Ce chalet pittoresque au bord du lac (Twin Oaks) est littéralement "On Golden Pond". L'étang doré de la célébrité cinématographique est en fait ce grand étang. Avec 46 miles de rivage, c'est le plus grand lac de la chaîne des lacs de Belgrade et le plus grand plan d'eau au monde appelé «étang». Le chalet appartenait à mon grand-père qui l'a acheté dans les années 1930. Il n'est pas rare d'entendre l'appel enchanteur des huards sur le lac et / ou de les voir près du rivage parfois avec des bébés en remorque. Les balbuzards se perchent parfois dans les branches juste à côté du porche grillagé et il y a au moins un pygargue à tête blanche qui peut être repéré à cette extrémité du lac. L'eau de puits fraîche et délicieuse de notre puits privé offre une alternative gratuite à l'eau en bouteille. Le chalet dispose de nouveaux ventilateurs de plafond silencieux, Internet WIFI, TV écran plat haute définition avec lecteur DVD et service de câble premium. Un immense porche entièrement blindé surplombe les magnifiques couchers de soleil dorés à travers la crique. Vous pouvez déguster de délicieux repas grillés dans le nouveau barbecue à gaz Weber à 3 brûleurs de 2019 dans la cour. Le quai et le palier de 32 pieds de long et 6 pieds de large avec un fantastique escalier de 5 pieds de large avec une main courante dans l'eau facilitent la jouissance de l'eau pour les personnes à mobilité réduite. L'utilisation de deux kayaks simples pour nos clients sans frais supplémentaires offre de nombreuses façons de profiter de l'eau! Les kayaks sont stables et parfaits pour les pagayeurs débutants. Déjeunez et pique-niquez sur l'étang! Plusieurs îles sont à une courte distance de pagaie. Une simple pagaie de 10 minutes de votre quai «l'Afrique la plus sombre» comme je l'appelais, attend votre exploration. Bien que le nom témoigne des exagérations de l'enfance d'une perspective de jeunesse, il s'agit toujours d'un petit ruisseau pittoresque où vous pouvez apercevoir des tortues au soleil au-dessus des nénuphars ou un héron bleu pêchant dans les eaux peu profondes si vous êtes chanceux. Après un séjour à Twin Oaks, vos souvenirs seront prêts à vous ramener à l'époque où vous avez vécu de première main "The Way Life Should Be" "On Golden Pond" dans le Maine.
Cancellations: refund available only if cottage is re-rented for same rate.
Rentals are Saturday through Saturday.
Until confirmed, rates are subject
• No ground fires.
• Please leave cottage as you found it
Trash pickup is Saturday. Please have all of you trash in trash bags and in the outside trashcans by 10 A.M. Saturday morning.
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À savoir
Nº de l’hébergement : 474921vb
Des frais pour toute personne supplémentaire peuvent être facturés et dépendent de la politique de l'hébergement
Une pièce d'identité officielle avec photo et un dépôt de garantie en espèces, par carte de crédit ou par carte de débit, peuvent être demandés à l'arrivée pour couvrir tous frais imprévus
Les demandes spéciales, qui ne peuvent pas être garanties, sont soumises à disponibilité à l'arrivée et peuvent entraîner des frais supplémentaires
Les fêtes et les événements de groupe sont interdits
L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone
L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de fumée
Cet hébergement comprend les dispositifs de sécurité suivants : un extincteur et un verrou de sûreté
À propos du quartier
Oakland
Ce cottage vous donne rendez-vous à Oakland, plus précisément au bord de l'eau. Tombez sous le charme de la beauté naturelle des environs au détour des emblématiques Belgrade Lakes Chain et Kimball Pond, ou accordez-vous un après-midi de détente aux célèbres Gordon Center For Creative & Performing Arts et Première église congrégationaliste de Los Angeles. Les points d'eau des environs sont le décor idéal pour vous adonner à de nouvelles activités telles que le jet-ski et le kayak tandis que les amoureux d'aventures en plein air pourront plutôt opter pour les balades en vélo et la randonnée à pied ou à vélo.
Colby College (université) - 23 min en voiture - 26.4 km
Kennebec River - 26 min en voiture - 27.8 km
Waterville Opera House (opéra) - 27 min en voiture - 28.9 km
Augusta Civic Center - 31 min en voiture - 43.4 km
Transport
Aéroport de Waterville Robert Lafleur (WVL) - 24 min en voiture
Restaurants
Borderlands Espresso - 11 min en voiture
Sunset Grill - 11 min en voiture
Hello Good Pie - 11 min en voiture
D&l Country Store - 11 min en voiture
dinning hall ptc - 10 min en voiture
Foire aux questions
Twin Oaks on Great Pond accepte-t-il les animaux de compagnie?
Oui, cet hébergement accepte les animaux de compagnie.
Combien cela coûte-t-il de séjourner à Twin Oaks on Great Pond?
En date du 16 mai 2026, les prix trouvés pour un séjour d’une nuit pour deux adultes à l’hébergement Twin Oaks on Great Pond le 20 juin 2026 commencent à 384 $ CA, taxes et frais en sus. Ce prix est fondé sur le plus bas prix par nuit des 24 dernières heures pour des séjours dans les 30 prochains jours. Les prix sont sujets à changement. Choisissez vos dates pour obtenir des prix précis.
Combien coûte le stationnement à Twin Oaks on Great Pond?
L’hébergement dispose d’un stationnement sur place.
À quelle heure est-il possible d'arriver à Twin Oaks on Great Pond?
L’arrivée est possible à partir de 14 h.
À quelle heure doit s'effectuer le départ à Twin Oaks on Great Pond?
Le départ est à 10 h.
Où se situe Twin Oaks on Great Pond?
Cottage se trouve au bord de l’eau, à 0,1 mi (0,1 km) de Belgrade Lakes Chain et à moins de 20 km des sites suivants : Belgrade Lakes Golf et Kimball Pond. Tree Spirits est à 11,1 mi (17,9 km).
Avis
9,8
Exceptionnel
Les avis sont présentés en ordre chronologique, soumis à un processus de modération et vérifiés, à moins d’indication contraire.
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Great Place
We loved staying here! and the area is great.
Carol R.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2022
VrboOwner a répondu le 16 août 2022
Hi Carol,
Glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the camp!
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Inherited Property Solutions
9 sept. 2019
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Absolutely fantastic
We loved staying here
Inherited Property Solutions
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2019
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Sherry C.
16 sept. 2024
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Maine 9/2024
Ver beautiful and peaceful place to stay loved the dock to fish and let dog swim. Had a very relaxing stay
Sherry C.
Séjour de 7 nuits en septembre 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Andrew B.
22 août 2021
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Favorite cottage!
Second time renting this cottage. We love the location and the cottage. The large screened porch and west facing dock/patio are just perfect!
Andrew B.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2021
VrboOwner a répondu le 23 août 2021
Andrew,
Thank you for your kind words. We never tire of hearing how our guests love our cottages like we do. It is a double treat when they clean up the cottage as well as you do!
Tom McAvoy
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Jim J.
29 juill. 2023
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Wonderful Vacation at Great Pond
The cabin was clean and had everything we needed. The location was perfect. Everything in the cabin worked flawlessly, it was comfortable and the lake view was outstanding. We had a wonderful week.
Jim J.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2023
VrboOwner a répondu le 1 août 2023
James, thanks for your kind review.
It's great to hear our efforts to make a stay at our cottage outstanding paid off with you having a wonderful week.
Tom and Maureen
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Terri C.
28 août 2023
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Crystal Lake
Great property. Like the porch especially.
Terri C.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2023
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
m a.
8 juill. 2020
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Peaceful retreat
We enjoyed quiet days and evenings here, especially listening to the loons. A truly special place. Thanks for sharing this treasure with us!
m a.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2020
VrboOwner a répondu le 28 juill. 2020
Thank you. It warms our heart to hear how you enjoyed it.
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Voyageur vérifié
30 août 2023
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Twin Oaks Sunsets
This cottage is tucked away in a little corner of Great Pond and was a wonderful find. Modern kitchen and good bathroom. The wrap around porch lends itself well to nice views and beautiful sunsets.
Voyageur vérifié
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2023
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Christina V.
25 août 2024
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
We’ll be back!
My family and I have been staying on Great Pond since 1984 - this was our 40th year! We had a wonderful time. Tom and Maureen are amazing hosts! The cabin is a quintessential Great Pond camp - not too big, not too small and has everything you need. The screened-in porch and dock are the best parts. We can’t wait to come back next year!
Christina V.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2024
VrboOwner a répondu le 11 sept. 2024
Christina,
Thanks for your kind words. I never tire of reviews that confirm that our efforts to provide a wonderful stay are successful.
It was great meeting you and your awesome family. Have a great winter and we will see you next summer!
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Philip L.
16 juin 2021
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Quintessential Maine Perfection
Place is great. Updated kitchen is really nice, the landing down the water is heaven. The huge screened in porch is absolutely wonderful; we are every meal outside looking at the water views without having to worry about bugs. It was like having a huge extra room. The owners are super friendly and responsive.
Philip L.
Séjour de 9 nuits en juin 2021
VrboOwner a répondu le 2 juill. 2021
We work very hard to ensure a great experience and it is always wonderful to hear when our guests had a great stay. Thanks, Phil.
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Mary B.
4 août 2023
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Best porch ever!
This is a quintessential Maine camp on the best lake. The updated kitchen has lots of dishes and pans to feed family and friends. The porch provided a cool dry area for visiting and eating. There are steep stairs to the second floor and stairs to the water which may impact some visitors. Great place to kayak, swim and watch sunsets.
Mary B.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2023
VrboOwner a répondu le 30 août 2023
Mary.
Thanks for your great, honest review. Based on what I saw kayaking the entire Great Pond shoreline, we just may have the best porch on the lake!
Avis ancien
10/10 – Excellent
Maureen R.
4 août 2016
Adventures of Contentment
Lovely screened in porch where we spent all of our non-water time - all meals, playing cards, reading, listening and playing music, and communing with the ducks and loons. Kayaks were a great plus to meander near and far in the lake. Quiet neighbors and short walks in the area. Local well-marked hikes were available. Belgrade Village general store had everything one needed in a homey atmosphere. The local food vendors: Pete's Pig, Greek food truck were great. We look forward to returning again with our teenage daughters and our two dogs.
Maureen R.
VrboOwner a répondu le 22 mars 2020
Thank you for your kind words. We work hard to provide a great experience for our guests and it is great to hear you will be back next year!
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Liz L.
28 août 2024
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Wonderful place on the lake
The property is great! The large screened in porch is amazing. The kitchen is very well equipped. The listing says there is a room with 1 twin bed and 1 double bed but there are actually 2 double beds. The listing also does not mention that you need to bring your own bed linens and towels. (If it does, I cannot find it). The hosts are wonderful. They left us a bottle of wine and stopped by to make sure everything was to our satisfaction. The grill is a great bonus. We had a wonderful week and would definitely return in the future!
Liz L.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Teresa T.
3 sept. 2022
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Serenity at Great Pond
I enjoyed a lovely stay with a friend for part of my week to kayak, swim, read and float on the lake. We cooked out and ate in and just really enjoyed the peacefulness and the loons. Late summer is a good time to visit and paddle as many people go home and the motorboat traffic is minimalized. We sat on the porch and read in the evening. It was so serene. I enjoyed the quiet for the remainder of the week and the afternoon sun hits this dock perfectly. Everything that was needed was there and the accommodation was perfect!!
Teresa T.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2022
VrboOwner a répondu le 30 août 2023
We are delighted to hear it was perfect for you. That is our goal and it is wonderful to get validation like this!
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Gayle B.
1 juill. 2022
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Clean and well kept
I would say we enjoyed the cabin on the lake. We did not have great weather and it was quite dark inside the cabin where we had to spend time due to rain and chilly temps. Being on the water was lovely and close proximity to the village of Belgrade, a cute town. Kitchen is very up to date and well stocked with cooking supplies. Wish owners could thin out a few saplings out front to let sun in a little and improve the view. Unfortunately there is no planning for weather!
Gayle B.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2022
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Steven O.
11 sept. 2021
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Most relaxing vacation we ever had
The location is truly amazing and the property was exceptionally clean. This is the first time that my wife and I have taken this German Shepherd Dog with us on a vacation, as he is not quite a year old and we have not vacationed the last almost two years due to COVID 19 concerns. He did very well on the property and quickly became calm because he could enjoy the very large wrap around screened porch with us. Between the dock and the porch, we probably spent 80+ percent of our time enjoying those two places.
Steven O.
Séjour de 7 nuits en septembre 2021
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Alyssa M.
4 sept. 2021
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Cute Lakeside Cabin with all the extras
Our party was four adults and we stayed for a week. The cabin is set just above a lovely lake (Great Pond), and there’s only a flight of stairs down to the dock. There’s also a landing area if you want a bit more shade. The owners provided ample lakeside seating and the dock also has stairs to get in an out of the lake. They also offered the use of two kayaks with oars and life preservers in the cabin. The cabin and dock face the sunset and we had some unbelievable ones during our trip.
The cabin was two bedrooms, 1.5 baths. The kitchen is newly refinished with all the kitchen amenities provided. There a stove, fridge, and microwave. The living room has seats for 6/7 people and they have board games, puzzles, books, and cable television. The full bath is very large and is off the living room. The couch pulls out and could sleep two. The stairs are a little narrow in spots and they curve, so carrying heavy things may be difficult. At the top of the stairs is a half bath (toilet and sink). The two bedrooms are about equivalent size. The lakeside bedroom has a queen bed and small seating area. There’s a door to the outside, but there’s no landing and it doesn’t open. The other bedroom has a full size and a twin size bed and dressers for each. We had plenty of room even with our two dogs. The best part of the house is the large screened-in, wrap-around porch. We ate several meals on the porch at the table and chairs and were able to appreciate the lake even in the rain. The driveway down to the house is a little steep, but most cars could handle it fine in non-icy weather. There are neighbors close by, but we found it to be very quiet notwithstanding. The WiFi is very good and extends all the way to the dock/lake
The cabin is about 25 mins to Augusta or Waterville if you want to go to a movie or shopping. There is a great store (Tri-Pond) about three miles from the cabin that has gas and groceries, and you can even order breakfast and lunch foods cooked to order.
We had a very relaxing time spent mostly looking at the water and listening to the loons. The check in process with the owners was easy and quick and they responded immediately to all emails. We enjoyed our time very much!
Alyssa M.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2021
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Jody H.
24 juill. 2021
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Everything you need and more in a lake cottage
The cottage had everything you need. Unfortunately our week had too many rainy days! Explored into Waterville and had a wonderful lunch at Riverside. Enjoyed the Colby Museum…top notch! I would put a word out on the rental that you need to definitely be able to climb stairs that are very steep. Lovely kitchen with all the things you need to make whatever…thanks Tom and Maureen for sharing such a special place!
Jody H.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2021
VrboOwner a répondu le 8 août 2021
Jody,
Thank you for your kind words. We really do everything we can to maximize enjoyment of the lake for our guests and it is always nice to get confirmation of the success of our efforts. Sorry about the rain. The weather is one variable we can't control.
Tom and Maureen
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Kristine R.
2 sept. 2020
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Beautiful and Relaxing Cottage
We had an amazing week at the lake! The property was clean, with updated kitchen, grill, beautiful wraparound porch and large dock for relaxing! Thank you!
Kristine R.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2020
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Todd S.
14 août 2020
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Better than the pictures
My daughter and I stayed here for the week and had a wondering time. Great pond is an awesome lake and the water is very warm and clear. The house had everything we needed and couldn't have asked for a better vacation. Tom and his wife were absolutely wonderful to deal with and I would definitely recommend staying here next year.
Todd S.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2020
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Kim E.
9 août 2020
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Great time,very relaxing
We had a great time, the cabin was very clean and there was plenty of supplies at the camp, the kayaks where an added bonus. If we weren’t by the pond we were on the amazing screened in porch! I drank my coffee out there every morning. Had there been a place to sleep I would have slept out there. The gift and note left by the owners was very inviting touch! I would highly recommend this cabin.
Kim E.
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Margaret S.
14 août 2019
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Perfect location
Our family had a wonderful and relaxing time at Twin oaks. I have been coming every summer to Great Pond for the past 30+ years and this is one of the nicest camps I have stayed at. The location on the pond is quiet and beautiful. The newly renovated kitchen is a big plus for this camp. The dock areas and use of the kayaks were a favorite of my kids and great for swimming or morning coffee. The star of this camp is the wrap around porch. It is huge and provided a great space for us to host a small family dinner party and a sleep over for our two kids and their cousins. Tom and Maureen were super helpful during our stay and easily reachable when we had questions.
Margaret S.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2019
Avis vérifié
8/10 – Bien
Tom D.
18 sept. 2018
Great camp for family, friends, and boating
This camp is exactly as shown in the pictures. The 2 bedrooms are up some curvy stairs from the living room, and are airy and comfortable. Each bedroom had a ceiling fan, plus there were stand fans to keep things cool. My favorite part of Twin Oaks is the great wrap-around screened porch. It is huge and has a dining table plus plenty of chair for just hanging out and enjoying the view of the lake. Be aware that the neighbors are sensitive to people having a good time (aka, talking and laughing) on that screen porch if you're out there too late. So take the fun inside to the living room where there's plenty of seating and a TV with all the cable channels for those rainy days. The kitchen is very functional and has everything you need. There's a gas grill outside for those summertime meals. The dock was amazing and was plenty big enough for our 22 ft. pontoon boat. It was cool to explore Great Pond for the first time. We saw a family of eagles and also 2 different osprey families. The fishing wasn't great but we went in late August so I guess that's to be expected. All in all we had a great time! Thank you!
Tom D.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2018
Avis vérifié
4/10 – Médiocre
Jim C.
13 sept. 2018
Screened in porch was good.Stairway very difficult to maneuver to go upstairs.
Pictures on line are deceiving. Small interior. Kitchen extremely outdated. Not all appliances in working order. Lights throughout home not always working. Musty smell throughout. Although the screened in porch is great, most of outside is not kept up except for dock. Stairway to second level is very unsafe due to steepness. Not handicap accessible by any means. Step up to bathroom on main level not safe.
Jim C.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2018
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Andrew B.
19 août 2018
Lovely week
Fantastic location, beautiful view, porch and dock are amazing and we appreciated a lovely note and gift from the owners upon arrival
Andrew B.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2018
À propos de l’hôte
Hôte : Tom and Maureen McAvoy
I was born and raised in nearby Waterville, Maine and spent nearly every day of every summer until college barefoot, shirtless and carefree at this cottage. I left Maine for upstate New York for high school when my parents closed the Elmwood Hotel in Waterville, Maine and I went to college at Cornell University. A Navy career took me around the world, but now I have retired back to nearby Sidney, Maine. My wife and I are both retired US Naval Officers. Some of my favorite things to do are kayaking around Great Pond, swimming, walking, biking, playing with our dogs and traveling to see new places.
Voici pourquoi l’hôte a choisi cet hébergement
My grandfather, Richard W. Begley originally purchased this cottage approximately 80 years ago. I was born and raised in nearby Waterville, Maine and spent nearly every summer until college at this cottage. I have fond memories of great fishing off the dock and the puppet shows that Mary Lane McMillan held at the camp next door ("Afterglow") for the children in the area.
Voici ce qui rend cet hébergement unique
The huge screened in porch and nice landing that you can sit and enjoy the lake from are definite pluses. Kayaking on the lake with the 2 kayaks included with your rental at no extra cost is a relaxing way to enjoy and explore the lake. Island hopping, swimming, walking and biking along the roads and even snorkeling along the shore of the lake or out around the islands are fun ways to spend time on the lake. The lake also offers great fishing having been featured on national television shows for its great bass fishing.
Langue(s) :
Anglais
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