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Lakefront, Near Sunday River, Steam Rm, Firepit, HUGE Kitchen, LG Fireplace

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A lakeside park with picnic tables and Adirondack chairs, surrounded by trees and a dock.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a granite countertop.
A log cabin interior with a fireplace, wooden floors, and a cozy seating area with sofas and a plaid-covered ottoman.
A spacious log cabin interior with a large sofa, a dining table, and multiple windows offering natural light.
A dining area with a long wooden table and chairs, large windows, and a view of trees.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated lake views

    Relax with tranquil water views.

  • On the beach

    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.

  • By the lake

    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
9 bedrooms7+ bathroomsSleeps 35

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Woodstock, ME
  • Place, Bryant Pond
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sunday River
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Mt. Washington Auto Road
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Airport, Auburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

9 bedrooms (sleeps 35)

Bedroom

4 Single Beds

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

+4
8 Single Beds

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

4 Single Beds

7 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Lakefront, Near Sunday River, Steam Rm, Firepit, HUGE Kitchen, LG Fireplace

The Maine House is in the Village of Bryant Pond, aka Woodstock, 14 Miles to Sunday River & Mt. Abram skiing & the Town of Bethel.

Appealingly, this very large house has an extremely relaxed environment for sizable groups of up to 33 guests. The kitchen and dining area are highly suitable for catered events and the yard is perfect for large functions to include weddings and special ceremonies. The wrap around porch dining area seats up to 45 people. This property is the perfect setting for any group outing or get-together. Open year-round, it's fully equipped with all the basics from pots and pans to sheets and towels. There are also added and attractive perks such as an enormous fireplace in the Great room, a large steam room, WiFi internet access, TV/DVD, sound system with CD player... Outdoor perks include canoes, kayak, picnic tables, a gas grill and more.

Down East Magazine quote: 'The house is operated like a self-service inn; it works like a hostel, albeit a deluxe one, or an inn with no innkeeper.'

EARLY CHECK-IN/LATE CHECK-OUT: We will negotiate an early check-in time and/or a late check-out time if there are no back-to-back groups with reservations.

We have TWO houses, The Maine House #102687 and The Country House #153426, which are in close proximity of each other. Note: we have shared lawn space with The Country House to allow them to access the canoes and kayaks during times of year that permit it. This house can access the left dock facing the water and utilize the a portion of the left side of the lawn.

Let it also be noted that during the summer months (June, July, and August), we just book for a week at a time (Saturday to Saturday) for The Maine House.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 9:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

Events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

A number of our guests have allergies.

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

If you must smoke, please do so outside.

During the summer minimum stays are a week. Saturday-Saturday

Important information

You need to know

Property # 102687
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Bryant Pond

Located in Bryant Pond, this holiday home is in a rural area 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 Mt. Abram. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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Woodstock, ME

What's nearby

  • Bryant Pond - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Sunday River - 21 min drive - 29.6 km
  • Oxford Casino - 36 min drive - 53.0 km
  • Mt. Washington Auto Road - 53 min drive - 77.6 km
  • Wildcat Mountain Ski Area - 54 min drive - 80.8 km

Getting around

  • Auburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Local Hub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Breau's Too - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Crosstone Resturant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Last Run Room - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kelli and Ed's BBQ - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront, Near Sunday River, Steam Rm, Firepit, HUGE Kitchen, LG Fireplace pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lakefront, Near Sunday River, Steam Rm, Firepit, HUGE Kitchen, LG Fireplace?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront, Near Sunday River, Steam Rm, Firepit, HUGE Kitchen, LG Fireplace?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront, Near Sunday River, Steam Rm, Firepit, HUGE Kitchen, LG Fireplace?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront, Near Sunday River, Steam Rm, Firepit, HUGE Kitchen, LG Fireplace located?

Nestled on the beach, this Bryant Pond holiday home is steps from Bryant Pond and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from North Pond. Round Pond and Mt. Abram are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 57 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 57 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous, beautifully equipped house on a pristine lake. The host is easy to communicate with and very responsive. This was our group's second time, and they are eager to book for a third.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for large groups, very communicative and accommodating host!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for large groups. Lots of parking and perfect location on the lake. Local food and activities nearby. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, great communication with host! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for large groups with lots of sleeping space, a great sauna, huge common space, and a nice yard too. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for a large group

We truly enjoyed our day at Bryan Poland house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ski Trip

It was overall an amazing stay. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ski trip w/ friends

Great house for a big group! Amazing views. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house

Our student group comes to this house every year and it's always amazing! Very clean, great size for a big group and perfect location on a lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful lake and Mountain View!!

This lake house won our hearts. We absolutely loved it for our large friends gathering. Having a large dining table with awesome lake view for all of us to eat meals was amazing!!! Host is very responsive and helped with any questions arises.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, very large property

Property easily housed our family reunion of 30 people. House is bigger than the pictures indicate. The great room is spectacular. Thre ground are very large with room for our group to spread out with great, direct access to the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location for family reunion. We had 29 people from age 6-73. The best part was the outside lawn and beach. The water was perfect for all our kids. Lots of uneven/steps in the home for our older family members. But what would be expected for camp.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

It was very nice

Good
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We rented both the Maine House and the Country House next door for our small wedding weekend! Our family and close friends all had space to stay. The rain held off for us to do our ceremony out on the lawn, and then we went inside for dinner and dancing in the big room. It was perfect. The house has its quirks and it’s definitely a big old summer camp that could use a little maintenance, but it turned out really cute and exactly what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good space for large group

Overall a large space for a big group that worked well for us - had some small issues that the owner was able to deal with.Would recommend that if staying in winter, know that the downstairs sleeping space can be quite drafty (there were plenty of extra blankets available) - keeping all the interior doors open downstairs will help to keep the warm air in the sleeping space.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a group of 20 with another 6 joining us from the cottage. The scenic lakeside location with direct access from lawn to water was phenomenal. The lake water was exceptionally clean and the sound of loons peaceful. The extensive accommodations including numerous bedrooms and bed space as well as large, well-equipped kitchen, gave us good sleeping options and ease of cooking. The large number of bathrooms was a definite plus. Having the wrap-around porch with handsome dining tables overlooking the lake was a particularly nice feature. Outdoors, the grills and water equipment came in very handy. Communication with host before and during stay was prompt and effective.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious with beautiful lake views

Our church spent Easter weekend here and we loved it! We were a large group (22 adults and 15 children) in this house but felt like we had enough room. Favorite feature was the wrap around porch with dining table and large windows over looking the lake. The kitchen is well stocked. The host was very responsive. I would highly recommend. Just a note if you’re bringing children- there’s a nice amount of children’s books and a few games, but no toys. There is one high chair and 2 pack and plays.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Tradition

We love staying here! We had been coming up since I was a baby and we are a very large family that has only grown more and this house has everything. The lake access is un-matched, tons of canoes and paddles and life vests for fun on the water. Huge fire pit is the center of most of our shindig. New picnic tables since the last time we came up, also some new furniture, bedding, and some other room updates, this post could use some updated pictures for accuracy, but in a positive way! So many bathrooms, perfect for a huge gathering of people and not something you find everywhere. The large living room with wrap around table area is great if you have a rainy day for everyone to be together inside but not on top of each other. Some things could use a little TLC, but it looks like they are doing that as they can and we're happy to see it! We love The Maine House!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Lakefront Property

We just rented the Maine House with 25 family members. We had the most amazing week. The house was plenty big enough for us all and the wrap around porch was fantastic for family dinners and games and activities. On any evening we could have groups playing games, doing puzzles, and doing art activities. The property was right on the lake. You could swim and kayak from the property and plenty of room in the yard for lawn games. Lots of green space and plenty of sun and shade spots. The only negative heard all week was that the mattresses were older and not that comfortable. I would recommend you bring memory foam toppers. Also there is no tub for children so you should plan to bring a portable pool/tub for Baths. But the pros way outweighed the cons. I highly recommend this home. This property was loved by all and we will be back.!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Large space with heat issues

House was huge. Layout is a bit strange and things are generally dated. We had some major heating issues. The wraparound porch with dining tables was completely unusable - you can see your breath in there. The great room and kitchen were also frigid until we used the stove to boil water and oven on with doors open to heat it up. Owners provided 1 space heater on the first day and brought a 2nd one the next day but it was not enough to heat great room and kitchen. I'm sure this house is great in the summer with lakeside views. Host was always quick to respond though. However, heating solutions just was not up to par given the winter cold.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Main House at Bryant Pond

We all loved the trip! The house was huge. The pictures did not do justice of just how big it is. The kids played hide and seek the first couple days in it. Beds were comfy no one in our group complained. The three refrigerators, three ovens and three dishwashers were amazing. We packed the fridges with our group of 16 easily haha. Plenty of seating in the great room for the one rainy night we had that we all plalyed games. That was so much fun! There was firewood and kindling already there in surplus so we had fires three nights in a row with plenty of seating for us around the fire. The pond is beautiful with a huge lawn area many picnic tables. The only thing that we had a problem with was that the listing did not clearly explain that the Main House has the dock on the left all to itself but the dock on the right the house next door has access to use along with the shed full of life jackets, the canoes and kayaks. So on day two when we were all outside some strange man walked over to our fire pit area to introduce himself and said him and his hiking buddies were going to use the right dock and swim. I initially told him that I didnt think that was correct and perhaps he had use of the public dock (the third one down) as the dock on the right is only 30 feet from the fire pit so we would be hanging out with strangers when we thought that we had a private booking for five families all related that hadn't vacationed together in 30 years. I was very disappointed with that
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful house that was a pleasure to visit! I especially enjoyed the convenient access to canoes / a kayak; our group members could essentially go out on the lake on a whim, which was incredible. The common spaces were also excellent for accommodating a large group, with extra ovens in the kitchen, and an incredible amount of dining room table space that I haven't seen available for other properties.There were a few signs of this being an older house; lack of sound isolation, uneven floors, a missing ceiling tile in one place. But I expect that these would be true of other comparable locations, and I was pleasantly surprised that there wasn't a bug issue, given how close we were to the lake. We also saw upon arrival that there was one fewer bed than advertised; the owner explained that a bed frame was damaged. However, we were still able to make use of the mattress, so this was fine. The steam room was also not working, though the owner did call a repair person to try to fix it. Overall I found the owner to be fairly responsive and pleasant to interact with.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything was perfect

My husband and our friends really like the house , so many rooms for everyone and bathrooms everywhere we really enjoy our stay there 🥰
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great city escape!

I came to this house with a group of friends to take a break from Boston city life and to do some leaf peeping. We all had a wonderful stay! The house is expansive and has a breathtaking lake view. The host is very responsive and helpful. Many hiking options nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Oh the view

This place was perfect for our large group of families. Truthfully we spent almost all of our time outside and why wouldn’t you, with two docks, a beautiful yard and just a ton of frontage to the pond. Overall a great experience and would highly recommend to any large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

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