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5BR Ski house - 3 miles south of downtown Bethel

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Apres Ski Hot Tub!
5 Bedroom Home
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 162450 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom downstairs 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bedroom downstairs 2

1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom Upstairs 1

1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Bedroom Upstairs 2

1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom Upstairs 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom - 1st Floor

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom - 2nd floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

5BR Ski house - 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.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
There is a dog run. Dogs should remain leashed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outdoor music should be kept at respectful levels, as sound travels across the lake and neighboring homes. Please reduce music vol at 9pm, off at 11p
Please rinse sand off feet before entering hot tub. There is a kiddie pool for rinsing.
Please use the shed in the backyard for trash storage, and recyclables. Please keep returnables separate from other recycling.

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

About the neighborhood

Bethel

Located in Bethel, this vacation home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Bethel Historical Society and Dr. Moses Mason House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sunday River and White Cap Ski Lift. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Albany Township, ME

What's nearby

  • Bethel Historical Society - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Dr. Moses Mason House - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Bethel Hill Common - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Bethel Pathway - 7 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Bethel Chamber of Commerce - 7 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Local Hub - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Butcher Burger - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Social Kitchen & Bar - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5BR Ski house - 3 miles south of downtown Bethel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 5BR Ski house - 3 miles south of downtown Bethel?

As of Apr 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 5BR Ski house - 3 miles south of downtown Bethel on May 24, 2026 start from $438, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 5BR Ski house - 3 miles south of downtown Bethel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5BR Ski house - 3 miles south of downtown Bethel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 5BR Ski house - 3 miles south of downtown Bethel located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 1.3 mi (2 km) from White Mountain National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Bethel Historical Society and Bethel Hill Common. Dr. Moses Mason House and Bethel Pathway are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 96 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shayna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, close to mountain, hot tub a plus after cold day skiing!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would recommend! Place was clean and tidy and was great for a ski weekend with my friends! After the snowstorm the path and hot tub were cleared off! Was great weekend and would book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is an incredible place to stay in vacationland! The host is very responsive and kind. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tobias F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at Jim‘s Ski house. It was a very cold weekend in January, but the house was nice and warm. Plus we thoroughly enjoyed the hot tub. My girlfriend said it had a very homey feel :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Geoff M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful experience staying here for a ski weekend. Hot tub was a nice end to the day. The house was clean, spacious and kitchen was well stocked for any meal prep. We are hoping to come back next season! Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Angelo M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jim was a great host and very friendly. From the beginning he communicated well and ensured we got in the house. The house was great with no issues and had everything we needed to cook breakfast and dinner. When we did need something Jim was only a call away and was very prompt to our needs. The house location was great. Very spacious and beds were great. Quick drive to Sunday River. The hot tub was a plus, especially after days on the mountain. I would rent this house again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property - fun location

Overall was a great vacation, highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kristy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was great for our family of 7 adults, 2 Children & Dog, with plenty of extra space. Kitchen was very spacious, table sat all of us with ample room. They have a big fire pit & Hot Tub that we used every night & a large dock that we fished off. (Fishing was great)! Would def rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ed M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay at this property! The house was spacious, cozy, and perfect for a relaxing getaway. One of the absolute highlights was the jacuzzi; enjoying it in the cold weather was unforgettable and truly made the experience special. The lake is just a few steps from the property, which made it incredibly easy to enjoy the scenery and spend time outdoors.The amenities were in great condition, and everything was exactly as described. The location is peaceful yet convenient, making it easy to unwind while still being close to town.Host Jim Dearden was outstanding. He was extremely attentive and welcoming, always making sure we had everything we needed. He followed up with us whenever something came up and responded very quickly to all of my questions. He was very attentive with us, making sure we had everything we needed and following up whenever we needed something.Overall, this was a fantastic stay, and we would absolutely return and recommend this place to anyone looking for a relaxing and well-hosted getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brock N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Great Maine Getaway

We booked this property to have a getaway weekend with friends. There was plenty of beds and space! Everything inside was clean and comfortable. Jim was great at answering any questions that came up.Finally we wanted a place on the water, all we had to do was walk across the street!Would absolutely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kristy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dylan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carly N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renita R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melyca W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ski weekend

This place was great for our big ski group. There were plenty of beds for our whole crew and great hang out areas in the kitchen and living room. The hot tub was perfect after a long day on the slopes. Will definitely come back again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ned L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

The Pond is clean and refreshing. The House is in a great central location to visit many places in Maine. I wish we had 2 weeks as we didn't make it to the Coast this time. We'll have to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great stay

A well-outfitted place, convenient to Bethel and the White Mountains. We were five adults, but the house easily accommodates more than twice that many. The large kitchen, dining table and living room would provide ample space for a larger group to gather. The lake is bit shallow for active swimming, but the water was refreshing and canoeing was pleasant. The owner, Jim, is pleasant and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jim Dearden

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I am a family guy... a skier, a boater, a sports aficionado. There is nothing more important than family and friends. I appreciate sharing moments with family and friends together, playing cards, or swimming in the lake... hiking, or skiing. Sitting around a firepit under the stars... The Bethel community is full of great people, places, restaurants, and recreation. That is why I visit Bethel... and why you should too!

Why they chose this property

I bought this abandoned summer farmhouse in 1995 because of my love for skiing, and my desire to have both a ski house, and a lake house. No doubt, I had no idea what a labor of love I was getting into! Ask me about the day I tried to jack up the old farmhouse in order to pour a foundation underneath it... I'll fill you in on how this house, built in the year 2000, came into being!

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