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Luxury Family Home / Retreat Center on Great Pond

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Private kitchen
Private kitchen
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Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms9 bathroomsSleeps 16650.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Belgrade, ME
  • Belgrade Lakes Chain
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Belgrade Lakes Golf
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Colby College
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Waterville, ME (WVL-Robert Lafleur)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

"Teenager" Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bunk Room

+2
3 Single Bunk Beds and 3 Single Beds

Guest Bed 1

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bed 2

1 Double Bed

In-law Apartment

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Master

1 King Bed

9 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Bathroom 7

Bathroom 8

Bathroom 9

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Luxury Family Home / Retreat Center on Great Pond

This family home is equipped with everything a family needs and desires for the ultimate Maine vacation. Reclaimed wood floors, a chef's kitchen, 7 bedrooms, 7 full baths and 2 half-baths. The daylight basement is equipped with a copper bar, pool table, workout room... there is a place for everyone, but you will most likely find your friends and family settling in at the kitchen island or on the beautiful screened in porch. And in the evenings relaxing on the dock watching the sunset.

We have a house cleaner who completely cleans the property between rentals. Surfaces and key touch points are disinfected. We also have basic cleaning supplies accessible to guests during their stay, should any cleaning needs arise.

Four-wheel drive / 4x4 vehicles are required in winter months.

Property manager

Matthew Rodrigue
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 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

Events allowed
Contact owner before booking if planning an event
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please contact owner in advance if planning to bring pet(s).

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Contact owner before booking if planning an event
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Belgrade

Located in Belgrade, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Belgrade Lakes Chain and Augusta Mill Park, while Redington Museum and Common Street Arts are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Samantha Smith and First Congregational Church.
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Belgrade, ME

What's nearby

  • Belgrade Lakes Chain - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Belgrade Lakes Golf - 15 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Augusta Civic Center - 19 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Colby College - 24 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Kennebec River - 28 min drive - 28.3 km

Getting around

  • Waterville, ME (WVL-Robert Lafleur) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sunset Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Hello Good Pie - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪H.J. Blake's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Belgrade Lakes Seafood - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Spiro and Company - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Family Home / Retreat Center on Great Pond pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Family Home / Retreat Center on Great Pond?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Family Home / Retreat Center on Great Pond?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Family Home / Retreat Center on Great Pond located?

This family-friendly Belgrade holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Belgrade Lakes Chain and within 12 mi (20 km) of Belgrade Lakes Golf and Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Thomas College and Colby College are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Larry P.

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

Great Experience

This was our first experience of VRBO and we were very happy across the board.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly T.

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

Colby Football Weekend

Another fantastic stay at this beautiful home! This is our second football weekend here and we just wish we have discovered this gem earlier! It’s only 20 minutes from Colby and is a great home for groups of family and friends! Couldn’t recommend it more!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

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

Great for large family getaway

The house was beautiful and had a lot of options from watercraft to the pool table. Having ensuite bathrooms was great for a large extended family group.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler S.

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

Great Stay

Cant recommend this place enough. Was great for a Memorial Day weekend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly T.

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

Colby Football Week

This home is beautiful and amazing! Located close to Colby. Even though it was late Sept/early October we so enjoyed the lake with the kayaks and paddle boards. We even swam! The kitchen, in particular, was so well equipped! The bedding was fabulous and there was plenty of room to work or relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

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

Great stay

House was just as pictured with plenty of space for a group of friends to spend the weekend! Views of the lake are gorgeous and the house was well stocked with everything we needed, especially in the kitchen. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Louis F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

july 4 week 2024

house has a beautiful setting and great layout. property well equipped and spacious. property could use a bit of TLC in terms of upkeep and cleanliness but overall a great experience
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne J.

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

Great Pond getaway

Gorgeous house with a lovely dock. Quiet neighborhood and lovely sunsets. Screened in porch was enjoyed as well. Huge kitchen with ice maker, large fridge and well supplied in terms of dishes. Game room was a big hit with grandkids!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David R., United States

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

Great pond

Awesome large house with plenty of room for everyone, fantastic amenities, brand new large dock, lots of water toys, and great owner. Wish I could have stayed all summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenn M.

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

Beautiful property

We rented this VRBO for our family’s Thanksgiving celebration. The property was perfect for our needs…well stocked and very clean with comfortable and well placed furnishings. Everybody had a wonderful time. Thank you to our hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

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

Wonderful Home, Great Location

A large group of family and friends stayed here for Colby Graduation. The home is beautiful. There is enough space for a large group to be together inside and out. The home is in an excellent location on the Great Pond, and is an easy drive to Colby College. I highly recommend booking early for graduation weekend, and hope we will get to stay again for a vacation week in the warmer summer months.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

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

Beautiful Vacation Property

This property was perfect for a one week family vacation in one of Maine's many lake regions. The house is beautiful and well equipped. The bunk suite above the garage would be perfect for older kids. The lake is large and clean. The location is only about an hour from the coast or Freeport to allow a few day excursions. Whenever I had a question, the property manager quickly responded. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

caroline t.

Amazing!

We had an amazing time in Belgrade at this gorgeous home on the lake. Our family enjoyed active days on the water and beautiful sunsets. We spent most of our time using the kayaks, rented a motor boat and a sailboat and just sat on the huge dock soaking up the sun! The house was spectacular. Thank you Victoria!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

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

Book this house!

Matt and Carissa’s house was even better than we could have imagined! Our favorite spots in the house include the kitchen, master bedroom/bathroom, and lower living area with the pool table and home gym. We brought our snowshoes and spent time on the lake and we can’t wait to come back during the summer to enjoy swimming and canoeing. As our second stay with Matt, he continues to be an excellent host and his responses exceed our expectations. It was a perfect winter stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tenley M.

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

Magical Lake Fun

Belgrade lake is crystal clear, clean and massive. The area is beautiful, remote, wooded and secluded. The house has a huge dock with paddle boards and kayaks and lifejackets and towels provided. The kids were in the water ALL DAY playing. The house was perfectly set up for our needs. There's a downstairs master for my parents. And an upstairs master for us, along with 2 other upstairs bedrooms. Then my sister's family took the apartment above the garage (with six bunk beds, a TV area, kitchen, office and two bathrooms). We didn't even use the bedroom in the basement, but the kids did love playing with the games down there, including the pool table, and all the adults enjoyed the personal gym. There's even table tennis in the garage.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Awesome place for a family reunion!!

Can't say enough about Mike and Victoria. They have a beautiful MANSION by the lake with everything you would need. All the rooms have en suites and the kitchen was great to have. Right on the lake with kayaks--the kids had a blast and the best part was the kids' room with 6 built-in bunk beds. The place was almost too big! You could go a while without running into people. It was perfect for our family reunion of 15 people. You need a car for sure. Groceries are about 20 min away, but Hannafords is a great grocery chain. We ate in every night and the BBQ worked great. Loved this place. For kids who want to play with a dog, the neighbour's dog, Nido, dropped by every day to play with the kids too. Can't say enough about it. Loved the place.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brenda G.

G man's Family Vacation

From the moment you come up the long driveway filled with wildflowers and catch a glimpse of this picturesque lake house you are mesmerized. Our family of ten had an amazing vacation on the lake with the kayaks, paddleboards, and sunsets on the dock. The photo's do not do this extraordinary spacious home justice. Besides the furnishings, bedding, and linens, were all top quality, this house was immaculate. While there are breathtaking lake views throughout the house, the views from the chef's dream kitchen, dining room, and screened porch are spectacular. Our girls and their friends were in heaven in the fully equipped bunk house with six built in beds. I can't say enough about how impressed we were with this house. We look forward to coming back next year and making more lifetime memories. Thank you homeowners Mike and Victoria!!!

10/10 Excellent

Joanne R., USA

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

Beautiful Hidden Lakefront Gem!

Beautifully appointed lakefront home! We hosted our family of 12 for our son's wedding weekend. Plenty of private spaces throughout the home, as well as a great place for family gatherings to enjoy indoors or out. The property owners were very responsive and helpful, which was greatly appreciated.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

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

Great family reunion spot

Great outdoor spot if weather is good Great indoor space if weather is not good. Perfect house with private spaces and large meeting spaces. Many private spaces. Loved this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Return to Great Pond

Wonderful week, beautiful house on a beautiful lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

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

Beautiful Home Set on Belgrade Lake

This was a beautiful home that fully equipped for indoor and outdoor activities. The owners were very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam M.

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

Our favorite place ever

This home is perfection. The pictures are accurate but the "feel" of the house with personal touches makes it amazing. The waterfront is beautiful and makes it hard to read your book-- you can't look away. Adults and kids were happy all week. We hope to come back here every year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason Z., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

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

As Good As We Remembered

Great property for a large family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

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

7 Dane Ln N, Belgrade, ME

This home, lake (Great Pond) and area are absolutely beautiful! My extended family of 13 enjoyed our time on the lake and the spacious home allowed us to spread out and worked out so perfectly for us. The well stocked kitchen is commercial grade which allowed room for a few chefs (and helpers) at a time resulting in several amazing meals! The property owner was very attentive which was appreciated! We hope to return and I would highly recommend this property and homeowner!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

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

Great property in the belgrade lakes region!

Booked this house to attend a 20th college reunion (colby). 12 of us enjoyed this luxurious home and grounds with ample room for everyone and lovely amenities (canoe, stand up paddle board, gym, game room). We've already decided we want to rent again for our 30th.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Matthew Rodrigue

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Rodrigue & Sons is a family owned and operated business. We are fully available before and during your stay for any needs that arise. We strive for 100% satisfaction of every guest, recognizing that vacations are special events for which families save and plan for a year or more.

Why they chose this property

The setting of the iconic movie "On Golden Pond", Belgrade, Maine is the quintessential New England town. It's a real setting, but time stands still.

This home, set on a cove on the south eastern shore of Great Pond in Belgrade Lakes, is a place where everything you see is basically the same as when I was a little kid.

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