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Quintessential Lakefront Cottage with Amazing Views!

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A true 1930's replica with all the details!
Outdoor dining
Living area
Property grounds
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Quintessential Lakefront Cottage with Amazing Views!

Long Pond is a classic Maine vacation destination! Ernest Thompson stayed on Long Pond while writing his 1979 play "On Golden Pond". Our property has one of the nicest views on the south end of this famous lake, and you can enjoy it all from inside our 12'x24' screen deck just 25 feet from the shore! This custom designed cottage offers all the privacy and amenities you are looking for in a vacation rental. Ideal for a couple, couples or small family looking for a relaxing retreat to kayak, fish or boat. We offer a tastefully appointed cottage with a bathroom, and three bedrooms with two queen beds and two built in twin beds, including the linens, dishware and cooking utensils. We also have a washer and dryer, WiFi, swim platform, your own large, floating dock to accommodate boats up to 18ft, and many miles of quiet tranquil roads to walk your pet or jog. We also allow most breeds of dogs for a modest fee, but PLEASE CONFIRM BEFORE BOOKING that your dogs age and breed are allowed. Long Pond offers nearly 3,000 acres of beautiful Maine waters with islands, pines, loons and bald eagles. More than enough for a great week of kayaking, boating or whatever your summer interests are. Long Pond is a deep, clear lake and great for swimming. Of all the Beldgrade Lakes, Long Pond is the least developed and most pristine. Drive or go by boat to the town of Belgrade Lakes for dinner or ice cream. A classic summer vacation area, Long Pond and the Belgrade Lakes area are sure to please. Approximately 3 hours from Boston.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Some dog breeds allowed. Not all
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You agree to have read fully our rental agreement and agree in full to its content before booking with us on VRBO.
Not all dogs are allowed. You agree to have honestly disclosed and informed us of any dog or pet you intend to bring and have our approval.

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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

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A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Mount Vernon

Located in Mount Vernon, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery and Old Fort Western are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Belgrade Lakes Golf and Augusta Country Club. Kennebec Ice Arena and Gordon Center For Creative & Performing Arts are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Mount Vernon, ME

What's nearby

  • Lake Minnehonk - 15 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Parker Pond - 20 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Echo Lake - 21 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Belgrade Lakes Golf - 26 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Augusta Civic Center - 47 min drive - 41.3 km

Getting around

  • Waterville, ME (WVL-Robert Lafleur) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Golden Keg - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Borderlands Espresso - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Scapes - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Grill - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪H.j. Blake's - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quintessential Lakefront Cottage with Amazing Views! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Quintessential Lakefront Cottage with Amazing Views!?

As of Mar 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quintessential Lakefront Cottage with Amazing Views! on Oct 23, 2026 start from $246, 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 Quintessential Lakefront Cottage with Amazing Views!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quintessential Lakefront Cottage with Amazing Views!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quintessential Lakefront Cottage with Amazing Views! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Belgrade Lakes Chain, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Lake Minnehonk and Parker Pond. Belgrade Lakes Golf and Echo Lake are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 88 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place with great view!!! Highly recommend and Scott is a pleasure to deal with!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

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

Enjoyable stay

Really enjoyed the cottage and the lake
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tim O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage and the location are absolutely beautiful. We spent our week reading on the dock and exploring Long Pond via kayak. The cottage was clean and had everything we needed for the week. The kitchen was well-appointed and had all the utensils and pots/pans you could need. We've already booked for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

Gail

Have stayed at this place several times before and it never disappoints! Perfect location on the water, great fishing and a wonderful way to take a relaxing vacation! All around perfect vacation!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben K.

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

Maine cabin

Brilliant gem of a place had the best stay peaceful, clean cottage beautiful view and Cosy inside will come back to stay
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful house this is! The house is clean and well stocked with a gorgeous view of the pond. We heard the loons every day. Kayaking on the pond was so peaceful. We love to hike and there a dozen nice trails within 30 minutes. Our little beagle had fun too!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Geralynne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful place, and so quiet except when the loons call. This magical cottage on the shore of Long Pond is the perfect location to relax and unwind. Screened porch is so close to the water you forget you are on land.Scott and Lorraine have supplied all you need dor comfort. We take with us many wonderful memories. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack M.

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

Peaceful and relaxing

The view is awesome, very quiet for a relaxing getaway. Close enough for day trips to Acadia and Rockland/Camden.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

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

PERFECT!

This cottage was absolutely perfect for our vacation getaway! It was very comfortable - nicely decorated, and the porch overlooking the lake was our favorite place to hang. The one small drawback was that the dish network was out (probably from recent storms) but that wasn't a big deal for us. We loved every minute of our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

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

Paddling vacation

The cottage and its location were perfect for us. We brought our kayaks and explored almost every corner of the large lake during our week stay. The lake is relatively calm, the water is crystal clear and great for swimming. The dock is a great place to relax and catch the morning sun. The cottage had everything we needed!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Wonderful stay!

We enjoyed the serenity of the pristine lakefront property. Scott replied immediately to some minor issues, and overall everything provided in the cabin was practical and comfortable. We rented a small motor boat nearby and were able to dock it at the cabin. I even caught a good sized bass right from the dock!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

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

Great Spot

Spent a week here with our three children and 2 dogs. The place was great, fishing was great...son caught a very large pike but I couldn't seem to upload a photo on VRBO. I was also surprised that the boat traffic wasn't too bad given the size of the lake. Would surely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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

Quiet property

Great house. Quiet lake. Remote from town. Lake was awesome. Wish we owned this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

Perfect Family Vacation

Have stayed at this house before, loved it then and loved it this time too! Perfect location! Had everything we needed! It was the perfect vacation! Day trips to all the "touristy" places and then returned to the peace and quiet! Our family had great success fishing and were able to moor the boat right at the dock in front of the house! Our family has stayed at Scott's neighboring property and it is equally perfect! Will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

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

Little slice of heaven!

We’ve made several trips over the years to Scott’s properties on Long Pond and we are never disappointed! Scott knows exactly how to be the right kind of host and his homes are magic! Don’t hesitate to book!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RubiconSS

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

Peaceful

Everything about the property and location is conducive to quiet and peaceful rest. Be as active as you choose or just sit and look. If you are considering this property or others with this host you will not be disappointed
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

The H.

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

Wonderful start to our summer

This was our dream cottage on a beautiful, quiet lake. We enjoyed our time fishing, kayaking and reading. Thank you, Scott! You're a fabulous host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Martha P.

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

Relaxing week

The cottage was lovely and had everything needed for a comfortable stay. We explored the lake by kayak and motor boat. It was easy to rent a boat from the folks at Castle Island; they
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana S.

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

What an adorable place! Located right next to the shoreline. All the comforts of home!

We were looking for perfect little spot on a quiet lake and this fit the bill! Adorable, well maintained and well constructed home with a cute cottage look. The best part was the location. The porch overlooked the lake and the views were spectacular. Plenty of room for our family. Cozy, yet room to move. All of the comforts of home but a much better view!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia F.

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

Wonderful Spot

We’ve been vacationing in the Belgrade lakes for the past 5 years. We usually like to mix it up and change lakes and find new places. I don’t think we will be doing that anymore. We have found the perfect spot and plan to return to this house next year. We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

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

Excellent stay

We had a great time in Maine and this property was absolutely beautiful. It was exactly as described on Vrbo. We communicated with Scott the owner when needed and he was very responsive to our questions. The location was central to local shopping for groceries (Day’s). The property was also within 30 mins to other towns that were of interest. Nice weather allowed us to hike some of the local trails, and the views were over the top. We were able to see the northern lights right from the dock. Overall a great relaxing vacation and stay. Thanks
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa T.

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

Tranquility and Serenity

This was one of the best places I have stayed. Two friends of mine and I usually do a girls paddle week at the lake. This year, my husband was with me for the first part of the week and friends arrived for second part. All was great! The lake, the kayaking (we had our own) and the peacefulness of Long Pond. We were all so happy with this cabin! It had everything we needed and was pristine! Thank you Scott for a great week!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine P.

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

Fairytale cottage with all modern comforts

Every corner of the lakeside cottage was adorable and charming, with every room having architectural detail and on point decor. Immaculately clean with a beautiful view and great dock with a swim raft as well. Air conditioning in every room! Super sunny charming bedrooms! Never had a kitchen well stocked with spices and foil/saran wrap, etc. before, what a treat. We and our dogs absolutely loved it! Can't recommend it highly enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

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

Beautiful retreat

Loved every minute of our stay here. Crystal clear lake, beautiful view, cozy and comfortable cottage. Spent the majority of our inside time on the screened porch - great for reading, eating meals or just sitting and listening to the loons and the sound of the water lapping against the shoreline. Great lake for kayaking. We rented kayaks from Belgrade Boat Storage & Marine. They did a great job, dropped off and picked up several days later. Hoping to return next year. Thank you Scott and Lorraine. You have a true gem with this location, thank you for sharing it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin C.

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

Lovely Family Retreat

We can’t say enough about this cottage. Tastefully updated. Private. Amazing screened in porch with panoramic views of the lake. Perfect dock + floating dock combo. Tucked away in a nice little cove with perfect temperate water and terrain for swimming. We’ve stayed at 5 different spots on Belgrade Lakes and this was our favorite. A bit of a drive to town but still worth it. If we could do over, would rent a fishing boat from Castle Island and that would negate the distance from town by giving a straight across the lake option for errands or dinner/ice cream. Would recommend to all!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

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Why they chose this property

This property had the best location we had seen on Long Pond, we couldn't resist the view, clear water and privacy.

What makes this property unique

The best thing about this cottage is that you are in 'real' cottage country when you are here. There are no long strips of overdevelopment on your drive to our place, and there no noisy highways, or large resort operations on this lake chain. We are at the end of a beautiful, quiet, country road, with great privacy. Best of all, the heavily forested shoreline of the lake means that when you are on the water, you see trees and loons, not cottages!

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