Ursa Major House - Quiet family getaway, minutes from skiing, hiking, biking.

Bethel, Maine
$485 avg/night
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Welcome to the Ursa Major House. This house was acquired in the spring of 2022. All furnishings and hot tub are brand new. Every bedroom has had a mini split unit installed, providing each room with heat and air-conditioning. The kitchen/living room also has a mini split unit. This system is additional to the baseboard heating system found throughout the home.

This 4 bedroom and 3 bath house with private wooded yard is your perfect year round getaway. Minutes away from Sunday River resort, Mt. Abrams, Bethel center, Cross country skiing, snowmobile and ATV trails. Amenities include a fully stocked kitchen mudroom, game room, hot tub, fire pit, 2 car garage and air conditioning.

This is one of the only properties in Bethel that comes with garage access. Guests will be provided with a virtual garage door opener via an app during their stay. I have had two full size trucks parked inside, so it is definitely large. Keep your vehicle out of the elements. No need to clean snow off of your car before heading off to the mountain to ski. 1-2 cars can be parked in the garage, depending on the size of the vehicles.

Distances to many local attractions:

2 miles to Bethel center - Groceries, Shops, Restaurants and much more.

8.7 miles to Sunday River

8.6 miles to Mt. Abrams

8/10th’s of a mile to the nearest snowmobile trail / ATV Trail

6.3 miles to Cross Country Ski Center

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Snowboarding And Cross-country Skiing Nearby
  • PETS

    1 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    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 Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2000 Sq Ft (186 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Hunting Nearby Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Snowmobiling Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books DVD Player Games Stereo Video Games Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • JoAnn F.

    Submitted Jan 17, 2026

    Stayed Jan 11, 2026

    We absolutely LOVED this property! The kitchen was well stocked so cooking with a big crowd was very easy. The game room was spectacular and gave us lots to do while we were at the house. The hot tub was fabulous especially after a day outdoors. The beds were very comfortable and it was great to have so many bathrooms. The host was very responsive and thoughtful with all the things you might need. Great location, quiet and woodsy but still close to town. If we could rate higher than 5 we would!

  • Chandler P.

    Submitted Jan 4, 2026

    Stayed Dec 30, 2025

    The host was very accommodating and extremely quick to respond during check out and check in. Instructions for everything were very thorough so there was no need to ask anything during the stay. The house itself was perfectly set up I didn't fully understand how many features it had until we were actually in the house, from boot warmers, games, mini split HVAC units in each room, multiple tankless water heaters, and even included laundry detergent I was blown away by what this host provided. Location to Sunday river was within 15 minutes incredibly easy to get to/from the mountain. Truly a great house I couldn't recommend more.

  • Sonja S.

    Submitted Jan 1, 2026

    Stayed Dec 24, 2025

    I stayed at the Ursa Major House over Christmas with my family and everything was perfect! The house was very clean and nicely decorated. The furniture was comfortable, and there was plenty of space for everyone. The game room was great for entertaining the older kids and the hot tub was a nice treat in the middle of winter. The kitchen was fully stocked and had everything we needed for our family dinners. Trevor was very communicative and the check-in and check-out process was easy. I would highly recommend this house and would love to stay here again if in the area!

  • Bruce M.

    Submitted Dec 20, 2025

    Stayed Dec 15, 2025

    We were in Bethel for a family ski trip (5 adults) and this property was perfect for our stay. Excellent and attentive host and a very nice house throughout. Everyone was comfortable, kitchen was well appointed, and the hot tub and games were nice amenities. The location was quiet and close to town and Sunday River. Highly recommend this host and property. Thanks for a great stay.

  • Tanya M.

    Submitted Dec 9, 2025

    Stayed Dec 5, 2025

    We had a wonderful stay! The communication was super easy. The house was clean and had plenty of room. The living-room was so cozy and loved the hot tub at the end of a long day. Close to beautiful hikes and great restaurants. Definitely would book again!

  • Julia B.

    Submitted Nov 9, 2025

    Stayed Nov 7, 2025

    Great space! Big living space around the fire place, and large dining room table to gather around. The kitchen was fully stocked with any utensil, appliance, and cookware you'll need. Plenty of large bathrooms and the four bedrooms were large and comfortable. The hot tub was hot and ready and lights that came on automatically made it a great place to relax.

  • Joan E.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2025

    Stayed Sep 11, 2025

    The home was very clean. Beds were comfortable. I liked that that the master bedroom had its own bathroom with a shower and also two more full bathrooms in the home. New technology for individual heating in bedrooms and living room. A warm gas fireplace was appreciated. Plenty of towels available and they smelled freshly laundered. Kitchen was well-appointed. All in all a great stay. TY.

  • Melissa L.

    Submitted Sep 5, 2025

    Stayed Sep 2, 2025

    House was everything and more than it was made out to be, couldn’t be happier. Everything in the house was quality. Privacy outside was great, very clean inside and out, you would never know it’s pet friendly. Very well stocked, plenty of towels, pots and pans, cooking oils and spices, toilet paper, board games and movies, internet is fast and water pressure was great. Heat pumps in every room. My only “complaint” would be that most of the doors were hard to open and close and it’s more of a personal preference but there is no tv’s in the bedrooms. Highly recommend!

  • Katie B.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2025

    Stayed Jul 18, 2025

    Our stay was lovely! Everything at the home was as described and pictured. Very clean. Communication with the host was seamless and helpful. Highly recommend!

  • Julia B.

    Submitted Mar 16, 2025

    Stayed Mar 14, 2025

    We stayed here as a group of 9 friends for a ski weekend and this place was absolutely perfect for us. The house was extremely clean and a great size for our group. We loved the hot tub, living room setup and games in the house. Sunday River is only a 12 minute drive from the house. Trevor, the host, was wonderfully communicative and our check-in and check-out processes were very easy. We would absolutely stay here again.

  • Rebecca W.

    Submitted Feb 24, 2025

    Stayed Feb 19, 2025

    House was just as advertised. Very well stocked with everything you need. Kids had a blast with all the games in the basement. Very nicely decorated home. Perfect location for going into downtown Bethel or skiing at Sunday River. Highly recommend! Host was very responsive with questions.

  • Sarah M.

    Submitted Dec 30, 2024

    Stayed Dec 26, 2024

    Perfect house for our family Christmas ski weekend and probably our best VRBO experience. The house was clean, fully stocked, and even decorated for Christmas. Trevor made sure we had everything we needed and quickly responded to our questions. The house was spacious and had large common areas for hanging out. The location was perfect for skiing at Sunday River and the hot tub was great for after a day on the slopes. The kids were kept busy with all the toys in the basement. The host has clearly put a lot of thought and effort into the rental to make sure guest have everything they need while there. Would 10/10 recommend this property.

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$485+
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