Location: Augusta, Kennebec Valley (Central Maine), Maine, USA (Three Mile Pond, Vassalboro, 10 miles east of Augusta)
Accommodations: Cottage, 3 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 1 Bath (Sleeps 5)
Keywords: Maine Waterfront Camp
Camp is closed for the season. Thank you all for a fun summer. It was great meeting new friends. We will start booking for the 2011 season in January, 2011. We will be booking JULY and AUGUST only: The weeks of July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30 and August 6, August 13, August 20, August 27. Email us for additional photos and to ask questions.
Built in 1914 by the Leavitt family, Stillwater Cottage is a one and a half story cedar-shingled Maine camp that sits on the western edge of Three Mile Pond (1077 acres), approximately 10 miles east of Augusta. While it has been updated with some modern conveniences, the camp retains its classic character. As you enter through the kitchen door, you will notice the vintage linoleum floor and the Gibson four-burner electric stove. Ceramic tiled counters and new cabinets have been recently installed, and the kitchen is complete and outfitted with a food processor, microwave, blender, lots of pots, pans, cutlery, dishes, wine glasses... all of which are updated as needed. Breakfast essentials include coffee percolator, French coffee press, Italian cafetiere, and toaster. We even supply the coffee!
The living room is a comfortable place for congregating with friends or relaxing with a good book. Choose between the camel-back sofa, wing-back chair and ottoman, or Windsor chairs. There is a gas stove to warm the morning chill. We have a small collection of CDs if you'd like some background music, but there's nothing like listening to the water lapping against the rocks at the edge of the pond and the call of the loons. A new flat screen TV with DVD capability is provided. We have some DVD's, but you might want to bring your favorites with you. There is a new radio/CD player with an iPod docking station.
Step out to the screened/glassed porch for the main attraction: sunrise over Three Mile Pond. We like to have all our meals on the porch, as the tablecloth and wooden chairs give it the feel of a sidewalk cafe. The universal standing dock is only a few steps from the porch, and it's a perfect spot for enjoying that first cup of coffee as you settle into one of the Adirondack-style chairs. There is seating for six, a pot of herbs for cooking use, and a potter's table for use as a serving table. We have tried to accommodate people with boats in the past, but we can no longer do that. The water is shallow, so no diving for safety's sake!
All three bedrooms are on the second floor. Two of them have one double bed each with newer mattresses (2005). The third bedroom is also known as the game room. Besides having a mahogany acorn-carved single bed, this room contains old and new board games, drawing paper, colored pencils, and books. There is a fourth room designated for hanging clothing, storing suitcases, and ironing. It also has a dresser and blow-dryer and is used as a dressing room which frees up the bathroom downstairs.
The bathroom is on the first floor and features a claw-foot tub/shower with a rose shower head and skirted corner sink.
We have two Kiwi Lobo kayaks for your use and pleasure. Eight life jackets are provided, and a liability waiver must be signed prior to renting the cottage even if you do not initially plan to use the boat. Life Jackets are a must no matter how experienced.
We accept small dogs(30#) and cats for an additional charge of $50 per animal per week. They need to be on a flea and tick program, and you must clean up thoroughly after them.
As with many Maine camps, running water is drawn from the pond and used for showering and washing. You will need to provide your own drinking water. In the past we have recommended filling up at the spring located on Route 3, however, a warning has been posted advising excess arsenic so that is no longer advisable. Use all the pond water you need, but do not waste this natural resource. Keep it in the pond and not in our septic system!
Blankets, pillows, and bedspreads are provided. Please bring your own sheets, pillow cases, and towels (both kitchen and bath). If you are traveling from far away and if you are not able to bring these things, we can arrange to provide them for an additional fee.
We supply toilet paper, bathing soap, paper towels, dish detergent, plastic wrap, aluminum foil, garbage bags, cleaning products.
Buying condiments while on vacation is a bother. You will also find all the kitchen basics already there for you: condiments, spices, herbs, teas, coffee, sugar, flour, Splenda, cooking oil, olive oil, balsamic and cider vinegar, mayo, ketchup, mustard, etc.
*****We love our little camp. It will be in good and clean order when you arrive. PLEASE LEAVE THE CAMP AS YOU FIND IT! This is a must! We do not charge a cleaning fee or a security fee. We rent to responsible adults. We trust you to take good care and to clean up after yourselves. ***We expect campers who come here to enjoy and respect the camp and the area.***
There are only six cottages on this camp road. Everyone who comes here does so to enjoy the quiet, the loons, the ducks, the eagles, the blue heron, the sunrises. It is a peaceful place. It is not high-tech or trendy, but a bit of old Maine. If this suits you and if you are respectful of and understand old places, you will be happy at Stillwater Cottage. Please email questions. We will send an additional slide show for your viewing. WELCOME!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Off Street Parking : There are only two parking spaces for cars. Trucks can park near-by with a pre-arranged agreement.
- Gas Fireplace : ventless
- Beds
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite) : This is a new 32" flatscreen(2010).
- DVD
- CD Player
- Music Library : about 20 CD's copied from originals
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Good quality knives, plates, pots, etc.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Update and replaced as needed.
- Refrigerator : Full-size.
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details
- Communications
- Telephone : We supply a telephone for local calls only and you will need a calling card for long-distance calls. None are allowed.
- Other Amenities
- TV with DVD. We love to cook so lots of cooking utensils. 3 large fans, 2 Kiwi Lobo kayaks, 8 water vests, universal standing dock (28 feet out into the pond), wooden deck chairs. We will send extra pictures for your review at any time, just ask!
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly : The cottage is old but sturdy, however, it is not a gymnasium. Well-behave, well-supervised children are always welcomed. The pond is shallow, so no diving. There are no drop offs that we know of. Bring water shoes.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed : Clean up after yourself when off the property and smoking. Don't leave cigarette butts on the ground for others to clean up!
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Biking
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Biking (recommended routes), Fitness Center(Curves), Fishing(right here/China Lake),Wildlife Viewing(on the dock: eagles/loons/ducks/beaver/leaping bass). Restaurants(Hallowell: Slates,LiberalCup. Belfast:Three Tides,Chase's Daily, Darby's. Live Theater:BelfastMaskers,Monmouth. Cinemas:**Railroad Cinema/Waterville & Regal/Augusta. Groceries:Hussey's,FarmStand Veggies: Jones Road. Creative Arts:ArtsCenterAtKingdomFalls.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Deposit & Balance to be paid by check.
July and August.... $775/week + 7% Maine Tax.
50% deposit required - refundable with 30 Days Written Notice of Cancellation.
Rentals begin at 3:00 PM Saturday and end at 11 AM the following Saturday.
Balance is due 30 days prior to booking date. We will send forms and information.
PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS A 7% MAINE TAX TO BE ADDED TO WEEKLY RATES.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Stan and Sheila love this camp. We developed and ran Ashton Country House, a bed and breakfast in Staunton, Virginia, and we now enjoy providing a cozy and welcoming retreat for campers. Stan works in IT during the week, loves to bicycle ride, and is a jazz piano player. Sheila has taught middle school and is currently a realtor in New Hampshire who loves to cook and seek out additional treasures for Stillwater Cottage.
Why the Owner Chose Augusta
Three Mile Pond is a great location for a camp property. It is ten miles from Augusta, the capital, and has easy access without being too near. The same can be said for driving up to Waterville or east to Belfast. The area is not over crowded with tourists as many of the camps around here are enjoyed by their owners. We live just south of Portsmouth, NH, and traveling to camp is easy: straight up 95/295 and then another 15 minutes to camp. This camp is very old- timey, not groovy and trendy, and we like that most of all. It is a definite step back in time. In another four years, Stillwater Cottage will be 100 years old!
The Unique Benefits of this Cottage
Stillwater is a relaxing and comforting place to be no matter what Mother Nature is displaying outside. Three Mile Pond has many personalities. It can be very still at times, but at other times white caps fill the surface. Grabbing a kayak and a vest on a beautiful morning and exploring the shoreline is a thrill. Expect to see a blue heron or two, eagles, loons, turtles, and other wildlife. Rainy days are great for napping or reading, cooking or watching a DVD. Comfy beds, a good selection of books, a complete kitchen, and fun movie choices are all good choices if you don't want to go out and explore the area, although the museum in Augusta is excellent. A quick zip up to Waterville will also change the pace a little with an early dinner at the Mexican restaurant and a movie at the Railroad Cinema. If you choose to stay at camp, turning on the gas fireplace will take off any unusual chill. When we are not at camp, we dream of it!
Property Photos
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- The camp is just 10 feet from the water....delightful! - Augusta, Maine Lodging
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- Don't you wish you were here right now? - Augusta, Maine Lodging
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- The kitchen is equipped with quality utensils and cookware. - Augusta, Maine Lodging
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- Relax and enjoy the view...
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- The porch is great for reading, dining, and napping.
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