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“Sunset Lodge” a Maine lakefront cottage with charming guest house
Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio
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10 out of 10
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3 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 8 185.8 sq m
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Hanover, ME
- Place, Howard Pond1 min drive
- Place, Sunday River17 min drive
- Place, Sunday River22 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Futon
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
“Sunset Lodge” a Maine lakefront cottage with charming guest house
Built in 1919 and updated to provide all modern amenities while preserving the historic feel of a true Maine “camp,” this private end-of-the-road cottage sleeps 6 and features a first floor bedroom, den/guest room, airy sleeping loft, new eat-in kitchen, open dining/living room, updated bathroom with original claw foot tub/shower, sun porch and outdoor porch. The water’s edge renovated “pump house” provides a perfect rainy day playhouse or additional sleeping space for 2. The Guest House, which sleeps 4 more, is available for an additional $500 per week. It provides the extra space to comfortably include another family, grandparents, in-laws or just a chance to spread out a bit and have an extra bath and porch.
A private dock, plus a sandy entry down a short path, and canoe and kayaks are yours to enjoy all the pristine Howard Pond has to offer - boating, trout and salmon fishing, swimming or just lazing on the dock . Sunset Lodge basks in the sun all day and catches the final rays and dramatic sunsets.
The nearby Mahoosuc and White Mountains provide world-class hiking while the Androscoggin River in Hanover village offers outstanding fly and spin fishing for trout and bass. Guide services available for a float down the Androscoggin or other outdoor adventures.
Just 1 ½ hours from Portland and 20 minutes to Bethel (fine dining, shopping, groceries, movies) this accessible yet secluded vacation spot will take you thousands of miles and 100 years from your everyday life.
A private dock, plus a sandy entry down a short path, and canoe and kayaks are yours to enjoy all the pristine Howard Pond has to offer - boating, trout and salmon fishing, swimming or just lazing on the dock . Sunset Lodge basks in the sun all day and catches the final rays and dramatic sunsets.
The nearby Mahoosuc and White Mountains provide world-class hiking while the Androscoggin River in Hanover village offers outstanding fly and spin fishing for trout and bass. Guide services available for a float down the Androscoggin or other outdoor adventures.
Just 1 ½ hours from Portland and 20 minutes to Bethel (fine dining, shopping, groceries, movies) this accessible yet secluded vacation spot will take you thousands of miles and 100 years from your everyday life.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Mountain view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Porch railing not great for young climb-y kids.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pets not to be left alone at house; poop clean-up!
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a first aid kit
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Hanover
Located in Hanover, this cottage is in the mountains and on the waterfront. 49 Franklin and Bethel Historical Society are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sunday River and Little White Cap Ski Lift. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hunting nearby.

Hanover, ME
What's nearby
- Howard Pond - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
- Androscoggin Brunswick-Topsham Riverwalk - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
- Sunday River - 17 min drive - 17.7 km
- Sunday River - 22 min drive - 23.5 km
- Black Mountain - 33 min drive - 17.7 km
Restaurants
- Sunday River Brewing Company - 14 min drive
- Ellis River Road - 12 min drive
- The Christmas Miracle - 24 min drive
- Gone Loco! Cafe @ No View Farm - 13 min drive
- Billy's Fried Bananas - 17 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Peter and Lisa Adams

We own our own camp next to Sunset Lodge and have enjoyed Howard Pond since 1990. In our free time, when not relaxing at the pond, we enjoy traveling and have had the chance to stay in great apartments and homes around the country and overseas. We bring back from our travels ideas about how to improve Sunset Lodge and always welcome feedback for improvements, too.
Why they chose this property
The unique feature of this property is its combinations of authentic camp life with all the modern amenities. Sunset Lodge has gorgeous open stud construction and hardwood floors throughout. You will be staying in a true Maine "camp" as we call our mountain/lake hideaways in Maine. We spend much of our summertime next door and know how to fully enjoy the pond and the surrounding area. We try to provide you with everything you need to make the most of your precious vacation time.
What makes this property unique
You will feel very remote, but in fact are just a 20 minute drive from the very lovely village of Bethel. From the house you will see only a dozen or so other houses around the pond;
most are hidden away. The lake and mountain views are fabulously beautiful, as are the spectacular sunsets from the dock or porches.
most are hidden away. The lake and mountain views are fabulously beautiful, as are the spectacular sunsets from the dock or porches.
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English, French
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