Rome, ME Home for Rent

Rome, located in Maine’s Belgrade Lakes region, is a small community known for its lakefront living and scenic hiking areas. The area features miles of waterfront homes with private docks, particularly around Great Pond and Long Pond, which offer ample opportunities for boating, fishing, and swimming. The Kennebec Highlands provide well-maintained hiking trails such as Round Top and Sander’s Hill, while winter activities include ice skating, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing. The Belgrade Lakes Golf Club offers an 18-hole course with elevated views of the surrounding ponds. Homes in Rome range from ranch-style houses and Cape Cods to cabins, many of which are on the water with private docks. Properties farther from the water often include more acreage and are surrounded by trees, providing a rural feel. The community is served by Regional School Unit 18, with Belgrade Central being highly rated. Belgrade Lakes Village, the commercial hub, features restaurants like The Village Inn and Tavern, and Day’s Store, a family-run grocery and café. The village hosts summer events such as the Village Green Concert Series and a Fourth of July boat parade. Rome is car-reliant, with State Route 27 leading to Augusta and State Route 225 to Waterville, both about 20 miles away. The nearest airports are Bangor International Airport, 72 miles away, and Portland International Jetport, 77 miles away.