Best Christmas ever! Property was exactly as described. Very clean and nice layout, we couldn’t ask for anything more. I brought a few Christmas decorations/lights and the pitch black at night was the perfect backdrop! Snow on Christmas Day was the most magical watching it on the water! We will definitely make plans over the summer to come back and enjoy the deck! Thanks for everything!

What a view! And in a lovely, quiet neighborhood. We saw a lone seal two out of three mornings, along with a juvenie eagle and some other water fowl. One drawback was all the goose poop on the front lawn, but not sure how anyone could police that. I wouldnt want to upset the geese. Just be careful where u step! The driveway was almost impossible le to see. It's not a traditional driveway that ine might expect. It's a spot on the lawn that is parallel with the road. Luckily the nice neighbor saw us looking for it and came out to assist. Once he pointed it out, we could see a little bit of gravel amongst the grass. Maybe a diagram or more detail would help future guests. We had a great time though! We loved that it was an older, family home. And the two lazyboy recliners by the windows were great! And thank you for the binoculars! Nearby Damariscotta was adorable.

I’ve been vacationing in Maine for about fifty years and this has to be one of my favorite homes to rent. With three walls of glass, the views are incredible! The home is very comfortable and had everything we needed. The beds (a king in the master!) were comfy and the large kitchen was appreciated. We even had a dishwasher, how cool is that! My husband was always up to greet the beautiful sunrise. We watched a lobsterman pull his traps right in front of us. There were loons, ducks and geese. We watched a pair of eagles and even witnessed a seal feeding. When I couldn’t find a local lobster pound, Laurie came to the rescue! She found two of them within fifteen minutes of us. We were minutes away from Pemaquid Point—my favorite spot in all of Maine. We had fun at the annual Pumpkinfest in Damarascotta. Fall is my favorite season in Maine and we were not disappointed—the color was awesome. You will not be disappointed if you choose Briarnook for your vacation. I would definitely love to return!

This cottage is located on Muscongus Bay and the views are breathtaking! We really didn't want to leave as it was so beautiful, and very clean. We did do some exploring and went to Pemaquid Point Lighthouse, New Harbor, Christmas Cove and the lovely town of Damariscotta with shops and restaurants (15 mins). Highly recommend this cottage!

very peaceful restful and beautiful

I needed some alone time and Briarnook helped me get that in a beautiful, serene setting. The house is very clean, well-supplied, and comfortable. It was a good jumping off point to visit other areas.

I needed some alone time and Briarnook helped me get that in a beautiful, serene setting. The house is very clean, well-supplied, and comfortable. It was a good jumping off point to visit other areas.

This was our 2nd year staying at this home and we hope to return again.

Beautifully restored family place. Casual, comfortable, and just wow. You walk in the view knocks your socks off. If you have a boat this property would be absolutely perfect. Personally found there to be a bit too much life for swimming here, but that is personal preference. But, the dock and floating docks were a great place to hang out and stick your toes in. Great places to eat a short drive away. Nice place to decompress. Sunrises and sunsets could not be beat!

Our family enjoyed another amazing vacation here at Briarnook. The location is perfect…right in the middle of lots of interesting spots….whale watching in Boothbay, sightseeing in Camden, Brunswick and Bath, visiting the lighthouse at Pemaquid Point and candle pin bowling on the rainy day. The kids had a ball looking for sea creatures in the tide pools and taking a spin around the harbor in our inflatable. A couple of days were spent at nearby beaches. There are several excellent restaurants and lobster pounds nearby. The house is immaculate, well equipped and just right for the 4 adults and 2 toddlers. The bunkhouse provided some extra sleeping space. The AC was greatly appreciated this vacation as it was quite warm a for part of our stay. The views from the house are stunning. We got a kick out of watching the seals and dolphins. The neighborhood is quiet and the neighbors friendly and helpful. We couldn’t ask for a better host. Laurie was attentive and super quick to respond to any questions we had. We are all hoping to go back next summer.

Beautifully restored family place. Casual, comfortable, and just wow. You walk in the view knocks your socks off. If you have a boat this property would be absolutely perfect. Personally found there to be a bit too much life for swimming here, but that is personal preference. But, the dock and floating docks were a great place to hang out and stick your toes in. Great places to eat a short drive away. Nice place to decompress. Sunrises and sunsets could not be beat!

The perfect place to escape the madness of everyday life. Peaceful retreat with a stunningly beautiful view. Can't wait to come back!

The perfect place to escape the madness of everyday life. Peaceful retreat with a stunningly beautiful view. Can't wait to come back!

The cottage was perfect for our needs. With the entire wall that faces the ocean all glass, we were able to see all the happenings out on the water. Whenever I observed a large school of pogies close to shore I grabbed my fishing rod and fished off of the cottage's dock. Last night I landed a 30"+ striped bass. The nearby La Verne nature preserve is a must see. We're looking to return again in the future

This oceanfront cottage surpassed our dreams. It was clean, well-stocked, and the location was perfect for us. We will be going back often.

We loved the ever changing views from the porch - some of the best ones we had since we started coming to Maine 20 years ago. The house itself was very comfortable and inviting. A sitting area on a private dock is an extra bonus. No matter what age of your group is - you'll love it! Serhiy M. NYC

This cottage is always very clean and well stocked. We will return again next year.

Great

This cottage is a little slice of heaven. It is well stocked and spotlessly clean! A good spot to go and just decompress.

We walked into the house and stopped and said WOW! The wrap around windows give you a perfect view of the ocean. The house is open and very comfortable. Many hours were spent on the deck watching the loons, bald eagles, seals, fishing boats. We relaxed and totally enjoyed our week.

Great stay all around! Great weather, great time. We stayed here last year and even better this year (weatherwise). Just wish we could have stayed longer. Came back rested and relaxed :-) Thank you, Laurie, for letting us stay in your home.

If you are looking for peace and quiet, superb kayaking, and amazing views, this is the place for you.

Was well stocked and very clean. Great spot to just get away and relax. Owner is very responsive and does everything possible to accommodate. Highly recommended.

This is the second year we stayed at Briarnook while vacationing in Maine. We lengthened our stay this year and were glad we did. The cottage provides the perfect accommodations for our family. The neighborhood is quiet and friendly. The amenities were all we hoped for and the location is spot on. We could sit and watch the tide go in and out or buzz up to Camden and Rockland or down to Boothbay and Portland even. Hoping to stay again next year...so much more to explore. Barb W.

We loved our stay at Briarnook. It is a wonderful little home with great views and excellent beach combing.

The cottage was SPOTLESS and very well stocked with everything needed for an enjoyable stay. Three sides of windows give you a panoramic view of water in the living and kitchen areas. Lots of time spent on the deck reading and watching the seals. Laurie, the owner, is great!

Cozy, comfortable, open to the seas, kayaks, and lobster boats. Immaculate house. Can't wait to come back! Shirley, Jack and Lovey

Briarnook provided the perfect spot for our vacation. The home was comfy, immaculate and provided all the amenities we could need. The location was ideally central to the attractions we wanted to visit. Camden, Boothbay, Brunswick and Portland are all within striking distance. The neighborhood was quiet and friendly. Many super restaurants nearby and Damariscotta is just a short drive away with grocery stores, laundry mats and shops. Spectacular views of the ocean. We could watch the lobster fishermen, seals, eagles, osprey and even a dolphin? The all on one level open floor plan served our family well. Laurie was a gracious host and answered all our questions quickly. Looking forward to a longer stay next year.

This was a great place to spend a relaxing week! House was clean, had everything we needed and a drop-dead gorgeous view!! Our only complaint is that we only rented it for one week and when we returned home to central NH the temperatures were in the high 90s and so humid....next year we will stay longer :-) Thank you for having us.

Cottage was exactly what we were looking for, very quiet and wonderful water views!

Lovely house on water, peaceful retreat from urban commotion. Highly recommend.

Simply paradise!