The house was beautiful, very clean and well appointed. The property was gorgeous and we enjoyed seeing the animals and walking the property. We enjoyed fishing in Biscay pond and the beautiful sound of the loons at night. It was a short ride to the Pemaquid lighthouse and to Camden for some sightseeing daysThe owners were available and greeted us warmly. We would absolutely return.
Jaja's house was better than expected! The two larger bedrooms have the best views of the lake and waking up to it every morning was unreal! The house has everything you could need for your stay and it is located near many fun, local things to do.
We are return visitors to this wonderful spot by the lake. The house is so cozy and comfortable and the lake is pristine. We look forward to our next visit!
We had a wonderful time at Jaja and Daveâs home near Damariscotta. Beautiful home, pond and location. No one was ready to leave after our visit and we sure hope to come back again.
We loved our week at Jaja's cozy lake house. It feels like a cabin but it's got all the amenities you'll need (the actual house is brighter and more spacious than it appears in the photos).
Biscay Pond is perfect for paddling, fishing, swimming, and stargazing.
Supermarket, Damariscotta, and the coast are all easy drives away.
The cottage was clean with plenty of space for me and my family to relax and play inside and out. Our kids especially liked swimming and canoeing down at the lake. The hosts were very responsive the couple of times we had questions during our 6-night stay.
This is our third year renting this property. We absolutely love it. The hosts are so welcoming and helpful. The property is very clean and quiet. Lots of nature to see. Very centrally located allowing for fun day trips (although we never want to leave the property!).
Good communication with Jaja and helpful info from Dave upon our arrival.
An amazing post and beam home that was comfortable and cozy. Away from the âcrowdâ but only a short drive to the restaurants and shops in Damariscotta. Pemiquid Point was nearby and breakfast at the Seagull, overlooking the ocean, was great.
The house was clean and had everything needed for our stay.
The cottage was clean and comfortable. The lake was so much fun to swim in and we enjoyed hiking, eating at the local restaurants, biking, hunting for rocks, picking berries in the yard and relaxing in the quiet. We will be back! JaJa have greatest suggestions and made us feel that this was our home.
Everything we hoped for! The house was clean and spacious with little extra things that were nice to start our stay. The water was refreshing with a canoe included for the stay! Jaja was available any time that we needed her with a quick response!!
We had a wonderful time! The cottage was perfect for the 6 of us. We loved the privacy and nature all around us. One suggestion is to add hooks to the back of the bedroom doors for towels. Thank you for a wonderful time!
The 5 acre location of this cottage was outstanding with water views through the trees and a spacious interior. Water access is good and use of a canoe allows for lazy paddling on Biscay Pond. The peace and quiet on the property makes you want to stay put and not bother with anything beyond. But we did find time to venture out to some of our favorite midcoast locations.
We traveled to this cabin as an extended family. Our daughter, son and law, and two grand daughters joined my husband and myself for one week at JaJa and Davidâs cabin. The weather for the week was in and out, giving us two sunny days and the rest rainy. But we found good things to do and had great fun together. One thing to be noted is that this home is not really handicapped friendly. There is a wooded path that leads down to the water, which is well prepared for walking but hard for a person that is unsteady on their feet.
We had a fabulous time at Jaja and Daveâs Lakefront cottage. Jaja is the best VRBO Host I have ever had. She went above and beyond and helped me out tremendously with my stay at her place. She was very prompt and responsive to all of my messages prior to booking and once I arrived. The property is amazing and I loved all of the wildlife on the Preserve. We saw porcupines, a fox and turtles laying eggs. I am a birder and I loved birding on her property and saw over 30 species. The Song sparrows, Common Yellow-throats and Red-eyed Vireos sang every time I went out the door. I loved hearing the Common Loons in the evening and seeing them in their breeding plumage was spectacular - we even saw them when we took out the canoe available with the property on Biscay Pond. The new deck and staircase crafted by Dave were spectacular and my husband admired his woodworking skills. The house was well-stocked with everything we needed and it was close enough to Damarascotta to go grocery shopping and get basic needs at Renyâs. Jaja also recommended Muscongus Lobster Pound and the Lobster Coop in Round Pound and both were excellent for bringing cooked lobster dinners home to eat â Jaja has the lobster crackers you need to crack and eat the whole lobsters. This is a perfect location for a relaxing Maine getaway.
Absolutely no surprises. The property was exactly as described. All in perfect order upon arrival.
The cottage location is lovely and quiet. The cottage itself is light filled and charming.
The hosts stopped by our first nite to welcome us and answer any questions we had. They also offered some great suggestions about the area.
Our weeks stay could t have been easier or more comfortable..
This property was exactly what myself, husband, and two daughters needed. A short sweet walk down a beautiful path to the water where we fished, swam and canoed all day! The house was VERY clean (Iâm a bit of a clean freak so I brought some of my own cleaning product in case because you never knowâŠit needed nothing before unpacking and making ourselves at home)! The linens were fresh, the counter tops and floors were spotless, it was like coming home. The owner was super nice as she met us on the property and gave us a quick welcome, lots of suggestions of things to do and left her number in case we needed her. Zero complaints. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.
This was our second time at the lake house. Jaja is always such a gracious, welcoming host. The cottage was very clean and spacious. We love the privacy this property offers. The lake is perfect for swimming, fishing, and overall relaxing! So much to do nearby on rainy days.
We just loved our stay at Jaja and Daveâs property. We had a very stressful time planning our wedding, so all we wanted to do was relax, this was the best place for just that. The pictures do not do it justice. I miss it already and canât wait I to come back.
Dave and Jaja sailed into Midcoast Maine after a 15 year circumnavigation on a small sailboat. 'The picturesque coastline, sense of community and numerous attractions of the area were so compelling that we stayed!'
After living in various ports throughout the world, we fell in love with the Midcoast Area. When we found this unique parcel of lakefront property we felt that we owned a small piece of paradise.
Hidden from the road down a winding grassy driveway, this cottage affords the privacy we've always enjoyed. The waterfront includes a small peninsula where loons shelter and beaver swim past on the way to their lodge. We enjoy barbecuing on a warm summer evening, going for a swim, and relaxing as the sun sets.