Amazing Maine Get-Away - Maine's Western Mountains
- Minimum stay:N/A
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Historic country lodge in Maine's beautiful western mountains with private swimming pond and beach on property, close to lakes, streams and mountains. Nearby world-class fishing (Rapid River, Magalloway, Kennebago, Androscoggin & Swift Rivers, Rangeley & Richardson Lakes), golfing (Bethel Inn & Sunday River), and ski areas (Sunday River, Saddleback, Mt. Abram, Black Mountain).
Magnificent setting with broad lawns and pastures overlooking mountain valley in the northern end of the Mahoosuc range. Pond & river on property. Trails on property and access to 4000 footers. Plentiful outdoor activities: swim, boat, fish (stocked pond, great fishing throughout the area including some of the nation's most pristine wild trout waters), hike, bike, ride, berry pick, you name it. Nearby Bethel Recreation Area & Sunday River golf and ski resorts. 3 hours from Boston.
This is a truly unique vacation and recreation spot - comfortable and gorgeous with deep history in a friendly old-New England town. Built in 1792 by the first homesteading settler in the valley; renovated in the late 1800s at the peak of the railroad era into a private summer retreat with design contributions by Stanford White and Frederick Law Olmsted. Wonderful interiors including breathtaking Great Hall, several salons, Grand Dining Room. Long views that defy words.
Rates quoted are for family vacation rentals with the indicated seasonal overnight guest maximums. Event and other rental rates quoted upon request.
References required.
Keywords: Sleeps 25+ in warm weather, 16+ in cold weather. Summer and winter rentals available. 2 kitchens, 2 dining rooms. Catering & event services available. 15 fireplaces. Contemporary utilities & amenities including wireless internet. Elegantly furnished.
Weddings, reunions, special events, family vacations, corporate and group retreats. Destination Weddings. Ceremony and reception site. Trophy trout, salmon & bass fishing. Two golf courses nearby. Amazing for leaf peeping weekends. Downhill and XC Ski. Snow-mobile. Hunt. Hike the Appalachian Trail. Relax.
Property Type
- Lodge
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Suitability
- Non Smoking Only
Bedrooms
- 15 Bedrooms, Sleeps 25, Beds for 25
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 3
- Bedroom 4
- Bedroom 5
- Bedroom 6
- Bedroom 7
- Bedroom 8
- Bedroom 9
- Bedroom 10
- Bedroom 11
- Bedroom 12
- Bedroom 13
- Bedroom 14
- Bedroom 15
- Other (See Description)
Bathrooms
- 5.5 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- Bathroom 2
- Bathroom 3
- Bathroom 4
- Bathroom 5
Kitchen & Dining
- Catering Available
- Cooking Utensils
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Amenities
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
- Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace
- Linens Provided
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- DVD Player
- Television
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo
- Ping Pong Table
Communications
- Mobile Phone
- Broadband Access
- Wireless Internet
- Telephone
Pool & Spa
- Private Pool
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Grill
- Balcony
- Deck / Patio
Location & View
- Lakefront
- Monument View
- Mountain View
- Waterfront
Activities
- Cinemas
- Snowboarding
- Rock Climbing
- Kayaking
- Rafting
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Mountain Biking
- Water Skiing
- Golf
- Snowmobiling
- Skiing
- Cycling
- Tennis
- Swimming
- Horseshoes
- Wildlife Viewing
- Horseback Riding
- Antiquing
- Boating
- Sledding
- Fishing
- Cross Country Skiing
Other Activities
Reviews
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Our two-week stay at the Merrill House
Our two-week stay at the Merrill House
- Guest Cathy A.
- Date of stay 03/08/12
- Review Submitted 05/30/12
Our family of sixteen stayed at the Merrill House in Andover, Maine, for two weeks earlier this year and loved it! We have always appreciated the beautiful Maine homes we have seen all over the state, but the Merrill House is definitely the most fantastic home we have yet seen. Our family is involved in several television projects and did some filming at the home and the surrounding region, and it made for a wonderful setting. We especially enjoyed the spacious Great Hall - it was the perfect meeting place for our crowd. Back home, many of our sons have a wedding photography and videography business, and they recognized this home as a perfect spot for a destination wedding. In fact, we are advertising it to our local folks who are looking for a unique place for their special celebration, as this home can accommodate such a large amount of guests. Also, the caretakers, Becky and Bert, are very helpful and considerate in keeping the home looking fresh and clean.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, adventure seekers.
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Rates
Winter 2012 (thru Mar): $600/nt $3000/wk; $750/nt $4500/wk holiday 3 night min Apr-June & Sep-Oct: $800/night $4800/week 3 night min Summer 2012 (Jul & Aug): $1000/night $6000/week 5 night min
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Location
Owner info
Year Purchased: 1792
The Unique Benefits at this Lodge:
Merrill House (c.1792, on the National Historic Register) looks across “Snow Valley” onto the tail end of the White Mountains in western Maine. Located in Andover, under ½ hour from Bethel and Sunday River Ski area, and surrounded by fields, forest and trails, Merrill House is immersed in natural beauty. The Appalachian Trail passes through Andover, and there are excellent X-country trails and sled runs just outside the door.
The home has been in the family for over two hundred years, since its original construction eight generations ago. The homestead was the first colonial settlement of the valley.
Ezekiel Merrill, Revolutionary War veteran, and his wife Sarah and their young children first trekked in by canoe and foot over 50 miles to spend the winter in a one-room hut that the local Pequaket Indians helped them make. They were under-provisioned and had to trade for food and furs with the native Americans, living largely on potatoes that first winter. The family survived and stayed to establish their farm.
Generations passed and the homestead grew into a working farm with barns and pastures. At the end of the 1800’s Ezekiel’s great grandson Henry Varnum Poor and his son Henry William – made wealthy by the railroads – renovated the farmhouse into the lodge we have today, and the pastures into botanical gardens, with walk-paths and many other features.
Today the Merrill House is available for rent for weddings, retreats, reunions, and seasonal parties. We hope you will enjoy its comfort, charm and its unique piece of American history as much as we do!
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Photos
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Merrill House - Summer
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Merrill House - Winter
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Great Hall Fireplace and Balcony
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Master Bedroom (private bath)
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2nd Floor Bedroom (twins)
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Soutwest bedroom - mountain views and access to South Balcony
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Ellis River runs through it...
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Pond and beach - many, many more swimming and boating options nearby!
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West Face
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Great Hall
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Dining Room
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2nd Floor Bedroom (shared bath)
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Southeast Bedroom - looks out onto lawns and pond with access to South Balcony
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View looking west to Baldpate Mountain (amazing sunsets!)
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Spring fed pond and beach on premise.
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Covered bridge swimming hole nearby.
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