Spacious Bethel home with 1/2 mile frontage the Sunday River

Bethel, Maine
$422 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 7

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 14

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

3600 square foot builder owned property. Casual, but elegant.1/2 mile private frontage on the Sunday River. Maintained on a weekly or needed basis. Two completely furnished units separated by self-contained studio apartment. It is a whole house rental. Perfect for large family vacations or mature adult gatherings. Minimum age limit for renters. Nightly rate includes cleaning and pet fee.
Back deck runs the length of the home. Casual seating, plus dining. Large field off the deck slopes to the Sunday River offering mountain views. Several natural beaches with privacy offer mountain views and 1/2 mile of exploration on the Sunday River. The Androscoggin River meets the Sunday River a few feet from the property and can be easily accessed. Great for canoeing or kayaking! Canoe and kayak rentals nearby.
Other features include: satellite TV, DVD players, stereos and wireless internet. 3 inside Jacuzzi bathtubs. ping pong table. Three miles to Bethel Village, three miles to Sunday River Ski Resort. The village has a grocery store, Post Office, Wagreens and of course, Dunkin' Donuts! Locally owned places to shop and dine, also. Nearby attractions include the White Mountain National Forest, Grafton Notch, North Conway shopping and Mount Washington. One hour and fifteen minutes from Portland.
Both units have eat-in kitchens, separate dining areas and living rooms. Each unit easily seats 8 for dining. Kitchens are fully furnished, including dishes, cookware, eating utensils for 16, toaster, coffee maker, microwave, refrigerators with dependable ice makers, cocktail glasses, kitchen linens. Unit 2 has a wine rack.
Unit 1 has 3 bedrooms. Cape-style, with a cathedral ceiling. Downstairs bedroom has a queen bed. Upstairs bedroom 2 has a triple bunk, upstairs bedroom 3 has a queen bed. There is a double bed in the loft. There are 2 bathrooms, downstairs has a shower, upstairs has a Jacuzzi tub and shower.
Unit 2 has a second floor master bedroom suite with a queen bed and full bath with Jacuzzi tub and shower. Downstairs has a bedroom with twin beds and family room with pull out queen sofa with memory foam topper. The downstairs bathroom has a shower.
The studio between the units can be accessed by a separate front and back door and can be entered from unit 2 or separated with a locked door. The studio has a microwave, small refrigerator, toaster, coffee maker, utensils, 2 recliners, dining set and pull out queen sofa with memory foam topper. The bathroom has a neo angle shower. The two person jacuzzi is in a separate glass enclosed room with view of the wall mounted TV. The main room has a cathedral ceiling with a fanlight. The TV can be viewed from all angles.
The units have western red cedar cathedral ceilings and custom touches such as mirror walls trimmed with red cedar. Fixtures include beveled glass chandeliers, sky lights and ceiling fans. The home is supplied with ample bed linens, blankets and towels. All windows and doors are fitted with blinds for those who desire privacy. The building and interior walls are well insulated for both temperature control and sound.
Additional features include room air conditioning and on site laundry.
The rear of the property is pet friendly and a lot of fun if you want to splash or swim in the Sunday River. Several swimming holes surround the 1/2 mile of our river. Walk a few feet to canoe or kayak on the Androscoggin. You can walk to the Sunday River or Steam Mill Brewery for Burgers or drinks, both within 5 minutes. No driving required!
Multi-generational family reunions have stayed here as well as reunions of many types. We have also had the pleasure of uniting both sides of a wedding party! Please see more details on our site or contact us.

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing Ski Privileges
  • PETS

    3 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers On The Beach
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    7 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 3600 Sq Ft (334 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Electric Kettle Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Yard
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Jetted Bathtub Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Birdwatching Nearby Boat On Site Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Golf Privileges Golfing On Site Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Hunting Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Kayak On Site Mountain Biking Nearby Snow Sports Gear Tennis On Site Water Sports Equipment
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Music Library Stereo Table Tennis Video Games Video Library TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Ceiling Fan Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Stair Gate
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In A Village In The City Center In The Mountains Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 14

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Review Review

  • Collin N.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    House was great, very spacious, host is great, good communication and very friendly

  • kelly g.

    Submitted Oct 9, 2025

    Stayed Oct 4, 2025

    Very nice house

  • Amy S.

    Submitted Sep 10, 2025

    Stayed Aug 23, 2025

    Home was great for large family and dogs. The deck was perfect was eveeyone getting together.

  • Ivan A.

    Submitted Sep 5, 2025

    Stayed Aug 30, 2025

    really nice property

  • William C.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2025

    Stayed Aug 16, 2025

    The house was a perfect spot for a large family vacation! The house is larger than it looks in the pictures with tons of space for people to spread out and find privacy if they want it. The river was low because of the drought but the kids still loved splashing and sitting in tubes. The backyard is enormous and allowed us to set up several lawn games at once, for variety. The location offers tons of privacy but is still only 5-7 minutes from restaurants, a grocery store, coffee shops, and more. We had 8 adults, 6 kids and a dog, and everyone enjoyed themselves. The house is very well stocked with much of what we needed for cooking, grilling and entertainment. The owner was very communicative and pleasant to work with. We would definitely stay again and recommend to others. Thank you for a memorable week!

  • Jeff B.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    We loved our stay in Bethel Maine on the Sunday River! The house was comfortable and very well equipped (especially the kitchen!). Elizabeth was very responsive and helpful. The house has super nice back porch, an amazing (very large) back yard with access to the river where we swam and played much of every day. Our group was 11 people (8 adults and three children aged 9, 6, and 2) and we all had a ton of fun. Lots to do in the area (it was hot so swimming holes were our main destination), and we also enjoyed nearby mini golf, tubing on the Adroscoggin, and watching the stars at night. But the expanse of the Sunday River in our backyard was the big star of the trip. Everyone had fun playing in and exploring the shallow water behind the house. The only thing that makes the house less than perfect is that it's on a major road with considerable traffic noise which can be loud on the back porch, the yard, and even at the river (but not so much inside the house). Our brains learned to block the noise so it was not a big deal most of the time. Overall, we loved the house and especially the river and would not hesitate to return here another year.

  • Laura P.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2025

    Stayed Jun 30, 2025

    We have a group of 14 that came and went. The pictures do not show the whole house. We had plenty of space on days even when all 14 of us were there at the same time. Lots of outdoor space and games available. Elizabeth was very fast responding with recommendations and questions.

  • Stacy N.

    Submitted Oct 9, 2024

    Stayed Oct 4, 2024

    We enjoyed our weekend in Bethel while celebrating my sister’s 25th wedding anniversary. The space is perfect for larger family gatherings. We were a total of 5 couples and a couple young adult children along with 4 fur pets and the space allows for privacy as well. We enjoyed the day at Sunday River hiking through some of the trails and taking the scenic chair lift up the mountain. We can’t say enough about how universal the property is. The huge deck and backyard was perfect for the pets and congregating. Some of the members traveling with us took to the river for some fishing. We would definitely stay again. Elizabeth was super responsive with easy check in and check out.

  • Ed W.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2024

    Stayed Aug 24, 2024

    From reserving to the check in process things could nit have gone smoother. The pictures of the property only capture a little bit of the home. Its inviting and comfortable. Once again Puzzle Mountain bakery stand is a great benefitit if you want maine wild blueberry pie with with rhubarb,peach, apple, etc...

  • Elizabeth D.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2024

    Stayed Aug 9, 2024

    We had a terrific vacation with 9 or 10 adults (it varied with one/two-night guests) and one child and two dogs. The house was exactly as advertised. The backyard was huge and very peaceful. It was a little bit of a walk to the river which was low because of the time of year but that didn't stop the kids or the dogs from going down three or four times every day. There was plenty of room for everyone - the 3-part house was ideal whether we wanted to play family game night or find a quiet place to read or sneak off for a nap. Definitely a perfect set-up for a large multi-Gen group. The road out front was a little noisier than we would have liked but we spent 90% of our time on the back deck which was incredible. Every night we sat around the fire pit on the deck and every morning we had coffee outside at one of the 3 other deck spaces. The house was very well stocked with more towels than we could ever have needed and well appointed kitchens. The bedrooms were comfortable and clean and the bathrooms were also very adequate. Even the water pressure was good! The hosts didn't forget a thing and we're very responsive. We would definitely stay here again.

  • Bob W.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2024

    Stayed Aug 3, 2024

    Family gathering. Comfortable, relaxing space allowed us a fun multigenerational reunion.

  • Kimberly P.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2024

    Stayed Jul 27, 2024

    Cannot say enough about this amazing host and property! Booked for a family vaca...10 adults, 1 child and 1 dog for a week. Communication with Bette was top notch before, during and after our stay! Easy access...enormous house and yard! 3 separate areas for plenty of family or quiet time. All areas were clean and well stocked with all the essentials...the river is accessible thru a short path at the back of the property! Nice sitting area at the rivers edge with crystal clear water. We swam..tubed down the river...hiked and played plenty of games! Large beautiful deck area with a nice fire pit. Close by stores, restaurants and ice cream! This is a 10 star listing so dont wait to book this! We will 100% return to enjoy this property!

  • Deborah H.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2024

    Stayed Jul 13, 2024

    Every aspect of our annual family vacation was amazing The large property was perfect for our growing family to be together while having our own space. The property was well stocked with the items as listed with more than we anticipated.. The river area was a tranquil spot to just relax, while the kids explored & played. The hostess had the area & property info available for our review.The area had things to do for the family when we wanted to venture out. We would definitely recomend this property & would love to stay again. Thank you

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