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Cozy Cottage w/ Lil' Pond, Fenced Yard & Firepit (Dog friendly!)

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Outdoor dining
Living area
Trout in the pond ! NO fishing but you can feed them ! (trout food)
Private kitchen
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Bethel, ME
  • Place, Bethel Historical Society
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Dr. Moses Mason House
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Bethel Pathway
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

LOFT

1 Twin Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy Cottage w/ Lil' Pond, Fenced Yard & Firepit (Dog friendly!)

Your family and fur babies will be feel right at home in this cozy, private cottage with it's own pond (feed the trout!). AMAZING LOCATION with a quick 2 minute drive to the village of Bethel, recently voted best ski town in North America by USA Today! Also, a short drive to the town of Woodstock, Mt. Abram, lakes, rivers, and more Western Maine adventures! Come stay, relax in the fenced in back yard and enjoy the stars while sitting around the fire pit. Fast wifi, Roku TV, BBQ grill and more!



Please note: There is one external security camera facing out towards the driveway. It has audio and video recording capabilities that allows for viewing or monitoring of the outside entrance to mudroom 24/7 if needed. The camera faces the driveway/ outside entrance area only, it does NOT face inside, and it cannot hear inside. This camera is for security purposes only at the outside entrance.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Well behaved, trained dogs only please.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Thank you please adhere to check out instructions . Let us know if any damages
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No fishing in the pond. But You can feed the trout trout food
Please leave shoes. in mudroom. Please no pets on furniture unless you bring your own sheets or dog blanket for them.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

About the neighborhood

Bethel

Located in Bethel, this cottage is in the city center 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, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledding.
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Bethel, ME

What's nearby

  • Bethel Historical Society - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Dr. Moses Mason House - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Bethel Hill Common - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Bethel Chamber of Commerce - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Bethel Pathway - 5 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Local Hub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Matterhorn Ski Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Butcher Burger - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Cottage w/ Lil' Pond, Fenced Yard & Firepit (Dog friendly!) pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Cottage w/ Lil' Pond, Fenced Yard & Firepit (Dog friendly!)?

As of May 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Cottage w/ Lil' Pond, Fenced Yard & Firepit (Dog friendly!) on May 23, 2026 start from $367, 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 Cozy Cottage w/ Lil' Pond, Fenced Yard & Firepit (Dog friendly!)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Cottage w/ Lil' Pond, Fenced Yard & Firepit (Dog friendly!)?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Cottage w/ Lil' Pond, Fenced Yard & Firepit (Dog friendly!) located?

Located in the heart of Bethel, this cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of Dr. Moses Mason House, Bethel Historical Society, and Bethel Hill Common. Androscoggin River and Bethel Chamber of Commerce are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 24 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay in Bethel. The house is great — well laid out for a family of 4, and we loved the fenced yard. The kitchen is well equipped. We also loved being so close to town - it was easy to shoot out to the bakery in the morning for treats, and close to Sunday River. The owner was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect get away
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russ B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Cozy Cottage was perfect for our annual fall getaway. Location was perfect and private. I would highly recommend this property to anyone wanting a quiet getaway. Our host Suz was awesome. Her communication was prompt and accurate. We will be back for two weeks summer of 2026 and hope to stay at the Cozy Cottage
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

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

Rustic well located cabin

Perfect spot for seeing the area Located a short distance to awesome restaurants and town
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

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

Great location and the dog loved it too

Great location to Sunday River Ski Resort. Perfect space for a family with dogs.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paige c.

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

Quiet and relaxing

This was a great spot for my family and I to relax. Appreciated the fenced in yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is just a short drive or bike ride to the village of Bethel Maine. We loved the proximity to endless hiking trails and wonderful roads to bike on. The town has great restaurants and a bakery. The kitchen had everything we needed for our monthlong stay and was very functional with a stove that has a center grill. The beds were comfortable, and we liked the rainfall showerhead.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Cameron B.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chimney clogged and tried to charge me for the cleaning—will report this listing for violating health safety standards and have removed as to not endanger future guests.
Stayed 19 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 25, 2025
This review is false and retaliatory. This guest SEVERELY violated house rules, left the home in horrible and unsafe and unsanitary condition, and caused extensive documented damage requiring professional remediation, replacement of furniture and other items, and a POLICE report. During this same period, the guest received multiple additional 1-star reviews from other hosts for similar behavior. Beware of this guest!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan F.

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

Perfect home for friends or family to get away

Perfect place to stay near Bethel. Beautiful interior and a great yard to hang out in as well. Plenty of places to sleep. Very close to town for a bite if you don’t want to cook. Would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melody C.

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

Good getaway

Comfortable home. well equipped kitchen, nice fenced yard. We had a lovely stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

gabriel c.

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

awesome

this place is magical , very close to the town good restaurants and the the house is beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Great lil getaway

The place is amazing The host Suz Is terrific Love being close to Town as well as all the beautiful sites around We look forward to getting back up there as soon as we can if you’re looking for a great place to stay you definitely have found the place and my dog Farley absolutely loved having a closed yard to play and safely sincerely, Dan, Irene, and Farley
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sommer A.

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

Great location & house

We enjoyed our stay very much. The house was as described. Very cozy, had everything we needed .. the kitchen is a pleasure to prep food in & the beds were all incredibly comfortable. I hope to stay here again in the future. Thanks again for a pleasurable week!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Cameron B.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disregarding price gouging and false claims, what is downright criminal and shockingly dangerous is the unclean, unsafe fire that pumped back carbon monoxide throughout the cottage due to not up to code safety standards. Reported. They will either fix this issue or be removed to spare future guests from my experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 30, 2025
This guest has several 1 star reviews from many other hosts. He causes immense damage to properties, breaks house rules, and leaves retaliatory reviews after they report him
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raymond L.

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

Family Getaway

We had plenty of room as a family of four. The stove has a center skillet which was great for making pancakes or toasting tortillas. The house is less than 15 minutes from Sunday River which made it easy to get to the mountain in the morning. This was a great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy O.

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

Cozy cabin

We really enjoyed our stay. Close to Bethel and Sunday River skiing. The house was very comfortable. Good heat, hot water. Well stocked kirchen and bathroom.Fenced yard for our dogs was great. We had snow when we were there and the plow came and took care of it.. We were very happy with everything!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia O.

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

Comfortable and pleasant stay

We enjoyed the cottage as it had everything we needed to prepare meals including pots and pans, spices, a lovely kitchen, towels and linens, shampoo and body wash in the shower. We loved the open concept and close proximity to downtown Bethel. The fenced-in yard was so convenient for the dogs. Hosts Adam and Suz were great, responsive and helpful. We would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hilary S.

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

Relaxing stay at convenient location

This was a great place to stay, close to downtown Bethel, for our family with 2 toddlers and a dog. Yard was completely fenced in, and there were some toys and a high chair provided that really helped too. Kitchen had all the pots and pans and spices etc that we needed. Beds were comfy. Thanks for letting us stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Highly recommend!

We had a wonderful stay at this Bethel, ME cottage. Highlights - clean, well stocked kitchen and bathrooms, comfortable king sized bed, large TV, fireplace and fenced in yard. Only a 15 minute drive to Sunday River. Close to many restaurants in Bethel. I had a question about snow removal and owner responded right away on a Saturday night. We hope to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

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

The best!!

One of the best ones we’ve stayed at and we’ve stayed in a lot. House is perfect. Has everything you need for just like at home I mean everything. Beds are really comfortable. Everything nice and clean. Washer and dryer to use as we were coming from another vacation it worked out perfect to be able to wash our stuff. great location and Bethel, and about 10 minute rides to Sunday river would love to stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer H.

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

Great for me and my dog

This was a very comfortable location and bigger than I expected. Unfortunately the place hadn't been cleaned when I arrived at 4 pm on a Monday, but Suz was super responsive and got the cleaner there. I did have to leave again and drive around with my dog for a while while cleaners came, but the DID come and I was able to be back within 2 hours. That's why I put 4 on check in. I expect it won't happen again though. The upstairs loft was cool and I wished I had more folks to play games. Loved the gas fireplace and so did my dog- I put his bed there. I want to give 5 across the board, but the loud heating system kicking on and off next to the living room and no microwave detracted a bit for me. Coffee maker also a bit challenging - couldn't make a full pot - but maybe needed better filters.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisalee J.

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

Terrific place

Great place to stay. The views along the way breathtaking I’ll tell you! It rained while we was there but still a great stay regardless of not getting to use the cool ski chairs around the fire pit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline H.

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

Cute Bethel Cottage

We stayed here for two nights with our labs and it was perfect for us! There’s a fully fenced in yard with plenty of room for fetch. It’s clear that the property has been newly renovated, and it was super cute and clean. The owners were also very responsive and easy to get in touch with. This property is very close to downtown Bethel, and a short drive to Sunday River. We'll definitely be looking to book in the winter!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Suz Robinson

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Critical care ICU nurse studying to be an NP. My partner and I love traveling and love hosting so that others can enjoy vacations and adventures just as much as us.

Why they chose this property

This charming house is private and also is the perfect place get away to the mountains of Maine and explore AMAZING Bethel, Woodstock, Newry and other near by towns.
Lakes, rivers, mountains are a few minutes away. The village of Bethel is a two minute drive. :)

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