For our second year, our stay aboard Mazu offered our family a truly wonderful vacation! There is no other place like it, where we are surrounded by beautiful views from every direction, and where we are rocked to sleep every night by the peaceful waves of the Damariscotta River. My daughters and I have looked forward to our return to Mazu since last summer, and we were not disappointed. Olga and Chip are such excellent hosts, balancing proactive help, great communication, and warm smiles whenever needed but also honoring our privacy and special family time. We spent five days swimming in the incredibly warm waters of the Damariscotta River, lounging on the aft deck while playing games together, and exploring the wonderful town of Damariscotta, with its lovely shops and delicious restaurants. We slept well in the comfortable beds aboard the Mazu, and enjoyed sea breezes that kept us cool even during unseasonably warm Maine weather. Having been raised sailing the Maine coast, but not being able to offer my children the same opportunity, this chance to live aboard a beautifully appointed boat has been such fun for us all. We already look forward to next year. Thank you, Chip and Olga, for your warm hospitality, great care, and for sharing this little piece of Heaven with us!

We loved the boat and the town. A perfect vacation.

This is our second year vacationing on MAZU. We love the easy access to good restaurants and shopping. Also a nearby restaurant has live music during happy hour so we had that as a bonus as we relaxed on the boat. The owners are great!! Although we had an issue with the plumbing this year, Chip responded quickly and resolved the problem. We are hoping to stay on the MAZU again next summer.

Stayed on the boat while in the area to attend a family wedding. Enjoyed an idyllic afternoon on the boat, kayaking and swimming before heading out.

We really enjoyed being on the water. This was our first time staying on a boat, but will not be the last. It was a lovely location and a great experience.

We totally enjoyed our weekend stay in Damariscotta. The houseboat accommodations were awesome. Olga, the property manager, was exceptional. We will return. Great location….a short walk to all of the downtown restaurants and shops of Damariscotta and Newcastle. Wonderful place to experience Maine!

It was more spacious than I expected based on the photos. Nice location for a quiet, lowkey, pretty getaway. Recommend doing the oyster and wine pairing boat cruise if you can really enhanced the experience. Great hosts.

Located in an area with a lot to do, if you know what to look for.... Chip and Olga were amazing and accommodating! I would stay here over and over again!