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Lake
Terrace/patio
The second living room AKA the Map room
Spacious kitchen/dining area with 2 ovens and 9 burners to cook with. 2 fridges.
Dining

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
7 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 20464.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Bryant pond, ME
  • Mineral Collector
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Mt. Abram
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Sunday River
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Auburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

+2
2 Double Beds and 4 Single Beds

Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Awesome unique home right on the lake with huge yard, hot tub near Sunday river

Welcome to one of the most unique homes in the state of Maine!

Got a smaller group? Talk to us and see if we can come up with a fair price for your group. This only applies in the off season.

Holiday weekends are generally a 3 night stay requirement. Peak Summer we rent Friday to Friday and renters love it because when you arrive you get a whole weekend AND you avoid the awful Saturday Summer traffic.

This unique and historic lakefront home nestled in the foothills of the White mountains is one of very few in the area able to accommodate large groups under one roof. Owned by a real train engineer, the house has lots of railroad nostalgia sure to thrill all. We boast the largest yard on the lake, great for weddings and summer fun. A Hot tub, horseshoe pit, fire pit, a swing set and sandbox for the kids, a boathouse and a store/restaurant right down the street are amenities hard to find elsewhere.
The house faces to the west which means you will be on the sunny side of the lake, lots of sun and great sunsets. Our huge deck and screened porch afford great views. There are 2 living rooms, each has a cable TV. There is a Pool table, foosball,fireplace, giant, fully equipped kitchen/dining room with woodstove, 2 fridges, 3 freezers, 2 ovens and 9 burners. We do have a nice relaxing hot tub. A separate hot tub fee will apply. Pets are welcome, a pet fee will apply.

The owner being a railroad engineer has put his railroad touch to the home inside and out. Your kids will love the theme.
The home affords large groups to spread out or congregate in our massive main living room.


Other information: Be sure to read our online guestbook comments.

Be sure to check out the Bethel, Maine website to see the list of year-round events. From the famous wife carrying contest to the chowder festival and Mollyocket day, there is always something fun for all ages going on in the area.

We are just 40 minutes from the Oxford casino!

Golf: Nearby is the Bethel inn and country club and the new Sunday river golf course. There are a number of other golf courses in the area.homes in all of Maine!

Property manager

Jonny Wells

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Pet fee will apply. Please consult owner.
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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bryant Pond

Located in Bryant Pond, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Dr. Moses Mason House and Bethel Historical Society are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at White Mountain National Forest and North Pond. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
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What's nearby

  • Mineral Collector - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mt. Abram - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Bethel Hill Common - 13 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Sunday River - 17 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Sunday River - 20 min drive - 21.8 km

Getting around

  • Auburn, ME (LEW-Auburn - Lewiston Municipal) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Local Hub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Breau's Too - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Loose Boots Lounge - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Last Run Room - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Korhonen Land Care Cushman Rd - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Awesome unique home right on the lake with huge yard, hot tub near Sunday river pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Awesome unique home right on the lake with huge yard, hot tub near Sunday river?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Awesome unique home right on the lake with huge yard, hot tub near Sunday river?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Awesome unique home right on the lake with huge yard, hot tub near Sunday river located?

This family-friendly Bryant Pond holiday home is located on the waterfront, 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Mineral Collector, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Mt. Abram and Tucker's Tumble Glades. North Pond and Bethel Pathway are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 34 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ryan M.

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

Close to mountains, lots of space

Overall good stay. Plenty of room and features. Beds are more quantity than quality. Some stuff in the kitchen was put away dirty, though I'm sure that's hard to catch. Biggest thing I would say is it really should be made clear that the hot tub requires an extra fee, and both that and the pet fee are paid outside VRBO. It also wasn't communicated until just before arrival.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Temathy J.

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

beautiful place

property was amazing. great communication with host
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Awesome winter stay

This was a great location for anyone looking to ski with a big group!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Eric H., Hubbardston, Massachusetts

Great location, awesome house!!

What a blast!! This house is really awesome. It looked amazing on here, but it doesn't even touch what it's like in person. We had a group of 16 of us, and it was perfect. Everyone had plenty of space, and we were cramped at all. The kitchen has two glass top stoves which worked out great as well. And within a minute drive there is a store/gas station that sells pizza, subs, beer, snacks, etc. which was perfect. The drive to Sunday River was not bad at all. We definitely plan on coming back here. House is great for big groups or families.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Eric H., Hubbardston, Massachusetts

We're already looking forward to next year!!

Our group had a great time at this house, for the second year in a row. Everyone had so much fun that we are already in the process of planning a summer trip and going back semi annually instead of just in the winter. The place is well maintained, and very clean upon arrival. There were 17 of us, and we all picked beds, with plenty of sleeping space remaining. There is so much space in the house as well. The kitchen is huge, with plenty of appliances, and there are plenty of spaces to sit and relax. The views are beautiful with the house overlooking the lake. We really couldn't be happier with the house. Relaxing outside in the hot tub is the best way to relax after skiing all day too. There is a convenience store right down the street that also sells pizza, subs, etc. which is really nice. I can't recommend this place enough. If you are thinking of booking it, just do it!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

kate k., Waltham

Perfect for all ages and physical abilities.

My family, consisting of 23 members ranging in age from 2 - 85 has just returned from our best summer vacation yet. Bryant Pond Station exceeded ALL our expectations. The listing description did not do it justice. The property is very clean and well-maintained and so well laid out that everyone had the perfect space, and plenty of it. Supplies and amenities were plentiful. Rules and expectations were clear. No one was ever bored. The property was so fantastic that the only off-property trips were to the grocery stores, and one back-to-school shopping trip. The children spent almost all their time outdoors. Plenty of space for safe bike riding. Insects were minimal. Great fire pit ! Plenty of wood. Jonathan was quick to pleasantly respond to our two queries. We are anxiously and eagerly looking forward to next summer's family vacation.

6/10 Okay

Claire D.

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

Great location and outdoor space but could use some home improvements.

Great Location. The water was great for swimming and kayaking. The lawn, access to the water and fire pit area were great. Plenty of parking. We enjoyed the kitchen and upper living room area. We loved the small second table in the kitchen. It was great for games. We loved having 2 refrigerators and it was helpful to have a washer and dryer. The house layout worked well for our large group. The house however could use some improvements. The beds were uncomfortable. New mattresses, pillows and sheets would go a long way. It could use AC units to reduce the humidity /dampness and cool the place off. There were plenty of fans, but almost all the bedrooms were still very hot. The middle living room could use more lighting and the carpet and furniture felt damp. The beds on the bottom floor were not useable for us as even with the dehumidifier running, it was too musty to sleep in. We were disappointed that the rowboat and pedal boat listed in amenities were not there. The internet kept cutting out for us (although that might not be a bad thing when on vacation). In general, the weekly cleaning seemed fine, but the house could use a good spring cleaning to remove the dust in the corners. Overall, a few upgrades could go a long way to improve the experience, but the water and outdoor space was awesome.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Felicity B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Filthy and poorly maintained, beautiful lake

I have never seen a rental property as poorly cleaned as this one. I texted with the owner on arrival because the house had clearly been given a quick "once-over" with heavily scented cleaning products (causing reactive cough in a few of us that finally cleared after a few hours with the windows open) but had not REALLY been cleaned. On further inspection, not only was there dirt/hair/grime on the kitchen floor which I had to vacuum (with bare feet it felt super gross), but there was toothpaste on the chair in the bathroom. The owner said that perhaps their newer cleaner wasn't as good, but I countered that the level of thick sticky grime on the kitchen cabinets and cobwebs/chunks of dirt covering lights, fans, etc made it clear that the house hadn't been properly cleaned in a very long time. The significant cleaning fee is sufficient for a proper cleaning, so this is astonishing. If we hadn't been having a family gathering, with all the attendant coordination, I would have left and just driven back to Boston - it felt really unsanitary, everywhere. The house itself faces a lovely lake, but is very dark, with most bedrooms having one small window. The basement "bedroom" pictured (the arches) is an unventilated dead-end without an egress. This is a clear fire hazard and I would imagine not allowed in a rental unit under any building code. The two refrigerators were both missing shelves, and both slowly leaked water into the bottom shelf - it got gross pretty quickly inside both fridges. The house is more of a "camp." The sliding doors to the deck do not open and there is a sign telling guests not to use them - you have to go around through a side bedroom to access the deck, which does have a nice view of the lake. Several chairs around the house are broken. All that being said, this property is situated on a lovely lake and comes with 3 canoes, 2 kayaks, and plenty of life jackets. We really enjoyed paddling and swimming in the clear water. The dock was easy to use and the dock to swim to was nice also.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea M.

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

Family Reunion

Great times in the winter at this property. Have been in the summer & it’s just as fun and relaxing in the winter too.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Meg M.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Trip!

Wonderful place to go in any season, especially winter! Skiing was close, many beds, pool table, hot tube, and tons of wood for the fire stove !
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wild wonderful camp holiday!

We brought our group of ten to Bryant Pond Station for Thanksgiving due to my range dying the week before. We could have had three times that many and still had plenty of room. It was brisk outside, but the views of the pond were still beautiful, the woodstove kept everything quite cozy and the hot tub was a much appreciated touch. This property is quirky and unique while feeling like all of the best family camps I've been to in Maine.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sophea P.

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

Family trip

This place was great. The whole family had a great time. The canoes and kayaks was a plus. Overall we loved the stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann K.

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

Excellent New Year's Vacation

They say that the way you spend New Year's eve is how the new year will look like. Thanks to this house, we can say for sure - 2021 will be perfect. This is the largest house we've ever been to. It served everyone so well. It has many rooms and divisions, so relatively very quiet. Plus, the kids played hide an seek for hours... We enjoyed the stove, all amenities in the kitchen, the many refrigerators and freezers, and the fireplace. Oh, and the pool table, foosball, and Jacuzzi! everywhere there are pictures and photos of trains and rail stations - very cool. we could not think of anything we might need and did not have. Thank you Jon!

2/10 Terrible

Paula B.

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

Would not stay again!

We had a large group and the house was a great size to accommodate us. However the house was very dirty; the fans literally had dust caked on them. There was a dirty diaper under one of the beds, dirty underwear under another, stains on the bedding and cobwebs everywhere. We needed to wipe everything down when we got there. The kitchen fan over the table had dust literally hanging of it....we needed to clean it before we could eat at the table. There was not sufficient parking even though I confirmed that there would be ample parking for trucks and snowmobile trailers for 26 people before booking. The house is extremely run down; it has a lot of potential but is in serious need of some remodeling and updating. I would not book this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Caleb B.

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

Great Location and Stay

Jon's house was perfect for our company trip - close to Sunday River and plenty of room and beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Linda T., Melrose

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

Great for large groups!

We had 7 families stay here with kids of all ages and it was great! Enough space for everyone so you did not feel on top of one another. Hot tub and pool table was a huge success! Johnny Wells was an amazing host and very attentive with all questions. House if fully stocked with everything you need. Sunday River is only a 15 minute ride or so. I bet this space would be amazing in the summer as well! The only thing I would recommend is to have website updated with accurate photos for all sleeping areas and beds per bedroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Bryant Pond Revisited

This is our third visit to this property. As in prior years, the entire family had everything they needed for a much-looked-to vacation. John has always been exceptionally and satisfactorily responsive to any issue or question. All four (4) generations of our family are eagerly awaiting our return.

10/10 Excellent

Dan L.

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

Awesome spot

Comfortably slept everyone in our group with some super neat spots in the wine cellar. Great location with lots to do right on the water. Highly recommended.

8/10 Good

Anjana K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good experience

Everything was good except bug outside. Kids got bitten so bad . My daughter has big swollen under eye.but overalls it was good experience. House is big and nice . Thanks!!!!

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen G.

We had a great time - thank you!

It was a great place for families with young children. Everyone had their own space. The lake was beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Kimberly C.

BEWARE

BEWARE!! Owner is extremely disorganized, I booked and paid in January 2016 for my vacation August 5th for 3 families. On August 1st I called to get the final details and Johnny tells me he double booked. REALLY??? Thanks for ruining 3 families week off!! THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE AND I WOULD CAUTION ANYONE FROM DOING BUSINESS WITH THIS FAMILY!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Liz D.

Perfect for large groups!

We have a group of adults who have been renting this house for a weekend for the past 8 years. It's always our favorite ski weekend of the year. Only 15 minutes from Sunday River, and those who don't ski have plenty to do at the house. More than enough beds for everyone, and a huge kitchen table for meals together. Jon has always been very accommodating!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

Great Vacation Spot For A Large Group!

We have bee staying here at "Bryant Pond Station" for a week every July since 2013 and have just booked our fourth Family Vacation week coming up in July 2016. We LOVE it here! Jon has thought of everything. There is plenty of comfortable room for our large group of four families. We range in ages from babies to late 60's and there is so much for everyone to enjoy at this wonderful property. Jon is a pleasure to rent from and provides exceptional customer service. Our kids, who are mostly in their 20's and 30's, look forward to spending our July week at Bryant Pond for this vacation/reunion each Summer to do some cousin-bonding. There is so much to do here. The yard is huge for playing lawn games like Can-Jam and Corn Hole. There is plenty of room to spread out and relax. The crystal clear pond/lake is simply amazing to fish, swim, float or row around and take in the beautiful views - especially at sun-set! There is even a hot-tub! Bros Too, the corner store, is right down the road and has everything from gas, beer, eggs, specialty meats and everything in between, not to mention they also have awesome pizza. There are plenty of larger grocery stores and a Walmart close by, too. There is golf, antiques, a raceway and a casino all within 1/2 hour or less drive. There is even a place close by that will cook your lobsters and steamers for you so you can have a clam bake without all of the work! We LOVE it here
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Family Reunion

Our family just enjoyed a week long stay here along with one of the condos next door. This was our 2nd time renting here and will definitely be returning. We were a large group of 33 people, ranging in age from 1 to 88. Couldn't ask for a better place. The house offers so much space never felt crowded. The bedrooms are just far enough from the common areas that we could put the little ones down for the night and party on without fear of waking them. Also in the mornings the early risers didn't bother those wanting to sleep in. The yard is so spacious plenty of room for all the games. The lake is gorgeous. Family members did all sorts of activities offered in the area. Hiking, horse back riding, golfing, kayaking and let's not forget the casino. I personally never left the yard for the entire week enjoying every moment. I highly recommend Bryant Pond and am anxious to start planning the next reunion there!

About the host

Hosted by Jonny Wells

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Why they chose this property

OF course, the lake was the # 1 alluring factor when we purchased the home but the capability the house has is immense. Imagine if you will my band playing in front of the fireplace in the huge living room while our friends are dancing, playing pool and carrying on. Meanwhile, with the french doors at the far end of the kitchen closed to the bedroom side of the house, all our kids are all fast asleep, undisturbed by the music!
Another example.. We had a skit night and the living room became the stage and everyone sat in the dining/kitchen area to watch the kids perform as well as some pretty bizarre adult skits.
Another fun thing we can do is a 'Team paddle' across the lake and hike Mount Christopher to the summit (an easy hike) and catch the great views of the area.
At night, the fire pit is the #1 draw, easy access from the front door.
We love the region and have made some great friendships there. Our caretaker, cleaners, carpenters, plumber, electrician are second to none and do great work keeping the house chugging along.

What makes this property unique

The location is wonderful facing the lake, watching the awesome sunsets, hearing the loons.
Between the set up of the house, the large yard, and the huge dock, it is very easy for large groups to spread out and never feel crowded. Picture your group... Kids swimming, some adults playing a game of croquet, teenagers paddling around in the canoes, grandparents sitting in the screened porch watching the fun, Dad cooking burgers and dogs on the grille, more kids on the swings, 4 adults playing a competitive game of horseshoes and a few more folks relaxing in the hot tub... Oh, and 'Uncle Ed' taking a nap under the shade of our weeping willow tree.... All going on at the same time. Picture your extended family and you will fully understand how the uniqueness of this home and surroundings has been a true winner for so many families since we purchased this great property in 1998.

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