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5BR Lake house- Fish. Boat. Swim. 3 miles south of downtown Bethel

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Beach
Outdoor spa tub
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 16228 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Albany Township, ME
  • Place, Bethel Historical Society
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Bethel Pathway
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Bethel Hill Common
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional)
    ‪59 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

5BR Lake house- Fish. Boat. Swim. 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.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of White Mountain National Forest. Enjoy features like a hot tub and laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 3-minute drive from White Mountain National Forest and 6 minutes from Bethel Hill Common
This vacation home offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,450 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

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.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: There is a dog run. Dogs should remain leashed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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5BR Lake house- Fish. Boat. Swim. 3 miles south of downtown Bethel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 97 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shayna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, close to mountain, hot tub a plus after cold day skiing!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would recommend! Place was clean and tidy and was great for a ski weekend with my friends! After the snowstorm the path and hot tub were cleared off! Was great weekend and would book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tobias F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at Jim‘s Ski house. It was a very cold weekend in January, but the house was nice and warm. Plus we thoroughly enjoyed the hot tub. My girlfriend said it had a very homey feel :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is an incredible place to stay in vacationland! The host is very responsive and kind. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Geoff M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful experience staying here for a ski weekend. Hot tub was a nice end to the day. The house was clean, spacious and kitchen was well stocked for any meal prep. We are hoping to come back next season! Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of room with bedrooms as advertised. Huge dining table able to fit our big group. Two fridges and nice appliances. Lots of parking out front. Responsive with maintenance. Had a hot water issue when we first arrived, but owner took care of it right away. Someone came and cleaned the hot tub and the front walk in the middle of our stay. The building has two units, with this rental being everything to the right side of the entrance door in the middle.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelo M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jim was a great host and very friendly. From the beginning he communicated well and ensured we got in the house. The house was great with no issues and had everything we needed to cook breakfast and dinner. When we did need something Jim was only a call away and was very prompt to our needs. The house location was great. Very spacious and beds were great. Quick drive to Sunday River. The hot tub was a plus, especially after days on the mountain. I would rent this house again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

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

Ski weekend

This place was great for our big ski group. There were plenty of beds for our whole crew and great hang out areas in the kitchen and living room. The hot tub was perfect after a long day on the slopes. Will definitely come back again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Great Location

The Pond is clean and refreshing. The House is in a great central location to visit many places in Maine. I wish we had 2 weeks as we didn't make it to the Coast this time. We'll have to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ed M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay at this property! The house was spacious, cozy, and perfect for a relaxing getaway. One of the absolute highlights was the jacuzzi; enjoying it in the cold weather was unforgettable and truly made the experience special. The lake is just a few steps from the property, which made it incredibly easy to enjoy the scenery and spend time outdoors.The amenities were in great condition, and everything was exactly as described. The location is peaceful yet convenient, making it easy to unwind while still being close to town.Host Jim Dearden was outstanding. He was extremely attentive and welcoming, always making sure we had everything we needed. He followed up with us whenever something came up and responded very quickly to all of my questions. He was very attentive with us, making sure we had everything we needed and following up whenever we needed something.Overall, this was a fantastic stay, and we would absolutely return and recommend this place to anyone looking for a relaxing and well-hosted getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025