Maine Bed & Boat, MAZU on the scenic Damariscotta River

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.

Wonderful experience! Enjoyed the bottle of wine and water host provided. Great information on local activities provided by host. Kayak and canoe available for use was a great amenity. Would definitely do again!

It's a boat! Different experience for two not-overly-familiar-with-boats people. But fun! Our hosts were very nice and responsive - we were missing a hair dryer - there was a minor problem with one of the toilets - both issues addressed quickly. There is a semi-lengthy metal ramp (we called it the gang plank!) over water that had to be traversed to get to/from the boat - a little intimidating - angled somewhat steeply at times due to tides - damp/slippery at times due to weather - but we held on tight & took our time. Possibly not a good fit for some folks may have mobility, agility issues or someone who may be intoxicated!! Overall - a nice, fun, unique experience for us. Certainly allowed for easy access to the village and beat the heck out of dealing with the pumpkin festival traffic!

If you want a fun glamping experience on a boat, I can't recommend Mazu enough! The location is fantastic, with live music close by and fresh lobster just steps away. The harbor offers a classic Maine vibe—truly a quintessential Maine experience! While Mazu is a bit older, it was comfortable and clean, making it ideal for our two-night stay. I can't wait for a longer visit next time! Thanks for a wonderful stay!

Clean, easy check in, amazing locals

For the third year, my daughters and I had the most wonderful five days aboard Mazu. It is immaculate, and is the perfect spot to enjoy the extraordinary views down the Damariscotta River, as well as the great proximity to all the shops and restaurants that Damariscotta has to offer. We enjoyed swimming off the boat, indulged in numerous delicious local oysters, and simply relaxed together aboard the boat, playing games and being together in this beautiful place. Thanks to Olga and Chip for your attention to detail, for always being available should we have any questions, and for providing this special summer time for our family. We can’t wait to be back!

Wonderful long weekend stay. So relaxing, we are already planning our next visit!

The Mazu was a lovely place to spend a few days. The boat was exactly as advertised and is in a great location. Close to many shops & restaurants. Olga & Chip were great hosts and easy to get in touch with. An added bonus was being so close to the fireworks on July 4th. We had a great view and didn’t need to worry about the crowds or traffic afterwards. Would definitely go back when we want a peaceful relaxing getaway.

We stayed aboard the MAZU for 3 days and couldnt have had a better experience. The host gave great detail in communications, the area was beautiful and the boat was so comfortable for the two of us. If you want to relax I would definitely recommend it!

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.

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!