The Paddle House: Riverfront, Kayak, Game Room, HotTub, Yard Games! Pet Freindly
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About this property
Stunning custom post and beam home that sits on the edge of the Androscoggin River in Bethel. This private retreat offers an array of unparalleled amenities, ensuring your vacation is filled with endless enjoyment. New kitchen photos coming...
Location
Located in Bethel, this vacation home is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. Dr. Moses Mason House and Bethel Historical Society are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sunday River and White Cap Ski Lift.
Pet friendly
Refrigerator
Cable/Satellite TV
Microwave
Hair dryer
Garden
Guest reviews of The Paddle House: Riverfront, Kayak, Game Room, HotTub, Yard Games! Pet Freindly
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Travellers describe The Paddle House: Riverfront, Rafts, Ultimate Game Room, Hot Tub, Yard Games! as a spacious, activity-packed riverfront retreat for large multigenerational groups, with a well-equipped kitchen, ample beds, and standout game areas and outdoor amenities.
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Travellers describe The Paddle House: Riverfront, Rafts, Ultimate Game Room, Hot Tub, Yard Games! as a spacious, activity-packed riverfront retreat for large multigenerational groups, with a well-equipped kitchen, ample beds, and standout game areas and outdoor amenities.
Guests repeatedly praise the extensive indoor and outdoor amenities, from game rooms, firepits, a sand volleyball court, horseshoes, and a riverside hot tub to a seasonal skating rink and kayaks that keep all ages entertained across seasons. Service is widely described as responsive and helpful, the spacious layout with many beds and a huge dining setup suits very large groups, and the riverfront setting is scenic with Sunday River an easy drive. Expect a clean, well-stocked base built for fun and togetherness.
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Facilities
Reviews consistently highlight abundant amenities: multiple game rooms (video games, pool, ping pong, shuffleboard), riverside hot tub and firepits, a sand volleyball court, horseshoes, a seasonal skating rink, and kayaks that entertain all ages.
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ROSEANNE M.
11 Sept 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
This is such a great house! Pretty much turnkey with ALL the supplies you could need for a fantastic getaway. The kitchen was so well equipped and impressive. Tons of dishes, pans, pots etc. The house had 2 of everything including dishwasher, washer/dryer and refrigerators. They keep the house well stocked with towels, soaps, detergents etc. Bedrooms very comfortable. Game rooms amazing. I could go on and on. All our guests had an amazing time and want to return with their families. Thank you very much for having us!!!!
This is such a great house! Pretty much turnkey with ALL the supplies you could need for a fantastic getaway. The kitchen was so well equipped and impressive. Tons of dishes, pans, pots etc. The house had 2 of everything including dishwasher, washer/dryer and refrigerators. They keep the house well stocked with towels, soaps, detergents etc. Bedrooms very comfortable. Game rooms amazing. I could go on and on. All our guests had an amazing time and want to return with their families. Thank you very much for having us!!!!
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Nick S.
20 May 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
This place has everything! It’s borderline impossible not to have fun at this house. You want to swim? River next to the house. You wanna play video games? They have 6 PlayStations in the basement. You want to gamble on table games? They got you covered with pool, ping pong, and shuffleboard. 10/10 stay!
This place has everything! It’s borderline impossible not to have fun at this house. You want to swim? River next to the house. You wanna play video games? They have 6 PlayStations in the basement. You want to gamble on table games? They got you covered with pool, ping pong, and shuffleboard. 10/10 stay!
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William F.
14 Oct 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Three generations, ages 2-72 enjoyed the property. There was something for everyone. We played volleyball. The dads kayaked on the River, the older kids played waffle ball, fished on the River and used the game rooms in the evening. We enjoyed the fire pit every day and had family supper’s together at the huge dinner table. It was a great family experience. We also got great weather.
Three generations, ages 2-72 enjoyed the property. There was something for everyone. We played volleyball. The dads kayaked on the River, the older kids played waffle ball, fished on the River and used the game rooms in the evening. We enjoyed the fire pit every day and had family supper’s together at the huge dinner table. It was a great family experience. We also got great weather.
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Gerald C.
8 Oct 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Just as great as advertised! We went up to paddle house for a bachelor party weekend and it was amazing! We had 16 guys and there was a bed for everyone and plenty of room. The ultimate game room and bar area were great for football on Sunday and the 2 firepits out back got used every night along with the full volleyball ball court and 2 horseshoe pits. The hot tub along the river was great too especially with all the outdoor lighting. Cant say enough great things about this property and host. Thanks Amanda!!!
Just as great as advertised! We went up to paddle house for a bachelor party weekend and it was amazing! We had 16 guys and there was a bed for everyone and plenty of room. The ultimate game room and bar area were great for football on Sunday and the 2 firepits out back got used every night along with the full volleyball ball court and 2 horseshoe pits. The hot tub along the river was great too especially with all the outdoor lighting. Cant say enough great things about this property and host. Thanks Amanda!!!
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dean w.
20 Aug 2023
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Stayed 6 nights
This property is amazing!! We were a group of 13 ages 53 (Dean and myself) down to our grandson who’s 2. Everyone had fun! Our oldest daughter has 4 kids so they got the bunk wing and the ‘grown up’ wing the rest of us stayed in. The game rooms were a hit as it rained all week and a 2000 piece puzzle kept the adult boys entertained. The kitchen and pantry room … be still my cooking heart 😁 … everything you need PLUS! Great outside areas as well. Volleyball, horse shoe pits, corn hole and kayaks. I could ramble on for ever about this property!! Absolutely fantastic for a large group!! Host was amazing as well.
This property is amazing!! We were a group of 13 ages 53 (Dean and myself) down to our grandson who’s 2. Everyone had fun! Our oldest daughter has 4 kids so they got the bunk wing and the ‘grown up’ wing the rest of us stayed in. The game rooms were a hit as it rained all week and a 2000 piece puzzle kept the adult boys entertained. The kitchen and pantry room … be still my cooking heart 😁 … everything you need PLUS! Great outside areas as well. Volleyball, horse shoe pits, corn hole and kayaks. I could ramble on for ever about this property!! Absolutely fantastic for a large group!! Host was amazing as well.
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Paul Q.
25 Feb 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
3rd time at the Paddle house. We are a 3 generation family ranging in age from 9 to 73. The house itself has everything that you could need for a comfortable stay.Skiing at Sunday River is only a few miles away.Our kids love to skate and play hockey, and the house has a skating rink in the backyard which is always in use.Skating continues into the night as the rink is well lit. hope to be able get get back next year!
3rd time at the Paddle house. We are a 3 generation family ranging in age from 9 to 73. The house itself has everything that you could need for a comfortable stay.Skiing at Sunday River is only a few miles away.Our kids love to skate and play hockey, and the house has a skating rink in the backyard which is always in use.Skating continues into the night as the rink is well lit. hope to be able get get back next year!
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Katelyn B.
1 Feb 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
A great spot for entertaining a large group. Endless things to do in and outside from the ice skating rink to game room.
A great spot for entertaining a large group. Endless things to do in and outside from the ice skating rink to game room.
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Dan N.
27 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great stay in Maine! Home is equipped with everything you could think of needing, from trash bags to extra toilet paper. Plenty of activities to do outside and inside the property. River is a bit too rapid to use kayaks, but can launch kayaks up river and float back to house.
Great stay in Maine! Home is equipped with everything you could think of needing, from trash bags to extra toilet paper. Plenty of activities to do outside and inside the property. River is a bit too rapid to use kayaks, but can launch kayaks up river and float back to house.
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Stephanie C.
27 Feb 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Had a great ski trip with friends on the property! We were able to use the game room and the disco lights, which made the atmosphere a lot of fun. Also, the hot tub is a little bit of a walk away from the main house but people still enjoyed it. Would want to come back in the summer to take advantage of the volleyball court. Thanks for a great stay!
Had a great ski trip with friends on the property! We were able to use the game room and the disco lights, which made the atmosphere a lot of fun. Also, the hot tub is a little bit of a walk away from the main house but people still enjoyed it. Would want to come back in the summer to take advantage of the volleyball court. Thanks for a great stay!
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Teresa H.
12 Oct 2023
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Stayed 6 nights
Everything was fabulous...However, Maine is much more "rural" than we anticipated. Bethel is a lovely "village", but there isn't any city/commercial areas nearby. Our family was looking for "unplugged" and non-touristy. Everything at the PaddleHouse was EXACTLY as described. We had 13 adults. Sleeping and bath accommodations were great. Plenty of beds, linens, etc. The kitchen at 2 dishwashers and we cooked in several meals. So 2 dishwashers were very needed. The property is amazing. The second firepit by the river had outdoor couches and adirondaks. We spent several evenings around the fire. Unfortunately, it was much warmer than we had packed for and we didn't "play" as much outdoors as we originally anticipated. But this property has everything to keep your family entertained -- outdoors AND indoors. The game rooms, tvs, pool, pingpong. There is something for everyone. The host was very very communicative and responsive. Our entire family said it was the BEST vacation ever. All 13 of us would highly recommend the Paddle House!
Everything was fabulous...However, Maine is much more "rural" than we anticipated. Bethel is a lovely "village", but there isn't any city/commercial areas nearby. Our family was looking for "unplugged" and non-touristy. Everything at the PaddleHouse was EXACTLY as described. We had 13 adults. Sleeping and bath accommodations were great. Plenty of beds, linens, etc. The kitchen at 2 dishwashers and we cooked in several meals. So 2 dishwashers were very needed. The property is amazing. The second firepit by the river had outdoor couches and adirondaks. We spent several evenings around the fire. Unfortunately, it was much warmer than we had packed for and we didn't "play" as much outdoors as we originally anticipated. But this property has everything to keep your family entertained -- outdoors AND indoors. The game rooms, tvs, pool, pingpong. There is something for everyone. The host was very very communicative and responsive. Our entire family said it was the BEST vacation ever. All 13 of us would highly recommend the Paddle House!
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Cleanliness
Guests frequently describe the property as clean. A few minor notes mention hot tub debris or restocking small items, but overall cleanliness feedback is very positive.
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ROSEANNE M.
11 Sept 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
This is such a great house! Pretty much turnkey with ALL the supplies you could need for a fantastic getaway. The kitchen was so well equipped and impressive. Tons of dishes, pans, pots etc. The house had 2 of everything including dishwasher, washer/dryer and refrigerators. They keep the house well stocked with towels, soaps, detergents etc. Bedrooms very comfortable. Game rooms amazing. I could go on and on. All our guests had an amazing time and want to return with their families. Thank you very much for having us!!!!
This is such a great house! Pretty much turnkey with ALL the supplies you could need for a fantastic getaway. The kitchen was so well equipped and impressive. Tons of dishes, pans, pots etc. The house had 2 of everything including dishwasher, washer/dryer and refrigerators. They keep the house well stocked with towels, soaps, detergents etc. Bedrooms very comfortable. Game rooms amazing. I could go on and on. All our guests had an amazing time and want to return with their families. Thank you very much for having us!!!!
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Nora N.
9 Aug 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
The paddle house is truly amazing! We barely had to leave the house, since this house has it all! The hosts were quick to respond to our questions, and the place was very clean! We are already talking about planning a return trip to this exact same spot. Thank you so much!
The paddle house is truly amazing! We barely had to leave the house, since this house has it all! The hosts were quick to respond to our questions, and the place was very clean! We are already talking about planning a return trip to this exact same spot. Thank you so much!
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Deb C.
18 Aug 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
The house is beautiful. It is perfectly set up offering plenty of options for both young and old. The kitchen has pretty much every cooking pot/pan, utensil, spice, glassware and dish in abundance. I might suggest it might be time to restock the teaspoons. The outside yard area is completely private with plenty of room for any sports game including an actual beach volleyball sand court, which our family really enjoyed. The many paddling options were also a perfect addition to the river experience. The hot tub was a great spot for relaxing. I might recommend a small net to help remove debris before it sinks, which will help to keep the operation cleaner. The only other suggestion to improve upon the wonderful experience for guests is to have better information relating to departure expectations and an up to date directory of community activities, restaurants, parks and trails. This info could be kept in a notebook for guests to reference. Despite identifying some simple suggestions to improve the Paddle House experience we absolutely loved our family experience and highly recommend it for an outstanding family vacation.
The house is beautiful. It is perfectly set up offering plenty of options for both young and old. The kitchen has pretty much every cooking pot/pan, utensil, spice, glassware and dish in abundance. I might suggest it might be time to restock the teaspoons. The outside yard area is completely private with plenty of room for any sports game including an actual beach volleyball sand court, which our family really enjoyed. The many paddling options were also a perfect addition to the river experience. The hot tub was a great spot for relaxing. I might recommend a small net to help remove debris before it sinks, which will help to keep the operation cleaner. The only other suggestion to improve upon the wonderful experience for guests is to have better information relating to departure expectations and an up to date directory of community activities, restaurants, parks and trails. This info could be kept in a notebook for guests to reference. Despite identifying some simple suggestions to improve the Paddle House experience we absolutely loved our family experience and highly recommend it for an outstanding family vacation.
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Armina P.
16 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean house and there was always something to do for everyone. The host was great
Clean house and there was always something to do for everyone. The host was great
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Carole I.
7 Jan 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
We had a wonderful time! We were at the Paddle house for a family Christmas celebration . The house was clean and spacious. The game room was a huge hit with our group. We enjoyed the beautiful living room fireplace with plenty of firewood. The ice rink was assembled and filled for our stay but wasn’t quite frozen enough for us to use. We appreciated the effort to get the rink ready for us. We did lose power our first night due to a wind storm but the generator quickly turned on, and we were very grateful. Amanda was very responsive to our questions and needs . We will definitely be back again. Carole
We had a wonderful time! We were at the Paddle house for a family Christmas celebration . The house was clean and spacious. The game room was a huge hit with our group. We enjoyed the beautiful living room fireplace with plenty of firewood. The ice rink was assembled and filled for our stay but wasn’t quite frozen enough for us to use. We appreciated the effort to get the rink ready for us. We did lose power our first night due to a wind storm but the generator quickly turned on, and we were very grateful. Amanda was very responsive to our questions and needs . We will definitely be back again. Carole
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linda b.
14 Aug 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
The paddlehouse was the perfect size for our large family. Plenty of room for all ages. The game rooms were great for a little indoor time. The volleyball area became the largest sandbox my grandchildren have played in. Everything was clean. Amanda was super helpful. Definitely would recommend.
The paddlehouse was the perfect size for our large family. Plenty of room for all ages. The game rooms were great for a little indoor time. The volleyball area became the largest sandbox my grandchildren have played in. Everything was clean. Amanda was super helpful. Definitely would recommend.
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Rooms
Groups report abundant space, plenty of beds, and a layout with separate wings that works well for multigenerational stays. Comfortable bedrooms and expansive common areas support both gatherings and privacy.
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Kaylee C.
13 Jan 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Second time staying at this property with 20 adults and was just as great as the first!
Second time staying at this property with 20 adults and was just as great as the first!
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Gerald C.
8 Oct 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Just as great as advertised! We went up to paddle house for a bachelor party weekend and it was amazing! We had 16 guys and there was a bed for everyone and plenty of room. The ultimate game room and bar area were great for football on Sunday and the 2 firepits out back got used every night along with the full volleyball ball court and 2 horseshoe pits. The hot tub along the river was great too especially with all the outdoor lighting. Cant say enough great things about this property and host. Thanks Amanda!!!
Just as great as advertised! We went up to paddle house for a bachelor party weekend and it was amazing! We had 16 guys and there was a bed for everyone and plenty of room. The ultimate game room and bar area were great for football on Sunday and the 2 firepits out back got used every night along with the full volleyball ball court and 2 horseshoe pits. The hot tub along the river was great too especially with all the outdoor lighting. Cant say enough great things about this property and host. Thanks Amanda!!!
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dean w.
20 Aug 2023
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Stayed 6 nights
This property is amazing!! We were a group of 13 ages 53 (Dean and myself) down to our grandson who’s 2. Everyone had fun! Our oldest daughter has 4 kids so they got the bunk wing and the ‘grown up’ wing the rest of us stayed in. The game rooms were a hit as it rained all week and a 2000 piece puzzle kept the adult boys entertained. The kitchen and pantry room … be still my cooking heart 😁 … everything you need PLUS! Great outside areas as well. Volleyball, horse shoe pits, corn hole and kayaks. I could ramble on for ever about this property!! Absolutely fantastic for a large group!! Host was amazing as well.
This property is amazing!! We were a group of 13 ages 53 (Dean and myself) down to our grandson who’s 2. Everyone had fun! Our oldest daughter has 4 kids so they got the bunk wing and the ‘grown up’ wing the rest of us stayed in. The game rooms were a hit as it rained all week and a 2000 piece puzzle kept the adult boys entertained. The kitchen and pantry room … be still my cooking heart 😁 … everything you need PLUS! Great outside areas as well. Volleyball, horse shoe pits, corn hole and kayaks. I could ramble on for ever about this property!! Absolutely fantastic for a large group!! Host was amazing as well.
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Roger A.
3 Sept 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Loved all the things to do and adequate space to do it, inside and out.
Loved all the things to do and adequate space to do it, inside and out.
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Heather R.
8 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Fantastic weekend celebrating my 50th with girlfriends. There were plenty of beds..the kitchen was fully stocked and the back yard was perfect. Lots of memories made. Love the Paddle House!!
Fantastic weekend celebrating my 50th with girlfriends. There were plenty of beds..the kitchen was fully stocked and the back yard was perfect. Lots of memories made. Love the Paddle House!!
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Gerald K.
20 Jul 2023
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Stayed 6 nights
We had a wonderful stay. There were a total of 8 Adults and 19 children. We really liked the set up of all the adults on one side of the house upstairs and all the kids on the other side of the house upstairs for sleeping.
We had a wonderful stay. There were a total of 8 Adults and 19 children. We really liked the set up of all the adults on one side of the house upstairs and all the kids on the other side of the house upstairs for sleeping.
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Kaylee C.
8 Jan 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Awesome house with so much space and activities. Perfect location for our annual ski trip with a group of 19 adults
Awesome house with so much space and activities. Perfect location for our annual ski trip with a group of 19 adults
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Mark L.
26 Dec 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Second time renting The Paddle House, first was in the Summer. Our 3 Generation Family of 18 thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Christmas Eve and Day big meals, with all 18 seated at the table, was exactly what we were looking for. Wonderful house with plenty to do in Winter and Summer, for all ages (we had 15 to 88).
Second time renting The Paddle House, first was in the Summer. Our 3 Generation Family of 18 thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Christmas Eve and Day big meals, with all 18 seated at the table, was exactly what we were looking for. Wonderful house with plenty to do in Winter and Summer, for all ages (we had 15 to 88).
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Ben S.
4 Mar 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Wonderful property. Great for our 3 families. Everyone had their own space. Will stay here again.
Wonderful property. Great for our 3 families. Everyone had their own space. Will stay here again.
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Melissa M.
26 Feb 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Stayed here with a large group of friends and it was an excellent property! TONS of room, stocked kitchen, great game room. We all loved this property. About 12-15 minutes away from Sunday River.
Stayed here with a large group of friends and it was an excellent property! TONS of room, stocked kitchen, great game room. We all loved this property. About 12-15 minutes away from Sunday River.
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Service
Host communication is broadly praised as fast, friendly, and helpful, with smooth check-ins and prompt fixes when issues arise. Several guests also appreciated local recommendations.
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Kathryn Y.
24 Jul 2023
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Stayed 6 nights
Our extended family enjoyed our stay at the house. Check in was easy. Communication with the owner was easy. House was well equipped for multi generational stay.
Our extended family enjoyed our stay at the house. Check in was easy. Communication with the owner was easy. House was well equipped for multi generational stay.
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Armina P.
16 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean house and there was always something to do for everyone. The host was great
Clean house and there was always something to do for everyone. The host was great
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Kelly S.
24 Aug 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
Comfortably accommodated 20 of us! Amanda was very responsive and helpful with any questions we had! Would definitely stay at the Paddle House again!
Comfortably accommodated 20 of us! Amanda was very responsive and helpful with any questions we had! Would definitely stay at the Paddle House again!
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Rob G.
4 Mar 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
House and location where great. Property manager was responsive and helpful.
House and location where great. Property manager was responsive and helpful.
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Carole I.
7 Jan 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
We had a wonderful time! We were at the Paddle house for a family Christmas celebration . The house was clean and spacious. The game room was a huge hit with our group. We enjoyed the beautiful living room fireplace with plenty of firewood. The ice rink was assembled and filled for our stay but wasn’t quite frozen enough for us to use. We appreciated the effort to get the rink ready for us. We did lose power our first night due to a wind storm but the generator quickly turned on, and we were very grateful. Amanda was very responsive to our questions and needs . We will definitely be back again. Carole
We had a wonderful time! We were at the Paddle house for a family Christmas celebration . The house was clean and spacious. The game room was a huge hit with our group. We enjoyed the beautiful living room fireplace with plenty of firewood. The ice rink was assembled and filled for our stay but wasn’t quite frozen enough for us to use. We appreciated the effort to get the rink ready for us. We did lose power our first night due to a wind storm but the generator quickly turned on, and we were very grateful. Amanda was very responsive to our questions and needs . We will definitely be back again. Carole
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Emily E.
24 Oct 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
The Paddlehouse was everything we wanted it to be and more. We created some beautiful core memories here with our closest friends and family members. It is such a fantastic property with fun activities everywhere you look. Amanda was amazing to communicate with and was very accommodating and attentive to our questions. We can’t wait to come back!
The Paddlehouse was everything we wanted it to be and more. We created some beautiful core memories here with our closest friends and family members. It is such a fantastic property with fun activities everywhere you look. Amanda was amazing to communicate with and was very accommodating and attentive to our questions. We can’t wait to come back!
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Susan S.
9 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
To say The Paddle House is prepared for anything is an understatement. The kitchen was stocked with enough place settings and dishes to handle our group of 11 without an issue. A lot of thought went into the needs and comfort of its guests. I would absolutely book this place again. We very much enjoyed our stay here. Such a beautiful place and the booking was absolutely seamless.
To say The Paddle House is prepared for anything is an understatement. The kitchen was stocked with enough place settings and dishes to handle our group of 11 without an issue. A lot of thought went into the needs and comfort of its guests. I would absolutely book this place again. We very much enjoyed our stay here. Such a beautiful place and the booking was absolutely seamless.
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Brenda F.
16 Jul 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
Our family had a great time at this house! There were 6 adults and 6 teenagers and there was enough room for everyone to have their own space. Teens were thrilled to have their own wing and adults enjoyed the quieter space upstairs. Lots of volleyball games and some wiffle ball in the backyard. The hot tub was enjoyed by all and when there was an issue with it, Amanda had it resolved in less than an hour after being informed. We would definitely consider this house again - beautiful getaway!
Our family had a great time at this house! There were 6 adults and 6 teenagers and there was enough room for everyone to have their own space. Teens were thrilled to have their own wing and adults enjoyed the quieter space upstairs. Lots of volleyball games and some wiffle ball in the backyard. The hot tub was enjoyed by all and when there was an issue with it, Amanda had it resolved in less than an hour after being informed. We would definitely consider this house again - beautiful getaway!
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Carole I.
25 Dec 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
It was a perfect winter family Christmas weekend. The ground was blanketed with 12”of snow and we were in the midst of a cold snap which was perfect for winter outdoor activities. We were a multigenerational group of 13. The house was as described. Amanda was very responsive to any questions we had. We had a wonderful stay. We will be back. Carole
It was a perfect winter family Christmas weekend. The ground was blanketed with 12”of snow and we were in the midst of a cold snap which was perfect for winter outdoor activities. We were a multigenerational group of 13. The house was as described. Amanda was very responsive to any questions we had. We had a wonderful stay. We will be back. Carole
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Ulrika H.
17 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great house for a big group! Our host Amanda was fantastic, she responded swiftly to all our questions and gave very good recommendations. We would love to come back :)
Great house for a big group! Our host Amanda was fantastic, she responded swiftly to all our questions and gave very good recommendations. We would love to come back :)
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Location
Scenic riverfront setting with outdoor access, while Sunday River is a short drive away. Some note the area feels quite rural and river currents can be swift for direct kayak launches.
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Rob G.
4 Mar 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
House and location where great. Property manager was responsive and helpful.
House and location where great. Property manager was responsive and helpful.
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Gerald C.
8 Oct 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Just as great as advertised! We went up to paddle house for a bachelor party weekend and it was amazing! We had 16 guys and there was a bed for everyone and plenty of room. The ultimate game room and bar area were great for football on Sunday and the 2 firepits out back got used every night along with the full volleyball ball court and 2 horseshoe pits. The hot tub along the river was great too especially with all the outdoor lighting. Cant say enough great things about this property and host. Thanks Amanda!!!
Just as great as advertised! We went up to paddle house for a bachelor party weekend and it was amazing! We had 16 guys and there was a bed for everyone and plenty of room. The ultimate game room and bar area were great for football on Sunday and the 2 firepits out back got used every night along with the full volleyball ball court and 2 horseshoe pits. The hot tub along the river was great too especially with all the outdoor lighting. Cant say enough great things about this property and host. Thanks Amanda!!!
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Seth S.
21 Sept 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Our family has a great stay at the Paddle House. A lot of activities at the house and the surrounding area. Perfect for home bodies and those that like adventure.
Our family has a great stay at the Paddle House. A lot of activities at the house and the surrounding area. Perfect for home bodies and those that like adventure.
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Susan G.
9 Oct 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Paddlehouse met our dream of our immediate family having a reunion with good food, activities in house for rain, including impropriety dance party in pool /ping pong room, everyone with a bed, plenty of bathrooms and a great working kitchen when the rain stopped we had so much fun outside with the large yard and games,. Hikes so easily accessible before the hot tub and easy to create wonderful meals in fabulously outfitted kitchen. We hope to find time we can all gather again as this took one year to arrange. We couldn’t ask for anything diy. Amanda the vrbo contact is fabulous and available for any questions or needs. So appreciate her too! Thank you for delightful 3day weekend!
Paddlehouse met our dream of our immediate family having a reunion with good food, activities in house for rain, including impropriety dance party in pool /ping pong room, everyone with a bed, plenty of bathrooms and a great working kitchen when the rain stopped we had so much fun outside with the large yard and games,. Hikes so easily accessible before the hot tub and easy to create wonderful meals in fabulously outfitted kitchen. We hope to find time we can all gather again as this took one year to arrange. We couldn’t ask for anything diy. Amanda the vrbo contact is fabulous and available for any questions or needs. So appreciate her too! Thank you for delightful 3day weekend!
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Paul Q.
25 Feb 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
3rd time at the Paddle house. We are a 3 generation family ranging in age from 9 to 73. The house itself has everything that you could need for a comfortable stay.Skiing at Sunday River is only a few miles away.Our kids love to skate and play hockey, and the house has a skating rink in the backyard which is always in use.Skating continues into the night as the rink is well lit. hope to be able get get back next year!
3rd time at the Paddle house. We are a 3 generation family ranging in age from 9 to 73. The house itself has everything that you could need for a comfortable stay.Skiing at Sunday River is only a few miles away.Our kids love to skate and play hockey, and the house has a skating rink in the backyard which is always in use.Skating continues into the night as the rink is well lit. hope to be able get get back next year!
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Kaylee C.
8 Jan 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Awesome house with so much space and activities. Perfect location for our annual ski trip with a group of 19 adults
Awesome house with so much space and activities. Perfect location for our annual ski trip with a group of 19 adults
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Dan N.
27 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great stay in Maine! Home is equipped with everything you could think of needing, from trash bags to extra toilet paper. Plenty of activities to do outside and inside the property. River is a bit too rapid to use kayaks, but can launch kayaks up river and float back to house.
Great stay in Maine! Home is equipped with everything you could think of needing, from trash bags to extra toilet paper. Plenty of activities to do outside and inside the property. River is a bit too rapid to use kayaks, but can launch kayaks up river and float back to house.
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Melissa M.
26 Feb 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Stayed here with a large group of friends and it was an excellent property! TONS of room, stocked kitchen, great game room. We all loved this property. About 12-15 minutes away from Sunday River.
Stayed here with a large group of friends and it was an excellent property! TONS of room, stocked kitchen, great game room. We all loved this property. About 12-15 minutes away from Sunday River.
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Teresa H.
12 Oct 2023
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Stayed 6 nights
Everything was fabulous...However, Maine is much more "rural" than we anticipated. Bethel is a lovely "village", but there isn't any city/commercial areas nearby. Our family was looking for "unplugged" and non-touristy. Everything at the PaddleHouse was EXACTLY as described. We had 13 adults. Sleeping and bath accommodations were great. Plenty of beds, linens, etc. The kitchen at 2 dishwashers and we cooked in several meals. So 2 dishwashers were very needed. The property is amazing. The second firepit by the river had outdoor couches and adirondaks. We spent several evenings around the fire. Unfortunately, it was much warmer than we had packed for and we didn't "play" as much outdoors as we originally anticipated. But this property has everything to keep your family entertained -- outdoors AND indoors. The game rooms, tvs, pool, pingpong. There is something for everyone. The host was very very communicative and responsive. Our entire family said it was the BEST vacation ever. All 13 of us would highly recommend the Paddle House!
Everything was fabulous...However, Maine is much more "rural" than we anticipated. Bethel is a lovely "village", but there isn't any city/commercial areas nearby. Our family was looking for "unplugged" and non-touristy. Everything at the PaddleHouse was EXACTLY as described. We had 13 adults. Sleeping and bath accommodations were great. Plenty of beds, linens, etc. The kitchen at 2 dishwashers and we cooked in several meals. So 2 dishwashers were very needed. The property is amazing. The second firepit by the river had outdoor couches and adirondaks. We spent several evenings around the fire. Unfortunately, it was much warmer than we had packed for and we didn't "play" as much outdoors as we originally anticipated. But this property has everything to keep your family entertained -- outdoors AND indoors. The game rooms, tvs, pool, pingpong. There is something for everyone. The host was very very communicative and responsive. Our entire family said it was the BEST vacation ever. All 13 of us would highly recommend the Paddle House!
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Jo-Ann G.
19 Aug 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
The whole family enjoyed the wonderful property! Many happy hours spent on the river, trails, and relaxing by the fire and in the hot tub.
The whole family enjoyed the wonderful property! Many happy hours spent on the river, trails, and relaxing by the fire and in the hot tub.
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The kitchen is extensively equipped—two dishwashers, ample cookware, and lots of place settings—and the huge dining setup makes cooking and serving large meals straightforward. Guests repeatedly say feeding big groups here is easy.
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ROSEANNE M.
11 Sept 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
This is such a great house! Pretty much turnkey with ALL the supplies you could need for a fantastic getaway. The kitchen was so well equipped and impressive. Tons of dishes, pans, pots etc. The house had 2 of everything including dishwasher, washer/dryer and refrigerators. They keep the house well stocked with towels, soaps, detergents etc. Bedrooms very comfortable. Game rooms amazing. I could go on and on. All our guests had an amazing time and want to return with their families. Thank you very much for having us!!!!
This is such a great house! Pretty much turnkey with ALL the supplies you could need for a fantastic getaway. The kitchen was so well equipped and impressive. Tons of dishes, pans, pots etc. The house had 2 of everything including dishwasher, washer/dryer and refrigerators. They keep the house well stocked with towels, soaps, detergents etc. Bedrooms very comfortable. Game rooms amazing. I could go on and on. All our guests had an amazing time and want to return with their families. Thank you very much for having us!!!!
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Mark L.
4 Nov 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Communication with host was wonderful. This was our 3rd stay at the Paddle House. We have done Summer, Winter, and now late Fall. House is a great fit for our three generation group of 16-18 people. Quality of amenities is outstanding. Plenty for everyone to do. Beautiful area and setting. Large meals are a breeze with the kitchen and dining table set up! Would highly recommend this house to others!
Communication with host was wonderful. This was our 3rd stay at the Paddle House. We have done Summer, Winter, and now late Fall. House is a great fit for our three generation group of 16-18 people. Quality of amenities is outstanding. Plenty for everyone to do. Beautiful area and setting. Large meals are a breeze with the kitchen and dining table set up! Would highly recommend this house to others!
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Susan S.
9 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
To say The Paddle House is prepared for anything is an understatement. The kitchen was stocked with enough place settings and dishes to handle our group of 11 without an issue. A lot of thought went into the needs and comfort of its guests. I would absolutely book this place again. We very much enjoyed our stay here. Such a beautiful place and the booking was absolutely seamless.
To say The Paddle House is prepared for anything is an understatement. The kitchen was stocked with enough place settings and dishes to handle our group of 11 without an issue. A lot of thought went into the needs and comfort of its guests. I would absolutely book this place again. We very much enjoyed our stay here. Such a beautiful place and the booking was absolutely seamless.
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Susan G.
9 Oct 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Paddlehouse met our dream of our immediate family having a reunion with good food, activities in house for rain, including impropriety dance party in pool /ping pong room, everyone with a bed, plenty of bathrooms and a great working kitchen when the rain stopped we had so much fun outside with the large yard and games,. Hikes so easily accessible before the hot tub and easy to create wonderful meals in fabulously outfitted kitchen. We hope to find time we can all gather again as this took one year to arrange. We couldn’t ask for anything diy. Amanda the vrbo contact is fabulous and available for any questions or needs. So appreciate her too! Thank you for delightful 3day weekend!
Paddlehouse met our dream of our immediate family having a reunion with good food, activities in house for rain, including impropriety dance party in pool /ping pong room, everyone with a bed, plenty of bathrooms and a great working kitchen when the rain stopped we had so much fun outside with the large yard and games,. Hikes so easily accessible before the hot tub and easy to create wonderful meals in fabulously outfitted kitchen. We hope to find time we can all gather again as this took one year to arrange. We couldn’t ask for anything diy. Amanda the vrbo contact is fabulous and available for any questions or needs. So appreciate her too! Thank you for delightful 3day weekend!
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Pamela G.
19 Sept 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
This was a great place for the mixed generations in our family. The kindergarteners lovers the big, puffy pillow in the TV room The preteens loved the game rooms, the hot tub the volleyball game. The teens were able to get some homework done in the spacious rooms. The kitchen worked well for all the different meal preps ! It was everything I wanted it to be even though Hurricane Lee was threatening but only a windy event with some showers!! Not a problem with all the in house offerings!!
This was a great place for the mixed generations in our family. The kindergarteners lovers the big, puffy pillow in the TV room The preteens loved the game rooms, the hot tub the volleyball game. The teens were able to get some homework done in the spacious rooms. The kitchen worked well for all the different meal preps ! It was everything I wanted it to be even though Hurricane Lee was threatening but only a windy event with some showers!! Not a problem with all the in house offerings!!
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dean w.
20 Aug 2023
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Stayed 6 nights
This property is amazing!! We were a group of 13 ages 53 (Dean and myself) down to our grandson who’s 2. Everyone had fun! Our oldest daughter has 4 kids so they got the bunk wing and the ‘grown up’ wing the rest of us stayed in. The game rooms were a hit as it rained all week and a 2000 piece puzzle kept the adult boys entertained. The kitchen and pantry room … be still my cooking heart 😁 … everything you need PLUS! Great outside areas as well. Volleyball, horse shoe pits, corn hole and kayaks. I could ramble on for ever about this property!! Absolutely fantastic for a large group!! Host was amazing as well.
This property is amazing!! We were a group of 13 ages 53 (Dean and myself) down to our grandson who’s 2. Everyone had fun! Our oldest daughter has 4 kids so they got the bunk wing and the ‘grown up’ wing the rest of us stayed in. The game rooms were a hit as it rained all week and a 2000 piece puzzle kept the adult boys entertained. The kitchen and pantry room … be still my cooking heart 😁 … everything you need PLUS! Great outside areas as well. Volleyball, horse shoe pits, corn hole and kayaks. I could ramble on for ever about this property!! Absolutely fantastic for a large group!! Host was amazing as well.
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Heather R.
8 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Fantastic weekend celebrating my 50th with girlfriends. There were plenty of beds..the kitchen was fully stocked and the back yard was perfect. Lots of memories made. Love the Paddle House!!
Fantastic weekend celebrating my 50th with girlfriends. There were plenty of beds..the kitchen was fully stocked and the back yard was perfect. Lots of memories made. Love the Paddle House!!
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Mark L.
26 Dec 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Second time renting The Paddle House, first was in the Summer. Our 3 Generation Family of 18 thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Christmas Eve and Day big meals, with all 18 seated at the table, was exactly what we were looking for. Wonderful house with plenty to do in Winter and Summer, for all ages (we had 15 to 88).
Second time renting The Paddle House, first was in the Summer. Our 3 Generation Family of 18 thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Christmas Eve and Day big meals, with all 18 seated at the table, was exactly what we were looking for. Wonderful house with plenty to do in Winter and Summer, for all ages (we had 15 to 88).
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Melissa M.
26 Feb 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Stayed here with a large group of friends and it was an excellent property! TONS of room, stocked kitchen, great game room. We all loved this property. About 12-15 minutes away from Sunday River.
Stayed here with a large group of friends and it was an excellent property! TONS of room, stocked kitchen, great game room. We all loved this property. About 12-15 minutes away from Sunday River.
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Teresa H.
12 Oct 2023
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Stayed 6 nights
Everything was fabulous...However, Maine is much more "rural" than we anticipated. Bethel is a lovely "village", but there isn't any city/commercial areas nearby. Our family was looking for "unplugged" and non-touristy. Everything at the PaddleHouse was EXACTLY as described. We had 13 adults. Sleeping and bath accommodations were great. Plenty of beds, linens, etc. The kitchen at 2 dishwashers and we cooked in several meals. So 2 dishwashers were very needed. The property is amazing. The second firepit by the river had outdoor couches and adirondaks. We spent several evenings around the fire. Unfortunately, it was much warmer than we had packed for and we didn't "play" as much outdoors as we originally anticipated. But this property has everything to keep your family entertained -- outdoors AND indoors. The game rooms, tvs, pool, pingpong. There is something for everyone. The host was very very communicative and responsive. Our entire family said it was the BEST vacation ever. All 13 of us would highly recommend the Paddle House!
Everything was fabulous...However, Maine is much more "rural" than we anticipated. Bethel is a lovely "village", but there isn't any city/commercial areas nearby. Our family was looking for "unplugged" and non-touristy. Everything at the PaddleHouse was EXACTLY as described. We had 13 adults. Sleeping and bath accommodations were great. Plenty of beds, linens, etc. The kitchen at 2 dishwashers and we cooked in several meals. So 2 dishwashers were very needed. The property is amazing. The second firepit by the river had outdoor couches and adirondaks. We spent several evenings around the fire. Unfortunately, it was much warmer than we had packed for and we didn't "play" as much outdoors as we originally anticipated. But this property has everything to keep your family entertained -- outdoors AND indoors. The game rooms, tvs, pool, pingpong. There is something for everyone. The host was very very communicative and responsive. Our entire family said it was the BEST vacation ever. All 13 of us would highly recommend the Paddle House!
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Rya T.
12 Jun 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Rented this property for a small class trip and the students and teachers had an amazing time. The house and amenities were spectacular and made the trip so memorable. Very close to Conway NH where the class spent an entire day exploring.
Rented this property for a small class trip and the students and teachers had an amazing time. The house and amenities were spectacular and made the trip so memorable. Very close to Conway NH where the class spent an entire day exploring.
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susan r.
8 Mar 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Fabulous house for our three families! Comfortable, clean, with every amenity possible!Our thank you for a lovely, long weekend!
Fabulous house for our three families! Comfortable, clean, with every amenity possible!Our thank you for a lovely, long weekend!
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Paul Q.
1 Feb 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Amanda was great in her quick responses to my questions.This was our fourth visit to the Paddlehouse and we have never been disappointed. The backyard skating rink is a clincher for our family. Its location to Sunday River and the local bowling lanes is also great .
Amanda was great in her quick responses to my questions.This was our fourth visit to the Paddlehouse and we have never been disappointed. The backyard skating rink is a clincher for our family. Its location to Sunday River and the local bowling lanes is also great .
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Deanna B.
31 Jan 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
The Paddle House has everything! Kitchen stocked with every kitchen utensil, gadget, appliance you would ever need. The entertainment rooms had something for everyone
The Paddle House has everything! Kitchen stocked with every kitchen utensil, gadget, appliance you would ever need. The entertainment rooms had something for everyone
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Armina P.
16 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean house and there was always something to do for everyone. The host was great
Clean house and there was always something to do for everyone. The host was great
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FAQs about The Paddle House: Riverfront, Kayak, Game Room, HotTub, Yard Games! Pet Freindly
Are pets allowed at the property?
Pets are allowed at the property, with specific rules indicating that sometimes pets are permitted. However, details regarding the maximum number of pets allowed and any fees charged per pet per night are not provided.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
The standard check-in time is at 16:00, and check-out is at 10:00. Information on early or late check-in/check-out availability and associated costs is not provided.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Bethel, next to a golf course and on the waterfront. It is close to local landmarks such as Dr. Moses Mason House and Bethel Historical Society, with activities available at nearby Sunday River and White Cap Ski Lift.
Are children allowed at the property?
Children are permitted at the property, with ages 0-17 allowed to stay for free.
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