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Private, Remodeled 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Home on Howard Pond 15 Min to Sunday River

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The floor plan is an open-concept living/dining/kitchen with vaulted ceiling
Fresh snowfall at the House on the Hill.
This photo was taken from the loft living room
The 6' dining table is a gathering place between the kitchen and living room
The kitchen is fully equipped with dinnerware, pots, pans, stainless flatware

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6148.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Hanover, ME
  • Howard Pond
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Sunday River
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Sunday River
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Berlin, NH (BML-Berlin Municipal)
    ‪74 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private, Remodeled 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Home on Howard Pond 15 Min to Sunday River

This charming private retreat is nestled among Maples, Birches, and Firs with a view of Howard Pond. The tastefully remodeled three-bedroom, two-bath cottage sleeps six with two queen beds and two twin beds. The inviting open living/dining/kitchen features a vaulted cathedral ceiling with roof windows that allow light to fill the home. The 6' pine dining table accommodates everyone.

The primary suite with the adjoining loft living area is located on the second floor. The pine paneling, cabinets, and pine wood floors add to the warmth and ambiance of this Maine woods retreat. There will be the slightest sigh (ahh) of approval and excitement as you enter this gracious, welcoming environment. This is a place that can restore your soul. After a day full of activity, you can sit by the fire and watch the leaves or the snowflakes fall. In the summer, see the fireflies blink in the woods at night and listen to the loons' call. There's nothing like a swim in the clear water of Howard Pond. Relax and while away the hours in the rocking chairs on the 8'wide farmers' porch that spans the front of the house.

Howard Pond is a pristine Maine pond that prohibits noisy watercraft and is home to a loon family. There is a public swimming area and a dock near the dam. Adventurous hiking --including the Appalachian Trail & many other hikes in the White Mountains-- and quiet walks are just outside your door. You may even see a moose!

Downhill and cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, snowmobiling is all within 10 or 15 minutes of the house.

The Sunday River Golf Club is one of the premier courses in New England. The Bethel Inn and Country Club also provides a challenging 18-hole course.

The House on the Hill is just minutes away from the Androscoggin River, canoeing, kayaking, and guided trips are within easy access.

Keywords: skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, golfing, house, canoeing, hiking, swimming, fishing, relaxing, private, romantic, non-smoking, charming, cottage,bowling,movies

Property manager

Anne Wheeler

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
Children over the age of 9 are welcome.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Cancelation 30 days prior to arrival for the following holiday reservations receive no refund: Dec. 22 to Jan 2; NE Feb Vacation; July 1st to 5th.
Tampering with any electronic/wifi equipment without the written permission of the owner will result in the loss of your entire $300 security deposit.
A complete list of the House Rules are a part of the Rental Agreement

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hanover

Located in Hanover, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Lovejoy Bridge and Dr. Moses Mason House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sunday River and White Cap Ski Lift. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Hanover, ME

What's nearby

  • Howard Pond - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Sunday River - 15 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Sunday River - 19 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Sunday River Golf Club - 28 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Black Mountain - 35 min drive - 29.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Sunday River Brewing Company - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Matterhorn Ski Bar - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Puzzle Mountain Bakery - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Gone Loco Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Java Joe's - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private, Remodeled 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Home on Howard Pond 15 Min to Sunday River have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Private, Remodeled 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Home on Howard Pond 15 Min to Sunday River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private, Remodeled 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Home on Howard Pond 15 Min to Sunday River?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private, Remodeled 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Home on Howard Pond 15 Min to Sunday River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private, Remodeled 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Home on Howard Pond 15 Min to Sunday River located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is steps from Howard Pond and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Androscoggin River. Androscoggin Brunswick-Topsham Riverwalk and Sunday River are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

Wonderful time!

The House on the Hill was adorable! We had a lovely weekend away here. The check in process was easy and the property manager was wonderful. The house was perfect, updated and had a very cozy feeling. We skied and it was easy to get to the mountain. Would recommend this stay to others and would book again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve F.

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

Perfect Ski Stay!

We had an amazing stay at Anne's property. It was perfect for a ski trip to Sunday River. The kitchen was equipped with everything you could ever need and we made ourselves comfortable by the fire playing board games!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

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

Ski Weekend

Loved our stay at the House on the Hill. Property was clean, well stocked and had plenty of room for our family. Easy drive to Sunday River and Bethel for dinner. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline E.

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

Perfect Ski Getaway

This was the perfect ski cabin for a weekend at Sunday River! It was close to the mountain as well as local bars/restaurants, and located in a beautiful part of town by a lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

One of our best stays in all of Maine

This property was undoubtably one of the most organized and well appointed places we have ever stayed at in over 10 years of using VRBO. Simply lovely and so user friendly. The location is incredible. A lovely pond surrounded by the foothills of the Mahoosic Range. A real gem. Anne was incredibly helpful and you could tell there were decades of love in memories win the property. Five stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob B.

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

House on the Hill

A beautiful house in a beautiful location. Felt right at home and so close to the pond and hiking. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy L.

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

Grea

We really enjoyed our stay at the ‘House on the Hill.’ There was every amenity available and the location offered much needed peace and solitude. The kids really enjoyed swimming at Howard Pond. We would definitely rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

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

Fantastic house!

We had such a great time staying at the “House on the hill”! We spent most of our time sitting on the porch, or in the water at the pond. The house has everything you could ever want or need. We had a bad storm one night and lost power, but the owner communicated immediately when it would be back on, and where the lanterns and batteries were, incase they were needed. We would absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marianela G.

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

Perfect week at the lake!!

We absolutely loved this house!! The property was perfect to stay and we had everything we needed - with every detail thought through for comfort. Thank you so much Anne, we are already looking forward to next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie N.

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

Came to area for a wedding. Property so nice will come back for a vacation.

Property is very well maintained. Beds are so comfortable! Enjoyed coffee on porch. A plus rating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

dan s.

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

house was clean and neat

clean and neat all the little extra's great house
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky K., Long Island City

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

Spacious, lovely and welcoming

Thank you, Anne, for your hospitality and patience! Your property is lovely, immaculately clean, and organized! It was very easy cleaning up at departure.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denys L.

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

Good place!!!

Very nice place to stay with a family!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn A.

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

Beautiful home

Home was so cozy and perfect for our short stay, wish we could've stayed longer. Beautiful views, and home well taken care of.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

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

Camp Auntie Getaway

We hadca wonderful stay in this beautiful home despite the rain. we swam in the pond and used the floats provided. What a treat to find fully inflated floats to use. We enjoyed playing games during the rainy afternoon. The kitchen had everything we needed and the whole house was so organized it was easy to find anything. The beds were comfortable and it was so cozy to wake up to the sound if the rain. We can't wait to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darcy W.

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

Good experience, loved the setting

We loved the quiet location, beautiful spot. Many of the amenities (towels, etc...) were better than many other places we've stayed. Great home away from home. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wai K., Plymouth

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

Peaceful place

We really enjoyed at this beautiful house and peaceful environment..the town is very beautiful and quiet ... especially the house is really full in detail...we really loved that..
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie M., Portland, ME

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such a beautiful pond to spend warm summer nights.

Everything went well. Early check in and late check out were much appreciated. Only complaint was that the house was not the cleanest. Also, the bugs were bad in the house. Not sure how to remedy that.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

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

Awesome place

We spent 5 days while attending an event in the area and loved the house from the moment we walked in. Very well provisioned, clean and a great location for what we needed. The lake was a nice bonus. We will absolutely be staying again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce H.

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

Great Stay!

Really enjoyed our stay at Anne's home in Hanover. House was beautiful! Swimming in the pond, hiking in the area and a great dinner at Brian's in Bethel. Thank you, Anne!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Michael G., Madison

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

Three generation week...

Owner was very accommodating and responsive. Amenities at house were satisfactory. Suggest you change out upper toilet and shower with adult size units.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beth D.

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

perfect getaway

The House on the Hill was a fantastic place for our summer getaway. The atmosphere inside is warm and cozy, and the front porch is a great spot to relax on a hot afternoon. The property has everything and anything you might need during your stay, which made our travels easy. Anne was very easy to communicate with and responded quickly to any questions. I would highly recommend this property and hope to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ethan B., West Hempstead, NY

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

Perfect

Beautiful property in a beautiful location. The pond is impeccable, the people were friendly, great swimming, and great entertainment watching and listening to the loons. The house had everything we could have possible needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric F.

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

Lovely stay

Thank you for your friendly communications and recommendations for dining and activities. We enjoyed our visit to the region and the house was clean and spacious and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan and Stephanie C.

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

Cozy and Comfortable

This was a lovely cabin situated up the hill yet close to everything. We enjoyed swimming and hiking up the street and throughout Grafton Notch State Park, which was an easy drive away. The cabin a had all of the amenities you could need for your stay through all seasons. We felt like there was so much care and thought put into every room and outdoor space of this property. We would love to come back during the ski season as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Anne Wheeler

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As a native Texan, my first visit to Maine was in the fall in the late 1980's. I was fortunate enough to stay with friends on Howard Pond and I fell in love with the place. For several years, I would return in the fall to this place that literally restored my soul... walking in the woods, listening to the loons and being surrounded by nature...very different from my 'city life' in Austin, Texas. One year when I got off the plane in Portland, I wondered to myself if I could possibly find a place of my own in this part of the world. It took a couple of years to find the land, hire the builder and take on such a project long distance. In 1995 construction was complete and I walked into the House on the Hill and fell in love all over again. Please be my guest..enjoy skiing and snowboarding at Sunday River, skating on the pond, walking in the woods or swimming and fishing in the summer or just relaxing by the fire or rocking away the hours on the porch.

Why they chose this property

What makes this property unique

I love to walk in the woods in every season of the year. In the fall, I am convinced that there is no more spectacular fall folage anywhere in the world than in the Western Mountains of Maine on Howard Pond. It is great fun to have this house as a base and travel around the state and into New Hampshire and Vermont for day trips or take a couple of days and travel to the Maine coast. There are great skiing, hiking, canoeing, biking and antiquing adventures within minutes of the house. And, of course, swimming in the pond in the summer. When the pond freezes, it is great fun to skate on that open frozen expanse of water. And, there is nothing like snowshoeing in the woods or on the trails at Sunday River or the Bethel Inn and Country Club where you can also cross-country ski. My family loves the friendly and relaxed atmosphere at on the mountain. Bethel is truly a quaint New England village and has some lovely places to dine. The area is noted for the many hiking trails from level walking trails to the challenging terrain. The House on the Hill is a perfect spot to embark on an adventure or to retreat and curl up with a book.

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