Getting around

  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS)
    39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Circle K
    14 min drive
  • Dunkin'
    16 min drive
  • Oxbow Brewing Company
    26 min drive
  • Reunion Station
    17 min drive
  • The Sheepscot Valley Brewing Company
    36 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Updated lake cottage right on Damariscotta Lake. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Updated lake cottage right on Damariscotta Lake. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Updated lake cottage right on Damariscotta Lake. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Updated lake cottage right on Damariscotta Lake. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Updated lake cottage right on Damariscotta Lake. located?

This family-friendly Nobleboro cottage is located on the waterfront, steps from Damariscotta Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Damariscotta Farmer's Market and Damariscotta Lake State Park. Whaleback Shell Midden State Historic Site and Fawcett's Antique Toy and Art Museum are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Updated lake cottage right on Damariscotta Lake. Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 152 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
everything was wonderful. The place is cozy and beautiful having our own private job was amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

helene M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location of Little Thumb was perfect. Our stay on this pristine lake would have been a 10 but the weather didn’t cooperate for 3 out of the four days of our stay. Thanks to Natalie, our host she let us in early our first day and the only sunny day of our stay. We got to see how beautiful the view and lake really are.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth G.

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

Great Place!

Lovely place on the lake. Great for relaxing and enjoying the sound of loons.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The lake was pretty. The renovations were nice except for the back door. Unappealing laundry situation - former guest's clean laundry was in dryer, old stained blood on guest room's pillow. A prior guest left 2 bags (1 white and 1 black) of garbage in the shed. Had to bring garbage to a transfer station 8 minutes away (take garbage with me before checking out).
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samuel T.

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

Great stay on the lake

The property is exactly as advertised. It’s a nice quiet spot on the lake with everything your need. We had a great time and look forward to returning
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

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

Restful, quiet place by the lake

Little Green Thumb was close to many attractions and restaurants while offering the amenities of a quiet oasis by the lake.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

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

Very peaceful

We keep coming back to this beautiful and well maintained cottage. Very peaceful. Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy N.

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

Little Thumb relax

Pleasant, close to lake, well maintained, friendly owner.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

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

Perfect place to relax

We’ve been coming here for over 5 years. We love the location and the view of beautiful Damariscotta Lake is perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dolores B.

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

Great getaway

This is a Beautiful, Clean, Comfortable and cared for cottage. The lake was very peaceful. The walks around the property are beautiful. There are great restaurants in Damrascotta. It was a very relaxing week.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay S.

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

Calm, peaceful setting right on the lake

Two friends found this cabin to be clean and comfortable with very adequate dishware and kitchen utensils and some spices. We vacationed in early October…The peaceful, woodsy setting is what we enjoyed the most. We heard loons, saw a bald eagle and kingfisher among others.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

Good times !

Our family had a great time. The lake is beautiful. Fishing from the dock until dark! The cottage is gorgeous and relaxing. If you want to “not think” and relax, this is the place to do it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

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

Maine 2023

Beautiful views of the lake full of singing loons and the occasional bald eagle. Wonderful stay with the family.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

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

Fall Visit

We have never stayed at the cottage in the fall before. Beautiful and quiet time for our stay. Loved seeing the Pumpkin Festival in Damariscotta.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

vacation 2023

This year was my fourth year staying at Little Thumb and it was wonderful, as usual. I love being on the lake, swimming, relaxing, reading..
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carole A.

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

Lovely cottage 10 feet from the lake

The cottage was very lovely with great decor and comfy chairs and pillows throughout.Excellent amenities. Much pleasure with being 10 feet from the lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samuel T.

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

Fun time on the lake

We had a great time staying on the lake. It was nice and quiet and the kids caught fish right off the dock. The cottage was spacious and well equipped. Exactly as advertised. We can’t wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie L.

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

Beautiful spot on the lake

The spot on the lake couldn't be beat. The location is beautiful and the house is clean and cozy. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars because one of the reasons we rented it was to use the kayaks and one has a broken seat, which meant we couldn't go out together.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Anita P.

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

peaceful & lovely cove

Natalie's property is very cozy, comfortable and the perfect vibe for this location on Damariscotta Lake. decor is cheerful and colorful, and the cottage has all the needed appliances and extras, like oil/spices for cooking. kayaks are available, which is a nice feature, also a dock for those who have watercraft to get around the lake. A perfect vacation spot! Natalie is a wonderful host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chester s.

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

Summe days

Just what I was expecting. Remote quiet and well taken care of. Great place. Thanks Natalie
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Whitney S.

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

A perfect Maine family getaway

We could not have been more lucky to stay at Little Thumb! The view of the water is just unbeatable. We spent most of our time outside swimming, kayaking, around the bonfire, on the dock, or out in nature somewhere else. The kitchen is well stocked and the beds were very comfortable, perfect for our family of three. Highly recommend the swimming hole near Damariscotta Mills for young children - went went twice! We enjoyed our stay very much and hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Devon S.

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

Perfect Solo Getaway

My mid-October stay at Little Thumb was everything I hoped for and more: plenty of peace and quiet, an immaculate and comfortable place to stay, and beautiful surroundings in which to birdwatch from the dock, read, and take long walks. I especially enjoyed the well-stocked kitchen, comfy queen bed, and big gas heating stove in the living room that kept me toasty, even temps dipped into the 40s. And Natalie certainly deserves her rating as a top host!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Den B.

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

Charming and Peaceful!

We had a positively wonderful time this weekend! It was so quiet and peaceful here. We heard loons, a cormorant, beavers hard at work, geese and we watched an eagle fly overhead. The cottage is charming, the kitchen easy to work in and the bed was SO comfortable! We slept so well. Thank you for a wonderful visit, we hope to come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A few nice days

Very nice lake cottage, secluded cove with lots of waterfowl , fish and birds. Nicely equipped kitchen. Everything we needed. Beds reasonably comfortable. Brought own sheets and towels as I did not want to do wash at end of our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evan H.

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

Maine Never Disappoints

A cute property in a quiet nook of Damariscotta Lake. The water was still warm enough in mid-September for a swim (though bring water shoes...the bottom is a bit mucky). My wife had to work a bit, which was eased by the view and the internet was good for video calls. It's an easy shot into town to get your local oyster fix. Most of the midcoast towns are less than a hour away. Would return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024