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Slow Down & Go Back in Time-Relax Completely in Our Maine Home

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Sea-air nourishes our flowerbox blossoms all summer--
Charming on your arrival...
Hummingbirds love them!
We change them up every year!
Relax in the many sitting areas of our home. This front room w/ 2 queen futons--

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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New Harbor, ME
  • Pemaquid Beach Park
  • Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Boothbay Harbor Marina
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Front room

2 Double Futons

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Slow Down & Go Back in Time-Relax Completely in Our Maine Home

Sunny and bright, loads of light! Come and enjoy our clean, comfortable home away from home!

Our cedar-shaked, one-floor home welcomes you with vibrant flowerboxes and several flower beds on an acre in beautiful Maine. The two bedrooms (one with a double bed, one with twin beds) are complimented by the large sunny family room (with two queen futons) which leads to a private flagstone patio through French doors. The queen sofa bed in the living room is also available for sleeping. There is one full bathroom with bathtub; the shower has great water pressure to wash away your beach day's sand! Washer/dryer on are on site; there is an outdoor clothesline for drying beach towels and suits.

The home is well-suited for gatherings of your family and friends--settle by the indoor fireplace or relax around the outdoor fire pit for an evening campfire. The open-concept, fully equipped kitchen with bay window and the dining area are easily accessible to the large sunny deck via sliders and doors. The gently sloping lawn supports a large area for children to play safely nearby. Our large library of books allows you to read and relax whether you are out on the deck, down at the Point, or sitting on the beach! Our collection of DownEast magazines may help you plan your Maine adventures and excursions during your stay. And for those rainy days, there are many games and puzzles!

Famous Pemaquid Point Lighthouse lies just south down the road (2.5 miles) and the white sands of Pemaquid Beach are 1 mile east. We are located in the village of New Harbor with a quaint, fully-stocked grocery store, gas station, hardware/fishing gear store, ice cream stand, Maine artists' galleries & craft shops, and a bank/ATM all within walking distance from the house. New Harbor is central to all Midcoast Maine cities and towns--Freeport to Camden are within an hour of travel time. The twin cities of Damariscotta/Newcastle are the closest 'big' towns to our home.

Water sports (kayaking/canoeing, sailing, swimming (ocean, lake, river swimming 'hole'), fine restaurants, birding, Hardy Boat Tours (including Monhegan Island and the Maine coast), hiking, shopping/antiquing are all within several miles of our home. The Botanical Gardens in Boothbay are a must see! For children, there are many activities: beach fun, tide pool explorations, hands-on activities at the local Colonial Pemaquid Museum and the Boothbay Harbor Aquarium to name a few.


Keywords: Pemaquid Point, village home, peaceful, comfortable, Pemaquid Beach, Colonial Pemaquid,

Property manager

Martha Brooks
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
There is a $50 pet fee per pet.
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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
This property uses solar energy
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 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

About the area

New Harbor

Located in New Harbor, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Boothbay Region Land Trust and Dolphin Mini Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Pemaquid Craft Co-op and Penobscot Marine Museum. Boothbay Railway Village and Maine State Aquarium are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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New Harbor, ME

What's nearby

  • Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Boothbay Harbor Marina - 44 min drive - 47.7 km
  • Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 46 min drive - 46.9 km
  • Cabbage Island - 49 min drive - 49.6 km

Getting around

  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪East Boothbay General Store - ‬47 min drive
  • ‪Coveside Bar & Grill - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Shaw's Fish & Lobster Wharf - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Osier's Wharf Store - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Dot's Bakery - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Slow Down & Go Back in Time-Relax Completely in Our Maine Home pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Slow Down & Go Back in Time-Relax Completely in Our Maine Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Slow Down & Go Back in Time-Relax Completely in Our Maine Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Slow Down & Go Back in Time-Relax Completely in Our Maine Home located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Pemaquid Craft Co-op and within 3 miles (5 km) of Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site and Rachel Carson Salt Pond Preserve. Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Perfect

Perfect for a getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos C.

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

Pumpkinfest Trip!

Excellent property and location! Couldn't be happier with the location and proximity to amazing places!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith D.

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

Lovely Maine home

I enjoyed my stay over Thanksgiving weekend at Martha's New Harbor, Maine home. It's charming with lots of attractive features. My favorite was the fireplace in the living room which I used all three nights. Thanks, Keith
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy K.

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

Great comfortable place

We really enjoyed staying at this property. It was clean, comfortable and cozy. Plenty of room for us and out pooch. Great location, close to Pemaquid Point and the 1812Farm where we attended the wedding of my nephew on Sunday. I would definitely book again, and recommend as a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

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

A great cottage in a perfect location

An immaculate well appointed cottage that was an absolute delight. Close to everything, including Colonial Pemaquid, Pemaquid Beach and the lighthouse.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwen A.

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

wonderful!!!

This is my 3rd time staying at this lovely place. Everything is beautifully clean and well maintained. Check in is seamless. I have never seen a kitchen so well equipped. you can literally cook anything here! The location is within walking or a few minutes driving distance to all the attractions on the peninsula. I am so looking forward to returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maeghan87

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

Great spot

Perfect place to check out the local area. Spacious and located close to Pemaquid Beach and lighthouse.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Riley B.

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

Nice place

we were in town for a wedding and stayed two night and it was perfect for that, close to town and the venue
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice Maine house

We had a two night stay in beautiful New Harbor. Close to the beach, sights, and restaurants. House was very clean & well appointed kitchen. Loved sitting out in the deck for lunch and late afternoon sun. Just need to mention it is 3 stairs down to Kitchen, back bedroom, & bath if there are accessibility issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill M.

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

Maine Delight

Had a wonderful stay. Cottage has plenty of room. Great location. Nice kitchen. Great washer/dryer. Very good internet service. Lovely peaceful backyard.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

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

Convenience

Close to the beach and to store and restaurants. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Katrina B.

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

Great location

We stayed here for two nights. Location is perfect for the Bristol, New Harbor, Pemaquid area. We appreciated that the house was dog friendly so we could bring our pets. One thing to note is the layout of the house, its all one long row, and the bedroom with the full size bed is located such that people need to pass through it to get from the front door to the rest of the house. Overall we enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Sweet Bristol cottage

Great location, walkable to (non chain) grocery sore with a surprisingly substantial selection of items as well as a nearby local craft shop. Cottage was clean, homey and much larger than we anticipated. We had an enjoyable time seeing the area sights, all in all a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Second stay

Returned for our second stay after our initial rental last year. This is a clean, comfortable home with character. The location makes for a short drive to the lighthouse (and a short walk to the ice cream stand). The homeowner is friendly and responsive - really easy to deal with!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janessah B.

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

Our stay

We had a really nice stay! The home was clean and comfortable and we really had a good time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

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

Nice location, comfortable house

Nice property within a short walk of Riley’s.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

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

Lovely cottage

Lovely cottage with a long railroad layout, enjoyed it as it was clean and close to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

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

Quiet and cozy location in coastal maine

Martha's place was amazing. Very quaint with a lot of fun features to discover. Great location - 15 minutes from downtown Damariscotta. The fireplace was especially cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Y.

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

Great location!

We had a beautiful weekend so our time was mostly spent hiking, a wedding and sightseeing, the house served all our needs and we thrilled we could bring our dogs!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

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

Great Place

Clean, well stocked, affordable. Great location close to beach and many good places to eat. Owner made the whole process smooth.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clarice C.

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

Loved our time here!

This was our first time staying here and in Bristol and we were totally charmed. We love the proximity to the beach, beautiful preserves, and to the local grocery store. The home was spacious, well appointed, and very comfortable for my mom, my husband and myself. Thank you so much for the wonderful visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Quiet winter getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our time here in New Harbor. The quiet and solitude of that area was great, and early morning runs to Pemaquid Beach and down to the lighthouse - wonderful! Also close enough to Damariscotta and other towns was perfect. Thank you! The house itself- quiet, very clean, with everything we wanted.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

BURT R., Nashua, NH USA

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

Great Value

Nice place, clean, great location, and accepts pets. Everything as advertised. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W., Lake Charles, LA

Very comfortable and home-like.

This was a very comfortable place to stay. More than enough room for three adults. It was conveniently located to a small grocery store, Pemaquid Point Lighthouse, and the Pemaquid Craft Coop. We enjoyed our stay and hope to come again!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Margaret J.

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

Best hostess ever!

Martha was an amazing and generous hostess. My dogs and I were moving from Texas to Maine which involved MANY different stops and living arrangements while waiting for our forever home. Martha made the whole process so much easier and was incredibly supportive in oh so many ways. I was not only taken care of, I made a new friend!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Martha Brooks

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I am a retired speech/language pathologist who has worked with children for over 30 years in the NH public schools. The children's enthusiasm for life and learning inspires me daily!

I am a mom, Certified Zentangle Teacher, artist, Greyhound and cat rescuer, quilter, thinker, reader, and life-lover!

Why they chose this property

My family has been coming to the Damariscotta/Pemaquid region since before my birth. I grew up vacationing at our family's log cabin on nearby Biscay Pond.

As an adult, I searched for a long time for my Mainehouse--a home that was slightly off the beaten path, but still close to the many places I loved around the Pemaquid Peninsula.

What makes this property unique

I treasure both the 'perfect summer days' and the quiet moments off-season that I have at my Mainehouse with family and friends. Whether I am reading, teaching Zentangle classes, working on a quilt, going to an auction, or cooking a lobster meal for others, I am always amazed at the peace I feel in my home in Maine.

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English

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