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Quintessential Maine!

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View from the dock
Dock
View of LaBelle farm as you enter camproad
Platform lakeside
Upstairs nook

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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Rome, ME
  • Place, Belgrade Lakes Golf
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Colby College
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Waterville Opera House
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Augusta, ME (AUG-Augusta State)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Quintessential Maine!

Plan your escape to this private lakeside cottage nestled in the quietness of North Bay on Great Pond, accessed by a private road shared by only two other properties. This beautiful property can be enjoyed May through October. A private dock , covered porch and platform on the water's edge are just a few of the amenities unique to this property. The three bedroom/one full-bath cottage welcomes up to five guests and includes all linens, towels etc. The cottage is fully stocked with dishes, cookware, gas grill, and more.

The property is sure to provide you with a comfortable stay in the Belgrade Lakes Region. It is a fabulous spot that offers 3 great walking/biking loops right from your driveway. Loops include Golden Pond Lane (approx. 1.25-mile loop), Crane Lane (approx. 1-mile loop), or you can try the extended loop which takes you down Hathaway Lane, through Crystal Springs, and back to Jamaica Point (approx. 5-mile loop). Less than 10 minutes away there are several hiking trails with amazing views: Mt. Phillip, French's Mountain, The Mountain, and other well-maintained trails in the Kennebec Highlands.

Great swimming and fishing. Many bass fishermen come to Great Pond for the big catch! The largest lake in the chain of lakes, Great Pond is a remarkable lake that offers great experiences. Great Pond has hosted several Major League Fishing events that have been featured in Maine Fishing and Outdoor Magazine.

Belgrade Lakes has become a seasonal hub of great food and drink, all in the midst of supporting local music! The Village Inn and Tavern offers live music on Sunday and Wednesday evenings. It can be accessed by car or, better yet, boat across and enjoy the evening on the stream. Day's Store hosts wine tasting and open mic on Tuesday evenings throughout the summer. Sunset Grille is a casual restaurant/bar dining experience that hosts live music every Monday evening. The Belgrade Lakes Farmer’s Market is each Sunday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm in the Village (Memorial Day through Labor Day). You'll also want to check out the fine bakeries, artisan shops, gift shops, and more in the heart of Belgrade Lakes. Unlike other lakes in the Belgrades, Great Pond offers amenities which are accessible by water: boat rentals, restaurants, convenience store, post office, marine, gasoline, and more!

For those who golf, the Belgrade Lakes Golf Club is an award-winning course that has garnered numerous awards. This prestigious golf club is just a short drive away. Not a golfer? Stop into the golf club for lunch and take in the panoramic views of both Great Pond and Long Pond! Other nearby attractions include Pine Tree Camp for children with physical disabilities and the Travis Mills Foundation, a lakeside retreat for post- 9/11 veterans who have been injured in active duty or as a result of their service to our nation. The Travis Mills Foundation hosts several open houses throughout the year, when they open their doors to the public to tour the grand facility.

Worried about a rainy day at the lake? The covered porch is a great opportunity to get outdoors while staying dry; it's also the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee or evening cocktail. The cottage is less than 25 minutes to shopping in Waterville or Augusta. A variety of movie theatres are nearby, which offer new blockbuster films (Flagship Cinema) and classics (Railroad Square Cinema).

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept pets. We ask that you DO NOT have overnight guests, aside from renters. Parking allows for only 2-3 vehicles as 1 parking spot is reserved for owner access to the lake. We look forward to sharing our cottage with you.

Areas of interest: https://downeast.com/belgrade-lakes-maine/
http://www.go2days.com/
villageinnmaine.com
https://belgradelakesgolf.com/


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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Smoking allowed on the porch
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Oakland

Located in Oakland, this cottage is on the waterfront. Redington Museum and Common Street Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Belgrade Lakes Golf and Tree Spirits. Gordon Center For Creative & Performing Arts and First Congregational Church are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with motor boating and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Rome, ME

What's nearby

  • Belgrade Lakes Golf - 22 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Colby College - 28 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Kennebec River - 31 min drive - 26.0 km
  • Waterville Opera House - 32 min drive - 27.1 km
  • Augusta Civic Center - 41 min drive - 53.2 km

Getting around

  • Waterville, ME (WVL-Robert Lafleur) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Borderlands Espresso - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Grill - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪H.j. Blake's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Hello Good Pie - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪our lounge - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quintessential Maine! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Quintessential Maine!?

As of Mar 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quintessential Maine! on Apr 20, 2026 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 Quintessential Maine!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quintessential Maine!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quintessential Maine! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Belgrade Lakes Chain and within 12 mi (20 km) of Belgrade Lakes Golf and Tree Spirits. Colby College and Inland Hospital Diabetes are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the 3rd time we have stayed here. It is a wonderful and relaxing place to stay. Sandra responds very quickly to any questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ellen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz L.

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

Great week at the lake

This is a wonderful place to stay. The property is well maintained. This was our second year staying at this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth D.

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

Relaxing stay

This was our second vacation at this location and it was just as wonderful as the first. Everything we needed was there for a comfortable and relaxing stay. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Jodi p.

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

Family week

As described, short notice rental for us. Great location- could have a tad bit more modernization in kitchen but overall we loved it. Front porch and lower deck were perfect spots to relax
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn H.

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

Wonderful Stay!

This house was perfect for myself, my wife, our 16 year old son and his friend. The house came equipped with everything we needed and was super comfortable. The porch overlooking the lake was great and we rented a boat and took full advantage of the dock. Great Pond has amazing boating and fishing and made for a great vacation. Boat rides over to the public docks at Days Store for ice cream we’re super fun. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark O.

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

Beautiful cabin with amazing views

We enjoyed our stay at Sandra's cabin. It was clean and so many items available for us to use such as dishes, glassware, linens, trash bags, etc. There were even some games and puzzles for the kids upstairs. The front porch has an amazing view of the lake. There is also a hammock and wooden platform near the dock that you can sit on and enjoy a closer look at the lake. Be sure to sit there for a perfect view of the sunrise. Sandra was very quick to answer our questions and help us with anything during our trip. She even dropped off a few extra supplies in the middle of the week since a storm was approaching. We loved our vacation in Maine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

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

Vacation on lake

Positive experience. Beautiful sunrises over the lake. Simple but very nice cottage. Would rent again if available and we do not need something bigger. Responsive owners.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

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

Rome camp

Nice private and peaceful spot. Camp has everything one needs with a beautiful porch, a deck down near the water and a dock for swimming.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz L.

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

Great, Great Pond Experience

We loved our stay. The cabin was very clean and well equipped. We enjoyed all the various spaces to relax and enjoy views of the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

m w.

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

Nice quiet spot

Liked it. Faces east for sunrises. Great waterfront. Patio near water is really nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

james j f.

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

Pleasant stay

We had a very pleasant stay by the lake with lots of reading, tours of the lake and even got to go have lunch at Pine Island Camp with our son.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rea L.

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

Great camp on Great Pond.

We were fishing and had room to park our bass boat and trailer and turn it around in the driveway. Nice dock to tie up to. House was great with everything that we needed. Nice front porch facing the lake and lower deck for relaxing with nice view of the lake. Quite location and less busy place on the lake in North Bay. June fishing was good. No air conditioning but house is shaded in the woods so probably not a problem unless weather is very hot. Windows open for good air flow. Loved our stay and will go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth D.

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

Wonderful cottage on Great Pond

This is a beautiful and well-maintained property on Great Pond. The views of the lake are terrific from the spacious covered porch on the house and from a smaller shaded deck closer to the water, attractively decorated with flowers. Everything you need is provided with the house and the owner was friendly and helpful. We have stayed at several properties on Great Pond over the last ten years and found this one to be the quietest. We will definitely go back. Thank you so much, Sandra.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc B.

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

Maine getaway

We had a wonderful time on our first family trip to Maine. The home is very nice and located in a very serene area of Great Pond. Sandra was a great host and was very responsive with any questions we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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

Great time on Great Pond!

Sandra was wonderful. Property was well maintained and everything was as advertised! Thanks for sharing with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Nathan D.

Beautiful property

My family and I arrived Friday afternoon and greeted by a magnificent spot on the water. The property has a great dock for fishing and everything you would need in the cottage to be comfortable and was incredibly clean. We will definitely come back!!

About the host

Hosted by Sandra LaBelle

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This was my parents property that I have purchased to carry on their legacy!! I grew up in the farm shown in the photo section. Have traveled and am sure that this is where I want to spend the rest of my life-Jamaica Point!! My parents -age 95-still live in the farm overlooking the lake and my Dad still has a garden and a small vegetable stand at the end of the road. I have had a pontoon boat on this lake for 24 years and there is no place like it! It is a spot that you will always remember and want to revisit.

Why they chose this property

It is in North Bay-the quietest part of the lake but you can access the nearby Belgrade Lakes area by boat or car to visit shops and restaurants. A very peaceful and most comfortable place to stay. If it's privacy you want this is where you will find it. Most beautiful place to just relax. Owner welcomes input from guests and hope to see the same folks year after year to create more memories of this beautiful spot.

What makes this property unique

The cottage is located in North Bay and is one of the more quiet Bays on Great Pond! Linens are provided. Owner lives very nearby. Sure if you forget something you will find it at camp! Linens provided as well as paper goods.

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