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Belgrade Lakes, Great Pond - Sandy Entry & Quiet Cove

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Private crystal clear waterfront
Dock and boat lift
Modern kitchen with newer appliances, fully stocked.
Living area
2 Full Size Beds and Sleeper Sofa in loft

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

3 Double Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Belgrade Lakes, Great Pond - Sandy Entry & Quiet Cove

Our waterfront home "Loon Struck" offers a peaceful quiet getaway or adventurous outdoor vacation. Crystal clear water with sandy gradual entry in a quiet cove. Modernized yet rustic cottage located 15' from waters edge. Expansive double living room and separate kitchen allows family to find their own space or gather together for quality time. Great for paddlesports but instant access to deeper water for power watersports. Fantastic fishing for bass, pike, trout, panfish & more! Large screened porch, level flat lawn for outdoor games, 35' dock and a piano too!! Outdoor grill, 2 kayaks, and canoe included. Good wifi internet & TV for raining days. Huge selection of board games & books. A heater and beautiful gas fireplace for cooler nights. Cook smores over the outdoor firepit. Water supplied by drilled well.

Only a few miles (5 minutes) from quaint Belgrade Lake Village (by boat or car) for dining & cute shops; and less than 20 miles (25 minutes) from larger shopping plazas, dining, movie theaters, Colby College, University of Maine Farmington, Waterville and the Maine Capital City of Augusta.

Renowned Belgrade Lakes Golf Course (Public) is a 10 minute drive. Great hiking and biking trails in close proximity including the "The Mountain" trailhead only 5 miles away - also French Mountain (6 miles), Round Top Trailhead (10 miles), Quarry Road Trails (15 miles), Saddleback Wind Mountain Trailhead (34 miles).

Within an hour drive is the Maine coast for an oceanfront/beach trip, Rockland whale watching, Freeport Outlet shopping, Bangor International Airport and Portland Maine (airport & incredible dining/shopping).

7 day minimum rental, Saturday to Saturday only mid June thorough Labor Day.3 day minimum May 1 to mid June & Labor Day through October 31.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking outside only

Quiet time outside 11 pm to 6:30 am in consideration of neighbors

No illegal substances allowed on the premises

No unregistered guests allowed without prior owner approval

Important information

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Property # 2176745vb
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Oakland

Located in Oakland, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Belgrade Lakes Chain and Kimball Pond, while Redington Museum and Waterville Opera House are cultural highlights. Gordon Center For Creative & Performing Arts and First Congregational Church are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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What's nearby

  • Belgrade Lakes Golf - 12 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Colby College - 23 min drive - 26.0 km
  • Kennebec River - 25 min drive - 27.4 km
  • Thomas College - 26 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Waterville Opera House - 26 min drive - 28.5 km

Getting around

  • Waterville, ME (WVL-Robert Lafleur) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Borderlands Espresso - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hello Good Pie - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪D&l Country Store - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪dinning hall ptc - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Belgrade Lakes, Great Pond - Sandy Entry & Quiet Cove pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Belgrade Lakes, Great Pond - Sandy Entry & Quiet Cove?

As of 19 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Belgrade Lakes, Great Pond - Sandy Entry & Quiet Cove on 29 May 2026 start from NZ$711, 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 at Belgrade Lakes, Great Pond - Sandy Entry & Quiet Cove?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Belgrade Lakes, Great Pond - Sandy Entry & Quiet Cove?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Belgrade Lakes, Great Pond - Sandy Entry & Quiet Cove?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Belgrade Lakes, Great Pond - Sandy Entry & Quiet Cove located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Belgrade Lakes Chain and within 12 miles (20 km) of Belgrade Lakes Golf and Kimball Pond. Tree Spirits is 11.1 mi (17.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location on Great Pond, very relaxing, lots to do, hiking, fishing and kayaking a lot more. Owner was fantastic to work/communicate with and very prompt. I highly recommend, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyle G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Seamless check-in and check out. Excellent space for relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rita P.

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

Great camp.

All the comforts of home and lovely fireplace when the nights and mornings are cool.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2024
Excellent guest. Thanks Rita!! You’re welcome back anytime!
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

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

Great stay on the lake

The property was perfect for my family! We were able to enjoy a week on great pond. The house had basically everything we needed. Host was very responsive!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 September 2024
A pleasure hosting you and your family. You’re welcome back anytime!!
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10/10 Excellent

Joan M.

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

Wonderful place. Want to come back !!

Family reunion. Love Great Pond . Been going there for 69 years ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

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

Great house

Great house right on the water. Peaceful and fun times next to the fire pit and on the dock. Would recommend this place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 October 2022
Thanks for staying with us Steve. Hope you and your golf group join us again. Thank you for leaving the place in such great shape!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

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

Another great year

Tod was great and was enjoyed the house just as much as last year. Look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Great very nice clean house right ar

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Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jenn M.

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

Perfect Maine cottage

Our family's week at Loon Struck was fantastic! In addition to a beautiful setting on a quiet cove, the cabin was extremely well-equipped with a lot of thoughtful touches. The owner was kind and quick to respond to any questions. We swam, kayaked, sat long hours talking on the dock, and enjoyed watching a thunderstorm from the screen porch. The cabin cooled off beautifully overnight, and the sound of loons calling drifted in through the windows. Quintessential Maine summer experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great location with everything you need!

We had a great time at Loon Struck. The house was spacious enough for our group of 6 adults and 3 babies. We enjoyed fires at night and did lots of swimming. The yard is great for games and hanging out. We would definitely come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2023
Thanks for visiting Brenna. Let us know if you are back in the area again. We're happy to hear you enjoyed your visit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Volodymyr P.

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

Excellent

Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Joan M.

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

Wonderful and relaxing camp !! Need to come back again. love my Great Pond ❤️

Family gatherings. All had their own camp. The only way to do it
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

SUSAN M.

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

Relaxing escape

We had a wonderful week at Loon Struck. This is very well stocked, and the hosts were communicative, helpful, and responsive. We loved that you could see the lake from so many different parts of the house, and the layout of the house offers so many different locations for socializing/gathering.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2022
Thank you Susan. I'm glad you and your family had a great visit.
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10/10 Excellent

Rona K.

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

Great place to gather with grandkids.

We enjoyed the cottage and its location in a quiet cove where the kids (nine and six) could get into the shallow water. The house was comfortable and well-equipped. Local communities are quite small, but the coast is close enough for day trips. We had a great day at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens and sea fishing out of Freeport.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2022
Thank you Rona. A pleasure hosting you and your family. We hope to have you back again!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

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

fall wknd away

beautiful property on a lake, with a dock, firepit, kayaks, screened porch. We just wished we had more time time to enjoy the property!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 October 2022
Sorry you had things come up & had to leave a day early. Hopefully next time you can stay longer Sarah. And thank you for leaving the house in great shape. You’re welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

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

a great lake experience

Tod's place "Loonstruck" is a genuinely great place to spend some time, a classic Maine lakehouse. Just as it's pictured and described in the listing, it's properly equipped and really comfortable. Everything works and works well, and Tod was incredibly responsive and great to deal with. The lake is beautiful...clear and clean, the adirondack chairs out on the dock are great, and there's actually a pair of loons right there, much of the time. Great place, great experience altogether.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2022
Thank you Brian. And thanks for taking great care of our home. You and your family are welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Awesome - everything was ideal!

Lovely cabin in an ideal location- it exceeded our every expectation! Loved the loons. We saw many pairs with young ones- so good to see. And we were serenaded thru the night. We relaxed on the comfortable furniture, even had a little piano recital! Gathered around the fire pit to laugh and strengthen family bonds. Fishing challenged us but we never gave up! Just being out on the beautiful lake was enough! We highly recommend this home to anyone wanting to explore and experience the unique beauty of Maine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2022
Thank you so much for being a great guest Julie. Glad you enjoyed your time at LoonStruck. You are welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joyce R.

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

Great place

Beautifully set up for vacation. Lots of outdoor seating to enjoy the lake. The screened-in porch was the perfect place for nap and reading time! We love loons and saw parent and baby on our arrival. We consider a loon call the official sign we are on vacation. 😊 We also rented a boat from Great Pond Marina. So much fun to take the boat “to town”. Bob was terrific at the Marina. We got to see more of the lake that way. Several of the Maine lakes we have stayed on have lots of Milfoil. (A weed). None of that by the house and we felt it was the cleanest lake we had been to. A wonderful family vacation thanks to Tod and Cathy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2021
Thanks so much for the nice comments Joyce. We are happy you enjoyed your vacation and look forward to welcoming you back in the future. The baby loon has been a big hit with our visitors this summer with it spending most of its time in our cove.
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10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

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

Loon Struck Haven

My husband & I stayed for two weeks with our adult children visiting for a few nights. We were lucky to get two weeks in the rental as everything was booked! Lucky for us this was a gem. We're Mainers and knew the weather in June would be unpredictable so the cloudy days and rain didn't surprise us. We read by the cozy fireplace and enjoyed the view on the screened in porch. We had some nice sunny days and enjoyed kayaking, boating and watching the wildlife. There were duck and geese families but the loon family with their little one riding on their back was a sight. Their calls to each other were enchanting. The place was incredibly clean, very well organized and the decorating was charming. We enjoyed the view from the kitchen and ate at the lake almost every meal. We would definitely recommend Loon Struck for anyone wanting a peaceful and quiet place with many amenities.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2021
Thank you Beth. By the sounds of things it lived up to its nickname “Loon Struck”. We are glad you enjoyed your time with your family and look forward to hosting you again in the future. Thank you for leaving the place in great shape when you left.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John K.

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

Loon Struck - Great Time on Great Pond

The owners thought of every detail and we were very fortunate with great weather. The location was perfect as the area across the lake was undeveloped and scenic. The lake was clear and clean. The sandy bottom was easily visible in 8 plus feet of water although the water near the dock was about 3-4 feet. There was an interesting creek nearby and we floated the creek. The lake is beautiful and easily navigable with some attention to charts. The home was well situated on the lot and the walk to the water was short and easy. The home was built in 1920 and in good condition. I have mobility issues and having everything on the first level was fantastic, although my wife did say the loft was well appointed for additional guests. I was working during our 3-week visit and the Internet was fast and reliable for both work and streaming in the evening. The beds were firm and it took us a few nights to get used to them but we slept very well for the majority of our visit. The neighborhood was very quiet and the neighbors were helpful. We did not go out to dinner and enjoyed the well-appointed grill and the great fish and shellfish choices from Tri-Pond variety. On the very few rainy days we had, we enjoyed a movie and/or Marden's in Waterville. Otherwise, grocery shopping was about 25 minutes away and there were a few farmer's markets and farm stands nearby. We had a great time and recommend the camp to any and all.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2022
Thank you John for the review and for taking great care of our home. Glad you enjoyed your visit. You are welcome back anytime. Tod
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean W.

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

loon struck

moms last family gathering all good
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dirk R.

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

Fantastic Lake House- invites you outdoors

We celebrated our daughter's graduation from UMF there, with sisters, aunts, her boyfriend, and friends. With such a beckoning setting, the meals naturally spilled outside. The only thing we did not use was the firepit, but given 1 more day we would have! The kitchen is highly functional, and the house is truly well set up for enjoyment.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill L.

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

Cozy lake cottage

Loon Struck is a true gem. Cozy, quiet and well-equipped, it was a great base for our Central Maine activities. We felt right at home, and enjoyed the lake and dock right out the back door. Would happily stay here again! Tod and Cathy are wonderful hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 October 2021
Thank you Jill. We are very happy you enjoyed our home. You and your family/friends are welcome back anytime. Thanks for taking such great care of home during your stay. Tod & Cathy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila M.

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

Great Stay

Beautiful spot on Great Pond, very nice house - kept clean and organized, and Tod was responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2021
Thank you Sheila. Happy to hear you and your family had a great week. We look forward to welcoming you back next year.
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10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

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

Beautiful cottage

Despite challenging weather, my family had a lovely time at this beautiful cottage located on a small inlet to Great Pond. The dock is perfect for chats and enjoying the lake. The cottage was comfortable and offered lots of space for my small family of 4. Many thanks to the owners!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2021
We are glad you and your family enjoyed our home. Sorry the weather was less than perfect. We hope to welcome you back again for a future visit.

About the host

Hosted by Tod & Cathy

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We are both in the service industry - Tod runs fishing, boating & outdoor sport trade shows around the country & is a licensed NH fishing guide; Cathy is an owner/operator of a salon and spa. We have 3 grown kids out on their own and a teenaged son still living at home. We love the outdoors & look forward to sharing our lakefront home with considerate, respectful renters who want to make great memories with their families and/or friends. Our family has rented vacation properties for years using services like VRBO and this home offers everything we wanted when we rented.

Why they chose this property

We love that it's in a quiet protected cove but also opens quickly up to the large open lake (biggest lake in the Belgrade chain) for boating, fishing and exploring. It is a clean clear lake that isn't too busy, especially on our part of the lake, and has a nice sandy entry area for our friends and family of all ages to enjoy. We love the location!! It feels so remote & private but is close to anything & everything we could want - shopping, quaint village shops, great dining (including a very good sushi joint), hiking trails and the seacoast an hour away for day trips. We also love it's rustic charm while having most of the comforts of home.

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