Location: Augusta, Kennebec Valley (Central Maine), Maine, USA (Three Mile Pond, Vassalboro, 10 miles east of Augusta)
Accommodations: Maine Waterfront Camp, 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath (Sleeps 5)
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 CD, DVD, and video tape capability is also provided. We have some video tapes and DVD's, but you might want to bring your favorites with you.
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 side table. If you are bringing a boat, the public dock is a short distance away. 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.
A 12-foot aluminum row boat is docked outside the cottage and is available for use at your own risk. 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. We have new oar locks and oars for the row boat. We have also added two Kiwi Lobo kayaks for your use and pleasure.
As with many Maine camps, running water is drawn from the pond. You will need to provide your own water for drinking. 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. Two 5 gallon containers are available if you have another source. 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.
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.
*****We love our little camp and it will be in good and clean order when you arrive. PLEASE LEAVE THE CAMP AS YOU FIND IT!*****
Small pets are permitted for a cost of $50 per pet, per week. This is taxable per the State of Maine (7%). Part of the yard is fenced and relatively escape-free depending upon the tenacity and size of your pet. Please walk your dog outside of the fenced area so that the plants we are trying to grow are not killed by urine. We are developing a garden and cannot have a dog who likes to dig. Please be aware that neighbors have dogs and cats, so exercise discretion in walking your pet. Do not leave your dog alone. We do not want dogs that will bark continually, go to the bathroom in the house, or ones that will scratch the doors! Whether on the property or off walking along the camp road, fastidious and immediate clean-up is a must! PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR PET IS ON A FLEA/TICK PROGRAM FOR OUR SAKE AND YOURS!
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 3-in-one TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library: About 20 old-timey videos, some newer.
- 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
- New TV VHS, CD, and DVD capability, we love to cook so lots of cooking utensils, 3 large fans, an aluminum row boat, 2 Kiwi Lobo kayaks, 8 water vests, universal standing dock (28 feet out into the pond), wooden deck chairs. Upon confirmation we will send brochures and/or recommendations for the area
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Additional charge plus 7% Maine tax
- Smoking Not Allowed: Clean up after yourself. Don't leave them on the ground!
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- 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 only. June ....... $725/week + 7% Maine Tax.
July and August and Labor Day Weekend ....... $725/week + 7% Maine Tax.
September(last three weeks)......$725/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.
PLEASE NOTE: $50. per pet, per week + 7% MAINE TAX TO BE ADDED TO WEEKLY RATES.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- The camp is just 10 feet from the water....delightful! - Augusta, Maine Lodging
- Don't you wish you were here right now? - Augusta, Maine Lodging
- The old Gibson stove cooks well! - Augusta, Maine Lodging
- Morning sun reflections.
- The porch is great for reading, dining, and napping.
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