Cozy & quiet on the river... the Captain's House

Entire home in Newcastle, Maine

  1. 4 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 2 baths
Hosted by Liz
  1. 11 years hosting

Listing highlights

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Self check-in

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Unbeatable location

100% of guests in the past year gave this location a 5-star rating.
A sweet, well appointed house on a lovely tidal river... we welcome you to relax into the rhythm of our quiet and tranquil neighborhood.

The space
This house has been completely renovated over the past couple of years. It was built by our 90 year old neighbor's Father and is now in our family. We invite you to enjoy this special space in the Midcoast area... just off of Route 1 and close by to Wiscasset, Boothbay Harbor, Damariscotta, but when you are rocking away on the screened-in porch looking out towards the river... you truly feel like you are miles away!

Guest access
Water and tea are available in the Kitchen as well as basic staples.

Towels, shampoo, soap and hairdryer are provided in the bathrooms. A first aid kit, bug lotion/spray and flashlights are also available on the premises. Other amenities, such as an alarm clock, are available as well.

Please note - our guests will have access to the entire house including the basement laundry area with the exception of one side of the basement that is separate and will be locked. My husband has a kitchen there and makes a really delicious hot sauce called Solsa. Although the kitchen is never in use while guests are occupying the house, there is always the chance that he may need access to it. If he did need to access it, he would enter from a separate entrance and we always check in with our guests beforehand to ensure their privacy. I thought you might be interested to know this!

Other things to note
OTHER THINGS OF NOTE:

We have a pack n' play available for use. Please communicate your bedding needs to us in advance so that we can make the necessary modifications to the sleeping arrangements.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

River view
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises

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Rated 4.96 out of 5 from 48 reviews.

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Overall rating

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Newcastle, Maine, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

The Captain's House is located in a quiet , rural neighborhood on a beautiful tidal river, The Marsh River - a tributary of the Sheepscot River. The part-fresh/part saltwater river rises and falls with the tide.

Our road dead ends into an island residence and so beyond The Captain’s House, there are only five others... that's it. Not a lot of traffic. We all know each other and it is very serene and quiet.

Sheep and cows graze nearby, the occasional seal swims up the river and Great Blue Herons, Osprey and Bald Eagles live here too. Coyotes can be heard from across the river at night sometimes... in June, the fireflies are magical. The rare Moose has been spotted and we have a local porcupine, a lot of friendly chipmunks and a tribe of turkeys that like to visit us daily. Along with the handful of lovely human neighbors!

We found a sweet spot here on Island Road and look forward to sharing it with you.

Meet your host

Host
151 reviews
4.98 out of 5 average rating
11 years of hosting
Born in the 60s
My work: Filmmaking
We are hosts at heart. My husband Alex and I have lovingly restored this riverside camp. We work in international travel and have found our home here. It has become a meeting place, a happy space for our family and friends... we hope that you enjoy it too!

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm