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Cool off in the Sunday River! Kayak to the Androscoggin. Spacious Bethel home

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A room with a large arched window, a television on a wooden stand, and a lamp on a table.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a brick fireplace, a dining table with chairs, and a television mounted above the cabinets.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dishwasher, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, a potted plant, and a house in the background.
A two-story house with a front porch, a chimney, and a large arched window.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Sunday River

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchenette
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Bethel, ME
  • Place, Sunday River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sunday River
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Mt. Washington Auto Road
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Child Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

Family room

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Bethel

Located in Bethel, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. Dr. Moses Mason House and Bethel Historical Society are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sunday River and White Cap Ski Lift. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Bethel, ME

What's nearby

  • Sunday River - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Sunday River - 6 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Mt. Washington Auto Road - 45 min drive - 67.4 km
  • Wildcat Mountain Ski Area - 47 min drive - 70.7 km
  • Fryeburg Fair - 59 min drive - 85.0 km

Getting around

  • Portland, ME (PWM-Portland Intl. Jetport) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Butcher Burger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gemini Cafe & Bakery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sunday River Brewing Company - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Watershed - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cool off in the Sunday River! Kayak to the Androscoggin. Spacious Bethel home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

How much is parking at Cool off in the Sunday River! Kayak to the Androscoggin. Spacious Bethel home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cool off in the Sunday River! Kayak to the Androscoggin. Spacious Bethel home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cool off in the Sunday River! Kayak to the Androscoggin. Spacious Bethel home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cool off in the Sunday River! Kayak to the Androscoggin. Spacious Bethel home located?

Located in Bethel, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre, steps from Sunday River and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Sunday River. Androscoggin River and White Cap Ski Lift are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication was excellent! A great place for the bridal party to be together and yet separate. The back deck was an amazing g gathering place!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for multiple family groups. Beautiful large deck where we all came together for meals.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We highly recommend! Our extended family had a wonderful stay. The house is very well stocked with everything you could need and the host was excellent with communication. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul 2026
Thank you for the positive review. I'm so
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family had an awesome time staying here!! We really enjoyed the back deck and spent most of our time out there. Tons of outdoor games and indoor games! The kids loved playing down at the river! The dogs had a blast and enjoyed sunbathing on the deck! Everything you needed was right there. If we needed anything your 5 minutes from town! Our family will be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good stay with access to river- lots of items provided: kitchen supplies, sports equipment, floats, beach chairs, and sand toys. House is on a busy road with trucks going by all day and night. Beds were comfortable and Elizabeth was very responsive. Fire pit and deck really nice! Close to hiking, restaurants, and downtown Bethel.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time here! Host is very responsive and helpful. There is a path to the Sunday River, a beautiful yard, lawn toys, a large back deck where we barbecued with extended family. It is just a few miles to Bethel which is a lovely town. House is comfortable and well equipped.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review. Our goal is for all groups to enjoy the property and have comfortable furnishings and sufficient supplies during their stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
really nice property
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great, very spacious, host is great, good communication and very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was great for large family and dogs. The deck was perfect was eveeyone getting together.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place for family reunion

Spotless property with every amenity indoors and outdoors. Close to the incredible mining museum,kayaking,miniature golf and ski slopes. A perfect location in beautiful Bethel,Maine.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family

Family gathering. Comfortable, relaxing space allowed us a fun multigenerational reunion.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great family vacation

Great property for large families. Spacious! Very clean! Close to many activities since it is on a main road. Well stocked!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great summer getaway!

Our week at this property was wonderful. Elizabeth’s communication was excellent and the house had everything that could be asked for. With Sunday River close by it was a perfect relaxing week away with friends! I would highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great

Could have been a little cleaner but pets were allowed. Kids absolutely loved the river. All and all a great experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul 2021
I have reached out to the traveler to see what needs to be cleaner, but have not received a response. All rooms are cleaned by 3 cleaners after each rental. Surfaces are dusted and disinfected. Floors and carpets are first swept, then vacuumed and hard surfaces are washed. I shampoo carpets as needed and leave cleaning supplies for emergency pet or person cleanup. I will continue to welcome families and pets without additional fees as pets need to be on vacation with their owners when possible. All guests should feel comfortable contacting me during their stay with any concerns,
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Greay Stay!

If you're looking for a quiet place with easy, private access to the Sunday River, this is the place! We shared this place with my husband's family (13 in all) and we had a nice time. The house/kitchens are well equipped with all the little things. And Bette, the homeowner, is amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2021
The guests were amazing as well! They helped me with a malfunctioning air conditioner, left the house so clean. Hard to believe there was such a large group visiting!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Vacation Stay

We have a group of 14 that came and went. The pictures do not show the whole house. We had plenty of space on days even when all 14 of us were there at the same time. Lots of outdoor space and games available. Elizabeth was very fast responding with recommendations and questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Once again we had a wonderful time

From reserving to the check in process things could nit have gone smoother. The pictures of the property only capture a little bit of the home. Its inviting and comfortable. Once again Puzzle Mountain bakery stand is a great benefitit if you want maine wild blueberry pie with with rhubarb,peach, apple, etc...
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great Vacation Home For The Family!!

The house was great and the area was nice and quiet. We loved the huge backyard which we enjoyed with the family to play volley ball, soccer, badminton, etc. There was enough space in the common area to play board games. We all enjoyed the deck, the river in the back of the property a very short walking distance. The Step Falls are also very closed and a nice place to hike and then refresh. We loved it!! and would definitely go back!!
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2020
Our house certainly is family friendly! Thanks for the lovely review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend wedding

We were in the area to celebrate the wedding of a family member. The place was an excellent fit for us. The owner was very accommodating allowing us to check-in early and to check-out a bit later which was extremely helpful in facing the logistical challenges of the weekend wedding events. Beautiful property with a large field behind the house where kids have plenty of space to burn off energy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway

We had a great time at this beautiful property. Everything was just as described and everyone in our group had just right sleeping arrangements. We never used the swimming area with the children because the mosquitoes on the path were pretty awful and we were told by other members of the family that the water was very cold. No problem, we found many areas activities and played lots of games, inside and out. I was amazed at how well stocked the house was with just about everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

Every aspect of our annual family vacation was amazing The large property was perfect for our growing family to be together while having our own space. The property was well stocked with the items as listed with more than we anticipated.. The river area was a tranquil spot to just relax, while the kids explored & played. The hostess had the area & property info available for our review.The area had things to do for the family when we wanted to venture out. We would definitely recomend this property & would love to stay again. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2024
Thank you for the lovely review that highlighted the features of the property.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Enjoyable week on the river

The house was perfect for our family with the various areas, 7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. The huge deck with the fire pit was used daily/nightly and the big dining room table fit all of us comfortably. The river marks the property boundary line and was a great area to hang out. Bette was very responsive to any questions or concerns we had. The property could use a little maintenance but we will definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2021
We built the house to accommodate large family gatherings, while still providing private and quiet areas throughout the structure. We appreciate it when guests let us know about maintenance issues so they can be addressed in a timely manner.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice family location

This home was perfect for 4 generations to get together. The beach area was great for both the grandkids and the dogs. At first worried about the main road but the backyard is so huge it was never an issue. Nice big deck space for us all to gather. Loved all the separate living spaces for people to spread out when needed. Enjoyed being close to Sunday River Brewery and Steam Mill Brewery was awesome. Lots of nice areas to take hikes with young children. Easy and quick communication with the owner. Thank you Elizabeth!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was a perfect spot for a large family vacation! The house is larger than it looks in the pictures with tons of space for people to spread out and find privacy if they want it. The river was low because of the drought but the kids still loved splashing and sitting in tubes. The backyard is enormous and allowed us to set up several lawn games at once, for variety. The location offers tons of privacy but is still only 5-7 minutes from restaurants, a grocery store, coffee shops, and more. We had 8 adults, 6 kids and a dog, and everyone enjoyed themselves. The house is very well stocked with much of what we needed for cooking, grilling and entertainment. The owner was very communicative and pleasant to work with. We would definitely stay again and recommend to others. Thank you for a memorable week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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