Special Secluded Cottage 3 Min Walk to Long Pond; ALL YEAR

Rome, Maine
$329 avg/night
Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

A wonderful secluded cottage surrounded by trees yet very close to Long Pond, the finest of the Belgrade Lakes, known for its pristine water for swimming, boating and fishing. The third largest of the Belgrade Lakes it is 12 miles long and covers 2,557 acres.
We recently inherited the cottage from my parents, retired academics who picked this beautiful spot because it is quiet, ideal for reading, writing, and relaxing as well as the usual lake activities. We live in New Bedford, Massachusetts, but have had wonderful times at the cottage, enjoying the beauty of central Maine in every season.
The bargain rental rate is because the cottage is not on the lake, just a 3 minute walk away.
The property is part of a private association (Wildwood Estates) that maintains a sandy community swimming beach with a floating dock and swings for the children. A boat dock with kayak/canoe storage is a 3 minute walk from the cottage. The swimming beach is an 8 minute walk along the well-maintained, private dirt road.
One advantage of being near, but not on the lake, and surrounded by beautiful forest is that we are constantly visited by friendly wildlife: birds, chipmunks, the occasional deer, a wandering flock of wild turkeys, etc. And of course we can hear the wonderful sound of the loons in the evenings.
Although rustic looking, this modern well insulated cottage is only 30 years old and can sleep up to 8. There are two upstairs bedrooms, one with a king size bed with a posturepedic mattress, the other with 2 twin size beds. A fold out couch/futon is in the living room, and a futon with mattress is in the front enclosed porch room used in the summer months.
We are 1 hour drive from the Portland, Maine Jetport, 3 hours from Boston, 5 hours from New York, and 5 hours from Quebec, Canada. We are also about 25 minutes from Waterville which has an independent cinema (Railroad Square Cinema) and the award winning Colby College Art Museum. All the amenities and local towns & activities are listed below.

**FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN AN OFF-SEASON OR WINTER RENTAL:
In late September-October is the famous fall foliage season. with its magnificent colors. The locals call it 'leaf Peeping. There are some wonderful hiking trails in the immediate area.
In the WINTER there is great cross country skiing nearby with downhill skiing 27 miles away. One of the best down-hill skiing areas in the USA is Sugarloaf, 49 miles north which has 138 trails, the longest being 3.5 miles from summit to base. Then there is skating & ice fishing on Long Pond, a 3 minute walk from the cottage, where you can catch Northern pike, wide-mouth bass, salmon, & trout.
The cottage is fully winterized with baseboard heat and a wood stove. Long term rates are negotiable.

PETS: If you wish to bring a pet please email the details (species, age, size, and disposition). The yard is not fenced & is visited by deer, turkeys, etc.

Here is a comment from a 2 season renter:
I have rented the Rose cottage for the past two summers and it has been delightful. It's peaceful and quiet; the only sounds you hear are tweets from the birds. The kitchen is very well equipped, from lobster pot to rolling pin. Cottage is very well furnished, with comfortable beds and internet connection. And there is a great variety of things to do in the area. --Sally from Florida

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Snowboarding And Cross-country Skiing Nearby
  • PETS

    Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 910 Sq Ft (85 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Electric Kettle Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 250+ Mbps (good For 3–5 People Or Up To 10 Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair Printer
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Boat On Site Cycling Nearby Ecotours Nearby Golf Nearby Golfing On Site Hunting Nearby Kayak On Site Mountain Climbing Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sledding Nearby Snorkeling Nearby Snow Sports Gear Water Sports Equipment
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Stereo TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In A Village Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping On The Lake
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Housekeeping (on Request) Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    5 Stairs To Reach Property Area Rugs In Public Areas Handrails In Stairways Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Thin Carpet In Public Areas Tile Flooring In Public Areas Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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Review Review

  • E S.

    Submitted Jun 14, 2026

    Stayed Jun 7, 2026

    A very good value for the area, we enjoyed all the activities that a lakeside cabin might provide at half the cost.

  • Claire K.

    Submitted May 14, 2026

    Stayed May 11, 2026

    Overall, we had a okay stay. The kitchen was fully equipped with stuff, but there was an old kitchen sponge with a caked on dish soap container, and a lot of dead bugs in the sink. This may not seem like a big deal to many, but old used sponges carry a lot of germs, and the dead bugs feel like not full attention before guest arrived. Plus, there were live ones in the tub. There were several ants in the kitchen, and throughout the house.The weber grill was full and dirty - rusted and not usable to me. The chairs cushions in the front of the house were full of debris and not usable.The wood stove was full of old ashes and should have been cleaned out prior to our visit, so this with the dirty grill and rusty grill grate was so very disappointing; We looked forward to grilling out our stay. I ended up having to use the electric burners - not the same as grilling. The tub/shower was not safe; the tub floor was very slippery when wet.The pillowcase on my pillow had large holes in it.The futon in the living room off the bathroom is deceiving; It is actually dangerous. My husband sat on it not realizing the cushion was following short of the actual wood structure and almost fell on the floor. This maybe something known to the owners but not guests. Finally, the entertainment system was very challenging. The TV was way too small to enjoy.

  • Jennifer K.

    Submitted Apr 11, 2026

    Stayed Apr 6, 2026

    Adorable cabin with all the modern conveniences. Rustic, fully functional and cozy. My boys loved chopping already chopped logs and filling the wood stove, then complaining that it was too hot. Thanks for the dusting of April snow, it was the perfect addition to our northern experience! Such a fun spot.

  • Samantha V.

    Submitted Apr 5, 2026

    Stayed Apr 3, 2026

    Super cozy!

  • Diana M.

    Submitted Nov 26, 2025

    Stayed Nov 10, 2025

    The cottage was nostalgic, warm and obviously has been well loved.

  • Kelley M.

    Submitted Nov 1, 2025

    Stayed Oct 25, 2025

    Great for proximity to Colby College

  • Cathy F.

    Submitted Oct 24, 2025

    Stayed Oct 18, 2025

    Cabin was comfortable and clean

  • Rick D.

    Submitted Sep 26, 2025

    Stayed Sep 2, 2025

    We are elderly and stairs were a tough climb, narrow and steep. Bed upstairs and bathroom downstairs. Other than that the stay was nice

  • Pam K.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2025

    Stayed Sep 16, 2025

    Cozy cabin in a peaceful location. Owners are prompt with replies to questions. Close to Day’s Store, Blueberry Hill and many hiking trails.

  • Jennifer W.

    Submitted Sep 14, 2025

    Stayed Sep 9, 2025

    Everything was great.

  • Jacqueline W.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2025

    Stayed Aug 28, 2025

    The cabin is definitely secluded. If that what you’re looking for you will love it. The cabin and the contents (furniture, dishes, pots/pans, cutlery, towels, decor, etc) are all well used and a bit shabby. The necessities were there and my stay was “comfortable,” although I didn’t spend much time at the cabin. The lake (boat launch) was about a 5 minute walk down the road. I never got to any beach however. I’d recommend it to anyone who is not looking for “new” or “updated.” Everything is “vintage” and “second hand.”

  • Linda K.

    Submitted Aug 29, 2025

    Stayed Aug 16, 2025

    We had a great stay at the cabin. Everything was available that you needed or could ever want to have. I loved the coziness of the cabin and how peaceful it was. Very quiet and relaxing. Would recommend this cabin to anyone. Thank you.

  • Susanna M.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    Easy check in process. Wifi is labeled well and easy to use.

  • Erin G.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    Comfy accommodations and well equipped kitchen .

  • Hannah H.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2025

    Stayed Jul 14, 2025

    Our family of four had a lovely getaway to this cabin. Beds were comfy, and the cabin had everything we needed.

  • Rachal H.

    Submitted Jul 19, 2025

    Stayed Jul 16, 2025

    Lied about dock and lake and wants you to strip beds pillows take out yrash and do dishes that to me isnt being on vacation and theres no ac hot as hell had to sleep in living room all vacation upstairs was unbearably hot

  • John J.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2025

    Stayed Jul 2, 2025

    All my quests were happy. I would rent again. Lake was close by, beach was sandy and great for young children.

  • Ron L.

    Submitted Jul 3, 2025

    Stayed Jun 14, 2025

    Rose Cottage is a quiet, peaceful place. The bedroom windows open on the trees behind the house; the TV-room futon is good for a nap; not far away is the shared dock with chairs and a porch swing to enjoy the stillness of the pond. The cottage has more than a well-equipped kitchen; it has a wealth of cookbooks. Now the stairs to the bedrooms are steep, making a midnight visit to the 1st-floor bathroom a challenge, but even then, there are nightlights to help.

  • Rebecca L.

    Submitted Jun 14, 2025

    Stayed Jun 5, 2025

    We loved the property because of the quiet and sounds of wildlife. It was just what we needed to decompress. The place had everything we need. The only thing missing would be a fire pit. We love having fires and many nights were perfect for it. We would absolutely come here again.

  • Submitted Jan 21, 2025

    Stayed Jan 17, 2025

    The location is a cozy little cabin right in the heart of the Belgrade lakes. The property was easy to find and access. It has everything we needed for a lovely stay, and we were able to access the lakes for fishing. Gentle suggestions are: a bit more attention to cleaning. The dishes, cutlery and coffee pot were not clean. The toilet also was not clean. There were cleaning supplies, but nothing to sanitize, like Lysol or bleach. We were very thankful for the wood stove; we would have been cold a very long time upon arrival as the electric heaters took ages o heat up. Suggestion is to supply a bit more wood/kindling, as the wood bin was completely empty on the side of the house, and there was very limited supply behind the garage. We purchased more in case during a snow storm. Also, the master bed is extremely hard and impossible to sleep on, we used the twins as they were far more comfortable. Otherwise lovely home, lovely area, and a very appreciated visit.

  • Kevin M.

    Submitted Jan 17, 2025

    Stayed Jan 14, 2025

    Property was actually better than expected for the price. Any questions for the owners were answered quickly.We really enjoyed our ice fishing trip and the rental was a very nice place to stay. I would definitely rent it again.

  • Julie A.

    Submitted Oct 23, 2024

    Stayed Sep 28, 2024

    We were touristing in Maine and using the cabin as home base for a week. It was so nice to get back to the peace and quiet after a busy day on the coast, in Portland, or the many other places we visited. Thank you!!

  • Daniel P.

    Submitted Sep 28, 2024

    Stayed Sep 23, 2024

    My Wife and I had a wonderful time. Its nice and quiet in the area the cabin was clean and had all the essential items needed to have an excellent experience. Would definitely come back here.

  • brad s.

    Submitted Sep 21, 2024

    Stayed Sep 13, 2024

    Very quiet and peaceful, nice kayaking and fishing, had a great time

  • Anna H.

    Submitted Sep 19, 2024

    Stayed Sep 15, 2024

    My boyfriend and I came up with our dog to stay for a few days to visit his family. It's an older cabin but it's got good bones, the area it's located in is quiet and peaceful, which we loved. I took my dog down to the boat docking area one morning and watched the sun rise. Overall a beautiful, cozy spot. The host was very communicative and helpful, as well as respectful.

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