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5BR Songo Pond house - 3 miles south of downtown Bethel

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Beach
Dining
Terrace/patio
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Escape to this charming 5-bedroom home, nestled among acres of property with a serene pond and lush vegetation. Enjoy spacious interiors, a large custom kitchen table, and a bar area that seats 4. Explore rugged trails behind the house or head across the street to access the dock area.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 16228 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer

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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 Songo Pond house - 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.

Property manager

Jim Dearden

Languages

English, Spanish

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and 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 that 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Ski Sunday River This Winter 3 Miles South Bethel House
Ski Sunday River This Winter 3 Miles South Bethel
Fish, Boat and Swim! 3 Miles South of Bethel Bethel
Ski at Sunday River This Winter! 3 Miles South of Bethel
Ski Sunday River This Winter 3 Miles South Bethel House
Ski Sunday River This Winter 3 Miles South Bethel House
Ski Sunday River This Winter 3 Miles South Bethel
Fish Boat Swim! 3 Miles South of Bethel
Ski Sunday River! 3 Miles South of Downtown Bethel

About the area

Located in Bethel, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Bethel Historical Society and Dr. Moses Mason House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sunday River and Little White Cap Ski Lift. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Map
Albany Township, ME

What's nearby

  • Bethel Historical Society - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Bethel Hill Common - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Bethel Chamber of Commerce - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Mt. Abram - 23 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Sunday River - 29 min drive - 22.0 km

Getting around

  • Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Local Hub - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Gemini Cafe & Bakery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Good Food Store - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Butcher Burger - Bethel - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5BR Songo Pond house - 3 miles south of downtown Bethel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 5BR Songo Pond house - 3 miles south of downtown Bethel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5BR Songo Pond house - 3 miles south of downtown Bethel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 5BR Songo Pond house - 3 miles south of downtown Bethel located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.3 mi (2 km) from White Mountain National Forest and within 6 miles (10 km) of Bethel Historical Society and Bethel Hill Common. Dr. Moses Mason House and Bethel Pathway are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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5BR Songo Pond house - 3 miles south of downtown Bethel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter S., Boston, MA

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

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

Graduation Get Away

The outdoor space is amazing with the fire pit and hot tub! The kitchen gave us plenty of space for sharing meals and playing games. We splashed and floated in the pond. This place provided plenty of hand soap, dish soap, trash bags, towels(bath&beach), toilet paper and paper towels. The in house laundry was a major plus with the pond right there! Overall we were very happy with our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather B., Phoenixville

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

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

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

A great stay

A well-outfitted place, convenient to Bethel and the White Mountains. We were five adults, but the house easily accommodates more than twice that many. The large kitchen, dining table and living room would provide ample space for a larger group to gather. The lake is bit shallow for active swimming, but the water was refreshing and canoeing was pleasant. The owner, Jim, is pleasant and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kalvin C.

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

Perfect for Groups!

My friends and nephews decided to book a last minute ski trip and Jim's accommodations opened up right in time for us. It was perfect for our needs. Nice big foyer to take gear off prior to entering the house, big kitchen table for us to all eat together, plenty of lounging space for us to play games, and very comfortable bedding. We also booked this for the jacuzzi, but never got to use it because we were so beat up from the mountain, we got lazy, but it is a huge plus to have that available. This house can also accommodate pets which was a huge requirement. The house is far enough away from the main road and provides a safe space for the pups to run around. Lastly, Jim is very communicative and really helped ensure the check-in process went smoothly. The periodic check-ins throughout the stay were appreciative. Overall, a great host and a great stay here, and would book again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Great place to stay for Sunday River

Great house, clean upon arrival and the owner Jim is very responsive and easy to communicate with. Plenty of room and beds for our party of 12, and the hot tub was much appreciated after a long day of being outside in the 7 degree weather. WIfi worked well, washer/dryer were also useful to have between multiple days of skiing. About 15 minutes driving time to Sunday River. Very happy with our stay and would book again for a similar trip
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Relaxing Vacation

Our favorite part of this VRBO is it easily accommodates large groups and the pond access. I grew up vacationing on this pond and it never disappoints. Jim is quick to respond to any questions and he has done some nice updates with appliances and internet. We'll be back I'm sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Seth O., West Kingston, RI

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

Perfect spot for a big group

We stayed here for my buddy’s bachelor party weekend. We had a big group of guys, so having 10 beds was great. The location is great, just a 5 minute ride into downtown Bethel. Nice pond directly across the street from the house too! The communication with the owner, Jim, was excellent and his caretaker lives in another house on the property, but you didn’t even know he was there. Overall great experience, will definitely book this house again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Douglas Z.

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

A nice location and homey stay

I would like to say first that the owner was incredibly responsive and helpful, even giving us a local garage to take care of an repair need for one of our vehicles. Plenty of space for everyone in the house. Hot tub was pristine. The dock on the pond sunk a bit, but didn't impede usage. just a gorgeous view on the pond. Close to markets, stores, and restaurants. A good experience for our family staying here.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Metta S., Arlington ma

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

Close to Sunday river !

This home is close to Sunday river. It took 15 mins. It was has a large kitchen area which is great for my group of 10 people. Hot tub was nice and someone cleaned it every morning. Plenty of dishes, pots/pans, cutlery. Only thing it needs more are bigger spoons for soup. Thank you Jim !
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

diana n.

We loved it

12 of us stayed at this home. Everyone loved it. We had a toddler, 2 pre teens, 3 teenagers and the rest were adults. There was enough room for all of us. The beds upstairs were very comfortable. The beds in the 2 bedrooms downstairs were not good...that was my only complaint. The location was great, however the GPS did not work in the area. Make sure you print out the directions. We did so much in the area and never had enough time to use the pond. We loved Sunday River, lots to do even in the summer time. You must visit Step Falls not too far from Sunday River, absolutely beautiful falls. Will I rent this place again? You better believe I would. Whenever I had a question, the owners were a phone call away. Thank you for letting us use your home. Again, we all loved it. -Diana in Boston, MA

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey C.

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

Fantastic winter stay on Songo pond

Jim's house was wonderful for our weekend ski trip. We had about 10 people staying in the house and we were all able to sleep comfortably, with lots of extra room. The kitchen was large and perfect for cooking for a large number of people. The hottub was also great after a long day on the ski slopes. There were lots of towels and linens available. The house is about 15 minutes away from both Sunday River and Mount Abram and about 8 minutes from Bethel. It's a great location and Jim was a great host. I highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Maria S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

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