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

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9.6Outstanding
(31 Ratings)
"Beautiful mountain sunset views and only 10 minutes from Sunday River. Perfectly laid out vacation home for a group of eight. "
Tim B.
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9.6 / 10
Outstanding(31 Ratings)

House in Bethel, ME

8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area

About this house rental

Enjoy stunning tree-lined views of the Western Foothills of Maine in this classically built wood chalet. This home features a beautiful deck, well-stocked game room, and fantastic access to nearby ski slopes, hiking trails, and the White Mountain National Forest.

This home sits among the pines southwest of downtown Bethel, where its two-and-a-half acres overlook the Sunday River Valley. Find yourself at the entrance to White Mountain National Forest within minutes, pick up groceries or dine out at one of the excellent restaurants in Bethel seven miles northeast, and spend the winter skiing and snowboarding at Sunday River Resort 12 miles north.

Built in the winter of 2017, this all-seasons chalet is ideal for hikers, river rafters, leaf-peepers, and winter sports enthusiasts. Kick off your shoes and make yourself at home in the two-story great room, where you can curl up by the gas fireplace on soft leather furnishings, watch movies on the 55-inch Smart TV, and soak in the sunset view through picture windows that frame the national forest.

Gather around the kitchen island to chat with your family's designated chef, or make the great outdoors your kitchen, spending summer evenings on the deck grilling, dining, or sipping wine. You can also pull up a bench and watch the stars at the fire pit below (kindling supplied, and logs are freely available at most local farms). Retreat indoors for a night of foosball, hoop-shooting, and movies in the game room. Free WiFi, Amazon Prime and Hulu streaming, and a Bose or Amazon Echo bluetooth speaker are also provided for your enjoyment!

When you're not taking autumn rides on the Conway Scenic Railroad, photographing covered bridges, or cross-country skiing in some of New England's loveliest landscapes, you'll find plenty of craft shops, dining spots, and seasonal live music in town. Back at the house, you'll have your choice of two master suites, a kids room with bunk beds, an additional guest room and a pull-out futon, for blissful nights of restful sleep.

Treat yourself to a one-of-a-kind stay in the mountains of Maine - book today!

Guests are politely reminded that ThunderSnow Road is part of a private, residential area. Usage of roads (including down to the fire pond, as well as Gentle Ben Road) is strictly prohibited unless for turning/access. In addition, trespassing on any adjoining land (as well as both hunting and fireworks) are specifically banned under local bylaws. Guests will be asked to vacate the property if these areas are infringed upon.



-AWD/4WD is required in winter months to safely access the home.
-Window a/c units are located in the bedrooms on the main and 2nd floors, in one basement bedroom, and one in the main floor living area (June-September).
-Baseboard heating is controlled by thermostats throughout the home.
-There is a Keurig single-cup coffee maker along with a regular drip coffee maker.
-ThunderSnow Road is part of a private, residential area. Use of roads, including down to the fire pond and Gentle Ben Road, is strictly for turning and access only. Trespassing on adjoining land, hunting, and fireworks are all banned under local bylaws. Guests infringing on these rules will be asked to vacate the property.
-Two exterior security cameras are present.

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

Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly

Map of Bethel, ME


Ratings and reviews

9.6 / 10
Outstanding(31 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2026
Beautiful mountain sunset views and only 10 minutes from Sunday River. Perfectly laid out vacation home for a group of eight.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
Beautiful home. Clean. Nice relaxing getaway. House had everything we needed for a group of five people. Thank you
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2025
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!
8 / 10Excellent·Mar 2024
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.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Escape at ThunderSnow Sunday River lodge with Stunning Views to Wake Up to. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

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

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at The Escape at ThunderSnow Sunday River lodge with Stunning Views to Wake Up to?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.