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5BR Ski house - 3 miles south of downtown Bethel

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Apres Ski Hot Tub!
5 Bedroom Home
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 16227.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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  • Place, Bethel Pathway
  • Place, Mt. Abram
  • Place, Sunday River
  • Airport, Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional)

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom downstairs 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom downstairs 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom Upstairs 1

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom Upstairs 2

1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom Upstairs 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom - 1st Floor

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom - 2nd floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

5BR Ski house - 3 miles south of downtown Bethel

This 5 bedroom home was built in 2000, and has caretaker in a portion of the barn. The inside is clean, spacious, and comfortable. The kitchen is very big with a bar area that seats 4 comfortably and a large custom kitchen table that seats 10.

There are acres of property to roam on. 6 acres of land is across the street from the home alongside the pond . There is vegetation (trees and blueberry bushes) right up to the waters edge, with a nice dock area. You must cross the street to get to the dock area. Behind the house, there are some rugged trails and logging roads to roam around on. The logging roads were last used during the 2015 winter, so there should be some fairly open snowshoeing right on the property. The White Mountain National Forest is just to the south accessible near Pattee Brook Marsh and the Albany Notch Trail.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
There is a dog run. Dogs should remain leashed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outdoor music should be kept at respectful levels, as sound travels across the lake and neighboring homes. Please reduce music vol at 9pm, off at 11p
Please rinse sand off feet before entering hot tub. There is a kiddie pool for rinsing.
Please use the shed in the backyard for trash storage, and recyclables. Please keep returnables separate from other recycling.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bethel

Located in Bethel, this holiday home is in the mountains 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 Little White Cap Ski Lift. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Map
Albany Township, ME

What's nearby

  • Bethel Historical Society - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Bethel Pathway - 7 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Bethel Chamber of Commerce - 7 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Mt. Abram - 19 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Sunday River - 27 min drive - 21.6 km

Getting around

  • Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Local Hub - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Gemini Cafe & Bakery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Butcher Burger - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5BR Ski house - 3 miles south of downtown Bethel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 5BR Ski house - 3 miles south of downtown Bethel?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 5BR Ski house - 3 miles south of downtown Bethel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5BR Ski house - 3 miles south of downtown Bethel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 5BR Ski house - 3 miles south of downtown Bethel located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.3 mi (2 km) from White Mountain National Forest and within 6 miles (10 km) of Bethel Historical Society and Bethel Hill Common. Dr. Moses Mason House and Bethel Pathway are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter S., Boston, MA

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

Great property - fun location

Overall was a great vacation, highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristy C.

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

Great family ski vacation!

This house was perfect for our large party. The host was a great help as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

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

Great Place

One of my favorite stays. The house is perfect for a lot of people and there is so much to do at the house! The pond and hot tub were two of the best perks. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

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

Family Getaway

Our first rental cancelled a month before our Saturday, and luck was with us when the previous renters for this house cancelled and we were able to snag it! The kitchen is probably the best we've been able to get. We are a large group and there was plenty of space for everyone. 2 fridges is brilliant! The large table was great for meals and games.The rooms were clean and the beds were good with nice bedding. I thought they were comfy, some in my group said too firm. All the towels were good quality, and there was lots of hot water! The house also supplied beach towels with was super convenient. We super appreciated the patio with the hot tub and fire pit right there! Many great memories made.The pond is shallow for a long way and a little reedy, but we had great fun in floats and kayaks. There is a loon nest nearby that we were asked to and happily stayed at least 150ft away from, because the nesting pair had an egg! All in all this was an amazing location and Jim was a pleasure to rent from. It's in our list of return destinations!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas Z.

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

A nice location and homey stay

I would like to say first that the owner was incredibly responsive and helpful, even giving us a local garage to take care of an repair need for one of our vehicles. Plenty of space for everyone in the house. Hot tub was pristine. The dock on the pond sunk a bit, but didn't impede usage. just a gorgeous view on the pond. Close to markets, stores, and restaurants. A good experience for our family staying here.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was great for our family of 7 adults, 2 Children & Dog, with plenty of extra space. Kitchen was very spacious, table sat all of us with ample room. They have a big fire pit & Hot Tub that we used every night & a large dock that we fished off. (Fishing was great)! Would def rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brock N.

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

A Great Maine Getaway

We booked this property to have a getaway weekend with friends. There was plenty of beds and space! Everything inside was clean and comfortable. Jim was great at answering any questions that came up.Finally we wanted a place on the water, all we had to do was walk across the street!Would absolutely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey C.

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

Fantastic winter stay on Songo pond

Jim's house was wonderful for our weekend ski trip. We had about 10 people staying in the house and we were all able to sleep comfortably, with lots of extra room. The kitchen was large and perfect for cooking for a large number of people. The hottub was also great after a long day on the ski slopes. There were lots of towels and linens available. The house is about 15 minutes away from both Sunday River and Mount Abram and about 8 minutes from Bethel. It's a great location and Jim was a great host. I highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kalvin C.

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

Perfect for Groups!

My friends and nephews decided to book a last minute ski trip and Jim's accommodations opened up right in time for us. It was perfect for our needs. Nice big foyer to take gear off prior to entering the house, big kitchen table for us to all eat together, plenty of lounging space for us to play games, and very comfortable bedding. We also booked this for the jacuzzi, but never got to use it because we were so beat up from the mountain, we got lazy, but it is a huge plus to have that available. This house can also accommodate pets which was a huge requirement. The house is far enough away from the main road and provides a safe space for the pups to run around. Lastly, Jim is very communicative and really helped ensure the check-in process went smoothly. The periodic check-ins throughout the stay were appreciative. Overall, a great host and a great stay here, and would book again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Awesome Spot for Big Group

We had a bachelor party and the location and house could not have been more perfect. Plenty of beds (slept 13 guys very comfortably), the pond was right across the street and there was plenty of room to grill and hang out outside. Couldn’t recommend this place anymore!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dylan M.

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

Amazing place

Had a bachelor party for my friend and 10 others and this property was perfect. Clean, well stocked, and a 15 second walk from a great spot on the pond. The hot tub was always in top shape and was great for relaxing after a day in the pond. Would stay again if I’m ever in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

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

Graduation Get Away

The outdoor space is amazing with the fire pit and hot tub! The kitchen gave us plenty of space for sharing meals and playing games. We splashed and floated in the pond. This place provided plenty of hand soap, dish soap, trash bags, towels(bath&beach), toilet paper and paper towels. The in house laundry was a major plus with the pond right there! Overall we were very happy with our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenn S.

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

Great place to stay

Great area with easy access to swimming/boating. Plenty of room for large groups and a great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melyca W.

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

Graduation Party Getaway

This was a great location for our out of state family and friends to gather and celebrate. Spacious, clean and quiet. Both the care taker and property owner were ready and willing to help if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy C.

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

Great Family Ski Vacation!

The house was clean, well appointed and in a great location for an easy drive to Sunday River. Great family vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carly N.

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

Great stay

Stayed here for a long weekend at Sunday River. House was great, close to everything, bedrooms are larger than photos make it seem, tons of room for all of us and our ski gear. Great communication as well. Would def come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth O., West Kingston, RI

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

Perfect spot for a big group

We stayed here for my buddy’s bachelor party weekend. We had a big group of guys, so having 10 beds was great. The location is great, just a 5 minute ride into downtown Bethel. Nice pond directly across the street from the house too! The communication with the owner, Jim, was excellent and his caretaker lives in another house on the property, but you didn’t even know he was there. Overall great experience, will definitely book this house again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Relaxing Vacation

Our favorite part of this VRBO is it easily accommodates large groups and the pond access. I grew up vacationing on this pond and it never disappoints. Jim is quick to respond to any questions and he has done some nice updates with appliances and internet. We'll be back I'm sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke B.

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

Bachelorette party

It was for a bachelorette party so the property fit nicely into our budget. House is super clean and a lot more spacious than the pictures show. Everyone loved the hot tub and the pond.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie J.

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

Weekend Get Away

Property was perfect for our weekend get away with our group of friends. Jim was very helpful and attentive to any needs we had during our stay. The Property was well kept and had everything we needed. We also had direct access to Songo Pond, which was fabulous for the beautiful weekend we had!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ned L.

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

Great stay

Awesome place with plenty of room. Was able to cook in for 12 people no problem. Saved plenty of money not eating out. Commicatiom was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Metta S., Arlington ma

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

Close to Sunday river !

This home is close to Sunday river. It took 15 mins. It was has a large kitchen area which is great for my group of 10 people. Hot tub was nice and someone cleaned it every morning. Plenty of dishes, pots/pans, cutlery. Only thing it needs more are bigger spoons for soup. Thank you Jim !
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renita R.

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

Excellent cozy stay for a ski weekend

This was a great find at Sunday River to enjoy a ski weekend with friends. All the basics and then some are provided and the short drive to Sunday River was a big plus. Excellent host, friendly and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Patricia B.

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

Review

Clean, neat, utilitarian, comfortable. Hot tub a great asset.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diyan N.

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

the frendly place

I don't write many reviews but this time I can't skip writing it. We rent a cottage from Jim Darden recently and I'm impressed with his hospitality, professionalism, and well-maintained beautiful property on the lake. We really enjoyed the time spent there, but back in Canada, my little daughter found she is missing her teddy bear. But thanks to Jim " Mimi" the little bear is on its way back home. Thanks Jim definitely will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jim Dearden

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I am a family guy... a skier, a boater, a sports aficionado. There is nothing more important than family and friends. I appreciate sharing moments with family and friends together, playing cards, or swimming in the lake... hiking, or skiing. Sitting around a firepit under the stars... The Bethel community is full of great people, places, restaurants, and recreation. That is why I visit Bethel... and why you should too!

Why they chose this property

I bought this abandoned summer farmhouse in 1995 because of my love for skiing, and my desire to have both a ski house, and a lake house. No doubt, I had no idea what a labor of love I was getting into! Ask me about the day I tried to jack up the old farmhouse in order to pour a foundation underneath it... I'll fill you in on how this house, built in the year 2000, came into being!

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