See all properties
Entire home

Midcoast Maine Lakefront Cottage in the Woods

Photo gallery for Midcoast Maine Lakefront Cottage in the Woods

Medomak Pond - the Magic Hour
New lakeside deck
New vaulted ceiling with ceiling fan
New kitchen
New sleeping loft

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

View map
Waldoboro, ME
  • Place, Morse's Sauerkraut
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Damariscotta Lake
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, St. George River
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Queen room

1 Queen Bed

Sleeping loft

2 Single Beds

Twin room

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Full bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Midcoast Maine Lakefront Cottage in the Woods

Renovated in 2024, this private getaway offers the best of both Maines: a peaceful wooded lakefront setting with convenient access to the coastal attractions of the Midcoast region. Explore Medomak Pond’s 240 acres with the on-site kayaks, fish from the dock, take a swim, or just sit on the deck and enjoy the views.

With an optimal mix of modern amenities and traditional Maine “camp” design, the cottage has beautiful lake and woodland views from the house, front deck, and screened porch. Added in the last two years: new kitchen, shower, washer/dryer, air conditioning, fiber optic internet wifi, flooring, front door, windows, deck, roof, some furniture, etc. And now featuring a sleeping loft with two twin beds and ship’s ladder access under a 4-1/2' ceiling.

Accommodation for six guests includes: one queen bed in a private bedroom; a twin daybed with a second twin trundle in the second bedroom; two twin beds in the loft; and one full sofa bed in the living room.

Located right at the water's edge on a private dirt drive, Lakeside Cottage amenities include: dock with swim ladder, exclusive use of two kayaks (one single, one tandem), stand-up paddleboard (upon request), deck chairs, picnic table, and propane grill.

Access to the driveway and floating dock is shared between the Lakeside Cottage and the owner’s home, about 300 feet farther up the driveway. These two homes share about twelve acres of woods on a dead-end road, providing peace and privacy.

Located in Waldoboro, Midcoast Maine, about 8 miles north of Route 1 at Moody’s Diner, near many points of interest:
Within 10 miles: Matthews Museum of Maine Heritage (July-August); Waldo Theatre; Odd Alewives Farm Brewery; Damariscotta Lake State Park
10 to 20 miles: Rockport Marine Park; Camden shopping, restaurants, galleries and waterfront; Rockland shopping, restaurants, museums, galleries and waterfront;
Owls Head Transportation Museum; Maine State Prison Store
20 to 30 miles: Camden Hills State Park; Rockland Breakwater Lighthouse; Owls Head State Park and Lighthouse; Lincolnville Beach; Pemaquid Beach Park
30 to 40 miles: Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park and Art Gallery; Belfast shopping, restaurants, galleries and waterfront; Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens; Boothbay Harbor shopping, restaurants, galleries and waterfront

Minimum rental period is seven nights, Saturday to Saturday. There is one Sunday to Sunday rental available, from July 5 - 12, 2026.

NOT available for parties or special events.

Pets are strictly prohibited, NO EXCEPTIONS. Please don't ask.

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Living area
Coffee on your deck with a serene sunrise as you watch eagles soar
Damariscotta
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (31 reviews)
Coffee on your deck with a serene sunrise as you watch eagles soar

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

No pets allowed
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Lock up the kayaks on the rack and return paddles and pfd’s to the screened porch.
Close and lock all windows, turn off fans and air conditioning/heat.
Wash all dishes and close the propane tank valve on the grill.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
By booking, guest agrees to abide by the attached rental agreement.
No fires or firearms are permitted anywhere on the property at any time, per owner's insurance policy.
Minimum rental period is 7 nights.

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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Waldoboro

Located in Waldoboro, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Strand Theater and Andre the Seal Statue are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Maine State Prison Store and Coastal Children's Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
View more Cottages in WaldoboroOpens in a new window
Map
Waldoboro, ME

What's nearby

  • Morse's Sauerkraut - 10 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Damariscotta Lake - 18 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Damariscotta Lake State Park - 18 min drive - 10.8 km
  • St. George River - 19 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Fawcett's Antique Toy and Art Museum - 24 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Rockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bullwinkles - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Morse's Sauerkraut - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪C&S One Stop - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Delanos Seafood - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Pour Farm - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Midcoast Maine Lakefront Cottage in the Woods pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Midcoast Maine Lakefront Cottage in the Woods?

As of 2 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Midcoast Maine Lakefront Cottage in the Woods on 5 July 2026 start from AU$419, 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 Midcoast Maine Lakefront Cottage in the Woods?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Midcoast Maine Lakefront Cottage in the Woods?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Midcoast Maine Lakefront Cottage in the Woods?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Midcoast Maine Lakefront Cottage in the Woods located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 12 miles (20 km) of Damariscotta Lake State Park, Damariscotta Lake and St. George River. St George Lake and Damariscotta Farmer's Market are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Cottage stay

It was a phenomenal stay beautiful place and had everything that we were looking for 10/10
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah C.

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

Great Stay

Absolutely beautiful place. amazing access to pond and boats. Great stay, comfortable couch and bed. Kitchen had basics and grill was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlee N.

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

Lovely Cottage

Lots of things to do, the place was enjoyable. The beds were a little hard but overall a great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry T.

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

Stay

Very peaceful nice accommodations nicely stocked very relaxing everything we needed for 4 adults !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel N.

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

Cozy and Serene

Great place to stay and relax or explore offerings of midcoast Maine. Very comfortable cottage with amenities that a couple or small damiky would need. We would definitely sray here again and recomnend to others
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

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

Great Cabin on the Pond

Awesome location. Comes as advertised. We enjoyed the kayaks and being right on the water. Would highly recommend this place and we will return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful lake

Nice house on peaceful lake. Nice sunset views. Extremely small bathroom and tiny shower.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy T.

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

Serene getaway!

The cottage was well equipped! The site could not be beat. The access to the water, the availability of the kayaks, and the sunsets were awesome.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

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

Idyllic cottage on a lake experience

Pretty much the quintessential Maine lake experience. Humble, but well maintained cottage on a lovely lake, only a 10-15 minute drive from groceries, restaurants, etc. We were just there as a couple, but it would be perfect for a family of 4.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lillian K.

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

Peaceful pond!!! / lake

Secluded, clean, very quiet, beautiful sunsets and enjoyed kayaking.Everything was great but wish the shower was bigger. It was a really relaxing time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Charming Cottage

The cottage was exactly what we expected: a super cute semi-rustic cottage in the woods. It was perfect for relaxing and enjoying nature. Our teenage boys loved fishing and kayaking. The location felt extremely private. We even saw three otters swimming by one morning while enjoying coffee on the screen porch.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lydia C.

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

Pure pleasure.

The cottage was fantastic. The kitchen is well equipped. Sitting on the screened in porch was awesome. We saw lots of wildlife and had a juvenile eagle fly by multiple times. It was centrally located for us (we don't mind driving) to the coastal towns. We would highly recommend this lakeside cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

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

1st Maine trip

In one word, tranquility! Amazing property, literally only a few steps to the lake shore. Very peaceful, yet many activities are within a 2 hour and closer drive. Highly recommend staying here. The only drawback is the lack of clothes washer and dryer on site. Its a 15 minute drive to a laundromat in town. Not a big deal or a deal breaker though.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Di B.

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

Quiet retreat on the lake

My family and I had a wonderful low tech retreat at Deirdre's lakeside cabin over the week of July 4th (we have T-Mobile which did not have coverage at the cabin). The space was cozy and comfortable for our family of four (two adults and two school aged kids). The pond was so much fun for the kids and adults alike and we took out the kayaks several times over the course of our stay. The location is very secluded but was still convenient to interesting locations including lighthouses, historical sites, and restaurants. I highly recommend staying at this cabin if you're looking for a quiet rustic retreat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Tom G.

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

Lakeside Maine cabin

Very nice and comfortable. We are seniors and the very small shower was a bit of a challenge. Den lighting could be better. I would just remove the tv. Even on perfectly clear days the satellite reception would go out. The lake was very quiet during our stay. A nice place to read and unwind
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Pretty and Peaceful

The cabin was just right for one or two couples. The view of the pond is beautiful and the area very peaceful. You can hear some traffic from across the pond, but it isn’t annoying. The cabin is well furnished and comfortable. The screened porch overlooking the pond makes it easy to be out doors, but not get bitten by mosquitoes. We spent most of out time there. The area is centrally located along the mid cost and makes it easy to get to the ocean, And all the mid cost cities. We did a lot of exploring. I highly recommend the rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea R.

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

Medomak Pond

We had a perfect and restful vacation. We hit the weather just right, and the pond was like glass every evening for moonlit fishing. The cabin is basic but cozy and we were comfortable. Loved the quiet spot and the feeling of having the pond to ourselves. It was a wonderful vacation.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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

Relaxing vacation.

Perfect little cabin on the lake in the woods. Very private setting. Great communication with owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

Awesome Property But Read the Listing

Our family spent a week here and absolutely loved this property. The cabin is small, but we were able to make it work for our family of four (2 adults, 17, 14). We considered renting a larger property further from the water, but we absolutely make the right choice. This place is steps from the water, and the pond (lake?) was amazing. It's quiet and was a perfect place for a quiet day in between all the sight seeing we did. Read the contract! This house has no laundry facilities and you must provide all linens and towels. We live on the West coast, and had to scramble a bit to meet this requirement. If you need laundry, there is a great full service laundromat a few miles down the road that turned our items around in just a few hours. There's no internet here, if that's important to you. We brought a hotspot and were able to get an adequate connection for our needs (pro tip: best signal is in the kitchen window). We would absolutely come back to this hidden gem.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

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

Serene retreat

Secluded lakefront cottage. Great fishing from wharf. Enjoyed the Lakeview and beautiful sunsets from screened in porch. Comfortable furniture. Small shower can be challenging. Required to bring own sheets and paper products, but this is made clear ahead of time. Kayak use included in rental. Very quiet. TV came in well, but no internet included. Verizon cell phone reception adequate. Easy drive to many great scenic & historic coastal destinations.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

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

Quaint Cottage

Relaxing and peaceful cottage on the lake. Enjoyed our stay in this quaint cottage
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Cabin on the lake

The property was exactly as it appears online. No surprises. It was very clean and with 2 adult couples the layout of the bedrooms was perfect. We enjoyed our stay, it was very relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

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

A delightful experience!

Clean, just as listed, the owner really thought of the needs of her guests. Even such things as fans and night-lights were already there. Plenty of cups, silverware, kitchen "stuff". The view was amazing, a nice breeze from the lake, and the screened-in porch was a delight when the mosquitos arrived in the evening. A great week....
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony M.

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

Satisfiied

Our time at the property was enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Ken O.

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

Place to unwind

For 2 weeks (August 1-15) we made The Cottage our home. What a wonderful vacation we had. It was a time for rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation. The little camp is perfect for a small family. It is nestled beautifully in the oak trees and close to the lake. The porch was our favorite spot and we spent a lot of time there. The kitchen was sufficiently appointed and suited our needs. The best part was the lake! We were able to watch the morning awake and the day close out from the porch and it was truly beautiful. My wife was able to fish AND catch from the shore just a few steps away from the camp. The kayaks were great fun. Again, my wife fished her heart out, usually rising and fishing before breakfast and then again in the early evening. Check-in & check-out were seamless and easy. If you are looking for a true Maine camp experience, The Cottage is great! We will be looking to stay again next year!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Deirdre

Host profile image
I purchased this from the long-time original owners, and I'm enjoying improving the property and sharing it with summer visitors to Midcoast Maine.

Why they chose this property

Privacy - on 12 acres, on a private road, with acres of woods between us and the nearest neighbors.
Lakefront - Medomak Pond is the perfect size, big enough to kayak or fish for hours but too small for noisy power boats.
Location - between Boothbay Harbor and Camden, within an easy drive of dozens of great main streets and waterfront attractions.

What makes this property unique

After a day of touring bustling harborfronts, it's so relaxing to drive down our private dead-end road and return to a quiet oasis surrounded by shady woods and wildlife. And the central location is a short drive from all the attractions of Midcoast Maine.

Languages:

English
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback