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On Goss Pond - Cozy cabin, family friendly for nature lovers!

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

On Goss Pond - Cozy cabin, family friendly for nature lovers!

Welcome to the Goss Pond House! With many updates made in recent years, the Goss Pond House was designed with fun and excitement in mind. Whether you need a quiet place to reflect and unwind with a dramatic backdrop full of inspiration and awe or are looking foradrenaline-packedcked vacation full of skiing, hiking, or climbing, this house will provide a memorable stay year after year.

The location of the Goss Pond House is ideal; in the winter months, enjoy skiing at nearby Mt Abram and Sunday River Ski Resorts, or use a pair of the skates provided and take a spin out on the frozen pond. During the warmer months there are a variety of trailheads for day hikes within a 10-minute drive of the house. This prime location makes it easy for you to enjoy recreation at your fingertips.

Amenities at the house include a sauna, a large deck overlooking the Goss Pond, and the dramatic cliffs of Egypt Mountain. There is also an outdoor hot tub (fully covered) and a grill making it easy to enjoy the outdoors well into the evening. With a soaring fireplace located in the sunroom, this space is the go-to lounge well into the night. The house is perfect for families with kid-friendly amenities that include; a pack-n-play, two baby monitors, a high chair, a baby gate for the stairs, children's toys, and books. There are plenty of books and games for all ages to enjoy.

Enter the house through the mudroom where you can enjoy organized storage for your skis, boots, and outside layers. On the main level, you will find a living room, full bathroom, and kitchen which is abundantly stocked with all of the supplies, spices, and cookware that you will need. The main level bedroom is furnished with a queen-size bed, a bureau, and a closet.

Upstairs, there is a second full-size bathroom and two bedrooms. One bedroom is arranged with twin bunk beds and a separate twin/trundle bed.. The other bedroom has a twin trundle with a queen and a bureau. This is a cozy and quiet living space for those that like to conk out after a day of fresh air.

On the lower level, there is a second living room area that has access to the sunroom with a stone fireplace, the hot tub, and the sauna. There is a separate space with a 4th sleeping area with a queen bed, though it does not provide egress access. This can be a quiet place to rest or read. This level also has a full bathroom which will give larger families additional privacy.

Recent updates include extending a roof to fully cover the patio and hot tub (enjoy regardless of inclement weather!), relocating sauna controls to provide easier access, the addition of an outdoor picnic table and additional seating for summer months, updates to the bathrooms, and screens in all windows during summer months.

If you are looking for a well-stocked house with a woodsy-Maine allure, this getaway is the one for you.
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*There is a woodstove, but not for rental use. You will need to provide your own wood for the fireplace and outdoor fire pit.

Important Notes:

Security Camera Disclosure: This home is equipped with exterior security cameras for protection and to monitor snow removal. The cameras are located at the following locations:
1. Near front door facing driveway
2. Outback on deck

Snow removal: All our homes are contracted with various snow removal companies in the area. This includes plow service and snow shoveling for decks and harder to reach areas.

Smoking: All of our properties are non-smoking.

Property manager

Peak Properties of Maine

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Sledding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots are available on request at the property

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

On Goss Pond! Cozy cabin family friendly for nature lovers!
456606

About the area

Map
Bethel, ME

What's nearby

  • Mt. Abram - 9 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Bethel Chamber of Commerce - 11 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Bethel Pathway - 11 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Sunday River - 16 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Sunday River - 19 min drive - 18.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Gemini Cafe & Bakery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Local Hub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sunday River Brewing Company - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Butcher Burger - Bethel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Matterhorn Ski Bar - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is On Goss Pond - Cozy cabin, family friendly for nature lovers! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at On Goss Pond - Cozy cabin, family friendly for nature lovers!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On Goss Pond - Cozy cabin, family friendly for nature lovers!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is On Goss Pond - Cozy cabin, family friendly for nature lovers! located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cabin is within 6 mi (10 km) of Mt. Abram, Mineral Collector, and Bethel Chamber of Commerce. Bethel Hill Common and Howard Pond are also within 9 miles (15 km).

On Goss Pond - Cozy cabin, family friendly for nature lovers! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Olga V.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not the best, and even not the good one...
The property requires major renovations and cleaning crew didn't do a great job at all. All the furniture is very old and in bad condition. leaking roof, railing ready to fall, cobwebs everywhere. Great stay for Halloween only!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jillian Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little stay near Sunday River
Great cabin, beautiful view, reasonably priced for NYE weekend, and it wasn't too far from Sunday River! The only issue is we couldn't use hot water downstairs on the lowest level because the water smelled so bad, so we had to use the shower on the main level. Plus, the sauna wasn't working for us after following the instructions in the book. Aside from those two things, it was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirby S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Loved this location, plenty of places to sleep for all my friends during our golf trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Chelsea B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer retreat
We all had a blast. We brought inflatable paddle boards and kayaks! So many turtles! It was very warm in the house as there is no air conditioning so I suggest not turning on the oven or stove to cook.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Goss Pond!
Wonderful home in a peaceful, gorgeous location. We were all looking for a place to disconnect from the world a recharge. 15 Goss Pond provided us the perfect place to do so. A fantastic home for adults and/or families alike. Hope to be able to enjoy the property again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Joseph P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great!
Ice skates were a nice touch. The sauna door needs to be fixed and the ice leading out to the sauna sometimes freezes the door closed. Also, the outside patio with fire pit should be kept shoveled and available for use even in the winter. Other than that great stay, thank you for everything. We had a blast!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home
Awesome home for our friends weekend. Lots of space in the house, a nice full kitchen, and lots of beds for a large group. Hot tub was wonderful after skiing, however, after using the test strips right when we arrived we did have to add extra chemicals to shock it as it was reading low for chlorine and pH. Had to wait until night 2 to use it but was worth the wait!! Only 20 minutes to Sunday River, easy drive and room for multiple vehicles. Would recommend for an awesome ski weekend with a large group!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diann S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful!
There was 7 of us and everyone found something to do! We even made bread :) the hot tub was the hit for everyone & the Sauna & the canoe! There is a small grocery store about 10-15 minutes away and other gas stations around. There's also a hair dryer so no need to lug one around!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay at Bethel
The property was wonderful, and our group had an amazing time. The lake in front of the house was beautiful, specially during the fall foliage. House was very spacious and we all enjoyed the hot tub and sauna! We would define stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice house
The house is nice, description in the listing is accurate. The location outside Bethel is great, just a short ride to get to town. The pond is ok for fishing for pickerel, we didn’t find anything else there. Not suitable for swimming. The hot tub was a big hit and the yard was nice. Kitchen was well stocked and the house was very clean. Overall, a very good experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melanie K., EDGEWATER, MD, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded
Pond is beautiful. Enclosed porch is awesome. Check in and check out was seamless.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ben G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Really enjoyed the birds. Very quiet. Beautiful location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spring skiing trip
We loved our stay at Goss pond. The house was wonderful, having all the amenities we needed. The location was perfect, being an easy drive to Sunday River and Bethel. The kitchen provided us with everything we needed for wonderful meals. Plus, relaxing in the hot tub and by the fire made each evening perfect. Plus the property manager was attentive and efficient. I would recommend to anyone looking for an active vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

sara j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a family trip!
We stayed here for 2 nights and skied at Sunday River. The mountain was an easy drive, about 20 minutes away. The house had everything we needed to cook meals and had more sleeping space than we anticipated. The hot tub was great after a day of skiing and had beautiful views of the pond. The house is equipped with lots of games and books, no one was bored. Would definitely recommend this stay to anyone looking to get away for a ski weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Natalie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cottage with Beautiful views
We throughly enjoyed our stay! Everything we needed was available for us to use! Well equipped kitchen and bathroom needs! The hot tub was a wonderful addition!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House
Great Ski weekend house
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021