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The Escape at ThunderSnow Sunday River lodge with Stunning Views to Wake Up to

Family-friendly holiday home in Bethel

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TV, fireplace, table football, books
Terrace/patio
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, table football, books
Nestled among the pines, The Escape at Thunder Snow offers an idyllic retreat in the heart of Maine's Western Foothills. With a well-stocked game room, cozy gas fireplace, and picture windows framing the national forest view, you can unwind with family and friends amidst nature's splendor.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 82287 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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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.

The Escape at ThunderSnow Sunday River lodge with Stunning Views to Wake Up to

Family-friendly holiday home in Bethel
Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free holiday home has an arcade/games room and barbecues. The holiday home has 4 bedrooms and offers a sofa bed and a patio. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

General

  • Unit size: 2,287 square feet

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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

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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
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 required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

15351

About the area

Map
Bethel, ME

What's nearby

  • Bethel Pathway - 12 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Bethel Chamber of Commerce - 12 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Sunday River - 17 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Mt. Abram - 24 min drive - 26.3 km
  • Kezar Lake - 47 min drive - 51.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Gemini Cafe & Bakery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Sunday River Brewing Company - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Butcher Burger - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Escape at ThunderSnow Sunday River lodge with Stunning Views to Wake Up to pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Escape at ThunderSnow Sunday River lodge with Stunning Views to Wake Up to?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Escape at ThunderSnow Sunday River lodge with Stunning Views to Wake Up to?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Escape at ThunderSnow Sunday River lodge with Stunning Views to Wake Up to?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Escape at ThunderSnow Sunday River lodge with Stunning Views to Wake Up to located?

This family-friendly Bethel holiday home is located in the mountains, 1 mi (1.6 km) from White Mountain National Forest, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Mount Will Walking Trail and Bethel Pathway. Bethel Hill Common and Angevine Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

The Escape at ThunderSnow Sunday River lodge with Stunning Views to Wake Up to Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 30 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent accommodations!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

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

Great place and location

Beautiful home. Clean. Nice relaxing getaway. House had everything we needed for a group of five people. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meg T.

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

Great stay for a March ski weekend

We had a wonderful stay at The Escape at ThunderSnow. The property is new, clean, and incredibly well-stocked. We found the bedroom and bathroom configuration just right for our group of 6 family and friends. We were there during an unprecedented few days of high winds and the internet and power both went out for about 8 hours one day; the property manager was extremely responsive and communicative during this time. Would highly recommend, and we can’t wait to come back. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ross C.

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

Great stay but a few things to know

Overall, we did enjoy our stay and would return! A few notes: There seemed to be a small bug problem. I'm not sure if the house hadn't been in use in a while. There were a few dead flies when we arrived, and several I noticed in the lamp next to the bed, as well as in the door to the porch. There were a ton of ladybugs and a few ants (I think I saw 4 or 5 different ones in the bathroom on the first floor by the bedroom). I wish we had known the heat was down so far. Unfortunately, we were traveling a bit of a distance and didn't arrive until after 9pm and it took so long to warm up the house that we all had trouble sleeping that first night. It would be great to get some kleenex for the house and I'm not sure if the ice maker was broken or we just couldn't figure out how to make it dispense ice. The water pressure was disappointing. Oh, the mattress on the top floor (the king) was really uncomfortable so that was also a bummer. There was a slightly musty smell but I am very sensitive to odors and I'm not sure it would bother most people. As I mentioned above, we did enjoy our stay and would return! The house was well appointed (more big coffee mugs would be great though!), cozy, and well-decorated. Good games, lots of cute touches. My son loved the basketball game.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

john (Jack) s., Marshfield

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

View

Great view
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Barb H.

Fabulous stay in Western Maine!

This was our first time staying in a rental home and I am hooked! Everything was easy, from making the reservation, to checking in and checking out. Home was immaculately clean and well-cared for and the house was stocked with everything you could possibly want (my adult son who loves to cook noted “they have a meat-infuser!) Lots of room and a wonderful view. Definitely 5 stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jesse C.

Just what was needed

The house was perfect for our groups ski trip. It felt new and well put together. The only complaint was that the lower bunk bed was rickety and not very comfortable. Would stay at again.

10/10 Excellent

Dominique L.

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

Perfect Cabin in the Woods!

This cabin had everything we needed for a winter getaway. Plenty of towels, room to spread out, loaded kitchen, and cozy fireplace. We enjoyed walking in the woods and were close to town, Sunday River Resort and so much more. We had some issues where the house ran out of propane but the owner was fantastic and got someone to come out that day to fill us back up! Thank you for an amazing stay, we are already discussing our return!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

Amazing house

We enjoyed everything about the house. Perfect for our family of 5 plus grandma. Lovely welcome book, lots of good space, we would definitely come back!

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

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

Spacious and in good shape.

Inside was spacious and in good shape. Outside had lots of overgrown weeds. We very much enjoyed our canoe trip down the Androscoggin river and hikes in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

Great stay!

The home was perfect for 3 couples and we highly enjoyed our time. We each were able to have our own separate private space (with our own bathrooms!) The cloudy weather made for less of a view - but we still enjoyed what we could. Would definitely recommend trimming some landscape. As some of the trees are since overgrown compared to photos - but still a beautiful scenery. The Firepit was used multiple evenings - and you are completely surrounded by woods - loved it! Some Minor things - needs an iron, and the washing machine didn’t seem to pull any water or work - but other than that - all was well. Thankfully we had other options for clothing and bathing suits. Would definitely return - and don’t think twice about the escape at thunder snow!!
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony L.

Great place!

Excellent space, beautiful views. No issues except a broken lock box.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Sean M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Beautiful home but saying the house was air conditioned was a stretch.

We arrived at the home and we loved it, it was beautiful, clean and exactly how it was described. The description states the home is air conditioned. It had a small unit in the kitchen and one in the upstairs bedroom. The house was 87 degrees when we arrived, we put the ac on in the kitchen and it barely cooled it down. The unit was much too small to keep up for that size room. The couple downstairs was miserable both nights because of the heat. The couple on the main floor had a fan so that helped somewhat. The house was 87-85 degrees all weekend and that was with windows open. The ac unit in the kitchen froze and was shooting ice out and then we had to shut it off. We called the rental company to let them know what happened Saturday morning. We told them that something needed to be done, perhaps swap out the ac unit for one that worked. She assured us someone would get back to us via text or email. We never heard from anyone. I’m sorry but as beautiful as we found the home, saying that the house is “air conditioned” is woefully inadequate especially during the summer months. Then to add insult to injury no one got back to us after we had a discussion with someone on Saturday morning when the house was a whopping 86 degrees at 9:30a. Unfortunately, due to poor communication on behalf of the management company and how hot it was all weekend we will not be renting this home again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donald W.

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

Beautiful retreat!

Perfect place for our family’s spring break ski week. House feels brand new - nicely furnished and equipped too. Very clean. Quiet spot with a great view and close to skiing. We hope to visit again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

sylvie b.

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

Great Time . House was very clean .

I would rent again Thank you !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

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

Ski Vacation

I rented this house for a ski vacation with my family. The house has a beautiful view and is immaculate. We loved the open floor plan and the gas fireplace. Having 3 1/2 baths was wonderful and it had everything that you would need in the kitchen. It was about 20 minutes to Sunday River. We loved it and would rent it again next year. Unfortunately we had to leave a day early because of a wind storm and a loss of power and water.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Erica K.

Perfect winter getaway!

Beautiful home for a ski weekend away! Spotless! Very cozy with the fireplace! Amazing mountain range views ! Everything you need to cook in the kitchen. Close to Sunday River. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Rob N., Westerly

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

Nice property. Trash process needs work -need 2 large-trash cans outside

Overall nice property , in great condition. Should shovel deck before renters arrive.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

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

A

Premier
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan L.

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

A++

Excellent property no complaints would rent again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Adam B., Somerville

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

Great!

Amazing time!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

William and Gabrielle P.

Perfection

This home is extremely well appointed and beautifully decorated. It is the perfect spot for a quiet getaway to recharge. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here and will be sure to return!
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10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Great place!

This house is great. Incredibly well equipped kitchen, beautiful view off the deck. I really have no negatives, will likely book it again.
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10/10 Excellent

Ed F.

Mini Vacation in West Bethel

Our family loved the place and as we own land in Bethel will be reaching out to the owners to discuss who their builder was.. Get off the beaten path location, great views and close proximity to all they Bethel has to offer..House was well appointed and Brand New! We will be back Ed and the Foley Clan
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha G.

Long Weekend Stay

This was the perfect cabin for a group of friends or family. It’s in a great location very close to Sunday River. We would definitely come back to stay here in the future!