You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
“Otter Getaway”
Cozy Damariscotta Lake Year Round Cottage
We welcome you to enjoy this lakefront cottage located on Damariscotta Lake. A year round home setting with full amenities. Bring your boat! Come enjoy summers swimming in the lake, fishing, boating and watching sunsets right from the deck! Or cozy up this fall in front of the gas fire place and enjoy Maine’s spectacular fall foliage. Looking for winter fun? Pending weather: ice skating, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and Ice fishing. Year round fun at this cozy cottage!
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Damariscotta Lake. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and fireplace
Free WiFi
Steps from Damariscotta Lake and 12 minutes by car from Damariscotta Lake State Park
“Otter Getaway”
Cozy Damariscotta Lake Year Round Cottage offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Smart TV
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Safe
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)
General
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
“Otter Getaway”
Cozy Damariscotta Lake Year Round Cottage Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 21 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Nathaniel B.
12 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Working vacation, lol
Had a huge job nearby, needed a place for 2 employees owners of company and 3 large trucjs to stay the night. Perfection!
Nathaniel B.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Devon V.
2 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving amongst the trees
We usually rent right near our relatives closer to Newcastle, but there was a problem with heat in property so we needed a new rental to move into and “Otterly getaway” was willing to rent to us the day before they technically were available which was good for us. The kitchen of the getaway is just perfect for cooking side dishes for our large family Thanksgiving that was just about 20 minutes a way. We slept in the king bed and it was excellent sleeping. The heating system kept us also very cozy. Laundry was very helpful. Looking at other reviews, we tried the water and it is best to buy bottled water. There is not a lot of water pressure for showers. Not necessarily a complaint since we needed down time from our jobs, but the wifi did not work for us. We would definitely stay again in
Devon V.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nathaniel B.
17 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Otter-ly amazing!
Everything as advertised and up to expectations. Our only gripe is the Internet service was sub-par and cell service was lean. No worries though. All else qas grwat.
Nathaniel B.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Donna F.
3 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great rental
The owners were ver accommodating and the place is a quiet, pretty location
Donna F.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Thomas J.
22 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing gem tucked away
We loved our stay at the Otter Getaway. Enough room for all five of us to spread out and enjoy the beautiful views of the lake. Kitchen was amazing and the tv/dining room was a cool, added bonus. Will definitely be booking again!
Thomas J.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Melissa L.
15 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Such a beautiful and peaceful place on the water. I just wish I saw the kitty!
Melissa L.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly G.
29 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A little slice
Our stay at Otter Getaway was a little slice of heaven!
We have rented several different 'camps' on Damariscotta Lake over the years and this one is at the top for amenities at it's price point. It is not directly on the lake but we did bring a boat and it worked well for us (it's in a type of 'cove', the creation of which you can read about at Moody's Diner). It is located about in the middle of the long lake and allowed easy access to whichever direction my fishing family wanted to go! Not being directly on the lake actually cut down on the noise of boat traffic.
The home has undergone a remodel recently and all the updates are simply lovely. Sleeping for 5 adults was very comfortable. I took a photo of the tag on the king mattress as I'm seriously considering getting one!
We took full advantage of the deck for meals, together time and stargazing! Remember to look up!! Beautiful.
We also truly enjoyed the fire pit...one of the safest, most contained 'pits' we've enjoyed. Another prime spot for stargazing! Mosquitoes have been an issue at other locations we've rented but were minimal here...and it helps to remember they are mostly out at dusk...it's a matter of outlasting them. Once it's truly dark and prime stargazing hour the bugs are gone.
Having a dryer in the cottage was ideal for drying wet towels each day. The only negative we could think of is the water. Very rusty. We purchased bottled water as soon as we could.
Kimberly G.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mike C.
21 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Otter getaway
Great time great camp
Mike C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Audra K.
13 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
Otter Getaway was more than what we anticipated. The house and landscape were impressive complete with very “sweet” details. Having use of the kayak and paddle board made our mini vacation even more memorable.
Audra K.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rach E.
13 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Lake Vacation Home
We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Calyn's newly renovated home! The house was spotlessly clean, beautifully quaint, and just steps away from the serene lake. The neighborhood is quiet, making it the perfect spot for a peaceful family vacation. The lake is truly breathtaking and served as an idyllic setting for all our summer activities.
Calyn was an amazingly hospitable and flexible host, making sure we had everything we needed and accommodating our requests with ease. We couldn't have asked for a better experience.
We are already looking forward to our next stay at Calyn's house. Highly recommend!
Rach E.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Molly H.
4 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable stay at “Otter Getaway”
My husband and I enjoyed our stay at this rental. We found the host was prompt to respond to inquiries we made. The cottage was clean & well equipped. Bed was comfortable.
However, it wasn’t a preferred location for us. And, it required driving down a road that had a stretch of substantial pot holes.
The view of the lake from the cottage was very limited and, accessing the lake did not work for us. Although kayaks were available, we are not kayakers. But, we do canoe and, would probably look at renting a canoe if in those same circumstances again.
We have been visiting the Damariscotta area annually for 20 years and, usually stay in West Neck area on Lake Damariscotta where my husband has family. It was nice to explore a new area that we were not very familiar with.
I would certainly recommend “Otter Getaway”.
Molly H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer V.
3 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, Quiet, Comfortable
This was a great stay. Title says it all: clean, comfortable house and quiet neighborhood.
Jennifer V.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ashley W.
24 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
We only stayed for one night to visit family in the area but all raved about how great the property was and that we would love to come back again to stay longer! Secluded, quiet location. Extremely clean. Great communication with a little welcome basket waiting for us. And comfortably slept 5 with the futon being much larger than we anticipated. Thanks for everything!!
Ashley W.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Meredith L.
17 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Stellar
We had an incredible Father's Day weekend at Otter Getaway! Imagine the location of a traditional Maine camp but with all of the amenities of a nicer resort-hotel like a modern, well-equipped kitchen and bathroom. The entire cottage feels brand new. Some in our party like roughing it, while others do not and Otter Getaway checks all the boxes! The protected cove was perfect for our 5 year old to experiment with a kayak on his own for the first time. There were a few nice surprise touches like the awesome fire pit right next to the water, a smores kit, and use of kayaks and paddleboards. We heard loons and frogs all night! While Damariscotta can be a busy lake, we were surprised by how quiet this spot was. Calyn made us feel welcome and, though we didn't have any issues at all, let us know she was available if we needed anything. Thank you for sharing this spectacular slice of Maine with us!
Meredith L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cindy D.
9 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend in Maine!
The property was wonderful and just as advertised. It was well equipped and very clean. The owner was very responsive and a please to work with. We would highly recommend this property!
Cindy D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karen C.
3 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice get away
We had a wonderful time at this lake cottage! It was very clean and had everything we needed. The location is amazing!
Karen C.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Carla B.
24 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Damariscotta Cabin
It was perfect for us!
Carla B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Grace T.
16 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Great place to relax and get away! We enjoyed our time and our host was very accommodating. She actually let us use one of her pack and plays for one of our kids. The only thing I would say as a heads up for toddler and infant parents, there is one spot in the deck railing you should keep an eye on because a child could fit through it. Overall, would highly recommend.
Grace T.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
David H.
7 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Mainestay
Calyn's tastefully appointed, comfy cottage is beautifully located on quiet country road, on a small rise with a gorgeous, multiwindow main room and deck overlooking the lake. There's a kayak dock nearby among the lilypads and then a short walk to a sandy walk-in / another dock for lake enjoyment, with a raft to swim to. It's perfectly situated in the "narrows" of the large Lake Damariscotta, and even on summer weekends there weren't too many motorboats/jetskis. Calyn was super responsive and responsible in addressing any questions and needs. You're 15 minutes north of Damariscotta and 15 minutes south of Moody's Diner -- what more could you ask for?
David H.
Stayed 20 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Catherine M.
25 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful spot and beautiful place.
The cottage had everything we needed for a wonderful vacation. The owners were very responsive to any questions or issues we had. The lake spot was beautiful for swimming and kayaking. At the beginning of our stay, there was a record amount of rain which meant mosquitos were plentiful. But after a couple days of sunshine they were gone. The DVD selection was so fun. Having a map of the lake was great. The beds were comfortable. Thank you!
Catherine M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Samantha D.
26 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot to enjoy Damariscotta Lake
We rented a pontoon and it was a perfect spot to enjoy the lake. Really enjoyed the tranquility while having everything we needed