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Property grounds
Private kitchen
Interior
Beach
Sport court

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Belgrade, ME
  • Belgrade Lakes Chain
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Belgrade Lakes Golf
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Colby College
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Waterville, ME (WVL-Robert Lafleur)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Basement

+4
4 Single Bunk Beds and 4 Single Futons

Bunk house

1 Queen Bed

First floor

1 Queen Bed

First floor lake side

1 Queen Bed

Loft

2 Single Beds

Second floor

2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1- First floor

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Natures Classroom Awaits/4Seasons/Posh Yet Rustic/Hot Tub Sunsets, Fires & More!

Truly a four-season destination! Come enjoy a peaceful getaway on the water’s edge w/ 2 acres of privacy on the 8533 acre sandy-bottom Great Pond, classified as one of the largest & cleanest water bodies in Maine. This cozy, posh yet rustic cabin with loft, 3 bedrooms (4 queen beds), 2 baths in the main house. In addition, there is 1 queen & one twin pullout with full bath in a separate private cabin (available only during summer months).

Cuddledown sheets, plenty of pillows & super comfy beds with memory foam toppers. Glorious kitchen & outdoor grilling area w/ stellar sunset views kept warm & cozy with a beautiful wood burning fireplace; We do provide the firewood. Watch sunsets while floating in a hot tub or grilling your fresh catch of the day. Need some privacy or extra space, enjoy the second lakeside living room in the lower level of the home. Hang from a chair lift by the lakeside firepit, dine lakeside w/ solar power docks & boat moorings, laugh splash & jump from the water floats & toys we provide or challenge each other with a lakeside Tetherball tournament. Boat rentals are available at Great Pond Marina. Horseback riding is available year-round with reservation; You must meet our handsome “Gronk”.

The property also boasts access to many Fall & Winter activities such as hiking, Ice Fishing, Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Snowmobiling & More! (check out local trail maps). We do own an Ice Fishing shack & we can reserve it for your use. Ice skating & hockey rink are also available (weather/staff permitting). The private use of our Tennis, Pickleball & Basketball courts are also available to you!

Centrally located w an approx. 30-40 min. drive to Augusta, Hallowell, Brunswick ( Bowdoin College ), Waterville ( Colby College, Thomas College )

Approx. 1 hour drive to Portland (UNE, Univ. S. Maine), Lewiston/Auburn ( Bates College, Lost Valley Ski Area ), .

Approx. a 90 min. beautiful country drive to Sugarloaf, Sunday River, Mr. Abram, Saddleback Mountain & other ski resorts, Mt. Blue State Park, Tumbledown Mountain other state parks.

Approx. 2 hour drive to Mount Desert Island & Acadia National Park, Millinocket & Baxter State Park, Greenville & Moosehead Lake & much more. If you seek restaurants & live music the property is moments from Belgrade Village & all of the mentioned cities/locations offer what you seek.

Please Note: The home hosts a max of 6 Guests, The reservation is for 4 persons. There is an extra Guest fee above 4 Guests of $100 per person per night.
Please Note: We do have property management team on-site to help guests when needed.

Please Note: There is a town noise curfew of 11 PM – You would be surprised how far noise & echo travels over this vast beautiful lake & landscape.

Please Note: The driving & access instructions for property are important.

Please Note: The property is monitored by a security system.


Property manager

Alanna Sawyer

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Sorry, no cats. We are very allergic.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Up to 6 Guests, the reservation is for 4. There is a $100 guest fee per person per night after 4 guests. Please confirm # of guests prior to arrival

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
On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Belgrade

Located in Belgrade, this cottage is on the waterfront. Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery and Redington Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Belgrade Lakes Chain and Parker Pond. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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Belgrade, ME

What's nearby

  • Belgrade Lakes Chain - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Belgrade Lakes Golf - 12 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Augusta Civic Center - 25 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Colby College - 33 min drive - 26.8 km
  • Kennebec River - 39 min drive - 34.6 km

Getting around

  • Waterville, ME (WVL-Robert Lafleur) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sunset Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Alden Camps - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Hello Good Pie - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪H.J. Blake's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Belgrade Lakes Seafood - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Natures Classroom Awaits/4Seasons/Posh Yet Rustic/Hot Tub Sunsets, Fires & More! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Natures Classroom Awaits/4Seasons/Posh Yet Rustic/Hot Tub Sunsets, Fires & More!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Natures Classroom Awaits/4Seasons/Posh Yet Rustic/Hot Tub Sunsets, Fires & More!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Natures Classroom Awaits/4Seasons/Posh Yet Rustic/Hot Tub Sunsets, Fires & More! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Belgrade Lakes Chain and within 12 miles (20 km) of Belgrade Lakes Golf and Parker Pond. Lake Minnehonk is 11.6 mi (18.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marty K.

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

winter weekend trip

clean cozy house that was perfect for a weekend trip to quarry rd xc ski trails for 2 adults and 3 kids. was excited about the hot tub overlooking the lake and it was great! cool wood framing and furniture throughout the house.we were there on a cold winter weekend. only minor inconvenience was that there wasn't a great place to dry / warm up outdoor gear like jackets and boots since the breezeway was unheated, so had to bring everything inside which cluttered up the open living area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian D.

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

Highly recommend

We recently enjoyed a delightful stay at a charming cabin on Great Pond in Belgrade, Maine. The accommodations were exceptionally clean and well-maintained, providing a comfortable and inviting atmosphere. The hosts were outstanding and easy to work with, ensuring we had everything we needed for a pleasant stay. The cabin’s proximity to the lake offered easy access for fishing. We highly recommend this property for anyone seeking a relaxing lakeside retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

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

Beautiful house and setting!

This property was amazing. Easy, clean and beautiful. Everything was comfortable and the house was fully appointed with everything we could need. Beds were comfortable and view was amazing! Looking forward to returning!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Owen F.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Nice area

Beautiful area and the house was nice, but there was some issues with cleanliness. And some issues and accusations with the hot tub (that was used twice by us). Loved the area, and our stay but would not do it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina M.

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

Easter weekend

The house is great. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

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

On Golden Pond

Katelyn made everything easy. SHE IS AMAZING. She was always available to answer questions and went over and above with information and suggestions. She was so nice that I want to be friends with her!! The house was great. Clean, functional, comfortable and really...what's not to love about Great Pond any time of year. Wish it was a little colder, but that's on Mother Nature. No complaints, just love.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley P.

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

Mom's night away

A friend and I stayed this past weekend and had a blast! Close to Augusta for shopping and food, a hot tub, and great views! Very easy to get to and the check in process was easy. Will be back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberlea S.

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

Family Stay for Thanksgiving

We were very comfortable here over the Thanksgiving holiday and the kitchen was stocked enough for us to be able to prepare our meal. The area was very quiet and obviously more of a summer getaway location. The only issue we had is that we were not made aware that the basement is unavailable in the winter. We had planned to utilize the bunk beds for our sleeping arrangements and didn’t know that we couldn’t until after we checked in.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Amanda H.

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

Handsome cabin on the lake

The location and water frontage of the cabin were great! We enjoyed use of the hot tub and the beds were very comfortable. Ice fishing was fun (loved the shack!) and did some cooking in the nice kitchen. Utilized the fire place and enjoyed a cozy fire or two!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom J.

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

Great winter get-away

We had a perfect snowy Christmas get-away with a beautiful fire, great views across Great Pond, and open space to visit and cook together. The hot tub added a super relaxing “spa” element which was thoroughly enjoyed as well. Katelyn the property Manager was excellent and very responsive during our stay as well. Good winter get-away spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Alanna Sawyer

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