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Big River House: Hot Tub, Family Fun & Room to Roam

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Ping pong onsite
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Dog-friendly
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Bethel, ME
  • Place, Bethel Historical Society
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Sunday River
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Mt. Washington Auto Road
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bunkroom

2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Lower King

1 King Bed

Lower Queen

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs King w/ Twin Bunk

1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Upstairs Queen

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Lower Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Main Floor Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Upstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

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

About this property

Big River House: Hot Tub, Family Fun & Room to Roam

This spacious house boasts 5 charming bedrooms that are all well-distanced from the huge open concept gathering area with a plush sectional and 70 inch TV! Bedrooms include 2 king beds, 2 twin bunk beds, 2 queen beds, and 1 twin bed. With 3 lovely bathrooms equipped with all the essentials, guests can spread out and unwind after a day of exploring. Enjoy the convenience of amenities like a hot tub, large backyard, river access, basketball hoop, ping pong table, high speed WiFi, laundry, A/C, portable desk, a hair dryer, and an iron. Whether you're traveling with family or friends, this beautiful property offers the perfect retreat for your getaway.

* NOTE: Party groups beware: this property is for guests who want to enjoy the beautiful scenery, large backyard, and nearby attractions. This is not a good fit for groups partying and playing loud music. If quiet hours are not respected, eviction may occur *

* NOTE: A long-term tenant lives on-site, in a completely separate apartment with a private entrance, and may be present during your stay. This full-season renter is super respectful and is instructed to stay out of your way, and you should not notice them or worry about them. They are aware that larger groups will be renting this property. Their own yard and parking are hidden from your areas *
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
White towels in laundry basket unwashed (taken away by cleaner). Colored towels (extra towels) need to be washed, dried, and returned to the dresser in the lower hallway by the tapestry
Clean up yard, put away any balls or games used outside, clean grill if used
All dishes need to be washed and put away. Trash taken down to garage.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4157513
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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Bethel

Located in Bethel, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Dr. Moses Mason House and Bethel Historical Society are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Grafton Notch State Park and Androscoggin River. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledding and snowmobiling.
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Bethel, ME

What's nearby

  • Bethel Pathway - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Sunday River - 7 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Sunday River - 12 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Mt. Washington Auto Road - 44 min drive - 63.5 km
  • Oxford Casino - 48 min drive - 70.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Local Hub - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Matterhorn Ski Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Butcher Burger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Barker Bar - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Big River House: Hot Tub, Family Fun & Room to Roam pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Big River House: Hot Tub, Family Fun & Room to Roam?

As of Jun 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big River House: Hot Tub, Family Fun & Room to Roam on Aug 25, 2026 start from $589, 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.

Where is Big River House: Hot Tub, Family Fun & Room to Roam located?

This family-friendly Bethel vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Androscoggin River and Bethel Chamber of Commerce. Bethel Pathway and Bethel Hill Common are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ken’s place is great, we took a kayak trip down the river and ended right in the back yard which was very convenient, and when it rained all day the following day we had a great place to hang out between the spacious living room and giant garage where we were able to play ping pong and cornhole all day. Very fun trip and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sunil K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location and house was very good. Enjoyed the property and surrounding attractions. Perfect for enjoy sunset with family and friends. The only issue was all cabinets are so high, someone of my height would certainly need step ladder to get wine glasses down. And the step ladder was missing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mr. C.

Large, clean, and well worth the money.

Incredibly large house with plenty of room. Great views and quiet neighborhood. House was very clean and well stocked with linens, etc., and the owner was very easy to work with. Have already recommended it to some friends for their family trip.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth D.

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

Maine Adventure

Was impressed with the amount of room we had. Had a group of 8 so the large tv room and kitchen worked well. Hanging out on screened porch was nice. Couch on porch looks like it's seen better days! Plenty of outside chairs to use.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Abram C.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Mold in window ACs

The overall home itself was fine. As described. My grandmother had to reclean the whole kitchen before cooking, we all had to clean every dish we used before cooking. The window ACs in the bedrooms had mold and clearly have not been cleaned for several seasons. Woke up the first morning very stuffy with headaches to find the ACs FULL of mold. It has been 2 days and I have not heard back from the owner OR evolve (the management company) after reaching out. There are also no gas detectors in the home, Maine requires all rentals have gas detectors properly installed near all gas appliances. This home could use a thorough inspection to address these concerns.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 5, 2022
Hi Abram, we take it seriously when guests let us know that we missed the mark. We passed on this feedback to the homeowner who'd like to clarify the following: - We have high standards of cleanliness for our home and apologize if these were not met for your stay. We've addressed this with our cleaning team to ensure that this does not recur for future travelers. We hope the compensation for the cleaning fee helped to make up for this inconvenience. - We take claims of mold seriously and had the AC units completely cleaned out to get rid of any trace of mold that may have been present. - We pride ourselves on prompt guest communication but, unfortunately, your emails were sent to our spam mailbox. We sincerely apologize for the delay in getting back to you and have made the appropriate changes to ensure that this does not happen again. - The state law requiring gas detectors was new this year so we are in the process of installing this. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to hosting many satisfied guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

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

Had an AMAZING 4 days @ Big Bird!

Check in was EASY...the property wad CLEAN......the views were AWESOME!!! Came with my fiance and some friends and we THOROUGHLY ENJOYED our stay!!! We would DEFINITELY come for anothet visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Awesome house!

There was a group of 10 of us that stayed. We had plenty of room. The view of the foliage was amazing and the house was close to town. We couldn't have asked for a better place to all hang out for the long weekend.
Verified

8/10 Good

William B.

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

Beautiful house/ great location.

The house is in a great location. About 15 minutes from the golf course, and 3 minutes from downtown bethel, it was great. The house itself was nice and spacious with plenty of beds and room. There was everything we needed besides a grill and the house was well supplied with towels, bed sheets and such. The owner ken kept in touch and reached out to us apologizing due to work being done at the house when we arrived and was easy to work with. The house is definitely big enough to fit 12 people comfortably but pay special attention to the bottom part of the description because it states you can be charged 250 for any noise complaints from neighbors. There is a family that lives on the other side of the house and all that separates there unit is a door down the end of the hallway. Me and the 2 other people I rented with felt like we were walking on eggshells to ensure we didn’t get a noise complaint and get charged an extra 250.00. I can only imagine if you had 12 people talking in the room that it could get loud enough to possibly incur one of these fines. The hot tub cannot be used after 10:00 pm because that is quiet hours so if you plan on staying up late and using it look elsewhere. On the property were numerous signs stating you would be fined for certain things such as the hot tub tripping the breaker or if the property care taker has to come out there. The property was great but it is something to be aware about because my group and I were always worried about incurring fines due to the close proximity to neighbors instead of just relaxing and enjoying ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Teronna B.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Bethel stay

Definitely a ski town and property meant for winter use. Thought we would have a view of the river and access. Not so. Next door neighbor was very nice. Year round tenant was smoking pot on their side of the house making our side reek of marijuana. It is legal in Maine, however, not something we were wanting our 4 yr old to be exposed to. Nice house but won't be returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 22, 2020
Teronna, we're glad you enjoyed the home overall! As you mentioned, marijuana is legal in Maine, and there are growers in the area. Although this home hasn't received negative feedback in the past regarding this issue, the smell from the large farms can drift across the property from time to time. However, we're sorry if that negatively impacted your stay. This home is a great choice for guests to rent year-round, not just during the winter. We're confident this home will continue to host many satisfied guests! Best, the Evolve Team
Verified

8/10 Good

Marcy D.

Nice stay

We had a fun time. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chenda S.

Great place to bring all the family together!

The place was just as beautiful as it looks in the pictures. Both the owner and primary contact of the property was easy to work with. Plenty of yard space for outdoor activities and the backyard view is amazing. My family would definitely go again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Coleen R.

The property was clean and beautiful

We had such a great stay at Big Bird. Can’t wait to go back next year. The place was beautiful and clean. Everyone enjoyed themselves so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

About the host

Hosted by Ken

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My name is Ken and I have owned this house since 2018. I love to help families and friends get together in this huge home because it is absolutely perfect for those groups! I love that I can continue to add amenities (that I get to use too!) while keeping this property affordable and charming.

I manage this property myself with a small team of locals that are the best around. Dana manages the mowing, trash removal, and most importantly, the hot tub that gets checked after each visitor. Shelley and her team have cleaned the home for several years and do an excellent job.

Why they chose this property

Bethel is a hidden gem (it is also known for its gems!). I love the area the most for the skiing, hiking, and river floats on a hot summer day. Bethel is ideally located between two ski mountains that offer year-round adventures and endless hikes. Bethel also has a large gentle river that wraps around the town that makes it perfect for floating, canoeing, kayaking or swimming. The town is less touristy in the summer, allowing for quick trips to town where there are still plenty of stores and restaurants to enjoy.

What makes this property unique

The size and river access are the most unique things about this property but I also truly believe it offers a ton of extra amenities without the normally associated cost. The garage can fit 3 cars or become a rainy day game room. The backyard is huge and includes a wooded trail along a stream, as well as a grass path down to the Androscoggin River, where at lower river levels, a sandy beach appears. A portable firepit and 10 lawn chairs provide for those magic evenings.

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