Big River House: Hot Tub, Family Fun & Room to Roam

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Location
Host

Excellent

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14260.1 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Hot tub
Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Bethel, ME

Bethel Hill Common
‪4 min drive‬
Sunday River
‪8 min drive‬
Sunday River
‪13 min drive‬
Berlin, NH (BML-Berlin Municipal)
‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bunkroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Lower King

1 King Bed

Lower Queen

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs King w/ Twin Bunk

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Upstairs Queen

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Lower Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Main Floor Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Upstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

This spacious house boasts 5 charming bedrooms that are all well-distanced from the huge open concept gathering area with a plush sectional and 70 inch TV! Bedrooms include 2 king beds, 2 twin bunk beds, 2 queen beds, and 1 twin bed. With 3 lovely bathrooms equipped with all the essentials, guests can spread out and unwind after a day of exploring. Enjoy the convenience of amenities like a hot tub, large backyard, river access, basketball hoop, ping pong table, high speed WiFi, laundry, A/C, portable desk, a hair dryer, and an iron. Whether you're traveling with family or friends, this beautiful property offers the perfect retreat for your getaway.

* NOTE: Party groups beware: this property is for guests who want to enjoy the beautiful scenery, large backyard, and nearby attractions. This is not a good fit for groups partying and playing loud music. If quiet hours are not respected, eviction may occur *

* NOTE: A long-term tenant lives on-site, in a completely separate apartment with a private entrance, and may be present during your stay. This full-season renter is super respectful and is instructed to stay out of your way, and you should not notice them or worry about them. They are aware that larger groups will be renting this property. Their own yard and parking are hidden from your areas *

Property manager

Ken

Languages

English

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Hot tub

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Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

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House Rules

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20

Long-term renters welcome

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Bethel

Located in Bethel, 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 Grafton Notch State Park and Androscoggin River. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bethel, ME

What's nearby

Bethel Pathway - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
Bethel Chamber of Commerce - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Bethel Hill Common - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
Sunday River - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
Sunday River - 13 min drive - 11.9 km

Restaurants

‪Gemini Cafe & Bakery - ‬3 min drive
‪Foggy Goggle - ‬12 min drive
‪The Local Hub - ‬8 min drive
‪Sunday River Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive
‪Shipyard Brew Haus - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Big River House: Hot Tub, Family Fun & Room to Roam pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

Where is Big River House: Hot Tub, Family Fun & Room to Roam located?

This family-friendly Bethel holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Androscoggin River and Bethel Chamber of Commerce. Bethel Pathway and Bethel Hill Common are also within 3 miles (5 km).

8.8

Excellent

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth D.

9 August 2024

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

Maine Adventure

Was impressed with the amount of room we had. Had a group of 8 so the large tv room and kitchen worked well. Hanging out on screened porch was nice. Couch on porch looks like it's seen better days! Plenty of outside chairs to use.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Abram C.

9 August 2022

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Mold in window ACs

The overall home itself was fine. As described. My grandmother had to reclean the whole kitchen before cooking, we all had to clean every dish we used before cooking. The window ACs in the bedrooms had mold and clearly have not been cleaned for several seasons. Woke up the first morning very stuffy with headaches to find the ACs FULL of mold. It has been 2 days and I have not heard back from the owner OR evolve (the management company) after reaching out. There are also no gas detectors in the home, Maine requires all rentals have gas detectors properly installed near all gas appliances. This home could use a thorough inspection to address these concerns.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela H.

13 September 2020

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

Had an AMAZING 4 days @ Big Bird!

Check in was EASY...the property wad CLEAN......the views were AWESOME!!! Came with my fiance and some friends and we THOROUGHLY ENJOYED our stay!!! We would DEFINITELY come for anothet visit!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

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10/10 Excellent

Caroline

16 October 2019

Awesome house!

There was a group of 10 of us that stayed. We had plenty of room. The view of the foliage was amazing and the house was close to town. We couldn't have asked for a better place to all hang out for the long weekend.

8/10 Good

William B.

6 October 2019

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

Beautiful house/ great location.

The house is in a great location. About 15 minutes from the golf course, and 3 minutes from downtown bethel, it was great. The house itself was nice and spacious with plenty of beds and room. There was everything we needed besides a grill and the house was well supplied with towels, bed sheets and such. The owner ken kept in touch and reached out to us apologizing due to work being done at the house when we arrived and was easy to work with. The house is definitely big enough to fit 12 people comfortably but pay special attention to the bottom part of the description because it states you can be charged 250 for any noise complaints from neighbors. There is a family that lives on the other side of the house and all that separates there unit is a door down the end of the hallway. Me and the 2 other people I rented with felt like we were walking on eggshells to ensure we didn’t get a noise complaint and get charged an extra 250.00. I can only imagine if you had 12 people talking in the room that it could get loud enough to possibly incur one of these fines. The hot tub cannot be used after 10:00 pm because that is quiet hours so if you plan on staying up late and using it look elsewhere. On the property were numerous signs stating you would be fined for certain things such as the hot tub tripping the breaker or if the property care taker has to come out there. The property was great but it is something to be aware about because my group and I were always worried about incurring fines due to the close proximity to neighbors instead of just relaxing and enjoying ourselves.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Teronna B.

17 August 2019

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Bethel stay

Definitely a ski town and property meant for winter use. Thought we would have a view of the river and access. Not so. Next door neighbor was very nice. Year round tenant was smoking pot on their side of the house making our side reek of marijuana. It is legal in Maine, however, not something we were wanting our 4 yr old to be exposed to. Nice house but won't be returning.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Marcy D.

9 November 2018

Nice stay

We had a fun time. Had everything we needed.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chenda S.

5 August 2018

Great place to bring all the family together!

The place was just as beautiful as it looks in the pictures. Both the owner and primary contact of the property was easy to work with. Plenty of yard space for outdoor activities and the backyard view is amazing. My family would definitely go again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mr. C.

23 July 2018

Large, clean, and well worth the money.

Incredibly large house with plenty of room. Great views and quiet neighborhood. House was very clean and well stocked with linens, etc., and the owner was very easy to work with. Have already recommended it to some friends for their family trip.

10/10 Excellent

Coleen R.

11 June 2018

The property was clean and beautiful

We had such a great stay at Big Bird. Can’t wait to go back next year. The place was beautiful and clean. Everyone enjoyed themselves so much.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

About the host

Hosted by Ken

My name is Ken and I have owned this house since 2018. I love to help families and friends get together in this huge home because it is absolutely perfect for those groups! I love that I can continue to add amenities (that I get to use too!) while keeping this property affordable and charming.

I manage this property myself with a small team of locals that are the best around. Dana manages the mowing, trash removal, and most importantly, the hot tub that gets checked after each visitor. Shelley and her team have cleaned the home for several years and do an excellent job.

Why they chose this property

Bethel is a hidden gem (it is also known for its gems!). I love the area the most for the skiing, hiking, and river floats on a hot summer day. Bethel is ideally located between two ski mountains that offer year-round adventures and endless hikes. Bethel also has a large gentle river that wraps around the town that makes it perfect for floating, canoeing, kayaking or swimming. The town is less touristy in the summer, allowing for quick trips to town where there are still plenty of stores and restaurants to enjoy.

What makes this property unique

The size and river access are the most unique things about this property but I also truly believe it offers a ton of extra amenities without the normally associated cost. The garage can fit 3 cars or become a rainy day game room. The backyard is huge and includes a wooded trail along a stream, as well as a grass path down to the Androscoggin River, where at lower river levels, a sandy beach appears. A portable firepit and 10 lawn chairs provide for those magic evenings.

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bunkroom

Lower King

Lower Queen

Upstairs King w/ Twin Bunk

Upstairs Queen

3 bathrooms

Lower Bathroom

Main Floor Bathroom

Upstairs Bathroom

Spaces

About this property