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

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

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Terrace/patio
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, books, stereo

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

Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
New Harbor, ME
  • Popular LocationPemaquid Point Lighthouse Park4 min drive
  • Popular LocationColonial Pemaquid State Historic Site4 min drive
  • Popular LocationCabbage Island49 min drive
  • AirportRockland, ME (RKD-Knox County Regional)60 min drive

Space details

2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sleeps 6
Bedroom 1
    2 twin/single beds
Bedroom 2
    1 double bed
Common area
    2 sleep sofas/futons
Bathroom 1
    Bathtub/shower combo

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Solar energy

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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

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: There is a $50 pet fee per pet.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

Slow Down Go Back in Time relax Completely in Our Maine Home

About the area

New Harbor

Located in New Harbor, this vacation 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. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Pemaquid Craft Co-op - 8 min walk
  • Pemaquid Point Lighthouse Park - 4 min drive
  • Colonial Pemaquid State Historic Site - 4 min drive
  • Boothbay Harbor Marina - 44 min drive
  • Cabbage Island - 49 min drive

Getting around

  • Wiscasset, ME (ISS) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • Shaw's Fish & Lobster Wharf - 2 min drive
  • East Boothbay General Store - 47 min drive
  • Mama D's Mercantile - 44 min drive
  • Coastal Prime - 45 min drive
  • Ice Cream Hut - 38 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?

Check-out 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 vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Pemaquid Craft Co-op and within 3 mi (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 4 - Poor. 1 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Ruth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Much more room than anticipated
The house is in a great location. The circular driveway made for easy access. It's much larger inside than it looks in photos, plenty of room for everyone. The kitchen is very well outfitted. Leaving the guests paper goods to get started was a nice touch. We often travel with pets, so we've certainly stayed in not as nice places (accidents happen, we get it, that's why we diaper our senior boy just in case - he's 16), but with the pet and cleaning fees, I was not expecting to see old stains on some rugs. I AM grateful that there are homes that welcome pets, sometimes it's a necessity not a choice. A very pleasant time was had by all. Thank you Martha
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverley P., 46835

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Pemaquid
We loved our stay at this property. We got in exhausted after flight issues, and were so pleasantly surprised. Even ice cubes in the trays & chilled mugs in the freezer. Cozy & welcoming. Clean and well stocked just like home. Martha has done such a great job with carefully selected and thoughtfully placed decor. Vintage maps of the area, a great Oriental rug collection, handmade quilt items in each room. Every room is themed. The main living room has books, maps, magazines, & flyers from many local attractions, as well as fiction, classics, and travel in the area. Also plenty of card games, board games, and puzzles for pretty much all ages. The lighthouse is 2 miles down the street, the beach is around the corner. The variety store is a short walk, like 3 minutes. (They had everything we needed from postcards to fresh fruit.) If you are looking for a brand new unit with Ikea furniture then this house isn't your place. If you want cozy, interesting, comfortable, and feels-like-home then this is for you. We loved it and would stay here again in a heartbeat. Martha made us feel very welcome and like instant friends!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Junie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Funky, but comfortable
The home was very convenient for our plans (boat trip to Monhegan), although there were a few discrepancies with what was on line and the actual rental, particularly no fire pit. We also couldn't find quite enough pillows or at least pillow covers for the pillows we wanted to use. Also, although it did mention it in the lease, having to bring your trash up the street to the dump was a bit of a hassle. We were traveling in a small convertable so the trash bag had to sit in our lap, and the dump was closed on Labor Day, our departure day, so I had to go past the gate and just leave the bag anywhere (all the dumpsters looked already sorted for recycling). Also having to replace all the used paper goods was a bit weird. We used very little and there is not a store right nearby. Also, there was only one bottle of hand soap in the kitchen, no soap at all in the bathroom. As I stated previously, great location for our plans, and allowing a dog were the biggest advantages for this home. There were just a few quirks that I hadn't encounterd before in a VRBO.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clarice C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and Convenient!
The house is comfortably furnished and decorated with enough personalized touches to set it apart from the cookie cutter look of many hotels/motels. It's surprisingly long, front to back, so people can gather together or enjoy alone time. The homeowner is friendly and responds quickly to all inquiries. The location is just 2.5 miles from Pemaquid Point lighthouse, and less than half that distance (in the opposite direction) to a small, collection of stores (food market, ice cream stand, gas station. Both the home and the area are highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Happy with Our First Trip to Maine!
Our family of five was very glad to have the opportunity to discover Maine from this wonderfully homey place. We had a comfortable stay, and really appreciated bedding and towels were provided, the kitchen was fully equipped, and there was plenty of entertainment in form of games, books and local magazines, and a TV. The place felt clean without feeling sterile, and private without being cold. This location also affords to not be completely dependent on a car, which is a quite a rare thing, as one can shop for groceries, get ice cream, visit the craft co-op on foot, and, if inclined to walk for a longer time, we found it was possible to reach the New Harbor ferry that way as well. Our stay was short, so we were able to keep our days full and sample a little bit of everything without having to go far. We had a great time and are very grateful to Martha for this home away from home!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Steven F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy stay in New Harbor
Property was as advertised. While close to the road with light traffic, the house rambles away from it, with easy living spaces, comfortable seating in living room, and a kitchen/dining area with windows and glass doors to the patio and an expanse of greenery in back. After entering through a big furnished room, close to the driveway/road, with two futon sofas and furniture, you then enter the house through the bedroom with a full-size bed (somewhat soft). The single bathroom is at the other end of the house, before the 2nd bedroom with two twin beds. So, nice, light, gathering space in the middle, while distant bedrooms allow for privacy. Front entry room would be a plus if you have kids who need to flop around away from adults. Fine for a 3-night stay. Wonderful walking proximity to Harbor Ice Cream, a good Market, and wonderful baked goods at Abundant. Easy drive to nature reserves in South Bristol or to Pemaquid Point.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location, comfortable house
Nice property within a short walk of Riley’s.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023