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The Brookside House-Large, charming Historic House. Pet Friendly!

Find your adventure playground here whether you love to hike bike boat ski relax unwind by waterfalls kayak down rivers zip line through woods bungee trampoline on Sundays.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
5 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Game room
Smart TV, DVD player, music library, stereo

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Brookside House-Large, charming Historic House. Pet Friendly!

Large, fun house nestled in the mountains and five minutes from Bethel. Our home is walking distance to a pond for boating, kayaking and mountain biking with a private backyard with a running stream for trout fishing. Whether you love to ski, hike, boat. bike or just relax our home is perfect for any outdoors lover. Conveniently located right off Rt 26(12 minutes to Sunday River and 5 minutes to Mt. Abrams) this 5 Bedroom 3 Bath large house offers a newly renovated farmhouse kitchen, Dining room and Living room along with a Game Room featuring Bumper Pool, Darts, Pinball machine and hundreds of vinyl records. Large flat screen HD Cable TV and high speed WIFI included. Plenty of parking available. Sleeps 12 people comfortably.

Awesome Activities in and around our home:
Step Falls, Newry ME
Spectacular long trail of descending water falls that has numerous shallow pools for great swimming. It has some of the tallest falls in Maine.

Mt. Abram
Mountain bike course with outdoor beer garden with live entertainment.

Bethel Outdoor Adventure and Campground
Fun place to rent tubes and go down river.

The Local Hub
Great restaurant to have breakfast/lunch located across the street from the house. You can also rent kayaks right there and launch them right there.

Bethel Pathway
Located right in Bethel center is a great walking/bike riding pathway (about 2 miles) and it has a playground.

Sunday River
Sunday River has zip lines and bungee trampoline activities.

Property manager

John Hall

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Music library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Large charming Historic House
Large, Charming Historic House
Large, charming Historic House Greenwood
NEW Years Special!!! Large Charming Historic House
MLK Weekend Special!!! Large Charming Historic House
Large, charming Historic House Private vacation home
Large, charming Historic House Private vacation home Greenwood

About the neighborhood

Map
Greenwood, ME

What's nearby

  • Mt. Abram - 4 min drive
  • Bethel Hill Common - 9 min drive
  • Bethel Historical Society - 9 min drive
  • Sunday River - 13 min drive
  • Sunday River - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gemini Cafe & Bakery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Local Hub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Butcher Burger - Bethel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Breau's Too - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Crossroads Diner & Deli - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Brookside House-Large, charming Historic House. Pet Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at The Brookside House-Large, charming Historic House. Pet Friendly! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Brookside House-Large, charming Historic House. Pet Friendly! ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Brookside House-Large, charming Historic House. Pet Friendly! located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Mt. Abram, Tucker's Tumble Glades, and Mineral Collector. Bethel Chamber of Commerce and Bethel Pathway are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Brookside House-Large, charming Historic House. Pet Friendly! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veselina T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The service is great
Old, charming house. As a house from 1850 it has some flaws, which the owner has compensated with impeccable service. I don't see what I could complain about.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious
The house was clean and spacious.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Walking distance to the Hub, 3 minutes to Mount A. An old house but with lots of comfortable rooms. We'll stay here again. Thank you John.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
What a wonderful home and host. Location was with in 15 minutes from Sunday River ski resort. A memorable trip with friends and my son. Woukd definitely stay next year
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

rondi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun house close to skiing
House is very close to Mt Abram but we are Sunday River people. SR is 15 minutes away. House has a fun game room, plenty of space and lots of bedrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute historic house
This was a beautiful old home. The owner has set up a game room for the retro enthusiasts, and has beautiful places to walk near the river.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay
Great but driveway icy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandee K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location
So close to everything. Walking distance to many activities and a short drive in either direction to a variety of functions for everyone in the family to enjoy. The Gem Museum Is a must and Discovery light house boat tour in Portland is great for the entire family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great old house
We enjoyed our stay at the property. Grill, fire pit in the evening, hicking during the day! Just beautiful. Thanks so much
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C., Boston, MA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrific, no frills ski house! Plenty of room for the 8 teens and 4 adults. Place was spotless with,
Everything written in the write up to describe this ski house was accurate. Communication with our host, John was easy and prompt. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas 2023
Old house but roomy and clean. Some updates but pictures show the place as is so no surprises
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful ski house
Lots of hang out space. Cozy bedrooms with comfortable beds. Great game room. We loved listening to old records. Just down the street from mt. Abram and close to Sunday River and God xc skiing. Great stay. Thanks so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great old farm house
This is a great property for groups with lots of space to spread out. The game room was a fun plus and is separate from the family room, etc. so lots of activities can be going on without interfering with each other. It has a basic kitchen but functional. Good location for skiing access.!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joan B., Runnemede

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Delight!
We stayed at the property over the Presidents day weekend. The house is very large and everyone had plenty of space. We enjoyed listening to records, playing cards and cooking in the new kitchen. It’s only about 15 minutes to Sunday River. Our only regret was not staying longer! Note, that the house is rustic-if you are looking for the Marriott keep scrolling. This is a unique old home and it has some old home quirks but we loved it! Thanks for having us. See you again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

natalia o.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
the house is very old, but worked out for our big group.
it is indeed a VERY OLD house, but it has 3 bathrooms and 5 bedrooms, and specious living room, where we all could get together comfortably. So for our big group it did work. It's a short ride to Sunday River, and you can walk to Mount Abram, where we took a nice hike. There is no dishwasher, but that for our group it wasn't important (could be deal breaker for someone).
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kenna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique gem
My husband, kids (10 and 15), in-laws and two pups LOVED our stay over the 4th of July weekend. As others have stated, the home is older, but it a quaint comfortable way. The main bathroom was recently remodeled and we had the benefit of being the first guests to use the updated kitchen! The game room was amazing! Kids went the whole long weekend off phones and video games...by choice! They are now convinced we need a bumper pool table! There was plenty of room for every one...and then some. The home is well stocked with everything you need to just kick back and relax. For dog owners, the beach down the road does not allow dogs, but there is a spot right across the street where you can hop in the water, launch boats, kayaks, and paddle boards. Would absolutely stay here again. Such a great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good Maine getaway for a large group
This Locke Mills house is roomy and comfortable. Lots of entertainment options in the Game Room. Pet friendly to boot. Easy drive to Sunday River and reasonably close to Shawnee. Plenty of beds and plenty of places to sit both for eating and for socializing. Other than the house being old--something that I liked, but it's a matter of taste, the only downside was the tap water is very hard. The host keeps prenty of bottles water on hand. It was fine for washing and bathing, but we stuck to the bottled water for drinking and cooking. On the faring through unexpected events front, the area had a bad wind storm that knocked out power for a day (along with about 20,000 other houses in the area). Our host was very responsive, quickly bringing in a generator to make sure we stayed warm. Overall, this Locke Mills house was a very good value, and we all had a good time during our vaction.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great outdoor activities
Great location, kids loved the pond. Kayaking, mountain biking, beer halls, good food all a short distance away. Cool old home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family week during the holidays
Spacious and comfortable. Responsive owner. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mickie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun Stay
This was a a perfect place for the group. The kids had a great time exploring all the rooms and checking out the front and back stairs. The well-stocked kitchen made our meal prep a breeze. We would do this again in a minute.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Our family loved this home. The house is close to more than enough attractions in the area. Don’t miss the Local Hub less than a block away! We had a family with children between the ages of 10 down to 5 and no one was bored. The pool table, pinball and record player man cave were a hit. Host reached out when we first got there and although we had no problems, I felt he was quick to respond on check in and check out. Thanks for sharing your home because my family loved Maine!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Randi W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Location was amazing! Close to breweries and various hiking trails. Lots to see and do for our summer vacation. The Local Hub for food and a beach on a lake nearby made this spot extra nice. Plenty of room for all of us. Also has a brand new washer and dryer which was great when traveling with 3 kids under 5.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Andy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming farmhouse! Beguiling location.
By the end of the week we loved our stay at this house in Locke Mills. It charmed its way right into our hearts. We drove up from the Gulf Coast to explore Maine. The price point of the house in regards to its size was a huge plus. Getting there we were a little taken aback at first. It looked older than it’s pictures. Going inside, though, we quickly saw how warm and cozy the house was. We always book a house with a game room. The bumper pool and darts kept my teens (and myself) well occupied. The WiFi also kept “50 ping” on Fortnite apparently. Huge plus. The biggest challenge we had was that all of the bedrooms were upstairs, which we did not see specified when booking. We traveled with our mothers, one 70+, and they were concerned about climbing up the rather steep stairs. They persevered, however, and the comfortable beds and abundant bedrooms proved very accommodating. The house also came well stocked with all of the necessary toiletries and linens, including a brand new washer and dryer. This in itself was a huge plus for our weeklong stay. The only other issue we found was in the water pressure. It sputtered and spat it’s way out of the faucets. The host kept a water cooler with abundant jugs on site, however; so, that became only a minor inconvenience. The house is situated very close to grocery stores, shops, and restaurants in Bethel. We enjoyed the quaintness of the village. We also enjoyed exploring the area, even kayaking the Androscoggin. The house has plenty of brochures concerning things to do in the area. If you do go in the summer, be aware that a lot of the attractions close during the week. We still found lots to do, even driving into Portland and setting off to Bar Harbor. All-in-all we loved the house, would recommend it to those looking for a spacious house at a great price, and made lots of memories! 4 stars for sure.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pam A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was much more than I had expected
Had an amazing time, plenty of room for the family…
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021