The Village House is a newly renovated five bedroom, two and a
half bath home in Bethel Village. Mason Street is located adjacent
to the Bethel Commons and is a quiet residential area of fine homes.
This is a most desirable, in town location only a short walk to the
Bethel Inn, The Commons, area shops, restaurants and pubs. History
tells us that the house was moved to its present location to serve
as quarters for the carriage drivers of those staying at the Bethel
Inn. The Village House is only a short walk to golf and cross-
country skiing at the Bethel Inn and outdoor skating on the rink on
The Commons or a short drive to skiing at Sunday River and Mount
Abram Ski Areas. The Mountain Shuttle, a provider of transportation
to and from Sunday River and local businesses, stops at the end of
the street. Your Host is a PSIA certified level 3 Ski Pro and staff
trainer at Sunday River. Private coaching is available and should be
arranged well in advance.
The Village House is tastefully decorated with a pleasant mix
of antiques and Maine furnishings. The kitchen is fully set-up with
a dishwasher, microwave, toaster, coffee pot, slow cooker, and
plenty of service for 12 guests. There is a washer and dryer in the
1/2 bath to refresh towels and dry out wet gear from a damp day in
the outdoors. The comfortable living area has two full couches and
two rocking chairs to allow for plenty of seating for large groups.
There is also a gas woodstove for apre ski ambiance. There is a
telephone, 2 cable TV's, and a 2 VCRs .
A glassed in porch provides a winter airlock and a place to
remove wet or sandy shoes and during the summer, an outdoor retreat
from the Maine black flies. At the rear of the house there is a open
air porch providing a little more privacy and a retreat from the hot
summer sun.
The master bedroom is on the first floor and has an adjacent
bath with oversized shower. There is a queen sized bed and night
table as well as two dressers. Also you will find a writing desk as
well as a separate cable and telephone connection for those that
need anconnection to that other world. WIFI is usually available.
Tucked away in the back of the house is a pine paneled bedroom
with two twin beds and a table and chairs ideal for morning coffee
or use as a quiet game or card table in the evenings. This is a
favorite room of many guests as it has mountain views in the winter
and is bright and airy with large windows on all sides. In the
summer with the windows open you may even think you were a part of
the outdoors.
In the upstairs there is a large bedroom set up for the kids.
There is a double bed and two twin beds. A rocking chair and night
tables as well as built-in storage shelves and a large closet
complete the room. The big room provides plenty of unused floor
space for lounging or playing games. We have provided cards, a
cribbage board, puzzles and other games to compliment what you may
bring with you. A second TV and VCR will give the kids a place to
hang out away from the main living area and the adult crowd.
At the top of the stairs there is a spacious full bath. On the
other side of the house are two more bedrooms. The front guest room
has a queen bed, a crib and an antique dresser, night table and
chair. The back room is smaller and has a full size bed as well as
an antique dresser. This is a perfect place for that older teenager
or single adult that joins your party. This properties maximum
accommodation is for 12 people plus the crib.
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