Title: The Gathering Place - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Gathering Place Unwind by the warmth of a crackling fire or step outside into nature’s serene atmosphere. Experience rural Maine's peaceful charm. ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101810000/101803100/101803031/057d4081.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101810000/101803100/101803031/4211d7c8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101810000/101803100/101803031/ba1b8d1f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101810000/101803100/101803031/8cf2b7c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101810000/101803100/101803031/28f7e227.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the picturesque town of Bridgton, this charming house offers a warm retreat from the beauty and adventure that Maine has to offer. Gather around the Pellet stove with your favorite snack or beverage after a day exploring Pleasant Mountain ski slopes, hiking trails, Highlands lake region and quaint shops in downtown Bridgton. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Washer - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Gathering Place Gather your family and/ or friends to stay in Beautiful Bridgton Maine! This charming house is just minutes down the road from Pleasant Mountain ski slopes, as well as,15 minutes to downtown Bridgton where you will find quaint little shops, cafes & restaurants. There are tons of places to hike & explore. The Highlands lake region offers ice fishing in winter & boating fishing & swimming in the warmer months. You could also travel 25 minutes to North Conway, NH. for more skiing fishing, shopping etc..... There is definitely no shortage of things to see or do.. Wouldnt it be lovely to just end your busy day of adventure by the warmth of the Pellet stove with your favorite snack or beverage? You could also just unplug, kick back & enjoy the peace & tranquility that rural Maine has to offer! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Housekeeping (on request) - Recycling ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34350000/34340900/34340892/268ff3f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury, Spacious, 4 BR Chalet, 1 Minute walk to beach, lakefront, pools, skiing Bridgton - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.4 Exceptional 18 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=34340892&PinnedHotelID=34340892&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101410000/101402800/101402748/6f9e76cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Welcome to The Bear's Den! 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special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite 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 is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.052578,-70.80154&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:u%7B%7BkGrlcoL%3FU%3FW%3FS%40U%3FU%40U%40U%40S%40UBU%40S%40UBUBSBUBUBSDSBUDSDUBSDSDQFSDSFSFSDQFSFQFSFQHQFQHQFQHQHOHOHQHOHOJOHOJOJMJMHOJMJKLMJMJKJMLKJKLKLKLIJILKLGLKLGNILGLGLGNGLGLENGLENENCLENCLENANCNCLANANCN%3FNAN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%3FLBN%40N%40LBNBN%40NDLBNDNBLDNDLFNDLFLFLFNFLFLHLFLJLFLJLHLHJJLJLJJJLLJJJLJLJJJLJNJLJLHNJNHNHNHNJPHNHNFPHPFPHPFPFPHRFPFRDPFRDRFRDRDPDRDRDTBRDTBRBRBTBTBRBTBT%40R%40T%40TBR%3FT%40T%40T%3FT%40R%3FV%3FT%3FR%3FVAR%3FTATAT%3FTCTARATATCRCTCTCRCTCTCRERCRETERERERERGREPGREPGRGRIPGPGPIPGPIPGPINIPKNINININKNINKLKLKNKLKLKJKLKJMLKJMLMHKJMHMJMHMHMHMFMHMHODMFMFMFOFMDODMDOBODMBODO%40ODM%40OBO%3FMBO%40O%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FO%3FOAOCO%3FMCOAOEOAMEOCMEOCOEMEOEMGMGOGMGMEMIOIMGMIMIMIKKMIMKMIKMMKKMKKKMMKKMKMIOKMKMKOIOKOIOIOIOIQIOIQGQIQGQIOGSGQGSGSEQGSGQESGSESESCSEUESCSESCUCUCSCUCUASAUCUASAUAUAU%3FUAU%3FS%3FW%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=gRGJeysfzic1QIDpv2Eglza-zj0=) Bridgton, ME #### What's nearby - Shawnee Peak - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Moose Pond - 1 min drive - 0.0 km - Fryeburg Fairgrounds - 20 min drive - 20.3 km - Highland Lake - 23 min drive - 17.6 km - Pleasant Mountain - 28 min drive - 9.3 km #### Getting around - Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional) - 26 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Queen's Head - ‬12 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive - ‪Dunkin' - ‬14 min drive - ‪Black Horse Tavern - ‬13 min drive - ‪Morning Glory - ‬14 min drive ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Gathering Place Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Russ C. Sep 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay The house was just as advertised. Eight guys up for a weekend of golf. Everyone had a bed. One & have baths worked out no issues. Easy access and ample parking for our 3 cars more spots if needed. Communication with owner was very fast. Great common area to hang out in. ##### Russ C. 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