Enjoy your stay at this unique historic riverfront farmhouse with old world charm & modern conveniences. 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bath, sleeps 16. Close proximity Sunday River, Mt Abram and Black Mtn Ski areas, snowmobile & hiking trails. Access to the Androscoggin river. Stunning views of the river, sunsets and Mt Washington in the distance. Features: Hot tub, home theater, library and Game room with Ping Pong & 50 board games. Spacious kitchen. Bring the whole family for a vacation to remember.
Unwind in timeless charm and modern comfort at the 1866 River House, where majestic river and mountain views and cozy spaces promise an unforgettable getaway for up to 16 people.
Riverfront w/ access
5 person hot tub
Pet friendly
Under 20 minutes to 3 major ski resorts
Home theater and game room
Library
Mt Washington views
Linens and towels provided
Soap, shampoo, conditioner and hair dryers in each bathroom
Extra blankets & linens in bins in closets
This Space
First floor:
Spacious sun-drenched kitchen with breakfast nook and stainless steel appliances. Also equipped with coffee maker, other small appliances, cookware, dishes, flatware, stemware, dish soap, napkins, paper towels and some pantry items such as olive oil, coffee and spices.
Formal dining area with seating for 8. Additional seating at kitchen table for 4.
Expansive, sunny living room with 50" smart tv, 2 super comfy couches & electric fireplace. Out of tune piano that the kids can't hurt.
Laundry area with washer, dryer, laundry soap.
Bedroom 1 with King bed, smart tv and full bath with tub/shower. This bedroom has beautiful river views.
Front deck with seating and view of one of the most locally photographed churches.
Back deck with seating and direct views of the Androscoggin River, Mt Washington & the Mahoosuc Range. Bask in the gorgeous sunsets or enjoy the telescope for stargazing or bird watching.
Second Floor:
Bedroom 2 with King Bed, smart tv and river view.
Bedroom 3 with 2 queen beds and extra large closet space.
Bedroom 4 with 2 twin beds. This is our stable themed room and even has the original horse stall name plate from over 100 years ago.
Bedroom 5 with 2 double beds and 2 twin beds. We call this the bunk room.
2 Full baths.
Basement:
Kick back and relax in the 900 sq.ft. daylight basement game room with radiant heat. Enjoy a movie in the home theater with a full wall projection screen and help yourself to the popcorn. Play ping pong, card games or any of the over 50 board games of all types. If you're feeling mellow, wander into the little ole cellar library with over 200 older to newer books an an old fashioned desk work space.There is also a half bath located here.
Mid Barn:
Enjoy our 5 person hot tub without getting rained or snowed on. Relax and enjoy the unique decor or open the old sliding barn doors to watch the snow.
Also located here is a secure cold ski storage area and our visitors signature wall.
Location:
We are conveniently located just off of US Rte 2 halfway between Rumford and Bethel where you will find shopping, restaurants and entertainment.
What to do?
We have a folder of ideas located on the counter in the house for you to browse through, but here are some brief highlights.
Winter visits - We are 14 minutes to Sunday River, 15 minutes to Mt Abram and 19 minutes to Black Mtn Ski resorts. Carter's Cross Country Skiing is just minutes away also. Bring your snowmobiles for endless trail riding or grab our snowshoes from the barn and take a hike.
Summer-So much to do! Enjoy the fire pit by the river, play corn hole or hike one of the many nearby trails. Enjoy numerous lakes and well as the Androscoggin River. You can walk right down to the water on our property or easily access it at the city owned abbuting property that is a gently sloping lawn. Up rte 2, there are numerous places to rent canoes, rafts, kayaks, etc.. If your a rock hound, the Maine Mineral Museum in Bethel is a must. You can also dig for gems at Bethel Outdoor Adventure or go gold panning in Coo's Canyon.
Fall - Enjoy the best foliage in the state. Take a trail ride at Deepwood Farm. Enjoy some apple picking. Take a local Moose watching tour. If you're here in Oct scoot over to the famous Fryeburg Fair.
We are 1:15 minutes from Portland and North Conway NH. We are minutes away from Mahoosuc Mountains and Grafton Notch State Park.
Book your stay today and experience the magic of the 1866 River House!
You will have access to all the main parts of the house, middle barn and grounds. The only exceptions are the far end of the barn that we use for storage and a utility closet in the kitchen.
This is a self check in property with keyless entry. Just touch the keypad to activate. You will be given a code after final booking. We can assist remotely if needed and will also have a back up key available.
We are only a half hour away and can easily be reached by phone.
Plenty of parking in the driveway
We are pet friendly with a deposit. Unauthorized pets or unattended/barking pets not allowed.
Use extreme caution with pets by the river, especially in winter. River ice is never safe!
Friendly reminder that smoking is not allowed. Candles are not allowed (please don't burn us down, it's taken 2.5 years to fix this up.)
