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5BR Ski house - winter weeks just added! 3 miles south of downtown Bethel

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Beach
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Smart TV

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 16228 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Albany Township, ME
  • Bethel Hill Common
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Sunday River
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Mt. Abram
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional)
    ‪61 min drive‬

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The price is NZ$1,238
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includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
1860 6 Bedroom Farmhouse with Hot Tub Close to Sunday River

About the area

Bethel

With a stay at this vacation home in Bethel, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of White Mountain National Forest and Bethel Hill Common. .This vacation home is 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Sunday River and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Bethel Historical Society.
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What's nearby

  • Bethel Hill Common - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Sunday River - 12 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Sunday River - 17 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Mt. Abram - 18 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Kezar Lake - 22 min drive - 23.1 km

Getting around

  • Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gemini Cafe & Bakery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Local Hub - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Butcher Burger - Bethel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Crossroads Diner & Deli - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Loose Boots Lounge - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

5BR Ski house - winter weeks just added! 3 miles south of downtown Bethel

This 5 bedroom home was built in 2000, and has caretaker in a portion of the barn. The inside is clean, spacious, and comfortable. The kitchen is very big with a bar area that seats 4 comfortably and a large custom kitchen table that seats 10.

There are acres of property to roam on. 6 acres of land is across the street from the home alongside the pond . There is vegetation (trees and blueberry bushes) right up to the waters edge, with a nice dock area. You must cross the street to get to the dock area. Behind the house, there are some rugged trails and logging roads to roam around on. The logging roads were last used during the 2015 winter, so there should be some fairly open snowshoeing right on the property. The White Mountain National Forest is just to the south accessible near Pattee Brook Marsh and the Albany Notch Trail.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Jim Dearden

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,450 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: There is a dog run. Dogs should remain leashed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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5BR Ski house - winter weeks just added! 3 miles south of downtown Bethel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic winter stay on Songo pond

Jim's house was wonderful for our weekend ski trip. We had about 10 people staying in the house and we were all able to sleep comfortably, with lots of extra room. The kitchen was large and perfect for cooking for a large number of people. The hottub was also great after a long day on the ski slopes. There were lots of towels and linens available. The house is about 15 minutes away from both Sunday River and Mount Abram and about 8 minutes from Bethel. It's a great location and Jim was a great host. I highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kalvin C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for Groups!

My friends and nephews decided to book a last minute ski trip and Jim's accommodations opened up right in time for us. It was perfect for our needs. Nice big foyer to take gear off prior to entering the house, big kitchen table for us to all eat together, plenty of lounging space for us to play games, and very comfortable bedding. We also booked this for the jacuzzi, but never got to use it because we were so beat up from the mountain, we got lazy, but it is a huge plus to have that available. This house can also accommodate pets which was a huge requirement. The house is far enough away from the main road and provides a safe space for the pups to run around. Lastly, Jim is very communicative and really helped ensure the check-in process went smoothly. The periodic check-ins throughout the stay were appreciative. Overall, a great host and a great stay here, and would book again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Maria S.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Spot for Big Group

We had a bachelor party and the location and house could not have been more perfect. Plenty of beds (slept 13 guys very comfortably), the pond was right across the street and there was plenty of room to grill and hang out outside. Couldn’t recommend this place anymore!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dylan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing place

Had a bachelor party for my friend and 10 others and this property was perfect. Clean, well stocked, and a 15 second walk from a great spot on the pond. The hot tub was always in top shape and was great for relaxing after a day in the pond. Would stay again if I’m ever in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Graduation Get Away

The outdoor space is amazing with the fire pit and hot tub! The kitchen gave us plenty of space for sharing meals and playing games. We splashed and floated in the pond. This place provided plenty of hand soap, dish soap, trash bags, towels(bath&beach), toilet paper and paper towels. The in house laundry was a major plus with the pond right there! Overall we were very happy with our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

Great area with easy access to swimming/boating. Plenty of room for large groups and a great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melyca W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Graduation Party Getaway

This was a great location for our out of state family and friends to gather and celebrate. Spacious, clean and quiet. Both the care taker and property owner were ready and willing to help if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Ski Vacation!

The house was clean, well appointed and in a great location for an easy drive to Sunday River. Great family vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carly N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Stayed here for a long weekend at Sunday River. House was great, close to everything, bedrooms are larger than photos make it seem, tons of room for all of us and our ski gear. Great communication as well. Would def come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth O., West Kingston, RI

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot for a big group

We stayed here for my buddy’s bachelor party weekend. We had a big group of guys, so having 10 beds was great. The location is great, just a 5 minute ride into downtown Bethel. Nice pond directly across the street from the house too! The communication with the owner, Jim, was excellent and his caretaker lives in another house on the property, but you didn’t even know he was there. Overall great experience, will definitely book this house again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather B., Phoenixville

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Vacation

Our favorite part of this VRBO is it easily accommodates large groups and the pond access. I grew up vacationing on this pond and it never disappoints. Jim is quick to respond to any questions and he has done some nice updates with appliances and internet. We'll be back I'm sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bachelorette party

It was for a bachelorette party so the property fit nicely into our budget. House is super clean and a lot more spacious than the pictures show. Everyone loved the hot tub and the pond.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

One of my favorite stays. The house is perfect for a lot of people and there is so much to do at the house! The pond and hot tub were two of the best perks. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Douglas Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

A nice location and homey stay

I would like to say first that the owner was incredibly responsive and helpful, even giving us a local garage to take care of an repair need for one of our vehicles. Plenty of space for everyone in the house. Hot tub was pristine. The dock on the pond sunk a bit, but didn't impede usage. just a gorgeous view on the pond. Close to markets, stores, and restaurants. A good experience for our family staying here.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter S., Boston, MA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property - fun location

Overall was a great vacation, highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Get Away

Property was perfect for our weekend get away with our group of friends. Jim was very helpful and attentive to any needs we had during our stay. The Property was well kept and had everything we needed. We also had direct access to Songo Pond, which was fabulous for the beautiful weekend we had!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ned L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Awesome place with plenty of room. Was able to cook in for 12 people no problem. Saved plenty of money not eating out. Commicatiom was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family ski vacation!

This house was perfect for our large party. The host was a great help as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Metta S., Arlington ma

Liked: Cleanliness

Close to Sunday river !

This home is close to Sunday river. It took 15 mins. It was has a large kitchen area which is great for my group of 10 people. Hot tub was nice and someone cleaned it every morning. Plenty of dishes, pots/pans, cutlery. Only thing it needs more are bigger spoons for soup. Thank you Jim !
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renita R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent cozy stay for a ski weekend

This was a great find at Sunday River to enjoy a ski weekend with friends. All the basics and then some are provided and the short drive to Sunday River was a big plus. Excellent host, friendly and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Patricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Review

Clean, neat, utilitarian, comfortable. Hot tub a great asset.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diyan N.

Liked: Cleanliness

the frendly place

I don't write many reviews but this time I can't skip writing it. We rent a cottage from Jim Darden recently and I'm impressed with his hospitality, professionalism, and well-maintained beautiful property on the lake. We really enjoyed the time spent there, but back in Canada, my little daughter found she is missing her teddy bear. But thanks to Jim " Mimi" the little bear is on its way back home. Thanks Jim definitely will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elias C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing place to stay with family and friends!

Beautiful location just by the lake. Perfect for family/friends gatherings
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022