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Bethel/Newry Rental Ski Home, Sleeps 10, Sunday River, 3 Bedrm [#263760] | View Property
Bethel
House, 3 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 2 Baths (Sleeps 10)
From $100/nt
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Traveler Reviews (13)
Excellent visit. Wonderful vacation
Guest: Tara J.
Date of Stay: 04/26/12
Review Submitted: 05/24/12
What a great we had in Bethel. Jill and Gray were wonderful hosts and the house was very clean and neat. Close enough to town and activities, yet far enough away for peace and quiet. Thank you again our family had a great time.
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Great House in Bethel
Guest: Jeff
(New Hampshire)
Date of Stay: 11/25/11
Review Submitted: 05/08/12
My family, including two kids and our dog, have rented this house the past two years as a seasonal rental for the ski season. Overall, we had an excellent experience. The house itself is very nice - very clean and uncluttered and plenty of room. Although the house doesn't look big from the outside, a finished basement adds an extra family room/rec room with brand new sleep sofa, small office and a third room we used for puzzles and games. One of the bedrooms has a queen and two twins, which was great when we had friends visiting since that one room sleeps a family of 4. The dining area also has a very large table, so the house can hold quite a few people without feeling uncomfortable or crowded. The house is less than ten minutes from downtown Bethel and a little over 15 minutes to the main base lodge at Sunday River. The owners were great to deal with. We never had any real problems, but anything we ever needed (like more sand for the walkway) was always taken care of right away. Overall, we were very happy with our time at this house.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, sightseeing.
Great house
Guest: Phil S.
Date of Stay: 10/08/11
Review Submitted: 10/19/11
We had a really great stay in the house. It was very well equipped, clean and comfortable and as there were only the 2 of us staying we had a huge amount of space. We did a lot of our own cooking and had everything we needed. Bed was very comfortable and there were loads of towels etc. The house was very well insulated and in a quiet location just over 4 miles from Bethel. We had a bit of diffiiculty finding it when we first arrived as people we asked in Bethel didn;t seem to know where Taylor Woods Rd was - we got sent on a wild goose chase by the guy at the information centre but then found a lady who told us to go down Intervale Rd for at least 4 miles and from then on it was easy. Bethel is a nice place and the people were very friendly. There is a supermarket - Hannafords - that is good and has a wide range of groceries, wine etc. Hannafords even has a tank of live lobsters which was quite unexpected. The Fall was great and we had some great drives looking at the foliage and local lakes and mountain scenery. We also caught the ski lift up to the top of the Sunday River resort and it was well worth it for the views. Nice quiet location surrounded by trees. Many thanks to Jill and Gray. Phil and Gina Scull
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So Peaceful!
Guest: Banana
(Galveston, TX, USA)
Date of Stay: 09/07/10
Review Submitted: 09/21/10
I am so happy that I found Birch Haven. The house was immaculate, very nicely furnished, every amenity thought of. The location is perfect - far enough away from town that you don't hear neighbors and traffic, but close enough that you can run to the store in ten minutes. It was so peaceful and quiet, with beautiful tall trees surrounding the house. This stay was just for my boyfriend and I, but the house is perfect for a family. It had a great game room downstairs, movies, books, board games, two TVs, brochures and information about things to do in the area. The wireless internet worked perfectly! I will definitely return, and highly recommend this to anyone going to the Sunday River or Bethel area.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Perfect Holiday Base
Guest: Anna & Stephen
(Southampton, United Kingdom)
Date of Stay: 07/10/10
Review Submitted: 08/24/10
We spent 2 weeks here and had a wonderful stay. The house was superb, very comfortable, clean and spacious. The area is charming and unspoilt with so many things to do and picturesque places to visit. Our teenage children had a great time in the "den" with the pool table and second t.v We enjoyed the Mollyockett weekend event in Bethel and the fantastic firework display in the evening. Our hikes along the Appalachian Trail were a real highlight. This was our first time in Maine and the house was a welcome surprise after a long journey from the UK. We hope to return as we fell in love with the area. Thank you Jill for sending our son's forgotten shirt back to us and for providing such a lovely holiday home.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Fantastic...Even in the Summer
Guest: Lou & Jen
(New York)
Date of Stay: 07/03/10
Review Submitted: 03/28/11
We stayed here twice in the summer of '10 and each time was excellent. Our first stay coincided with the hottest week in this part of Maine in many years. Thank goodness for the AC in the upper bedroom, even though I can't imagine it was used much the rest of the summer. The other saving grace was the wonderful finished basement which even when the temp outside was 95F remained amazingly comfortable all week. The house easily handled four adults and three kids very comfortably. The kitchen is excellent, well-stocked with most items you would need to cook any meal. The large dining room table was perfect for us as we ate in as a group most nights. The deck with table, chairs, and umbrella was a great place to drink coffee in the morning or just chill will a book. We loved the location as it was close enough to head into Bethel when we wanted to but a great base for taking day trips all around the area. The house was clean and even better than we imagined...we couldn't wait to head back in August, which was much cooler but just as enjoyable. We would highly recommend Birch Haven in any season!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.
Great Place
Guest: CM
(Holliston, MA)
Date of Stay: 06/26/10
Review Submitted: 07/07/10
Four of us stayed at Birch Haven for week at end of June and it was absolutely as described - exceptionally spotless, top quality linens, plenty of room, everything we needed we found - even condiments were furnished. I am normally quite picky about cleanliness but this is one of the neatest places I've ever stayed. I particularly enjoyed sitting out in the backyard reading while my daughter and son-in-law enjoyed the basement game room. I would highly recommend this place to anyone. Thanks Jill for a wonderful week.
Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.
Went there twice.
Guest: Buck and Robin
(Saint John, NB CANADA)
Date of Stay: 05/10/10
Review Submitted: 10/28/10
This place is an awesome get away spot. We have three young children and they loved to place. Jill is a great hostess. Its a quiet spot within driving distance of many attractions. This place is the nicest spot we have ever stayed.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Great Rental Near Sunday River
Guest: Luvtoski
(Kittery, ME)
Date of Stay: 03/04/10
Review Submitted: 03/26/10
We absolutely loved our stay at Birch Haven! The house was absolutely immaculate. The owners have thought of every detail - nightlights, everything you could need in the kitchen, more towels then you could possibly use during your stay and clear instructions about everything. A great finished basement for the kids - while the adults can visit upstairs. We had 4 adults and 4 kids stay and it was perfect. About a 15 minute easy drive to Sunday River. Lastly we found it to be one of the best values around and we would definitely rent this house again.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.
Family Ski Vacation
Guest: George_And_Marie
(Montreal, Canada)
Date of Stay: 02/27/10
Review Submitted: 05/25/10
We had a wonderful ski vacation at Birch Haven. The house was really clean, spacious, with all the amenities you would expect and then some. The house has a spacious and very well equipped kitchen, lovely dinning set, nice wine glasses and a beautiful fireplace among other things. The owners are very friendly and go out of their way to make sure you have a pleasant stay! We were greeted with little chocolates for the kids! The only negative point was the too short stay... we shall correct that problem next time.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Wonderful Hiking Vacation Retreat
Guest: Susiehoke
(New Bern, NC)
Date of Stay: 07/02/09
Review Submitted: 09/26/09
My husband and I rented Birch Haven for the summer of 2009 and were completely satisfied. The property is as described and even better than the pictures as some things have been added that are not shown. The house was immaculate, the furniture very comfortable and appliances, kitchen dishes and cookware more than adequate. There is a small deck with table, umbrella and chairs (suitable for 4) which got lots of use by us. There was no lobster pot, however, and when I mentioned it to the owners, one appeared on the doorstep two days later. There are widescreen TV’s in the living room and lower room and very good cable service. Another feature we appreciated is broadband internet access. The owners, who live locally, were very responsive to our needs. The area is lovely; we have vacationed in Bethel many times and never tire of the beauty of the mountains, streams and waterfalls. The main attraction for us is the hiking and there is no limit to the trails. We hope to return to Birch Haven in the future.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
February Vacation in Maine
Guest: Heimicza Vacation
(berlin, ct)
Date of Stay: 02/15/09
Review Submitted: 03/27/10
The house/property were even better then described. The rooms were spacious and the kitchen/dining room were perfect for the 8 of us. Very easy ride to and from Sunday River.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.
Everything we needed, and more!
Guest: Ross B.
(Texas)
Date of Stay: 01/21/08
Review Submitted: 02/04/10
We rented the Birch Haven house the last week of January 2010 and could not have been happier. The house is clean, clean, clean. It is well appointed with everything you could need. The beds and linens were top quality. The owners had made sure our kids had things to do as well by providing board games, videos and a pool / air hockey table. When an issue did arise, (power outage) the owners responded quickly to help. We could not ask for more. I own a lodging facility and vacation rental in Texas and this makes me a bit judgmental when staying in another facility, but I could not find anything negative to detract from our stay. I highly recommend this vacation rental!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.