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Belgrade Lakes Cottage w/ Long Pond beach access close to Augusta, Colby College

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A sign indicating a private members-only boating area at Wildwood Estates.
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A kitchen with a white stove, dark cabinets, a marble countertop, and a white tiled backsplash.
A playground with a slide and a playhouse near a lake.
A cabin with a deck and a path leading to it, surrounded by dense forest.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
With space for 8 guests, this cottage features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It includes 1 separate living room and a patio for outdoor enjoyment. The property is pet-friendly. Explore nearby attractions like Belgrade Lakes Golf and Lake Minnehonk.

Highlights

  • Beach equipment

    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Rome, ME
  • Place, Long Pond
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Augusta Civic Center
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Colby College
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Waterville, ME (WVL-Robert Lafleur)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Belgrade Lakes Cottage w/ Long Pond beach access close to Augusta, Colby College

Welcome to Cedar Cottage in the Wildwood Estates lake community with two private Long Pond access (Long Pond is actually a large lake, note this property is not lakefront). Spend time on the pristine lake with the provided boats and paddle boards, or hiking to a breathtaking summit nearby. If you seek privacy, Cedar Cottage rests in a bright, grassy clearing surrounded by an acre of trees. Enjoy evenings under the abundant stars by the fire ring or grilling on the wide, spacious deck. Close to the adorable hamlet of Belgrade Lakes with its restaurants, shops and golf course. Very close to the Travis Mills Foundation complex. Twenty miles to Augusta, Farmington or Waterville and Colby College with its renowned free Art Museum and brand new Performing Arts Center.
Cedar Cottage is perfect for a peaceful family getaway, a graduation celebration, a gathering of friends, or just some quiet time in the woods. Guests enjoy walking down to the lake to swim, listening for loons and stargazing. You will have a canoe, two kayaks and two paddle boards to get you out on the water, and the nearby Kennebec Highland Trails are highly recommended. Kids enjoy the sandy beach, playground and weed free swimming areas with swim platforms and docks. We supply beach toys, books, LEGOs, games and movies for all ages!
No WiFi: Embrace the Maine Woods without wi-fi; however, should you need to stay connected, cell phone reception is excellent (tech savvy guests have used wi-fi hotspots to stream). Sleeps six in bedrooms and eight if the living room euro-style couch is used. Well behaved dogs welcome everywhere except the beach (they can visit the lake at the small boat launch :) No tobacco, vaping or marijuana smoking permitted.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Cedar Cottage has a septic system, so you may not flush wipes or feminine hygiene products.

Important information

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Property # 3974045vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 14
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

About the area

Oakland

Oakland is home to this cottage. Redington Museum and Common Street Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery and Old Fort Western. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kennebec Ice Arena or Skowhegan State Fairgrounds.
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What's nearby

  • Long Pond - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Belgrade Lakes Golf - 12 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Augusta Civic Center - 28 min drive - 36.0 km
  • Colby College - 32 min drive - 39.0 km
  • Waterville Opera House - 36 min drive - 41.6 km

Getting around

  • Waterville, ME (WVL-Robert Lafleur) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Golden Keg - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪1958 Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Borderlands Espresso - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hello Good Pie - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Belgrade Lakes Cottage w/ Long Pond beach access close to Augusta, Colby College pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

How much is parking at Belgrade Lakes Cottage w/ Long Pond beach access close to Augusta, Colby College?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Belgrade Lakes Cottage w/ Long Pond beach access close to Augusta, Colby College?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Belgrade Lakes Cottage w/ Long Pond beach access close to Augusta, Colby College?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Belgrade Lakes Cottage w/ Long Pond beach access close to Augusta, Colby College located?

Situated in Oakland, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Belgrade Lakes Chain and Long Pond. Lake Minnehonk and Belgrade Lakes Golf are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serena was absolutely great! There was an issue and she was extremely responsive in taking care of it! Beach was a shirt drive and lovely. House was very comfortable and spacious. I would not hesitate to rent this again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to stay for our family. Had everything we needed. The children enjoyed the toys.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We vacationed to Maine for my cousin’s wedding. The house was a great place to spend time during our down periods. We loved the location and the space that was provided! Would come back if we ever return to Maine!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was exactly as advertised and beyond my expectations. Everything was very well organized and included anything we could possibly want. I highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was very comfortable and had everything we needed. It was great we could bring a small dog. Having kayaks and paddle boards was so convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick trip home

Great location and wonderful hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice location for a relaxing trip

House was spacious and had all the necessities. The location was nice. Good for a relaxing trip near the water
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was great. Sending us checking info and directors days in advance. The house was clean and we had plenty of supplies. Local information was available, restaurant's, grocery store etc. The area is very peaceful and beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice getaway!

Nice property that is clean and well provisioned! Very quiet and peaceful location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Maine get away

Nice basic place, well equipped,
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cozy home near the lake

Lovely home in a cozy quiet private community. Was unable to take advantage of the lake due to poor weather.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful clear lake

The Belgrade Lakes region lives up to the hype and this was a great base to explore the area from with a very attentive host and alot of small touches to sweeten the stay. It was a good size for our multi-generational family to enjoy our week of vacation. The canoe saw a lot of use as the lake provided some good fishing. The camp is about 30min from everything. Would recommend highly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I stayed four nights, with our son, daughter‑in‑law, and grandson joining for three. If you expect a rustic camp, this will feel like an upgrade; if you expect a luxury lake home, you may be disappointed. It’s somewhere in between.The house is small but surprisingly spacious, with three bedrooms, two baths, a large kitchen, and a simple but adequate living room. Furnishings are basic but fine. Beds are slightly better than mediocre; our son and his wife found theirs very firm. The house was clean, though we saw a few small ants in the kitchen.The washer and dryer were helpful, but the dryer takes about three hours per small load. Towels were provided, but all bath towels smelled strongly of mildew — the biggest downside of our stay.The yard was great for our dogs. We didn’t use the beach or boat launch, but Long Pond is a warm, clean lake for swimming and boating.There are three older window AC units. They cooled the house reasonably well except on a very hot day, but the knobs are damaged and only the master bedroom has AC. Fans helped in the other rooms.One shower drained slowly; the master shower worked fine once you figured out the valve’s dead spot. We appreciated thoughtful touches like dog bowls, treats, firewood, K‑Cups, and s’mores supplies. Paper towels were limited, but there was plenty of toilet paper and dish soap.A keypad lock would be a nice upgrade, as the current lockbox is hard to see in the dark.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Guy trio

I did a guys trip with my friends and the property was excellent! I would stay here again! I recommend it for anyone
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great home

Host is wonderful. very helpful.home was exceptionally clean.Only issue was no WiFi.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A lovely place for a weekend

We spent a beautiful fall weekend at Cedar Estates, the house was clean and very well equipped, as described in the listing. We enjoyed a nice campfire on Saturday night at the fire pit. Our 2 dogs really enjoyed exploring and running outside as well! Clean sheets and towels, hot water - lovely overall!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Well stocked Lovely Retreat

We enjoyed this peaceful spacious retreat before and after a busy, crowd filled musical venue adventure! Kind gestures abound...lovely wine, smores makings, great coffee (and coffee-making options ;), dry firewood and attentive Hosts when we needed them! The short walk to the beach was also just what we needed! Thank~you! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for your responsiveness. Lovely decor and interior, nice art, the place looks good. We loved the screened-in porch, extra camping chairs, and dog-friendly space. The kitchen was poorly equipped, missing basic essentials, probably set up by people who don't cook. The place was farther from the lakeshore than I imagined. There is no wifi. Thank you for the eco conscious cleaning supplies and fragrance free detergent. We were very happy about access to kayaks, paddle boards, life vests and paddles.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great value, owner is easy to work with

2 full bathrooms, 3 bedrooms that sleep 6. For the price you can’t beat it. The beach is a very short drive with plenty of parking and private to the community. The lake is perfect and clean. The little extra touches for me are what make it 5 stars- bedding and towels provided. S’mores stuff provided. Firewood provided. Easy check in and check out. Wine left for us. Dog friendly! My only suggestion for improvement would be an upgrade to the bed in the master, maybe a king or even a queen with a thicker mattress.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Vacation Getaway

Very nice home. Very spacious and fully stocked for our family. The beach is a few minutes walk, you can also drive and park there which takes about a minute, it was very beautiful! We we able to bring down some chairs and snacks and spent the day swimming and hanging out on the floating docks. You are allowed to bring your dogs for a walk on the road and trails but they are not allowed on the beach. We had the best time sitting around the fire and cooking out. Lots of board games were provided which we throughly enjoyed. I found it very peaceful and relaxing. We were very pleased to find this home so last minute that allowed us to bring our dogs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
We were really disappointed with our stay. The photos do not reflect the current state of the house which is not well maintained.Upon arrival, we were met with a strong musty smell like the place hadn’t been aired out in weeks.The listing mentioned towels, but what we found were moldy-smelling and unpleasant to use. All the closets were in disarray, with no rods or shelves to store clothes. While the sheets were clean and the kitchen looked okay (though we didn’t use it), the rest of the house was not. Furniture surfaces were dusty, and there was visible hair and dust under the beds and in the bathrooms.When we arrived, we realized there was no WiFi, even though it was listed under the amenities. I contacted the owner, who pointed out that the description says “no WiFi.” Since we were visiting friends, I hadn’t focused on that section as it mostly described local activities. I later saw the note about no WiFi at the end of the summary. Still, most renters rely on the amenities list, and the listing should be accurate and consistent throughout.There was also no communication from the owner, aside from our brief WiFi exchange. In all my past Airbnb and VRBO stays, owners typically check in to make sure guests have arrived safely, or leave a welcome note or small touch.This property does not reflect the standard we’ve experience with other rentals. The listing should be updated to accurately reflect the home’s current condition and amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2025
I’m sorry this renter was unhappy with their stay; however, despite feeing the criticisms were rather unrealistic, I will consider each complaint carefully and address everything necessary. I am also sorry this renter did not fully enjoy what our lake cottage has to offer: free boats, campfires, comfortable beds and corn hole! One complaint I will not consider is contacting my guests unnecessarily— when you rent Cedar Cottage, I’ll be here if you need anything, but you will have complete privacy otherwise! Be well all!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place for our vacation.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love staying here. Everything was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time at this property. The check-in and check-out process was incredibly smooth and stress-free. We especially appreciated the detailed binder provided by the host; it covered everything from appliance instructions to excellent local restaurant recommendations. It made settling in so much easier. Its a short drive to the lake, but you can definitely walk it. The property offered great value for the price and we appreciate that its dog friendly—highly recommended for anyone visiting the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026

About the host

Hosted by Serena Graham

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We are New England natives who spent several decades roaming the country, a rag-tag crew of nomads, who have finally found home in Maine. We love so many things about life in Maine, it’s the way life should be!

Why they chose this property

Wildwood Estates is a secluded, private development that preserves the natural beauty of the area. The membership support two private lake access points- one beach and one small boat launch- that we find fantastic, convenient and well maintained.

What makes this property unique

One word: modern. Most camps and cottages by lakes look the same. Lots of dark wood, plaid and antlers on walls. We strive to provide a clean, peaceful aesthetic without ignoring the beauty around us. We focus on the needs and comforts of our guests, always looking for ways to make our cottage a perfect place to stay!

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