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

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

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

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • 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 - 2.1 km
  • Bethel Chamber of Commerce - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Bethel Hill Common - 9 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Sunday River - 13 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Sunday River - 16 min drive - 17.2 km

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. 32 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Derek A.

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

Ski Trip

My friends and I really enjoyed the house and location. John was very responsive and the game room was a great touch!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

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

Catherine S.

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

Family stay

We had a great few days. The house is large, comfortable beds, clean, nice and close to Mt Abram and an easy quick drive to Sunday River for skiing. Enough place to relax and play games as well as all eat together as a family. The driveway was nice and big which made turning really easy so we didn’t have to back out. Thanks for sharing your place.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward H.

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

Fantastic House for a Large Family Ski Gathering

My family and I stayed here during MLK Jr. Weekend in January 2025. In total, 4 adults, 4 teenagers, and one child stayed the weekend. We even had 2 other family members stop by for dinner one night. Plenty of room for everyone. It is a quirky old house with abundant charm and character, which we all enjoyed. Did I mention it is about 1½ miles down the road from Mt Abram and about 20 minutes from Sunday River? We plan on staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shari R.

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

Abundance of room for our Sunday River trip

We had more than enough room for the 6 of us here. The young adults enjoyed the game room after a long day of skiing Convenient to Sunday River. I packed a case of water but did not need it thanks to the water cooler. Shut out to their amazing plow driver for not plowing me in while we were out in the other car
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

Patrick S.

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

Stay

Great but driveway icy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

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

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

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

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

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