Afterglow Cottage on Great Pond

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A wooden dock leading to a small bridge over a stream, surrounded by trees and a wooden structure.
A wooden deck with a lattice railing leading to a cabin with a sloped roof and dormer windows.
A cozy log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, and a red armchair.
A wooden cabin room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a window.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel stove, and a granite countertop.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Belgrade Lakes Chain

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Rome, ME
  • Place, Belgrade Lakes Chain
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Pond
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Colby College
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Great room convertible sofa

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second main floor bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Loft

3 Twin Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Half bathroom

Toilet

Main bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Oakland

Located in Oakland, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Belgrade Lakes Chain and Great Pond, while Redington Museum and Waterville Opera House are cultural highlights. Gordon Center For Creative & Performing Arts and First Congregational Church are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Rome, ME

What's nearby

  • Belgrade Lakes Chain - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Great Pond - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Belgrade Lakes Golf - 12 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Colby College - 23 min drive - 26.4 km
  • Augusta Civic Center - 31 min drive - 43.4 km

Getting around

  • Waterville, ME (WVL-Robert Lafleur) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪1958 Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hello Good Pie - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Borderlands Coffee - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Belgrade Lakes Seafood - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Afterglow Cottage on Great Pond pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Afterglow Cottage on Great Pond?

As of Nov 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Afterglow Cottage on Great Pond on May 29, 2027 start from $332, 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 Afterglow Cottage on Great Pond?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Afterglow Cottage on Great Pond?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Afterglow Cottage on Great Pond located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Belgrade Lakes Chain and Great Pond. North Pond and Long Pond are also within 6 mi (10 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. 21 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location on Great (Golden) Pond!

A very nice combination of classic and updated to make for an excellent vacation experience. Close enough to Belgrade Lakes, Oakland and Waterville to pick up anything you may have forgotten!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Archival

8/10 Good

overall we enjoyed Afterglow

we enjoyed the swimming and kayaking and the family of loons on the lake.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Afterglow cabin

Sweetheart owners. Beautiful lake. Cozy cabin.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

Fantastic screen porch and dock. Very quiet cove. Nice spot for Maine lake experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 17, 2024
We are glad you liked it. It is always nice to here confirmation that our efforts to provide a fantastic getaway were successful.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The glow after Afterglow

Wonderful accommodations. From the cast iron wood stove to the fully stocked kitchen to the kayaks, all was exceptional. Wonderful hosts. Spacious, recliners, screened porch, all updated and clean. Would stay at Afterglow again. Just what is / was needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 14, 2022
Thank you, Ken. We are always delighted to hear that our efforts to do everything we can to enhance your stay have been successful. Thanks for your kind words.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Afterglow Cabin

This cabin was accurately described in the VRBO listing, thought the joy of the screened in porch on a warm evening cannot be described in words alone. I was able to fall asleep with the buzz of the locusts and the lapping of the waves in my ears. What an absolute delight after a long day of playing in the water!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 15, 2022
Thanks for your kind review. It is always a delight to get confirmation that our efforts to provide an awesome stay on Great Pond have been successful! Tom
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lake cabin with a beautiful view. Very comfy feeing. Woodstove fireplace was awesome for the chilly nights. Sitting on the dock was completely relaxing. The cabin looks west so the sunsets were unbelievable. Kitchen is small and narrow but had everything we needed, and everything worked well. Beds were comfy and clean. Communication was great. There was a slight issue with the dock but Tom responded immediately to get it fixed. We used the available mooring to tie our pontoon boat up during a windy day, but the dock is well set-up for docking a boat as big as our 21' pontoon. Our dog loved it there, especially the completely screened-in porch that overlooks the lake - no bugs, all view, all sounds. The loons were ever-present and we loved hearing them.Couple things to note for new visitors: parking is tight. Can't use the neighbor's area (he'll alert you if you do!). But there are two spots available at the top of the driveway. No doors to the bedroom or one of the bathrooms, but the curtains across the door frame worked fine. There's no yard or outdoor space to lay down or play with the dog, but the dock is large enough for people to sunbathe and there's plenty of road and trails to walk a dog. Overall it was a great "cabin on the lake" experience with a comfy, backwoods camp feel, but it's also well furnished and all the modern technologies are available at hand and well maintained.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Afterglow is a quintessential Maine camp.

A bit rustic, not fancy or pretentious, but very livable. We mostly lived at the dock the entire week. The little ones learned to swim there - it was perfectly set up for that. Only one of the two kayaks was usable due to the inconsiderateness of prior guests, but rentals were available nearby at a reasonable rate (Check out Webb & Sons Paddling Rentals - great service!). Overall the place is well stocked. Come to think of it, I can't comment on the TV - we didn't actually turn it on the entire week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing and Beautiful Stay

Had a very relaxing experience. Morning coffee and evening dinners on the porch overlooking the lake were fantastic. Dock and kayaks were wonderful. House had everything you need for a fantastic stay, which is exactly what we experienced.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

FYI Info

Camp was very roomy. Good living room furniture. Beds are quite firm. Nice kitchen and screened porch. 31 stairs to get down to water. No sheets or towels provided. Also you are expected to clean bathrooms and dust camp.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Afterglow

The swimming was great and I much enjoyed the sunsets, the night sky, and the profound silence that happens in the night. The hosts were excellent folk. We are hoping to stay there again next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fishing Trip

Parking is tough exspecially if you have a boat trailer. Communication with the owner was good. House was very clean and well stocked for cooking. A very nice screened in porch. The dock for your boat was excellent. One of the better docks I have used in the last 25 years.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quiet location

Kids had fun swimming all week. Clean, quiet location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 25, 2021
Jeff, Thanks for your review. We are glad you enjoyed being our guest. I noticed you gave us 4 stars out of a possible 5 stars. If that rating was not an inadvertent error, please call or email me to let us know what we could have done better to earn 5 stars. We are hard pressed to correct problems that we are unaware of. Thanks again for your review. Tom McAvoy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Had a WONDERFUL time!

I loved my stay at Afterglow! The pictures really do not do the place justice. The updated kitchen has all the tools for cooking and baking you could want. There's a giant screened-in porch with a terrific view of the lake and the plastic panels and hook-and-eye locks on the screen doors plus the railings on the porch made it very safe spot to relax with my small dog and toddler niece! Also loved arriving to find deck chairs and kayaks already set up on the dock, which was spacious and has stairs leading into the sandy-bottomed lake. Staple groceries, takeout, and a few other small businesses are only about 15 minutes away in Belgrade. Even less time to some nice hiking spots on French Mountain and Mt. Phillip. I hope to return next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A week at a lake

We were 4 adults and 2 children. Positives: Tom and his wife were gracious, friendly and available hosts; the house is right on the lake, and the dock and access to the water were easy and comfortable to use; the lake was quiet (at least at the end of June); there is a large screened-in porch; the kids had a great time. Negatives: there is no land around the house, and other houses are close; it was just the house and the lake; the bedrooms don't have doors. All-in-all, we had a fine time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Pond is The PlaceTo Be

Awesome. If you like rustic, this is the Place for you.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So peaceful and beautiful. Wonderful kayaks. We kayaked to Crooked Island for a swim and a picnic

Quiet and peaceful front porch. Lovely stay. Lake was warm in early August.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 3, 2020
Patricia, Thanks for the kind words. I have many fond childhood memories of swimming, picnicking and camping overnight at Crooked Island. (I am not sure if camping is allowed now.) It is always wonderful to hear how our guest enjoy their stay. Tom
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ahhhh...a week away

Peaceful spot located in a quiet cove. Spent our days chilling on the dock and in the water, and our evenings playing games on the enclosed porch. Just what we needed! Excellent communication with Tom and Maureen.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxed and welcoming

Lovely traditional camp with updated kitchen. The photos do not do it justice! The screened porch is like being in a tree-house with glimpses of diamonds sparkling on the water through the tree canopy. We spent a lot of time out there! The dock was very nicely remodeled and the water deep and clean enough to float and cool off. Tom and Maureen were wonderful hosts! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

wonderful

wonderful
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Early Fall in Maine

We stayed at Afterglow on Laborday week. We had some cold and rainy weather. We also had some nice sunny weather. We loved the screened-in porch on the rainy days where we read and drank coffee. The cabin had everything we needed. The lake was very quiet and we loved hearing the loons. I even had some good luck fishing. We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great stay at Afterglow Cottage

Cottage was clean, comfortable, and nicer in person then the photos. Me and the kids had a great time fishing for small mouth bass, and enjoyed some great hiking in the area. The islands on the pond were a lot of fun to explore, and the wildlife was great Loons, bald eagle's. Will definitely stay here again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Our experience at Afterglow Cottage.

The cottage was easy to find. The photos were very good, but the cottage was even nicer in person. There was lots of space when our family came to visit. Our grandchildren had a great time. The binder that was supplied was full of helpful information regarding restaurants and things to do especially for people who are not from the area. We would definitely recommend the property to a friend or relative. We had perfect weather for the whole week.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The glow on Afterglow

Great place to relax for a vacation. Very clean and everything that you need for cooking was provided in the kitchen. The screened in porch overlooking the lake was wonderful and of course there was the beautiful lake and the loons every night. Thank you.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Vacation Experience

We absolutely loved our vacation on Great Pond. Afterglow Cottage was wonderful - very clean and spacious. It exceeded our expectations, it was truly a home away from home! We especially enjoyed the huge screen porch where we would sit and enjoy our morning coffee and listen to the loons calling out on the lake. The lake was breathtakingly beautiful. The fishing was great, too. My husband and nephew caught a lot of fish! We really did not want to leave at the end of the week. The owners are also fantastic - they went out of their way to answer any questions we had, and even supplied us with a binder at the cottage which was chock full of local information. We would definitely recommend Afterglow Cottage to anyone who wants a clean, comfortable place to stay on the most beautiful lake we've ever seen. Thank you Tom and Maureen for everything!
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