Camp Relief ~ The Oldest Camp On Great Pond in Belgrade Lakes

                   Camp Relief ~ 1901 Family Fishing Estate Compound

 Vacationing at Camp Relief is an authentic Maine camp experience. Built in 1901 by my great-grandfather, Frank H. Monks, this Camp is one of the most beautiful spots in Belgrade Lakes . Sitting high on the northern-most shore of Great Pond,(the largest in the chain of 7 lakes), Camp Relief has commanding views of the lake. Situated on over 4 acres of land, Camp has over 800 feet of beautiful lake frontage.  Camp has a large living room with a fireplace and a large screened porch.  A breezeway connects the living room to the dining room and kitchen. There is a fireplace and a large pine dining table in the dining room and a working, wood cookstove in the kitchen.
     There are 4 private sleeping cabins; each with its own bathroom and wood stove.     
The Nunnery............2 bedrooms- 1 queen, 2 twin beds, bathroom with tub
The Folly.................3 bedrooms- 1 queen bed, 3 twins, bathroom with tub
The Monastery.........2 bedrooms- 1 king,  2 twins, bathroom with tub
The House of David..1 bedroom- 1 double, 1 twin, bathroom with shower

Modern kitchen, fully equipped with an electric range and refrigerator, sorry, no dishwasher. The back kitchen has a washer and dryer, and a chest freezer to accommodate large families or groups for an extended stay.
Poland Spring (bottled) water is provided for drinking and cooking - tap water is drawn from the lake.
Bed linens and towels are provided.
There are 2 docks. One for swimming with a raft and the other is a boat dock with 2 moorings.
Plenty of parking for cars and boat trailers.                                                             Good dogs are always welcome- no barkers, please!
Very private setting.

The Dollhouse - a playhouse for youngsters
Mailboat rides - get on at the dock!
Mount Phillip - Camp is located only a short walk from the base - a
vigorous 2 hour hike to the top for a picnic with beautiful views!
Golf - the beautiful Belgrade Lakes Golf Course is only 10 minutes
away.
Roller skate at the Sunbeam Roller Rink in Smithfield - 10 minutes away.
Rome Farms - horseback riding lessons and trailrides.
Lakewood Theater (Skowhegan), and the Theater at Monmouth are nearby.
Great restaurants in Belgrade Lakes include The Sunset Grill for
family dining and The Village Inn for more formal dining. The Village
Inn offers docks for arrival by boat.
Movies, shopping, museums, and more excellent restaurants are located
in nearby Waterville (15 miles), Augusta (24 miles), Lewiston/Auburn
50 miles), Camden/Rockland (68 miles),and Portland (75 miles).
Great fishing, boating, tubing, waterskiing, swimming,+ hiking =
Family fun! fun! fun!

----Seasonal Rentals - May to October----
May 15 to June 15..........$2500 weekly 
June 15 to Labor Day.....$4000 weekly                                                                   Labor Day to October ... $2500 weekly                                                                     Ten night rental .............$3000 (off season)/$4500 (summer)
Two week rental..............$3500 (off season)/$6000 (summer)
Please contact me for other booking arrangements - 3 night minimum, please.
Off-season couple's discounts are available for single sleeping cabin rental.

Rental Agreement and Damage Deposit($500) are required-this deposit will
be returned, less any charges for damage or excessive cleaning, within 14 days of departure.

To reserve, a deposit of 25% of the rental amount is necessary; the
balance, the damage deposit, and the signed rental agreement are due by March 15 .  Reservations are not secured until a deposit is received.

Cancellations are difficult for everyone.  Please be sure of your plans before booking. Reservation deposits will be returned when the the cancelled reservation is re-booked.

Maine Sales Tax(7%) will have to be added- sorry.