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“Sunset Lodge” a Maine lakefront cottage with charming guest house

“Sunset Lodge” a Maine lakefront cottage with charming guest house

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Sunset Lodge, lakefront peace and quiet
Stairs to private dock
kitchen
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Overview of “Sunset Lodge” a Maine lakefront cottage with charming guest house

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check out the area

Map
Hanover, ME
  • Popular LocationHoward Pond1 min walk
  • Popular LocationSunday River14 min drive
  • Popular LocationSunday River18 min drive
  • AirportBerlin, NH (BML-Berlin Municipal)72 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

“Sunset Lodge” a Maine lakefront cottage with charming guest house

Built in 1919 and updated to provide all modern amenities while preserving the historic feel of a true Maine “camp,” this private end-of-the-road cottage sleeps 6 and features a first floor bedroom, den/guest room, airy sleeping loft, new eat-in kitchen, open dining/living room, updated bathroom with original claw foot tub/shower, sun porch and outdoor porch. The water’s edge renovated “pump house” provides a perfect rainy day playhouse or additional sleeping space for 2. The Guest House, which sleeps 4 more, is available for an additional $500 per week. It provides the extra space to comfortably include another family, grandparents, in-laws or just a chance to spread out a bit and have an extra bath and porch.
A private dock, plus a sandy entry down a short path, and canoe and kayaks are yours to enjoy all the pristine Howard Pond has to offer - boating, trout and salmon fishing, swimming or just lazing on the dock . Sunset Lodge basks in the sun all day and catches the final rays and dramatic sunsets.
The nearby Mahoosuc and White Mountains provide world-class hiking while the Androscoggin River in Hanover village offers outstanding fly and spin fishing for trout and bass. Guide services available for a float down the Androscoggin or other outdoor adventures.

Just 1 ½ hours from Portland and 20 minutes to Bethel (fine dining, shopping, groceries, movies) this accessible yet secluded vacation spot will take you thousands of miles and 100 years from your everyday life.

Property manager

Peter and Lisa Adams

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Mountain view
View from property
3 Bedroom Water Front Cottage On Beautiful Songo Pond.
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
9.8 out of 10, (68 reviews)
3 Bedroom Water Front Cottage On Beautiful Songo Pond.

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Porch railing not great for young climb-y kids.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pets not to be left alone at house; poop clean-up!

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
FIRE AND WATER SAFETY: No open fires allowed. No Grilling on the porch. No diving or jumping from the dock. Bring PFDs for children and non-swimmers.
QUIET: Please respect neighbors on the pond by keeping noise at a bare minimum 9 PM - 9 AM. No excessive noise other times.
DOGS: Do not leave dogs home alone unless in a crate. Dogs will be nervous in a new place and can be destructive.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 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 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

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Hanover

Located in Hanover, this cottage is in the mountains and on the waterfront. 49 Franklin and Bethel Historical Society are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sunday River and Little White Cap Ski Lift. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and cycling nearby.
Map
Hanover, ME

What's nearby

  • Howard Pond - 1 min walk
  • Androscoggin Brunswick-Topsham Riverwalk - 7 min drive
  • Sunday River - 14 min drive
  • Sunday River - 18 min drive
  • Mt. Abram - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sunday River Brewing Company - 14 min drive
  • Puzzle Mountain Bakery - 16 min drive
  • Gone Loco Cafe - 13 min drive
  • Liam's Restaurant - 15 min drive
  • River Valley Grill - 12 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Nice quiet lake. Perfect for our needs.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deb F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake life in Maine
Peter and Lisa were the best hosts! Had the fire roaring in the wood stove at check in when it was chilly and raining. Quintessential Maine cottage on a crystal clear lake! Hiked woodman trail, kayaked, enjoyed beautiful sunsets! Played golf at bethel country club and mini golf! Lots of lake floating and laughs! Rented the guest house which was amazing for my son and daughter-in-law! Lots of memories made at this wonderful cottage compound! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alicia B., Connecticut

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful relaxing stay, doggy paradise!
My two week stay at Sunset Lodge was perfect in every way. The house was beautiful, well appointed and very comfortable. I felt right at home from the moment I arrived. The camp is authentically Maine, beautifully decorated, but with plenty of modern amenities. I stayed for two weeks with my dogs who thoroughly enjoyed the spacious yard - plenty of room to play outdoors - and easy access to the lake from the dock or from the shoreline. Howard Pond is crystal clear and perfect for swimming. And the sunsets do not disappoint! Even on the cloudy days the views are amazing. We enjoyed use of the kayaks and Lisa had many chairs available for lounging and sunning in the yard and on the dock. My parents joined me for a few days as well and felt right at home staying in the smaller guest camp which was absolutely beautiful and just perfect for the two of them. From the very beginning Lisa was in touch with me and very responsive. From booking to check in to check out, it was all very simple. While at Sunset Lodge, Lisa was very responsive to any queries and there was plenty of information in the guest Guide Book. I greatly appreciated the wood stove on cold evenings (we had a few!) and the washer/dryer was great to have on hand. We even indulged in a few movies on the rainy days. The house is perfect for one or a bigger family with plenty of activities on the lake or in the surrounding areas. Peter and Lisa are gracious hosts and I look forward to returning to Sunset Lodge again soon!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy H., Boston, MA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our perfect vacation!
Our family vacation at Sunset Lodge was by far the best 2 weeks of our entire summer. The lodge was EVERYTHING that our family was looking for in a vacation. We spend endless hours on the pond; swimming, fishing, kayaking and paddleboarding! Our boys loved all the old movies, loads of books, and games that the house offered. They were entertained from sun up til they passed out in the kids loft shortly after sundown! We also took advantage of the guest house and it worked out perfect for my sisters family to join us but also have their own place to retreat to when the little kids needed naps or a break from the fun. And no one enjoyed it more than our dog cruz! He hiked, swam, chased the fish and paddle boarded with the kids. And when he needed a break he perched up on the sun deck overlooking the lake so he could still watch his boys! Lisa was a wonderful host and available if we needed anything, both throughout the whole planning process and vacation. Words cant even describe how absolutely beautiful and peaceful this location is! We cant wait to start planning next summer's vacation already!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of space for families, friends, pods. Thoughtful details.
This was our first stay at Sunset Lodge and we were very impressed with all of the thoughtful touches by the owners that really made us feel welcome. Be sure to check out the Welcome binder with all kinds of detailed info on local activities. This was not our first time visiting the area and yet we were not aware of the amazing swimming holes, hikes and bike rides nearby, all detailed in the Welcome binder. We found that very helpful. We rented the guest cottage for our stay as well and it was perfect for friends coming to visit, and when friends weren't visiting, we used it as an office for work zoom calls where we needed some quiet and privacy. This was a perfect set up for the working vacation. Plenty of fans on hand to keep the air moving on those hot days. We enjoyed having a fire in the wood stove on the cold nights. Beds are comfortable. Kitchen has everything you would need. We'd love to come back!
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Peter and Lisa Adams

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We own our own camp next to Sunset Lodge and have enjoyed Howard Pond since 1990. In our free time, when not relaxing at the pond, we enjoy traveling and have had the chance to stay in great apartments and homes around the country and overseas. We bring back from our travels ideas about how to improve Sunset Lodge and always welcome feedback for improvements, too.

Why they chose this property

The unique feature of this property is its combinations of authentic camp life with all the modern amenities. Sunset Lodge has gorgeous open stud construction and hardwood floors throughout. You will be staying in a true Maine "camp" as we call our mountain/lake hideaways in Maine. We spend much of our summertime next door and know how to fully enjoy the pond and the surrounding area. We try to provide you with everything you need to make the most of your precious vacation time.

What makes this property unique

You will feel very remote, but in fact are just a 20 minute drive from the very lovely village of Bethel. From the house you will see only a dozen or so other houses around the pond;
most are hidden away. The lake and mountain views are fabulously beautiful, as are the spectacular sunsets from the dock or porches.
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