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2 Bedroom, 1 & 1/2 bath Waterfront Cottage on Pleasant Pond

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Pleasant Pond cottage from parking area
Pleasant Pond cottage from front lawn
Dining area from Kitchen
View of dock from Dining area
View from side deck

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Richmond, ME
  • Place, Peacock Beach State Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bowdoin College
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, LL Bean Flagship Store
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

2 Bedroom, 1 & 1/2 bath Waterfront Cottage on Pleasant Pond

Recently, 2019, modernized waterfront cottage with spectacular views from inside and from the large elevated deck. Just 10' from the waters edge. Located on 12-mile long Pleasant Pond, off Route 201, between Brunswick and Augusta. Large, open living/dining area with wrap-around views of the lake. Modern kitchen and bath with shower. First floor bedroom with queen-size bed and large expanded, full height, loft bedroom with queen-size bed and a sofa and half bath. Located on 2.5 acres at the end of a quiet road. Large parking area. Walk to adjacent Peacock State Beach or swim and fish from your own dock. Launch your boat from the adjacent private launch point or concrete public boat launch just a mile away. Includes high speed wireless internet and cable TV . Rented by the week or multiples of weeks, 3 PM Saturday until 11 AM the following Saturday.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 104524ha
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the neighborhood

Richmond

Located in Richmond, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Johnson Hall and Monkitree are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Pine Tree State Arboretum and Viles Arboretum. Kennebec Ice Arena and Maine State Museum are also worth visiting. With sailing, fishing, and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Richmond, ME

What's nearby

  • Peacock Beach State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bowdoin College - 26 min drive - 43.0 km
  • LL Bean Flagship Store - 30 min drive - 56.7 km
  • Oxford Casino - 47 min drive - 89.6 km
  • Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens - 54 min drive - 73.6 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick Station - 25 min drive
  • Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dave's Diner - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kimberly's Restaurant & Lounge - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Annabella's Bakery & Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Exit 43 Quik Stop - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Amato's Richmond - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 Bedroom, 1 & 1/2 bath Waterfront Cottage on Pleasant Pond pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 2 Bedroom, 1 & 1/2 bath Waterfront Cottage on Pleasant Pond?

As of May 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 2 Bedroom, 1 & 1/2 bath Waterfront Cottage on Pleasant Pond on Jun 27, 2026 start from $152, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 2 Bedroom, 1 & 1/2 bath Waterfront Cottage on Pleasant Pond?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 Bedroom, 1 & 1/2 bath Waterfront Cottage on Pleasant Pond?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 2 Bedroom, 1 & 1/2 bath Waterfront Cottage on Pleasant Pond located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Peacock Beach State Park and within 9 mi (15 km) of Gardiner Dog Park and Edwin Arlington Memorial. War of 1861 Memorial and Military Memorial are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cory C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for our needs and right on the water. Host was great and communicated very well.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 28, 2026
Thanks for your very kind comments. Our property really has three distinct levels, parking on the upper level, down about 10' to the cottage and deck and down about 10' more to the lower lawn and waters edge. The cottage is only about 6' from the waters edge but looking out from the cottage 10'above the pond all you see is water, about a 180 degree view up and down the pond without a neighbor in sight.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a quiet and cute lakeside cottage that was very comfortable and suited all our needs. The host was also great. We had a great fishing trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 1, 2026
Thanks for the kind comments. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay - and had success ice fishing. It really is a great location, and the orientation of the cottage on the property provides great privacy. We have not had many winter guests and pleased that you found it comfortable in the middle of winter. Tom
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our third or fourth stay at Tom’s home and it is just that a home. It is warm and cozy inside and we enjoy waking up every morning to the beautiful wildlife on the pond. The beds are so comfortable, we get a great nights sleep too.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Waters Edge is a wonderful lakeside rental..by far one of the best VRBO properties we've stayed at....and there have been many.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 28, 2025
Thanks for your kind comments. While we have made many improvements, large and small, to the cottage over the more than 20 years we have owned it and continue to look for ways to improve it each time we visit we realize the setting is simply perfect.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The cabin was very cozy. Getting there in the dark was a challenge as the road is rough and winding. The host was easy to communicate with.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cottage :)

Lovely stay. The views are incredible. Very good communication from host.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 14, 2024
Thanks for the very kind review. Glad that you enjoyed your stay - and the views. Tom
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wende D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway!

We were so pleased with our stay. Tom and Judy are great hosts and so easy to communicate with! The cabin is perfect and the view of the pond is stunning. Fishing was great this year too! We spent lots of time with my parents and hosted them for dinner nightly. The cabin is well stocked and super comfy. Thanks again!!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 16, 2025
Thanks for your kind comments. We agree, the view is outstanding. We have owned the cottage for over 20 years now and had been looking for a cottage for about a year when we heard this one was going on the market. We offered the asking price after simply taking in the view and grounds. While we have made many improvements to the cottage over the years the view remains unbeatable.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quite stay

Very secluded with a beautiful view of the lake and fall colors. It was great to stay in or just 45 minutes to downtown Portland.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

This was our second stay this summer. Great location and house to rent. Beautiful view, deck and lawn area. Host is wonderful! We will be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect place

We had such a lovely time here. It was quiet but close enough to a town that we didn’t feel too secluded. The hosts were very communicative and welcoming. The lake was stunning and I especially liked the little creek that ran down the side of the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and Beautiful

We loved our stay on Pleasant Pond! The cabin is comfortable and relaxing, and the views from both levels inside and from the deck are superb. The location could not be better- at the end of the road (quiet!) and right on the water. Would eagerly come back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easter with the family

We enjoyed our stay at the cabin on the pond. The cabin was decorated for Easter, which was a very nice surprise and made the vacation extra special. The added bathroom upstairs was also very nice! We have stayed here before and looking forward to our next visit!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location!

The house was perfect. The view from inside and outside is amazing. Very peaceful and the location is perfect. Tom is very responsive and helpful. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Water’s Edge

Wonderful!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 29, 2024
Glad that you enjoyed your return stay at our waterfront cottage.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful vacation

The views, inside and out, were so relaxing. Quiet lot, caught a few bass off the dock. House was well stocked. Extra bathroom was a bonus. The deck and yard swing were delightful. The sunsets are not to be missed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 18, 2024
Thanks for your kind comments regarding our cottage on Pleasant Pond. Thanks for noting how quiet it is. The orientation of our property, and the cottage on it, provides great views as well as privacy. Tom
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy with Beautiful Views

Thank you Judy and Tom for the use of your cozy cottage! We spent a relaxing week here in mid September. Every morning we sat coffee in hand enjoying the lovely views of Pleasant Pond to start our day. Every evening we sat around the firepit enjoying the sunsets and listening to the loons singing across the pond. It was such a great taste of home for 3 Mainers now living out of state!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 24, 2024
Thank you for the very kind comments. The site, and the placement of the cottage on the site, really is special, providing great views of the pond and woods with privacy. The cottage and deck are truly at waters edge.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving in Maine.

It is a little cold in Maine at the end of November, but this cozy cottage is a very warm and inviting. We drive from Delaware to Maine to have Thanksgiving with our son and his family. This was our second or third Thanksgiving in this cottage and we really enjoy the location, and privacy. This last time we did have a hick up with the front door, but Tom answered our call and was able to help us out right then. We love this place!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

You will not be disappointed if looking for a relaxing vacation

Every aspect of our stay at this cottage was wonderful. The cottage was well equipped with everything we needed for a weeks stay. It was very clean and comfortable. There was a beautiful view of the pond from inside the cottage and all around the deck. Lots of wildlife, beautiful sunsets, very peaceful and serene. We explored many nature trails and historical sights in the surrounding towns and cities. We would definitely book another vacation at this lovely cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on May 31, 2021
Thank you for your very positive comments. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope that you return.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joyce P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful lakeside camp!

We had a wonderful week stay at this camp! My husband went fishing on his boat ( this lake has a lot of large mouth bass!), while I sat outside on the lawn or on the deck enjoying the breeze from the lake, watching the loons, eagles and just relaxing! The camp has a wall of windows overlooking the lake even on our one rainy day, we enjoyed the view! The camp has all you need and is spacious, clean and very comfortable. Thank you Tom and Judy for sharing this beautiful camp and we definitely want to stay again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Janet F.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
nice Cabin But not for Seniors with any health problems. Very steep steps to house and also to water. only way into water was down ladder that we could never do. owner told us about nearby beach but also very steep steps to water we could not do . lots of spiders and then bugs up stairs kept one guest awake. owner needs to use pest control
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 17, 2025
This is a tough review to respond to without offending the guest writer. All the photos on the website accurately reflect that the cottage is on a multi level site and that there are steps from the upper level parking area to the cottage level and from the deck on the cottage to the lower lawn area and dock. All the steps and stairs comply with building codes. There is no ladder on the site. When the guests mentioned they had difficulty with steps and stairs due to their physical limitations I offered two alternatives to access the water for wading, Deeded access to a gradual driveway and boat launch / wading area three cottages away and the availability of a town beach a ten minute walk, three minute drive away. There are no steps at either one. We were at the cottage within an hour of our guests departure to set it up for incoming guests and did not see any evidence of bugs and spiders upstairs nor have we had any prior comments regarding bugs and spiders inside the cottage. We did throughly clean the outside of the windows and screens on the main living area facing the water of dead bugs and spiders which accumulate due to interior lights in the evening.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marquise B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved it!

The property is so beautiful and relaxing. The 180 degree view of the pond from the living area is mesmerizing. So fun to watch bald eagles, ducks and beavers from the deck. It is a good location if you want to see different areas. We took day trips from the cottage to bar harbor, rockland, and ogunquit. Nearby hallowell was a fun hangout. Somedays we just stayed at the cottage and had a lovely day of resting, playing games and enjoying the view. Tom and Judy are amazing hosts with lots of great communication and accommodations. Easy to contact and quick responses. We really loved staying here.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sherry g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A month on Pleasant Pond!

My husband and I stayed for the month of October to be near our daughter and take time away from the world. It was fantastic! The magnificent view was there every moment...and beautiful regardless of the weather. The cottage was cozy, providing everything we needed to be comfortable and feel at home during our stay. Tom was always available to answer any questions, which was reassuring. Breakfast on the deck while watching birds and appreciating the changes in the color of the leaves, walks to Peacock Beach, an happy hours on the lawn most days structured our lovely, relaxing days. Just a wonderful "home away from home"!
Stayed 26 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 25, 2020
Hi Sherry, Thanks for your very kind comments. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay. We fell in love with the location and view the first time we saw it and are happy that we are able to share it with others. Tom
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8/10 Good

Renee C.

Quiet and relaxing just the get away we needed.

The cottage was clean and simple just what I was looking for as a get away from the city. Close enough to Portland, Augusta, and Bar Harbor without the congestion of traffic or noise of crowds. The loons on the lake were beautiful to listen to in the evenings. Access to the water was very easy, even took out the paddle boat to tour the lake. The only one issue is that the beds were too firm, but adding a sleeping bag or two will make it more comfortable. The closest grocery store is the Hannafords in Topsham. Stay at this out of the way cottage and rest without losing touch with the real world, they offer wi-fi access. If I had more vacation time available I'd book another week at this lovely lakeside cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 18, 2020
Thanks for your kind words and positive comments. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay. We recognize that bed firmness is a personal preference. We went on the firm side when selecting the mattresses, assuming that guests would find it easier to add an extra comforter or sleeping bag to make then softer, as you did, then find the beds uncomfortably soft. We hope that you will stay in our cottage again next season.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing time at beautiful Pleasant Pond

My family and I spent a relaxing week at this quiet and comfortable cottage on Pleasant Pond. The location could not be more perfect, at the end of a dead end road, right on the water's edge. The cottage was comfortable, clean, and had everything we needed for our stay. The large windows extending across the entire side of the cottage facing the water meant that we could enjoy the view despite the rainy weather we had for most of the week. We did have a couple of sunny mornings to enjoy the deck as well. The canoe and paddleboat were fun to use, only wish the weather had cooperated for more time on the water. We were fortunate enough to spy the nearby bald eagles' nest and saw one of the eagles take off from the trees--breathtaking! We also loved spending time in nearby Gardiner and Brunswick. I highly recommend the cottage for an enjoyable stay on this beautiful pond.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

I needed a place of solitude and this place was it. I was able to rest, read, knit and watch an otter lay on the water and munch his lunch. When you walk in the door a bank of windows overlooking the pond catches your eye. You must stand in front of it, taking in the beauty in front of you. It rained a couple of days and was chilly in the morning. No worries. The little gas stove in the front room worked well to chase it away. For me, it was just right. I returned home relaxed and ready to begin again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 5, 2022
Thanks for the very kind comments and for commenting on the view and the solitude. The orientation of the cottage and the deck contributes to the sense of having the pond to yourself. While there are motorized boats in the pond they are out nearly exclusively on weekends.

About the host

Hosted by Tom Connelie

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We, Judy and Tom Connelie, have owned the waterfront cottage on Pleasant Pond, Richmond for over twenty years. We are the owners / operators of the very highly rated Black Lantern B & B in Topsham, Maine and place the same focus on guest satisfaction and a comfortable stay for our cottage guests as we do for our B & B guests. We continually look for ways to improve the cottage leading to the major renovations in 2019 and the addition of air conditioning and larger shower over the winter of 2021-22 and addition of a half bath on the loft and new, wall to wall carpeting on the loft and in the first floor bedroom over the winter of 2022-23.

Why they chose this property

This is a modern, well equipped cottage only 10' from the water on a large wooded lot at the end of a private road.. Over 250' of waterfront and oriented on the lot for great privacy.

What makes this property unique

Great views of the pond from inside the cottage and from the large, elevated deck

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