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Cozy lake house with private beach

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A lakeside cabin with a dock, surrounded by dense trees and a clear view of the water.
A dining area with a wooden table and six chairs, large windows with a view of trees and a body of water.
A lakeside cabin with a deck, picnic table, and grill area.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with stools.
A spacious living room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a chair, and a table. There is a sliding glass door leading to a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Situated along the water, this 4-bedroom cottage accommodates 11 guests and features 2 bathrooms. Enjoy activities like swimming, fishing, and birdwatching nearby. The property offers lake views and is located in a rural area near skiing opportunities, with attractions such as the Bethel Historical Society and Bethel Hill Common.

Highlights

  • Sledding nearby

    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Porch or veranda
  • Internet access
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Bethel, ME
  • Place, Bethel Historical Society
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Bethel Pathway
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Bethel Hill Common
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Other Space 1

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Cozy lake house with private beach

This is a waterfront cottage on Songo Pond near Bethel. Four bedrooms and two baths. Kitchen has been updated and is fully equipped. Three season porch adds seating and you can even sleep there on the day bed or just take a nap. This cottage is a great spot to spend your summer days in Maine. Right on the pond so you can spend your day lounging in the water. The lawn makes a great spot for everyone to gather for a cookout. On the main floor there is the washer and dryer one full bath, kitchen, dining, living area and one bedroom. Also the three season porch. On the second level there is bedroom two which has a king size bed and a sitting area. Bedroom three has a set of bunks, Bedroom four has two single beds and a full size bed. Also on the second level there is a full bath with a jet tub. There is watercraft at the house. There is a canoe, 2 small kayaks and a row boat that will take a small motor. The damage waiver fee of $150.00 is a non-refundable payment- which covers accidental damage up to the amount of $1500.00. This fee is processed in the overall costs of the rental at the time of booking.
~Cancellation Policy:
If you cancel more than 30 days before arrival: You’ll receive a refund of your deposit, minus a $50 processing fee.
If you cancel within 30 days of arrival: You’ll be refunded for any portion of your stay that is rebooked by another guest.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3067002vb
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Bethel

Located in Bethel, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Sunday River and White Cap Ski Lift are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore White Mountain National Forest and Bethel Hill Common. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Bethel, ME

What's nearby

  • Bethel Historical Society - 7 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Bethel Pathway - 8 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Bethel Hill Common - 8 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Dr. Moses Mason House - 8 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Bethel Chamber of Commerce - 9 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Local Hub - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Butcher Burger - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Gemini Cafe & Bakery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Social Kitchen & Bar - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy lake house with private beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy lake house with private beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy lake house with private beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy lake house with private beach located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from White Mountain National Forest and within 6 miles (10 km) of Bethel Historical Society and Bethel Hill Common. Dr. Moses Mason House and Bethel Pathway are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is in a beautiful location and is fully stocked with everything you might need to have a relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic spot! We had a great time. Clean house with everything we needed and more. The hosts were great with communication and the little assistance we needed. 5 stars!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family gathered for a weeks vacation here. We all enjoyed the house yard and pond. My grandson enjoyed the walk in beach area especially. Plenty of room and quiet. We would love to go back there again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was nice!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great lake get away

We really enjoyed our stay. Home is at an amazing location, right on Songo Pond. Boats and life jackets were wonderful. Property was clean and worked for our group perfectly. Check in was easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot and house

The house is lovely and comfortable, very nice kitchen, great room and sun porch. The lake was wonderful with warm water for swimming, good fishing and easy access to kayak/paddle with the small beach entry and dock.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

Totally enjoyed this comfortable and lovely home on the pond. The porch and view made for very wonderful lounging. Day trips were easy from this destination. Everything that I needed during my stay was right there for it to be a home away from home for me.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun Girls getaway

Our group Of eight women stayed for a week. Check-in process was easy and the house was exactly as described. The house offered everything you could need and then some. We rent houses every year and this is one of the most perfect homes we've ever stayed in. Do keep in mind it is a pond so the shoreline around the dock has lots of weeds but if you get past that into the middle it's clean and clear. Highly recommend..
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Getaway Spot

Spacious, clean modern cottage with all the amenities for a week long stay. Kitchen is well equipped. Situated on a quiet dirt road with pond frontage. The pond is great for kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding. Not great for swimming, although we did it anyway. Shallow entry point with invasive grass and lily pads.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Labor Day weekend

We had a great time boating and enjoying this lakeside home. The house was clean inside, and spacious as pictured. We also loved visiting Screw Auger Falls and Moose Caves…just a short drive away. I suggest that there be more kitchen towels available as well as washcloths in the bathrooms. The outside of the home could’ve used some cleanup as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an overall nice stay with our 3 kids & 4 adults. The house was well appointed and we appreciated the access to canoe and kid kayaks, plenty of pots/pans/utensils for cooking for a group, and generally comfortable home. There was some deferred maintenance—bunk bed top railing was nearly disconnected and we had to track down tools to fix it so it was safe for our five-year old. The cleaning before our arrival was also a little underwhelming—we found dirty underwear in the master bedroom tucked partially under the bed and a bowl of stale crackers left on the floor in the kids room. But overall we enjoyed ourselves and had a nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Waterfront Cottage - South Shore

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was quite comfortable with all the amenities we needed. The weather was good except for the stormy day when all the lakes in the area experienced flooding along the shoreline. The only negative comment I have is in regard to the bathroom on the first floor. Due to the humidity, the toilet sweat a lot creating a lot of water on the floor and leaving a very mildewy smell in that one room. Towels around the base of the toilet and air freshener helped address the issue.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Home had everything we needed for the week! Peaceful location on Songo Pond.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Family Memories

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a really great getaway. The property was secluded and peaceful but there were many recreational and meal options within ten miles. The kitchen was stocked with everything necessary for meal preparation for dining in.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Mixed reviews

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: On one hand it is a lovely location on the water and only about 10 minutes to "downtown" Bethel. There is plenty of room for a larger group. (We were a group of 6 adults and two children.) The most of the rooms had ceiling fans and there were a couple of window fans available. Most bedrooms have a skylight. The rooms were clean. Julia was quick to respond to most of my inquiries. However, the TV downstairs did not work. We tried to problem solve it and put in new batteries. Julia did not respond (perhaps she doesn't work on the weekend) when I reached out to her. We were all hoping to be able to swim. Unfortunately, the beach area is full of leaves, tree branches, and debris. It could be a great spot (there is sand underneath) if someone took the time to rake it out. There are adirondack chairs to sit in though they are covered in pitch. Perhaps if people turned them over in between guests they'd stay cleaner. If you don't care about swimming, don't mind skylights waking you at daylight, and can bring your own chairs it is a nice spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Annual Family lake vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Clean and well maintained home on Songo Pond. Grandkids enjoyed swimming and canoeing on the lake. They brought their own paddle boards and went the length of the lake with Auntie. We enjoyed seeing a pair of loons and their two little ones! The dirt access road was perfect for the 7 year old and grandma to bike ride and there are roads to walk or bike the circumference. (under 4 miles). Explored the area a little but mostly enjoyed relaxing lakeside.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023

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