Camp Relief on Great Pond in Belgrade Lakes

1901 Family Fishing 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. Like in the movie,(On Golden Pond), the moonlight shines right at you- down the whole length of the lake.
     Camp has a large living room with a fireplace and a large,
attached, screened porch with a swing and rocking chairs. A breezeway
connects the living room to the dining room and kitchen. There is a
fireplace in the dining room and a working, wood cookstove in the
kitchen.
     There are 4 private sleeping cabins; each with its own full
bathroom. They are:

The Nunnery........2 bedrooms- 1 queen with woodstove, 2 twin beds, bathroom with tub

The Folly..........3 bedrooms- 1 queen bed, 1 twin with woodstove, and 2 twins,
bathroom with tub

The Monastery......2 bedrooms- 1 king with Franklin fireplace, 2 twins
bathroom with tub

The House of David..1 bedroom- 1 double bed, 1 twin
woodstove
bathroom with shower

Modern kitchen, fully equipped with an electric range and an
oversized refrigerator, sorry, no dishwasher. The back kitchen has a
washer and dryer, and a large 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.
2 dock areas with plenty of mooring space for boats and
swimming. The raft is fun to swim to.
Good dogs are always welcome- no barkers, please!
Private phone in kitchen-local service provided-long distance with a
calling card.
Last camp on a private, dead-end, gravel road - very private property.

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...........$2000 weekly (Colby College graduation - weekly only)
$300 nightly (if available - 3 night minimum)
June 15 to Labor Day.......$3500 weekly
$525 nightly  (if available-3 night minimum)
Labor Day to October ..... $2000 weekly
$300 nightly (if available-3 night minimum)
Ten night rental  -$4500
Two week rental - $6000
Please contact me for other booking arrangements. (Off-season couple's discounts are available).

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.

Pets are allowed - a non-refundable $100 pet surcharge will be added.

To reserve, a deposit of 50% of the rental amount is necessary; the
balance, the damage deposit, and the signed rental agreement are due no later than 60 days prior to your arrival.  Reservations are not secured until a deposit is received.

Cancellation Policy: please contact me before April 1.  Deposits will be refunded if the reserved dates can be booked to another party.
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Maine Sales Tax(7%) will have to be added- sorry.