Location: Bethel, Sunday River, Mountains & Lakes, Maine, USA (10 minutes from Sunday River - 15 minutes from Bethel) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)
This charming private retreat is nestled among Maples, Birches, and Firs with a view to Howard Pond. The tastefully decorated three bedroom, two bath cottage sleeps six with two queen beds and two twin beds. The inviting open living/dining/kitchen features a vaulted cathedral ceiling with roof windows that allow light to fill the home. The 6' pine dining table accommodates everyone.
The master suite with the adjoining loft living area is located on the second floor. The pine paneling, cabinets and pine wood floors add to the warmth and ambiance of this Maine woods' retreat. There will be the slightest sigh (ahh) of approval and excitement as you enter this gracious, welcoming environment. This is a place that can restore your soul. After a day full of activity, you can sit by the fire and watch the leaves or the snowflakes fall. Relax and wile away the hours in the rocking chairs on the 8'wide farmers porch that spans the front of the house.
Howard Pond is a pristine Maine pond that prohibits noisy watercraft and is home to a loon family. There is a public swimming area and dock near the dam. Adventurous hiking --including the Appalachian Trail & other hikes in the White mountains-- and quiet walks are just outside your door. You may even see a moose!
Downhill and cross-country skiing, snowshoeing,ice skating,snow mobiling are all within 10 or 15 minutes of the house.
The Sunday River Golf Club is one of the premier courses in New England. The Bethel Inn and Country Club also provides a challenging 18 hole course.
Minutes away from the Adrossogin River, canoeing, kayaking, and guided trips are within easy access.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: large capacity washer and dryer are located in the full basement
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: down comforters-plush blankets-down,fiber & memeory foam pillows
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- Queen Bed: There are two queen beds - one in the master and one in a downstairs bedroom
- Twin/Single Bed: Two twin beds are in a downstairs bedroom
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: expanded cable service - 37" Vizio High Definition TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Fully equipted kitchen with a gas range, microwave,toaster, dishwasher and refrigerator
- Cooking Utensils Provided: pots, pans, casseroles, baking pans, coffee grinder - everything you need including portable mixer,spices & seasonings
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio: 8"wide covered farmer's porch spans the front of the home
- View/Location
- Lake View: The swimming dock is located just a short walk down the road at the dam.
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance: the digital phone service provides unlimited long distance service within the United States
- Broadband Internet: Color printer is available
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): High speed wireless internet service is available and free
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Fall/Winter rates Nov to May $300/night (weekends, 2 night minimum)
Special - rent 3 nights get the 4th night free except on Holidays
Summer Rates $200/night (weekends, 2 night minimum) Weekly Rate $900
Friday night thru Thursday night
Holiday and Seasonal Rates available upon request
check in time 3pm check out time 10am
see owner's website for security deposit & photos & more information
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1995
The Unique Benefits at this House
I love to walk in the woods in every season of the year. In the fall, I am convinced that there is no more spectacular fall folage anywhere in the world than in the Western Mountains of Maine on Howard Pond. It is great fun to have this house as a base and travel around the state and into New Hampshire and Vermont for day trips or take a couple of days and travel to the Maine coast. There are great antiquing, hiking, canoeing, biking and skiing adventures within minutes of the house. When the pond freezes, it is great fun to skate on that open frozen expanse of water. And, there is nothing like snowshoeing in the woods or on the trails at Sunday River or the Bethel Inn and Country Club..where you can also cross-country ski. Although, I don't downhill or snow board, my family loves the friendly and relaxed atmosphere at on the mountain. Bethel also has some lovely places to dine.
Owner's Map of Bethel
As a native Texan, my first visit to Maine was in the fall in the late 1980's. I was fortunate enough to stay with friends on Howard Pond and I fell in love with the place. For seveal years, I would return in the fall to this place that literally restored my soul... walking in the woods, listening to the loons and being surrounded by nature...very different from my "city life" in Austin, Texas. One year when I got off the plane in Portland, I wondered to myself if I could possibly find a place of my own in this part of the world. It took a couple of years to find the land, hire the builder and take on such a project long distance. In 1995,I walked into the House on the Hill and fell in love all over again. Please be my guest..enjoy skiing and snowboarding at Sunday River, skating on the pond, walking in the woods or swimming and fishing in the summer or just relaxing by the fire or rocking away the hours on the porch.
Property Photos
- The house is nestled on a hill in the Maine woods. - Bethel, Maine Lodging
- Inviting living room with vaulted cathedral ceiling & view of the woods - Bethel, Maine Lodging
- 6' dining table & open floorplan encourages group activities - Bethel, Maine Lodging
- Private master suite is upstairs and adjacent to the loft living area
- 2nd photo of the master bedroom looking toward the master bath and walk-in close
- this bedroom looks on to the porch and woods beyond
- 2nd bedroom with queen size bed conveniently located on the main level
- downstairs hall bath
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