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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Interior
8 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

8 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 16432 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Bethel, ME
  • Bethel Chamber of Commerce
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Bethel Pathway
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Bethel Hill Common
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional)
    ‪69 min drive‬

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About the area

Bethel

With a stay at this vacation home in Bethel, you'll be on a river, within a 10-minute drive of Sunday River and Androscoggin River. .This family-friendly vacation home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Bethel Chamber of Commerce and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Bethel Pathway.
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What's nearby

  • Bethel Chamber of Commerce - 16 min walk
  • Bethel Pathway - 19 min walk
  • Sunday River - 3 min drive
  • Sunday River - 8 min drive
  • Mt. Abram - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gemini Cafe & Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Foggy Goggle - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Local Hub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sunday River Brewing Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shipyard Brew Haus - ‬8 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.

Thaddeus Twitchell House - In-Ground pool, Hot tub, Skiing, Golf, Hiking & More!

SUNDAY RIVER IS NOW OPEN FOR SKIING!!!!!!!!!!
IT WON'T BE LONG BEFORE OUR THADDEUS TWITCHELL HOUSE IS COMPLETELY BOOKED SOLID FOR SKI SEASON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TAKE 10% OFF OF YOUR TOTAL RENTAL NIGHT FEE FOR ANY BOOKINGS FOR A STAY IN THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER!!!!!!!! TAKE AN ADDITIONAL 5% OFF, MAKING IT 15% OFF YOUR TOTAL RENTAL NIGHT FEE IF YOU BOOK MORE THAN A FIVE NIGHT STAY BETWEEN DECEMBER 1-15, 2024.

OUR THADDEUS TWITCHELL HOUSE IS THE PERFECT SPOT TO VACATION OR FOR A WEEKEND GET AWAY! WHATEVER YOUR SPORT IN WINTER, SPRING SUMMER OR FALL, WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED WITH FABULOUS HIKING, NEARBY ATV ADVENTURES, CANOEING, MOUNTAIN BIKING AND OF COURSE, SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING UP THE STREET AT SUNDAY RIVER! THERE’S ALSO PLENTY OF SHOPPING, BREWERIES, FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT AND RESTAURANTS NEARBY. OTHERWISE, YOU CAN JUST ENTERTAIN YOURSELVES AT OUR PROPERTY WITH OUR HOTTUB, GAS FIREPLACE, GAMEROOM AND FANTASTIC KITCHEN STOCKED WITH EVERYTHING NEEDED FOR AN ABSOLUTETLY ENJOYABLE STAY! WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED, WE JUST NEED YOU TO BOOK AND JOIN OUR FAMILY!!


IT IS THE PERFECT TIME TO GET AWAY FROM YOUR DAILY GRIND AND ENJOY SOMEWHERE NEW OR RETURN TO FORM NEW MEMORIES AT OUR HOME! WE WOULD LOVE TO BECOME YOUR VACATION TRADITION! OUR PREVIOUS GUESTS HAVE STARTED TO BOOK RETURN STAYS SO HURRY AND LOOK AT YOUR CALANDERS WHILE YOUR DESIRED TIME IS STILL AVAILABLE!!


Come share our unique and beautiful 1813 home in the one and only true Vacationland!!!!!!

Our Thaddeus Twitchell House has 5,241 square feet with 8 Bedrooms, 7 and 2 half baths and is within walking distance to Bethel Village.

Located in the historic town of Bethel, the Thaddeus Twitchell House is one of the area's most beautifully restored landmark homes. Originally built in 1813, the home has undergone a series of renovations to create its current luxury accommodations.

Situated halfway between Historic Bethel Village and Sunday River Ski Resort, this house is located on the Mountain Explorer route, a free service that transports residents and visitors to and from the Sunday River Resort and Bethel Village every half-hour all winter long. Nearby, several notable restaurants and family-friendly activities can be found.

This home is also located on the Snowmobiling Trails in Maine, offering unlimited access to the network throughout New England and Canada.

This 4650 square foot home has central air-conditioning in summer and features a newly updated kitchen featuring brand-new stainless-steel appliances including an imported Italian commercial grade stove, a spacious dining room, a gorgeous living room with fireplace, a huge game room and eight bedrooms all with private baths except one with private half-bath.

The property is situated on 1.6 acres with wooded backyard and beautiful landscaping. A new private heated in-ground pool was just added to the property to enjoy as well as the hot tub. (Under Amenities, pool is open late May - late September)

During the fall, the area brings crowds from around the country to admire the rainbow-colored foliage. In the late fall and winter months, the home serves as a retreat for the downhill and cross-country skiers, snowboarders and snowmobilers who enjoy partaking of the Sunday River Ski Resort amenities and other nearby Northeast winter sport destinations.

There are numerous spring and summer activities such as canoeing, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, golfing, fishing, and swimming in the many local lakes. This area is ideal for fun activities for families and social retreats. It also serves as the perfect unique venue to accommodate guests for an exceptionally beautiful wedding and reception!

For more information on area activities such as skiing, biking, hiking and golf, please visit our website at www.thaddeustwitchellhouse.com or www.bethelmaine.com.

CANCELLATIONS: Although we have a STRICT REFUND policy, we have absolutely no desire to profit from an unfortunate change of plans. We will refund 100% of your deposit if and when we are able to re-book your original (or revised) vacation time frame. If you are concerned that you may have to cancel your vacations, please go to www. Insuremytrip.com and purchase trip insurance.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Additional amenities at this vacation home include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

John & Cynthia Wissocki

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Fence around the pool
  • A hot tub
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 8 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Table football
  • Ping pong table
  • Games room
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Kayaking on site
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 4650 sq ft (432 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: Permission from owner required before booking.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

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Thaddeus Twitchell House - In-Ground pool, Hot tub, Skiing, Golf, Hiking & More! Reviews

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great New Years Stay
Historic home with plenty of space. Great for kids with game room, hot tub. Well stocked. Close to Sunday River. We highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding Experience
Our family, 14 of us, rented the Thaddeus Twitchell House during the Columbus Day weekend. The home was beautifully furnished and decorated and all the furniture was top notch. Everything was exactly as described in the literature. There were no surprises, only delights. All the appliances were top quality and worked as expected. The kitchen had two dish washers. What a blessing for our large group. Every room had a bathroom and most rooms had their own TV. The hosts were wonderful. John and Cynthia were very responsive and made sure our stay would be a positive one. We experienced a major wind storm during our stay which caused damage to a tree in the front yard. Within a few hours a crew was on site, removed the downed limb and thoroughly cleaned up the debris. We couldn’t have asked for more. The whole weekend was a very positive experience. Thank you John and Cynthia for helping make our family gathering memorable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion made!
The house was perfect for our large extended family, with a bed & bath combo for everyone. The location was perfect for lead peeping and connecting at the local breweries and at the Fryeburg Fair. A truly terrific stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house for a Labor Day friend getaway
This is an amazing house for a group of friends and their kids. We had the best time in the pool, playroom and outdoors There was plenty of space for everyone to stay without feeling crowded. The kitchen was well stocked with plenty of plates, cups and silverware for a large group The whole house and pool area was very clean and had lots of towels for everyone There is some nicer furniture/items that I put away when we arrived The owners were wonderful and easy to communicate with I highly recommend this house
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house
We had an awesome stay at the Thaddeus Twitchell House! Check-in/check-out was easy! The house was spacious and most importantly clean! The pool and hot tub were also well maintained. Loved that we all had king sized beds and our own private bathrooms. Would definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Twisted Riders Maine trip
We had a great time!!! House is gorgeous with everything you could possibly need. Very close to stores and restaurants. Couldn't ask for a nicer place to stay. Thank you John and Cynthia!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house for family gathering
We stayed in this big house for 3 nights with our 4 grown-up children's family from east and west coasts for our first family reunion trip in honor of my recently deceased mother who valued family tie. We had a total of 10 adults and 6 children and the reunion was just fantastic. At the dinner table of our last night staying there, we all took turn to say something about this stay. The comments are as follows: 1. The kitchen is really big, equipped with all the gadgets we need and 2 dishwashers, making preparation of meals extra convenient. 2. The swimming pool is a blast and we can stay there for most of our days, plus the hot tub is super relaxing and comfortable. 3. The bedrooms are so comfortable and we love having our own bathroom. 4. The dinner table is so big that we can all sit together to enjoy our meals 5. The place is really spacious so we can have our own space if needed or chat as a group when feel like to. 6. The house is so sound-proof that we can have quiet sleep without hearing babies crying. 7. The game room with its many games is fun for both young and old. 8. My 7-years old grandson said, 'We should come here every year for a family reunion!' Thanks to John and Cynthia for sharing their lovely house with us, and their quick response to any questions we had is highly commendable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M., Topeka

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for family vacation
The house was as advertised and was a great place for a family vacation. Our family included several very small children so we ate many meals in the house.The lovely, large kitchen was better-equipped than any rental home we’ve stayed in, and we loved that there were plenty of bedrooms for everyone—most all with en suite baths. We enjoyed the pool, hot tub, and outdoor area. The owners promptly responded to the couple of questions we had.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful vacation spot
We had a fantastic vacation here. Three families stayed together, enjoyed attractions in the area, and a full pool day. We couldn't have had a better stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful House
Our annual family reunion this year was held at the Thaddeus House. 10 adults and a 7 year old for 5 nights. House accommodated us very comfy. Kitchen has everything you will need. Plenty of towels. Rooms and bathrooms were exactly as described. Great place to spend time with large group and be able to just relax and enjoy. It’s a little old school meets modern vibe.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for Large Families
This was perfect place for our family reunion with a group of 14 to come together and create lasting memories. The house was incredibly spacious, with plenty of room for everyone to relax and spread out. The bedrooms were comfortable, and the large kitchen and dining table provided wonderful central gathering space for dining and family game nights. The thoughtful touches made by the host made our stay even more special. For example, a birthday gift basket for my dad who was turning 90 this year. John and Cynthia was fantastic! Communication was clear and easy, and they were incredibly response to our questions throughout our stay. We can’t thank them enough for their hospitality and for making our family reunion such a success. We highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a clean, spacious and family friendly place to stay in. Five stars all around!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gia J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bachelorette party
This is our second time staying at your property to celebrate one of our friends getting married. Needless to say, everything about the house was and is perfect. John and Cynthia were responsive and made the stay so easy. The house itself is beautifully maintained and kept. All 8 bedrooms have their own bathrooms and have linens to go with them. The only downfall is that this was our last friend to get married. Looks like we will just have to find a reason to come back other than our friends weddings!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for a business retreat!
The home had multiple spaces for people to spread out. We had 16 people here for a business retreat. We were able to do team building and work sessions without an issue. Just keep in mind that they’ll need to be ok with sharing a bed. Only the double bed was hard to be shared, the rest of the rooms were spacey and had queens or larger. Location was great! Lots of adventures to be had as a group! Great communication with the owner and it was clean and updated. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Twitchell House
It was everything and MORE!! The Bridal suite was phenomenal ! Plenty of room for my daughter to get all set for her big day. The house had plenty of space for everyone to spread out and enjoy their stay. And the pool and hot tub were just icing on the cake .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love this place
We stayed here for a 60th birthday party weekend with 12 adults. House is amazing, bedrooms with bathrooms for everyone. The 2 sitting rooms were very comfortable. Kitchen was well equipped for presentation of our sit down dinner. Plenty of room at the large dining table for all. Hot tub right outside the door was a nice touch. We are already planning when we can come back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family and friends ski weekend
Amazingly maintained old farmhouse. All modern amenities. Well supplied kitchen . Awesome dining room. Nothing overlooked
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
We take a family ski trip every year, and this year, we decided on Sunday River in Newry, Maine. Now that we determined the ski resort, it was time to find a place to stay. We have a pretty big group and needed accommodations for fifteen, a mix of adults and children. We landed on the Thaddeus Twitchell house. It easily handled the group and was only ten minutes from Sunday River. My mother, an avid cook, raved about the kitchen and all the kitchen-ware. Following a day on the slopes, we returned to the Thaddeus Twitchell house and relaxed in the hot tub; my 6-year-old daughter said that was her favorite part of the vacation. The communication with John and Cynthia was great leading up to our arrival and continued throughout our stay. We had a great time, and next time we are in Newry, we hope to stay at the Thaddeus Twitchell house. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome house for annual ski trip
This is our 2nd year at John and Cynthia's house and it was better than I remembered. It's well stocked with everything and has plenty of space for our group of 16. Improvements included new fire place and hot tub which we thoroughly enjoyed. Sunday River is just a few minutes away. We all agreed that we really couldn't have asked for more. Communication was clear and John's a fabulous host. We hope to be back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent House and Location!
Impressive and comfortable property for a group of friends, located just minutes from Sunday River as well as Bethel and other attractions. Well stocked kitchen and spacious layout to allow spaces for gatherings and allowing guests privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place for a large group of friends
14 friends had a great time at the Thaddeus Twitchell House. We prepared meals together in the large kitchen, ate as a group around the large dining room table, had plenty of space to be all together, or hang out in different rooms in smaller groups, or to get away for some quiet time in our comfortable bedrooms. The location was great for near-by skiing and snow-shoeing. Many of us took advantage of the hot tub. The owners were very responsive. I expect we'll be back.....
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary B., Boston, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Second Year
We stayed here for the second year in a row and had another great trip. John and Cynthia are super responsive to any questions and the house is great for large groups. The location for Sunday River is perfect and the house is stocked with everything you could ever need. The new hot tub was great and we love the ability to spread out and all have our own space. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fran T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friend group ski vacation
This house is incredible. We had a group of 16 for our annual friend group ski trip. First, it’s enormous, we were literally getting lost when moving in. Every room has a bathroom which was amazing. The owners have really set the house up to accommodate large groups. Two coffee makers and two dishwashers were so key! There’s even a Poland spring water cooler. Owner is so responsive and helpful. This experience FAR exceeded our expectations!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Group of 15, ski/snowboard trip
We had a comfortable relaxing stay at the Twitchell house. Appreciated the large kitchen with and extra large island great for buffet style serving, large fridge, the hot tub, quality linens, and 8 separate bedrooms.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan E., Eliot, Maine

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property for a family gathering
Amenities are exceptional - two dishwashers, fully-stocked kitchen with pots and pans, dishware, silverware, and other kitchenware for ultimate food prep convenience, two coffee makers, robes in each bedroom for use with the hot tub, towels and linens. Every bedroom has its own bathroom. Space is luxurious. Location is very convenient to Sunday River.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrianna P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home!
My family met there for my parents 60th anniversary, and it was an absolute pleasure to spend the weekend there.. as others have said, didn’t even need to leave the house, so much to do in a beautiful setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023