Mountain View Chalet · Hot Tub, Sauna & Game Room

This 5-bedroom Bethel chalet sits 8 miles from Sunday River with mountain views from a wraparound deck, private hot tub, barrel sauna, and fire pit. The game room features pool, ping pong, air hockey, arcade machines, and karaoke, while the backyard playground and pet-friendly policy make it ideal for multi-family groups and reunions seeking both adventure access and on-site entertainment.

Welcome to Crimson Hideaway, a luxury chalet in Bethel, Maine, with 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths for up to 16 guests (adults, children, and infants). It’s perfect for family reunions, retreats, and micro-weddings.

Traveling with a bigger group? Our other chalet is just down the street and sleeps 13 more, so you can book both for up to 29 guests.

"The chalet was phenomenal and was even better than the photographs showed. Our grandkids never left the playroom and hot tub....The view of the sunsets on the large deck was breathtaking. It was difficult to leave this house; we didn't want the weekend to end.... " - Bob

PRIME LOCATION
☀  Quiet neighborhood just 5 mins from shops & restaurants in Bethel Village
☀  8 miles to Sunday River for skiing, golfing, archery, and more
☀  5 miles to Mt. Abram for winter activities & mountain biking
☀  Close to fishing, swimming, kayaking, tubing, hiking & golfing
☀  Ample parking for up to 6 vehicles

EXPERIENCE AT A GLANCE

★ Deck w/stunning views of Mt. Abram, Adirondack chairs, outdoor dining, and BBQ grill (on the deck, and may be inaccessible in winter)
★ 7-person luxury hot tub, 4-person barrel sauna, swing bench, and bar table
★ Backyard fire pit for 8, cornhole, frisbee golf, yoga gear, bocce balls, kids DIY obstacle course, and a children's playground including 3 swings, wave slide, climbing wall, rock wall, a lookout deck, and picnic table
★ Great room with a 65” smart TV, gas fireplace, dining room & kitchen island with seating for 16
★ Fully Equipped Gourmet Kitchen: Coffee bar, oven, dishwasher, microwave, toaster oven/air fryer, Instant Pot, lobster pot, waffle maker, Ninja blender, and all cookware and utensils.
★ Game Room: Popcorn station and 3-in-1 game table (pool, ping pong, air hockey), 2 arcade machines, each w/14 classic games.
★ Karaoke: Sing your heart out with our karaoke setup, complete with disco lights for the ultimate stage vibe.
★ Basement cozy living room with a 75” smart TV.
★ Classic wall-mounted games: Basketball, Tic-Tac-Toe, Connect 4 & Scrabble
★ Spacious mudroom with boot dryer
★ Family-Friendly: 1 Booster high chair, 1 Pack ‘n Play, baby gate, and children's dinnerware.
★ Pet-Friendly: Up to 2 house-trained dogs, 2'x3' kennel and 2 dog bowls available (see pet approval requirements below)
★ In-unit washer & dryer w/laundry detergent and dryer sheets provided
★ AC on the upper two floors from Memorial Day through Labor Day, and a whole-home backup generator for a seamless stay
★ Linens, bath towels, hot tub towels, and a starter kit of essential supplies are provided, including ground coffee, basic kitchen/cleaning supplies, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash.

"The setting is spectacular, and the connection with nature is incomparable. The hosts are incredible; the hospitality, communication, and cleanliness were excellent at all times." - Jovanny

5 BEDROOMS | 9 BEDS | 3.5 BATHS:

Main Floor:
★Primary bedroom ensuite with a King bed, 55” smart TV, and full bath w/shower
★Dresser & closet
★Half bath

Upper Floor:
★Queen Canopy bedroom with a smart TV, workstation & closet
★Bedroom with 2 Queen beds with a smart TV and closet
★Full bathroom w/shower+bathtub

Basement:
★Queen bedroom with scenic view, a smart TV, dresser & closet
★Custom bunk room with 2 twins and 2 Queens, a smart TV & dresser
★Full bathroom w/shower

CONCIERGE SERVICES
Elevate your stay with our concierge services!

✓ Relaxing at-home massages and facials
✓Firewood delivery
✓ Private chef and catering experiences
✓ Fresh flower delivery & celebration surprises before your arrival
✓ Grocery stock-up, party decoration, and more
You'll receive details upon booking completion.

☆ Things to Do Nearby
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• Sunday River Resort – skiing, snowboarding, lift rides
• Mt. Abram - skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking
• Grafton Notch – hiking trails and scenic views

• Step Falls Preserve – gentle hikes and waterfalls

• Frenchman’s Hole – clear swimming hole

• Bethel Outdoor Adventure – river floats, kayaks, and more
• Androscoggin River and Bryant Pond (Lake Christopher) - fishing and swimming in a small beach area
• Sunday River Golf – mountain-view golf course

• Maine Mineral & Gem Museum – Moon & Mars rocks

• Dog sledding – guided snowy rides through the woods

Book now for your unforgettable mountain retreat at Crimson Hideaway!

PLEASE NOTE

☆ Instant Booking ☆
If you’re new to the platform without reviews, reach out before booking—we’d love to connect first.

☆ Rental Agreement, ID & Security Deposit Hold ☆
This property has special local compliance requirements which include a signed rental agreement and the booker’s ID verification. Guests are required to either authorize a refundable temporary $500 security deposit hold (not a traditional security deposit, not an actual charge, released if no damage/excessive cleaning), OR opt in for a $45 non-refundable damage waiver provided by a third-party insurance company.

The optional damage waiver is $45 for stays up to 10 nights, with an additional $2 per day for stays longer than 10 nights.

To make this process easy for you, we use the Happy Guest guest portal— a simple, secure website, no app or account required.

All adult guests must be 25+ except members of the same family.

Lodging tax: 9% collected and remitted on your behalf.

☆ Vacationing with Pets ☆
Pet Policy
- Up to 2 house-trained dogs (age 2+) allowed with approval. A third may be considered for an additional fee.

• No cats or other pets

• Rabies vaccination & flea/tick prevention required
• Pet rules apply (off furniture, crate if alone). Full rules sent at booking.
• Add pets under “Guests > Pets” to apply the $225 pet fee, excluding platform fees, for up to 2 dogs for the entire stay. For stays of over 10 nights, additional pet cleaning fees may apply due to increased cleaning requirements.
• Provided: kennel (24"x36"), bowls, towels for pets

☆ WEDDINGS, RETREATS & CELEBRATIONS ☆
We welcome intimate weddings, retreats, and special gatherings within our maximum guest capacity of 16. Additional fees or policies may apply depending on group size and event details. Contact us for more information.

Guest access
You’ll receive a unique access code for a seamless and secure 24-hour self-check-in experience with our smart lock. You’ll enjoy exclusive access to the entire home, ensuring a private and comfortable stay, including access to the outdoor spaces--hot tub, sauna, fire pit, children’s playground, and more.

~Check-in and Check-Out~
Standard check-in time is 4:00 PM, and check-out is 10:00 AM.
Early check-in and late check-out may be available for a small fee, subject to cleaning schedules. Availability is confirmed the day prior.

~Refunds~
We want your stay to be perfect, but please understand that we cannot issue refunds for factors beyond our control, such as weather conditions. We highly recommend guests purchase trip insurance.

This home is nestled in the heart of nature. To help keep critters out, please keep doors and windows closed during your stay. Despite regular pest control efforts, occasional encounters with insects or other small pests—indoors or outdoors—may occur. No refunds will be issued for pest sightings.

Additional cleaning may be required for stays over 10 days. Please reach out to inquire about longer stays.

Violations of our house rules may lead to guests having to leave prematurely without a refund.

Prioritizing Guest Safety, this home features smoke and CO detectors, fire extinguishers, a propane gas alarm, and a professionally installed children’s playground with 9 inches of protective pine bark mulching.

Exterior cameras are active at all times for property and insurance purposes. To respect our neighbors, a noise monitoring device is installed on the property to measure sound levels only—it does not record audio.