Ashley's Guidebook
Hiking
Our favorite hike about 10 minutes from the cabin. Beautiful panoramic views off all the mountains. Easy hike
7 locals recommend
Sabattus Mountain
Our favorite hike about 10 minutes from the cabin. Beautiful panoramic views off all the mountains. Easy hike
Long Mountain
Views of my washington and waterfalls along the way. Moderate hike.
Check out the blueberry mountain loop trail. Swimming hole along the way, rattle snake gorge. Long hike
17 locals recommend
Evans Notch
Check out the blueberry mountain loop trail. Swimming hole along the way, rattle snake gorge. Long hike
Horseshoe Pond Trailhead
Deer Hill RdTrailhead close to the cabin
Ten Apple Farm
241 Yarmouth RdHiking with goats!
Swimming/ boat rentals
Lots of rental places in this area, rent a canoe or float to float down the Saco River. Bus picks you up at the end!
Saco River Canoe & Kayak
1009 Main Stin Bridgton Maine. It has an absolutely beautiful view and a great swimming area (with a floating dock!). It's a great place to spend a day or watch a sunset. Good for the whole family!
6 locals recommend
Highland Lake
in Bridgton Maine. It has an absolutely beautiful view and a great swimming area (with a floating dock!). It's a great place to spend a day or watch a sunset. Good for the whole family!
Westons Beach
River StreetGreat stop on the Saco river
Small beach area to swim, benches or picnic tables to sit down and relax, and a playground for kids.
7 locals recommend
Pennesseewassee lake
Small beach area to swim, benches or picnic tables to sit down and relax, and a playground for kids.
Kezar Lake Marina
219 W Lovell Rdbeautiful clean lake, easy launch
Norway Lake Marina
295 Lake RdRent a pontoon boat and enjoy the lake!
Sebago Lake
Beautiful clear water, small restaurants nearby
This and Sebago Lake are my favorite swimming spots. I also know a good boat rental place that is pet friendly.
10 locals recommend
Long Lake
This and Sebago Lake are my favorite swimming spots. I also know a good boat rental place that is pet friendly.
Golfing
Lake Kezar Country Club
578 Main StNice 18 hole course. Greens in great shape.
Beautiful 9 hole course. Great staff and beverages. Easy online booking for tee times.
12 locals recommend
Norway Country Club
310 Waterford RdBeautiful 9 hole course. Great staff and beverages. Easy online booking for tee times.
18 hole - Renowned architect Geoffrey Cornish designed our 6,663 yard, par 72 course to take maximum advantage of the mountain vistas and natural beauty of the area. Tree lined fairways, natural hazards, well-trapped greens and five tee positions make play challenging for golfers of every ability. The golf course is very walkable and walking is encourage to taking maximum advantage of your surroundings. Golf carts are available but not including in our Golf & Stay packages. Proper attire is required on the course, collared shirts and tailored pants or shorts and proper footwear. The golf course at The Bethel Inn Resort is open from early May through late October.
40 locals recommend
The Bethel Inn Resort
21 Broad St18 hole - Renowned architect Geoffrey Cornish designed our 6,663 yard, par 72 course to take maximum advantage of the mountain vistas and natural beauty of the area. Tree lined fairways, natural hazards, well-trapped greens and five tee positions make play challenging for golfers of every ability. The golf course is very walkable and walking is encourage to taking maximum advantage of your surroundings. Golf carts are available but not including in our Golf & Stay packages. Proper attire is required on the course, collared shirts and tailored pants or shorts and proper footwear. The golf course at The Bethel Inn Resort is open from early May through late October.
This is a nice, very old 9 hole course. Fairly short par 35. Good condition. Price is right.small greens.
9 locals recommend
Paris Hill Country Club
455 Paris Hill RdThis is a nice, very old 9 hole course. Fairly short par 35. Good condition. Price is right.small greens.
Skiing / snowboard
Sunday River Resort
15 S Ridge RdOnly one of the best mountains in New England!
Only 25 minutes away. Smaller mountain than Sunday River but tons of fun!
165 locals recommend
Shawnee Peak
119 Mountain RdOnly 25 minutes away. Smaller mountain than Sunday River but tons of fun!
Mt Abram Family Resort
308 Howe Hill RdOther things to do
Pietree Orchard
803 Waterford RdApple, peaches and berry picking.
Maine Mineral and Gem Museum
99 Main StNice history about gems in maine
Dig Maine Gems
110 Bethel RdDeepwood Farm
84 Parsonage Hill RdHorse back riding!
2 locations about an hour from the cabin. Highly recommend for beginners as the offer guided snowmobiling tours.
16 locals recommend
Northern Extremes Snowmobile Rentals
1328 Main St2 locations about an hour from the cabin. Highly recommend for beginners as the offer guided snowmobiling tours.
Sightseeing
The lake that is at the end of the road, great for fishing or drive down to the dam for beautiful scenery and boat launch.
Keewaydin Lake
The lake that is at the end of the road, great for fishing or drive down to the dam for beautiful scenery and boat launch.
A nice place to stop. Short paths to walk. Lots of picnic tables.
11 locals recommend
Snow Falls Rest Area
91 ME-26A nice place to stop. Short paths to walk. Lots of picnic tables.
Conway Scenic Railroad
38 Norcross CirFood scene
Ebenezer's Restaurant & Pub
44 Allen RdGreat restaurant on a golf course
290 Maine St
290 Main StOne of my favorite restaurants. Next town over.
Smokin' Dave's BBQ
674 Main StSaco River Brewing
10 Jockey Cap LnSeveral small breweries in the area but this is our favorite.
Butcher Burger Bethel
188 Main StGreat place for burgers and sandwhiches!
302 West Smokehouse & Tavern
636 Main St