Amazing Maine Get-Away - Maine's Western Mountains

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A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, a chessboard, and hunting trophies on the walls.
A covered porch with white columns, a wooden deck, and a view of a grassy landscape with trees.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a large window, and a mounted deer head.
A large, yellow house with a red roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.
A spacious living room with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a large bookshelf filled with books.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Breakfast for a fee
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Andover, ME
  • Place, Sunday River
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Sunday River
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Grafton Notch State Park
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

16 bedrooms (sleeps 32)

#1 Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

#2 Moose Room

2 Single Beds

#3 Great Hall Suite - twins

2 Single Beds

#4 Great Hall Suite - Queen

1 Queen Bed

#5 The Den

1 Double Futon

#6 The Loft

1 Queen Bed

#7 The Metalluk Room

1 Single Bed

#8 The MollyOckett Room

1 Single Bed

#9 Merrill Suite - Twins

2 Single Beds

#10 Merrill Suite - Queen

1 Queen Bed

#11 The Poor Room

2 Double Beds

#12 Aunt Grace's Room

1 Queen Bed

#13 Richardson Room

2 Single Beds

#14 Rangeley Room

3 Single Beds

#15 Bald Pate Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

#16 Flat Rocks Room

2 Single Beds

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 7

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
Price is avg per night

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Frequently asked questions

Does Amazing Maine Get-Away - Maine's Western Mountains have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Amazing Maine Get-Away - Maine's Western Mountains pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Amazing Maine Get-Away - Maine's Western Mountains?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Amazing Maine Get-Away - Maine's Western Mountains?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing Maine Get-Away - Maine's Western Mountains?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Amazing Maine Get-Away - Maine's Western Mountains located?

Located in the heart of Andover, this lodge is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Lovejoy Bridge and 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from Androscoggin River. Howard Pond and Androscoggin Brunswick-Topsham Riverwalk are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Amazing Maine Get-Away - Maine's Western Mountains Reviews

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. 11 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had the most magical time here! Not only were we capable of having our dream wedding here, but the rest of the time being in the house was just absolutely perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a magical stay at the Merrill House. Communication was excellent and responsive. The building and grounds were everything we had hoped for and a wonderful place to host our daughter's wedding.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location, Incredible House

Highly recommend the Merrill House! The large property allows us to sleep all of our large group.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bring bug spray!Nick and Dan were awesome to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fall Weekend

The property was amazing and would definitely recommend! Only issue that we ran into was there were a lot of bugs. Wasps, flys, and ladybugs.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot for a family reunion

Excellent location to convene a large group. Property is stunning!!!! Prep your group that set up is rustic. You will see bugs. Beds are old. But you will have a great time! Recommend property mgmt buy new pillows.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unexpected

Unexpected positives: -The great hall looks amazing. (Not unexpectedly, the scenery around the house does too.) -Despite being a New England summer, the house was cool through the day. -Despite being a New England summer, there were fairly few bugs. Unexpected negatives: -The house was a bit chilly the first night. (We didn't think to ask about the custodians about the heating system when we arrived because it was summer; it worked fine when we did.)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
We had a good trip overall and enjoyed the house’s unique charm and character, it was clean, and there were ample fans to help keep the heat away. However, it was definitely more rustic than we anticipated. The red kitchen had a faucet that leaked so much that we had to constantly change out bath towels to keep the floor from being covered in water, we did reach out about the leak and were told it would be fixed about mid week but no one ever showed to fix it. Both of the downstairs toilets were also leaking.Given how remote the house is, we weren’t surprised to encounter some mice inside, so be sure to store all your food securely. We also had a bat flying around the house, which made for some interesting evenings!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Reunion

We rented the Merrill House for our family reunion. We had guests ages 7 months to 73 years (a total of 26) that came from near and far. Everyone loved the property. The house and its history are amazing. Many enjoyed exploring the house and its artifacts. It was well equipped with everything we needed. The location is beautiful with lots of outdoor adventures near by as well as plenty to do on the grounds. Other highlights included the fire pit, the pond and plenty of space for everyone to spread out or gather as desired. We enjoyed games of croquet and frisbee golf and relaxing on the porches. The weather cooperated for us with only one day that was really hot and it also was cool enough to enjoy a fire in the great room. The only negative we would express is that the mattresses are in need of being updated. Overall our group appreciated the charm of this house and left with many fond memories. We didn't want the time to end.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for our wedding!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Retreat

This beautiful home gave my friends from my phd program feel like we had a home away from home to bond, explore, and enjoy the outdoors
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fun trip

Due to the hot weather, sleeping at night were little difficult specially the third floor bedrooms. However, sufficient fans supported a lot. The beautiful surroundings make you feel a real vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

What a special retreat!

Our family had an amazing week at Merrill House. We found the house incredibly inviting and quite spacious for our group. We enjoyed cooking amazing meals in the old kitchen and savoring them in the Dining Hall, which seated all of us. Our evenings were spent in the Great Hall, with games, puzzles and dancing. The children had an amazing time in the swimming pond, particularly jumping in from the rope swing. We bought kites and spent a wonderful afternoon flying kites. The grounds allowed us to set up various games, such as a volleyball/badminton net and relay races. One of us is a painter who found numerous spots to set up and spend the afternoon painting. The drive to nearby parks for hikes were worth the trip, but we certainly enjoyed 'staying home' relaxing at the Merrill House's porch. It was an absolutely wonderful experience for all. Thank you!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing house and grounds

Just wanted to thank you again for the opportunity to spend a week at the Merrill House. The place was amazing (I especially loved the door to the great room - if I could have gotten it into my carry-on bag, you might be missing it now) with tons of room for everyone and several natural gathering spaces (the "new" kitchen and great room were the two most popular, although there was always a crowd on the front porch, too). My dad used to be a mover (drove a moving van for 10-15 years) and has seen a LOT of houses - he had to admit he'd never seen anything like the Merrill House (he even dragged my younger brother back the next day so he could see it). The grounds were beautiful and our nerdy group was out each night, enjoying the clear sky and tracking the International Space Station. Becky and Bert (the caretakers) were super nice and helped us out in large ways and small (from setting up the new grill, to lending us life jackets for a canoe, to giving directions to the nearest redemption center). All in all, it was a great week and the house met with universal acclaim.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Our two-week stay at the Merrill House

Our family of sixteen stayed at the Merrill House in Andover, Maine, for two weeks earlier this year and loved it! We have always appreciated the beautiful Maine homes we have seen all over the state, but the Merrill House is definitely the most fantastic home we have yet seen. Our family is involved in several television projects and did some filming at the home and the surrounding region, and it made for a wonderful setting. We especially enjoyed the spacious Great Hall - it was the perfect meeting place for our crowd. Back home, many of our sons have a wedding photography and videography business, and they recognized this home as a perfect spot for a destination wedding. In fact, we are advertising it to our local folks who are looking for a unique place for their special celebration, as this home can accommodate such a large amount of guests. Also, the caretakers, Becky and Bert, are very helpful and considerate in keeping the home looking fresh and clean.

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