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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
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.
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Pets
No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Please do not leave cigarette butts outside.
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.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 239059
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
About the area
Nobleboro
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.
Samoset Resort Golf Course - 40 min drive - 51.3 km
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 42 min drive - 54.7 km
Boothbay Harbor Marina - 43 min drive - 56.1 km
Bowdoin College - 54 min drive - 73.3 km
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 does it cost to stay at Updated lake cottage right on Damariscotta Lake. ?
As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Updated lake cottage right on Damariscotta Lake. on 6 June 2026 start from AU$345, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
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).
Reviews
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Lovely cabin for a relaxing vacation. Days on the dock soaking up the sun and watching the birds, cozy nights with the fireplace. We went to the Pemaquid lighthouse, Round Pond and Wiscasset for a Reds lobster sandwich and took some scenic roads to see the beautiful fall colors
My husband and I stayed here for part of our honeymoon. We absolutely fell in love with this cabin. Waking up to the lake view, sitting outside with some coffee and a bonfire was our favorite way to start the day there! Made it hard to leave the cabin to go explore Maine since we loved this place so much! Such good vibes. Thank you!
Perfect little cottage in a quiet, secluded setting. This was my second time I rented this cabin (last was about a year ago), and have always found host Natalie to be super responsive and pleasant. Housekeeping is fantastic; the cottage is always spic and span when I arrive. All in all, I give "Little Thumb" a 4 star rating.
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.
Beautiful home and property on the lake. We drank our coffee on the dock and watched the lions and birds in the area. This was a very peaceful getaway.
Great location, wonderful cottage, great waterfront! This cottage has been modernized and tastefully decorated in an eclectic and whimsical style. If you enjoy lakefront living, I heartily recommend this cottage. Have fun! The Putnam Family
We have stayed lots of places in midcoast Maine and this was our favorite! It is such a peaceful part of the lake - the stars at night were unbelievable, as was the chorus of loons! We really loving taking the kayaks out. The house is super cute and with a well stocked kitchen, comfortable furniture, and some amenities you don't always find in similar places - we particularly appreciated the well water and washer dryer! Natalie was very responsive and in fact was super accommodating when we had a scheduling snafu. Will definitely be staying at Little Thumb again!
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).
Sarah M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2025
Sarah, I am so sorry! By your description it looks like my cleaning girl had not been there. I wish you had reached out to me. We have plenty of fresh pillows and linens and necessary supplies and all could have been rectified. I did reach out to you on the morning of the 3rd (your first full day) but I did not hear back from you. I like to make sure everything is okay and that my guests are happy. Again, I am sorry.
We’ve been coming here for over 5 years. We love the location and the view of beautiful Damariscotta Lake is perfect.
Sue M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
About the host
Hosted by Natalie Norris
I am the mother of two boys and a girl who are all now grown. My husband and I moved to Maine in 1998 and we raised our family here. I was a math teacher. We all love to hike and kayak and explore. When we can, we like to visit National Parks. We've been to 38 so far!
Why they chose this property
Well, my kids wanted to be on freshwater, so I started looking for cabins around the local lakes. When I first visited this cabin it was well-loved but in rough shape. My realtor didn't like it since there were so many better cabins available. But when we stepped out toward the lake I knew we had a rare gem. Very few houses on the lake can claim to have a southerly view, and here it is! We are also in a more quiet spot.
I'm not afraid of a project and couldn't wait to start. First thing was to get the building level. It had been supported by tree stumps, many of which had rotted away. The floors were as level as six kids hiding under a sheet. After that we squared off the rooms and expanded the kitchen and bathroom. The rest of the renovation was just cosmetic and finding fun things at garage sales and rummage stores.
We enjoy watching and listening to the animals on the lake. We often see osprey, bald eagles, deer, beaver, loons, mallards, fox, turtles, bass, barred owls, red-tailed hawks, cedar waxwing, etc.
The best thing is that it is so private. We feel more isolated than we really are. We are only a few minutes from a town in either direction.
What makes this property unique
Beautiful views. Fishing. Kayaking. Islands. Inlets. Quiet walks. Afternoon breezes off the lake.
Languages:
English
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