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The Pink Cottage on beautiful Damariscotta Lake.

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A stone fire pit with a fire, surrounded by chairs and a picnic table, overlooking a lake with trees and a clear sky.
A dining area with a round table and chairs, a wicker chair, a window with a view of a lake, and a ceiling fan.
A spacious living room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a chair, and a dining table with chairs.
A two-story house with a white picket fence, a covered porch, and a small attached garage.
A room with large windows, a wooden table, a bench, and a striped chair.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Damariscotta Lake

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Newcastle, ME
  • Place, Damariscotta Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, Samoset Resort Golf Course
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Airport, Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Newcastle

Located in Newcastle, this cottage is in the city centre and on the beach. Frances Perkins Center and Jan Kilburn Watercolor Studio and Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Fort Edgecomb State Historical Site and Wiscasset Historic District. Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway Museum and Morse's Sauerkraut are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Map
Newcastle, ME

What's nearby

  • Damariscotta Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 35 min drive - 42.9 km
  • Boothbay Harbor Marina - 37 min drive - 44.3 km
  • Bowdoin College - 47 min drive - 61.5 km
  • Samoset Resort Golf Course - 50 min drive - 67.1 km

Getting around

  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Alna Store - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Oxbow Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Schooner Landing - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Pink Cottage on beautiful Damariscotta Lake. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Pink Cottage on beautiful Damariscotta Lake. ?

As of 12 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Pink Cottage on beautiful Damariscotta Lake. on 16 May 2027 start from AU$1,346, 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 The Pink Cottage on beautiful Damariscotta Lake. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Pink Cottage on beautiful Damariscotta Lake. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Pink Cottage on beautiful Damariscotta Lake. ?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is The Pink Cottage on beautiful Damariscotta Lake. located?

Located in Newcastle, this beachfront cottage is in the city centre, steps from Damariscotta Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Dyer Long Pond and Frances Perkins Center. Little Point and Whaleback Shell Midden State Historic Site are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is beautiful and well maintained inside and out. Very nicely furnished and comfortable. It has everything you need to feel at home, and to relax, and enjoy the lake. Ellen is very welcoming, and excellent host.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Pink Cottage is piece of heaven on earth. Ellen was great at making sure everything was good. We had a lovely vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved our stay!

Ellen and Wilder provided everything to make our stay enjoyable. Loved the cute cottage and having our own dock and yard was great. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2021
It was great meeting you and your family and we look forward to seeing you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Spot Right On the Lake

Great weekend getaway close to Damariscotta and Wiscasset. Perfect come spot for a recharge with the family.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov 2022
I’m glad you had a chance for a break at our cottage. It was a pleasure meeting you and your family. Thank you for leaving the cottage in such great shape.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved our stay!

Our second year coming to the Pink Cottage. Everything was great. Will come again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2022
Was great seeing you again. It’s always a pleasure
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay!

5 of us rented the Pink Cabin for a fishing weekend and everything was perfect. More space than it looks like in the pictures, it held the 5 of us without a problem. Everything is clean and in excellent shape. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for such a nice review. We’re sorry we didn’t get a chance to meet you but maybe next time. Thanks again
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful!

This property had everything we needed for a great vacation! Ellen and Wilder were wonderful hosts!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thanks so much, great meeting all of you. Would love to hear final college decision.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Damarascotta pink house

Wonderful location, impeccably clean, terrific hosts, all the amenities, boat dock, public boat launch 1/4 mile away, fish and loons abound, would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2023
It was a pleasure to host you. It was too bad the weather was so cold and damp that week. We look forward to seeing you again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

Everything was perfect, clean, organized accommodating. The hosts were so wonderful and they were available. The pink cottage was everything we wanted.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2023
It was a pleasure hosting Gloria. They left the cottage in good order, and seemed to enjoyed themselves even with the pouring rain on Saturday. They were very easy to work with.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our stay at the Pink Cottage

We rented this cottage last year fir one week. We loved our stay so much that this year we made it 2 weeks. We are already making plans for next year. Ellen and Wilder are great hosts. She has everything you need for your stay at the cottage.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2025
Thanks for such a great review. You were wonderful guestsWe look forward to seeing you next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place for a fall trip!

Perfect place for a fall getaway to Maine. This cottage is a great place to see the changing colors, watch the birds in the pine trees out front, and see the cows on the far hill from the kitchen window. Nice and warm, VERY well outfitted for cooking, and cozy front porch for morning coffee watching the sun rise.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Nov 2020
Hi Tessa, it was great seeing you and your family again , I’m glad you enjoyed yourself. I hope you’re all doing well.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pink House

Wonderful property, exceptionally clean, very accommodating hosts, terrific boat launch only 1/4 mile away, great fishing, nice boat dock, all the amenities including wi-fi, kayaks, swim dock and all on a beautiful pristine lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Pink Cottage is Spectacular

The Pink Cottage is spectacular. Clean, inviting and fully outfitted for summer fun. Ellen and Wilder are tops in communication and gracious hosts. Looking forward to returning in 2023!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2022
It was a pleasure meeting you and your girls. I’m so glad the weather was such that the girls were able to enjoy the magic carpet and hammock swing. It sounds like the fishing was successful as well. Damariscotta Lake has a lot of large and small mouth bass waiting to be caught.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Restful Recharge

Great, peaceful place to regroup and enjoy the lake. Ellen and Wilder are extremely accommodating and super nice people. Thanks so much for letting us borrow your cottage retreat for a little while. We hope to come back soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov 2020
It was so nice to meet you and your beautiful family Chris. Thanks for spending time with us at the Pink Cottage. We hope to host you again. Ellen and Wilder
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pink Cottage Stay

We had a great time at the Pink Cottage. Ellen was there to greet us when we arrived. She is a wonderful lady, told us the history of the cottage and area. The cottage has everything that you need. The fishing was good, small fish but they were biting. Didn't get to use the boats but it was nice that they were available.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfection

The cottage inside and out is perfect! The hosts went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and even rescued us when we had a “tire issue.” Sitting on their glassed in porch with a book and a cup of coffee was icing on the cake!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Pink Cottage

We loved everything about this cottage inside and outside. It was a perfect home located right on the lake with a lovely lawn between the house and the lake to lounge in the sun when the sun moves off the deck. We enjoyed kayaking and looking for the bald eagle that lives on the Island just across the lake. Ellen, our host was delightful to talk to. We will rent here again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2023
Jeanette and her family were a pleasure to host. They took full advantage of everything the lake and the area had to offer. Communication was great and they left the cottage in great condition. They are welcome back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pink Cottage as the way Maine should be.

The PInk cottage is the way I would have expected it to be, Ellen and Wilder are wonderful and ensure your stay will be memorable. The unit is comfortably furnished, kitchen and other essentials are well stocked. The views are magnificent as are the sunrise and sunsets. It was enjoyable seeing the steers across Blin Hill Rd and seeing the Muskrats early in the morning swimming out by the island. We looked forward to staying again.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
It was a pleasure meeting you both. I’m pleased you enjoyed the Pink Cottage. Hopefully we’ll see you agai
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and Serene Cottage

The Pink Cottage was the perfect place for the three of us to relax and enjoy beautiful Damarisciotta Lake, while also being close enough to visit our favorite spots in Maine. Clean, cozy, thoughtfully decorated and so well cared for. Ellen and Wilder were the perfect hosts. This is the best rental I have had the pleasure of staying in. Thank you so much for sharing this piece of Maine heaven! My sweet 90 year old Dad will treasure these memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2022
It was such a pleasure meeting you and your dad. We were so glad we could make his 90th birthday memorable. You were great to deal with and left the cottage in wonderful condition. We would host you again anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

40 years spent with my Angel “ wife”

The pink cottages warm embrace and view of heaven out every window made our anniversary that much more spectacular. Ellen and Wilder were the perfect host’s. We had the truest Maine experience right at the cottage, deer, eagle, loons, bear sighting down by the church our friend the sunk and more fish then I have ever seen. The rest of our journey up and down the coast was amazing. Hope you all take time to share time with each other and the Pink Cottage. Thank you Rick + Vicki Whybrew Weeki Wachee FL.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It was a pleasure to have you as a guest. You left the cottage in wonderful condition and were very easy to communicate with. I’m so glad you had such a great anniversary vacation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

Our family of 3 adults loved our stay at The Pink Cottage. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warmth and hospitality by our hosts, Ellen and Wilder. The property itself is beautifully maintained, clean, and equipped with all the amenities one could possibly need. The location is perfect, offering a peaceful environment while still being close to local shops and restaurants. We had 3 days of not-so-great weather but always found something to do without having to drive very far. We also took advantage of the dock for fishing, the kayaks, swimming in the lake, and just relaxing down by the water or on the deck. We loved having the lake right outside the back door and the beautiful view. Our hosts went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed, checking in periodically to make sure everything was OK. The attention to detail and personal touches were appreciated. Overall, our stay at The Pink Cottage exceeded our expectations in every way. We highly recommend this rental to anyone looking for a relaxing and memorable getaway. We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2024
It was a pleasure hosting Carol at the Pink Cottage. They were a pleasure to work with and left the cottage in beautiful condition. We would not hesitate to host them again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A little slice of heaven

So many accolades have already been written about The Pink Cottage and about Ellen and Wilder. What more to say? We had a delightful stay this past week during peak foliage season. This morning, our last day, the sun rose across the lake behind the large maples on the property, just offering enough lovely light to the dining area where we were having breakfast. Mists rose off the lake and wafted by, seemingly dancing in the sunlight. Lake clear as a mirror, winds quiet, golden and red leaves on the lawn, along with golden pine needles. What could be a more beautiful "last breakfast"?? It was 45 degrees, so we weren't sitting out on the deck. Can only imagine how spectacular the cottage and the setting is in the summer. But it was equally spectacular in its own way on this October day. We loved being so close to Damariscotta - great stores, restaurants and the best ice cream parlor ever. Ginger Pumpkin ice cream - wow. Pumpkinfest was in full swing this week and the pumpkins were astonishing. Too many hyperboles? Come and stay at the Pink Cottage and you will understand.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you so much Claire. It was great meeting both of you. October is a beautiful month to stay at the Pink Cottage, the lake is so serene. I’m glad that all of the loons hadn’t left the lake so you could hear their cries. The Pumpkin fest, over the Long holiday weekend was an extra bonus as well as Round Top's last week open. Their ice cream is some of the best! Thanks again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Better than the photos!

Me, my husband, and our three kids stayed from June 30th through June 6th and we had an absolutely wonderful time. The cottage was spotless...I mean spotless! That is so important to me and I was not disappointed. It was equipped with just about everything you need for a great stay...from kitchenware to towels to kayaks and a canoe to wood for the firepit. There were fans and a portable air conditioner but we really didn't need anything because it was lovely and the perfect temperature with a great breeze so windows stayed open and we were quite comfortable. There are three bedrooms...a loft upstairs with two twin beds, a bedroom downstairs with two twin beds, and a bedroom with a queen size bed. Everyone was comfortable. The hostess met us at the cabin when we arrived and we were able to contact her to ask questions and she was very nice to talk to. The cabins is about ten minutes from town which had nice shops and restaurants. We had the best week. The property is lovely, the lake is clean as a whistle....no swampiness or anything like that. Cool aned clean and just a pleasure to swim in and kayak/canoe on. We heard loons at night and saw a giant eagle nest on the island across lake from the house. This place is a ten star and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a beautiful place to stay in Maine. There is only one bathroom but our family of five made it work. This place was great and we hope to return!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2024
Thank you so much for you wonderful review. You left the place spotless and I truly appreciated that. It was a pleasure meeting you and your family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely situation. Incredibly clean. Kind and attentive host. Ellen has thought of everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2026
It was wonderful meeting Ann Marie and David. They were a pleasure to work with and left the cottage in beautiful condition.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceptional experience

From the moment we stepped through the door, we felt comfortable and at home. Well stocked kitchen is an understatement. There were even chip clips and rubberbands! Very clean, and the lake views won't disappoint. I didnt want to leave the rear sunroom, which we appreciated on a rainy foggy Autumn day. This woods meets lake paradise will not disappoint. I could live here forever!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
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