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Famous cottage directly on 100' private shoreline of pristine lake.

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Interior
Property grounds
4 bedrooms, desk, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Famous cottage directly on 100' private shoreline of pristine lake.

Loon Lodge is a fully renovated cottage nestled peacefully among century old pines along a pristine shoreline on an idyllic crystal clear lake in the Belgrade Lakes region of central Maine. It is totally furnished, artfully appointed, with three bedrooms, one and a half baths (second shower outdoors) and sleeps 4 plus. The living room has a fireplace, tv, and lots of games!
Covered porches front and back make for protected sitting areas. An expansive dock accommodates kayaks and sun bathers.

This is essentially a cabin by a lake in central Maine. That means rustic and serene, close to nature, and ready for the basic existence of sleeping, swimming, and cooking. Go to bed with the stars, get up with the sun. eat when hungry, swim when hot, nap when tired, and disregard time and weather. The artfully reconstructed 1908 ice house can be used for reading and writing, crafts and naps. In short, bring very little and commune with the natural surroundings that await. Everything can be found in the village, a 3 mile bike ride away. The rental party should ideally consist of a simple-minded chef, an imaginative watercraft facilitator, an observant naturalist, and a gentle fitness advocate, and perhaps a random, somewhat dim-witted tagalong, capable of playing games and baiting hooks!

Guests will quickly discover why the setting has direct ties to the story of the classic play, and Oscar winning movie, On Golden Pond. The author’s mother spent 90 summers on location here communing with nature in a timeless world of simple joys, only connected to the outside world by the daily mailboat. You will likewise sense the lure of the lake, as the loons call out at dusk and dawn, or as you canoe along the shore to pick blueberries, and compose your own sequel to the underlying inspirational backstory.

The ‘vacation state’ offers additional adventures nearby in the village of Belgrade Lakes: freshly baked bagels and croissants at Hello Good Pie, blueberry pancakes and fish chowda at the Sunset Grille, moosetrack sundaes at the dairy bar, sundries of every sort at Day’s general store, tablecloth dining at the Village Inn, fresh fruit and vegetables at the Farmers Market every Sunday morning, and gift and antique shops on both sides of the only street in town. Two miles away is the Belgrade Lakes Public Golf Course, ranked #1 in the state. Within daily drives are Katahdin and Baxter Park, along with numerous coastal destinations.

Property manager

Paul Thompson

Languages

French, German, Turkish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment
  • Golf privileges
  • Kayak on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Boat on site
  • Marina nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1400 sq ft (130 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 50

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Belgrade, ME

What's nearby

  • Belgrade Lakes Chain - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Belgrade Lakes Golf - 12 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Augusta Civic Center - 25 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Thomas College - 32 min drive - 26.7 km
  • Colby College - 33 min drive - 26.9 km

Getting around

  • Waterville, ME (WVL-Robert Lafleur) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Famous cottage directly on 100' private shoreline of pristine lake. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Famous cottage directly on 100' private shoreline of pristine lake.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Famous cottage directly on 100' private shoreline of pristine lake.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Famous cottage directly on 100' private shoreline of pristine lake. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Belgrade Lakes Chain and within 12 mi (20 km) of Belgrade Lakes Golf and Parker Pond. Lake Minnehonk is 11.6 mi (18.7 km) away.

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Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jeff S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Listing Description inaccurate
This was a big disappointment. The listing stated there was air conditioning in the unit. However, there was no air conditioning upstairs in any of the bedrooms and the only ac was a small window unit downstairs. The unit was filthy and had not been cleaned from the previous guests. Definitely not worth the money.for the place.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ethan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing camp on Great Pond
Beautiful location, amazing cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023