[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Welcome to The Bear's Den! Dog friendly and 5 minutes to Pleasant Mountain! Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and fireplace ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101410000/101402800/101402748/6f9e76cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101410000/101402800/101402748/34345672.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101410000/101402800/101402748/1cf3cc17.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101410000/101402800/101402748/d72148e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101410000/101402800/101402748/c86c7b6c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the woods of Knights Hill Association, The Bear’s Den offers a warm and cozy retreat for up to 10 guests. Enjoy a modern kitchen, an outdoor firepit for s’mores nights, and use of two kayaks at the nearby Moose Pond beach during summer months. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 121490 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Fireplace - Pool - Parking available ## 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. ### Welcome to The Bear's Den! Dog friendly and 5 minutes to Pleasant Mountain! Come stay and play at The Bear’s Den in West Bridgton, Maine! Nestled snuggly in the woods of the Knights Hill Association, this home is situated on a wooded half-acre lot. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, it can comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests. (We also have an additional two cots with sleeping bags, and two pack and plays with mattresses and bedding for them, as well.) From its rough-hewn boards to its modern kitchen, this home is an absolute delight. Our previous guests have described it as feeling like they were in a tree house, while others have said they feel as if the house welcomed them with a warm hug. There is something very special about The Bear’s Den and the location is perfect for experiencing all the wonderful amenities from the Lakes Region of Maine to the White Mountains of New Hampshire! We have an automatic whole house generator, so you will never be without power and hot water should there ever be a power outage. The hot water is also on demand. That means that dishwasher can be running, while both bathrooms are in use (including the jetted tub), even if there is a load of laundry in the washer. Perfect after a fun day on the slopes, hiking, or a day at the beach! We are a pet friendly home. We welcome up to two well-behaved dogs to accompany you during your stay. A friendly reminder that Bridgton has a leash law, and that the association does not allow pets on the beach or around the pool area. The Knights Hill Association Moose Pond beach, playground, and clubhouse are just down the street. Less than a 10-minute walk or 2-minute car ride. We have two kayaks available at the beach for your use during the summer months. The outdoor association pool, clubhouse, playground, and tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts are located across the street and available for use in the warmer months, too. They are also less than a 10-minute walk or 2-minute car ride. Hop in your car and you are only 5 minutes from the base of Pleasant Mountain. Hiking and biking in the warmer months and skiing and snowboarding in the winter months. There are also plenty of places to snowshoe, cross-country ski, and (ice) fish, around the Moose Pond area. Warm up at the end of the day with a meal or s’mores around the firepit, soak in the jetted tub in the main floor bathroom, and/ or curl up on the downstairs couch in front of the gas fireplace. Whatever your pleasure, The Bear’s Den is a delightful four-season retreat! We can’t wait for you to book your stay with us and see for yourself! FYI-The Bear's Den calendar tends to fill rather quickly. If your requested dates are not available, please reach out to us. We can add you to our wait list so you will be one of the first to know if there is a guest cancellation. Thank you! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Outdoor pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - No elevator - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: Please use receptacle provided near firepit. ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - On a lake ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Kayak - Pickleball - Tennis - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Recycling - Reusable coffee/tea filters - Unit size: 1,490 square feet - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33980000/33975000/33974974/cb9482e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakefront Log Home 12 feet Away from Lake Bridgton - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 62 reviews CA $490 CA $724 total includes taxes & fees Nov 2 - Nov 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=33974974&PinnedHotelID=33974974&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90140000/90139800/90139741/d7e3dfac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Expansive Retreat - All-Season Contemporary Farmhouse \[Lakes & Mountains\] Harrison - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 17 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=90139741&PinnedHotelID=90139741&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109850000/109845100/109845051/9bf485cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy pet-friendly lakefront retreat in tranquil Bridgton. 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special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.07746%2C-70.82010&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=CwXw1QUaMGL0bcs8GLy-OQoegdA=) Bridgton, ME #### What's nearby - Shawnee Peak - 4 min drive - 2.2 km - Fryeburg Fair - 19 min drive - 19.9 km - Long Lake - 20 min drive - 20.5 km - Highland Lake - 22 min drive - 17.2 km - Pleasant Mountain - 34 min drive - 12.5 km #### Getting around - Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional) - 23 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Queen's Head - ‬11 min drive - ‪Black Horse Tavern - ‬12 min drive - ‪Bridgton House of Pizza - ‬12 min drive - ‪TheShack - ‬16 min drive - ‪Sundown Lounge - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Welcome to The Bear's Den! Dog friendly and 5 minutes to Pleasant Mountain! have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Welcome to The Bear's Den! Dog friendly and 5 minutes to Pleasant Mountain! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at Welcome to The Bear's Den! Dog friendly and 5 minutes to Pleasant Mountain!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Welcome to The Bear's Den! Dog friendly and 5 minutes to Pleasant Mountain!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Welcome to The Bear's Den! Dog friendly and 5 minutes to Pleasant Mountain! located? > This family-friendly Bridgton vacation home is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Moose Pond and Shawnee Peak. Pocket Swamp Preserve and Rufus Porter Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Welcome to The Bear's Den! Dog friendly and 5 minutes to Pleasant Mountain! 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 - Excellent 37 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristen H. Jul 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Another great stay! Wonderful stay at The Bear’s Den. Great property with plenty of amenities and things to do! Great for families with kids. ##### Kristen H. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Caleigh A. Feb 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### great time at the bear den! Sindi and Doug were excellent hosts! The property was extremely clean, welcoming and full stocked with everything needed for a ski weekend! ##### Caleigh A. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy M. Feb 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy cabin This house was great. It was very clean & cozy as soon as you stepped in. Every detail was thought of. The host was very easy to communicate with prior to the stay. I would stay here again. ##### Amy M. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melanie M. Sep 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend get-away Our annual get-away with our parents! We came to the area to explore some of the lakes with our pontoon and had a wonderful stay at the Bears Den! ##### Melanie M. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric G. Sep 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay, would absolutely stay again. They’ve got all the bases covered! The screen porch is great and the inside was clean and cozy. Perfect Maine woods get away, would absolutely book this house again. ##### Eric G. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anita Aug 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication The hosts were incredibly and thought of everything! Access to the kuala and community swimming pool a great bonus! ##### Anita Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debra C. Mar 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wow !! Wonderful! Wicked good! Best family friendly home from beginning to end !! What can I say the owners thought of everything plus some! Kids paradise! Dog heaven! After a cold icy winter we all enjoyed the spring skiing and pleasant mountain did not disappoint!! Great neighborhood for walking and playground for kids and views of mountains !! Hope to return!! ##### Debra C. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea T. Sep 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Rental Loved the accommodations. This is by far the cleanest, best stocked rental property we’ve stayed at. The hosts thought of everything and staged the home for a very welcoming check-in. Thank you…..wish we could’ve stayed longer. ##### Andrea T. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie D. Mar 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A lovely escape What a wonderful stay! It is clear that the hosts put a great deal of thought and effort into the guest experience. The house was incredibly warm and welcoming and had everything you could imagine. In fact, it was the best equipped house I have ever rented! The kids enjoyed the books, toys, and games, as did the adults! The whole experience was just wonderful. We will definitely be returning! ##### Julie D. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christina G. Jul 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The ultimate property!!! Everything you could ever want in a vacation experience!!! ##### Christina G. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dennis O. Jul 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing and fun Great property! Loved fire pit, lake, pool and accessibility to shops, lakes and nature!! Owners thought of everything you need !! ##### Dennis O. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott B. Jan 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect family vacation Had the best time at The Bears Den. Felt like home from the second we got there til we left. Relaxing, cozy and perfect location, close to the mountain for skiing and close to town. Can’t wait to go back again. ##### Scott B. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### tina b. Aug 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Vacation! My family and I just returned from a five night stay at the Bear’s Den. It was hands-down, the best vacation we’ve experienced as a family. There were Eight of us between the ages of eight and 68. ##### tina b. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Suzi G. Aug 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best VRBO rental we have ever had This was a great experience. The house is well equipped and in excellent repair. The owner have thought of everything. Thank you for having us. ##### Suzi G. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gretta J. Jun 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home away from home! The Bears Den was the perfect launching pad for my exploration of Bridgton and surrounding communities while searching for my retirement home. My friend and I felt right at home in the well stocked kitchen. We arrived with plenty of groceries but it was nice to have spices, coffee filters and creamers already stocked for us!The home was comfortable and clean, and the three bedrooms are perfect size for families with children. The main living area and 1st floor "playroom" boast large screen TVs so that adults and kids can watch different programs at the same time!Having a washer and dryer on the first floor along with detergent was very convenient!The neighborhood where The Bears Den is located is quiet and serene. I loved waking up to early morning bird song and a cup of coffee on the back, screened deck!I highly recommend staying at this VRBO if ever in the Bridgton area!Thanks so much, Sindi ##### Gretta J. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole J. Sep 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Everything was exactly as it said it would be. The hosts thought of everything. I can't wait to go back during the summer. Thanks for everything! ##### Nicole J. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary ellen B. Jun 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bears Den in Brighton, the perfect family vacation spot! The Bears Den is an amazing lake house! More than amazing! Sindi has everything you need waiting for you! We really enjoyed the fire pit! So nice to have the family all together relaxing. The kids loved the bears that decorated the cabin. So many Bears! We were within an hr of so many places to visit. We went to Storyland, Conway Scenic Railroad, Cog Railroad on Mount Washington, Portland beaches, swam in the Soco river, enjoyed a beautiful scenic drive thru the New Hampshire White Mountains and even the Clarks Bear Show. My daughters and grandchildren are still raving how nice the cabin is. Our hosts made sure that all our needs were met. Check out the town of Brighton. You can find anything at Reny's. Beth's on the main street has the best omlets and oatmeal. Ate there twice. You also have to check out Cool Moose. A tee shirt shop in Brighton, Family owned since 1968. We all loved Bears Den and are planning to make a return trip soon! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/e09846cc-db0a-4478-b156-70c1399f81ea-1751247633923.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Mary ellen B. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristen H. Jul 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Vacation My family and I had a wonderful experience at the Bear’s Den. Our children loved all the games and toys through the house! We enjoyed the campfire and comfy outdoor space. We had plenty of space and all the necessities we needed! Great communication with the owners and an easy process overall! We can’t wait to come back next summer! ##### Kristen H. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joyanna F. Oct 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We had a wonderful weekend at the Bear’s Den! The Bear’s Den is a delightful home and we loved every minute of our stay. The owners really leaned into the bear theme, there are bears everywhere in a really delightful way. The firepit out back was the perfect spot to relax and hangout as a group. The lake that we had access too was beautiful! Our trip was in the fall and it was chilly but we couldn’t resist some fishing and kayaking/paddlebording at the lovely spot. We also appreciated that there was a good size deck on the front as well as a screened in porch on the back.The house has everything you could want and we really enjoyed our stay. ##### Joyanna F. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dana S. Jul 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This house was better than expected! They have thought of everything. It was very clean, completely equipped! Games, kitchen, toys!The outdoor space was great! We had fires outside and watched some wildlife. The screened in pouch was great for dinners and rain. The front pouch was perfect for enjoying our morning coffee. Our son enjoyed the kids toys, board games and Nintendo Wii. The pool was nice but we loved the beach area more. It was never very crowded and the house had everything we needed for the pool and beach. We enjoyed the kayaks a lot! The lake is very peaceful and also not very busy. Both beach and pool were very easy to get to. Driving was a must for us.The kitchen had every appliance you could ever need! We were able to bring our dog which was a first for us and he loved it too! We were able to adventure around the wood right in the back yard!Bridgeton was a great little town. Lots of great food! We highly recommend Queen’s Head pub, Elevation sushi and Tacos and Maine street ice cream. So many cute little shops and a great book store.When we did have question the owners got back to very quickly!We would absolutely rent this house again! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/82167efb-c5f2-4fd6-8e0c-a158a91b8a4e-1752714340629.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4e087513-8573-4bc9-b4f4-ce3fc96e7f5d-1752714326195.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/6f501582-8fb8-4092-9f45-e3a1035ea38a-1752714332730.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/9c5f85e1-2468-4ad0-86eb-94bc60372f31-1752714336298.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Dana S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shelby Chadwick Oct 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun at the Bear's Den This property is one of the cleanest and most stocked, well-planned out rental that we have stayed in. The owners have put a lot of thought into little details (like automatic stair tread lights) and have made sure the renters would not be in need of a thing; there was a variety of shampoo/soaps/medical items, ingredients for s'mores and plenty of wood, the kitchen had every gadget and appliance as well as coffee/tea//creamer/sugar. The welcome binder was helpful and clear. Owners were quick to welcome us beforehand and quick to respond with any questions. Easy check in and out. Great location and neighborhood. The property is lovely and cozy, as is the house. Their effort to welcome kids was certainly noticed and the kids enjoyed the games, toys, night lights, bath bubbles. Highly recommend because you will not be disappointed. ##### Shelby Chadwick Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff G. Feb 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bridgeton Boys Reunion 40 years ago we all met and spent many winters and summers in Knights Hill Maine. Our parents owned vacation homes and we would travel to Knights Hill for weekends, school vacation weeks, summers. We were all from different towns in Massachusetts; Beverly, Braintree, Walpole. It was the late 1970s through the 1980s. No cell phones low tech, good clean fun! Our trip to the Bears Den was our second of what will not doubt be many reunions. We are older now, gray haired (those that still have their hair that is) but no less hardcore, still a very tight fun loving group. We very much enjoyed the accommodations, clean, warm excellent in every way. It was a perfect setup for our group of 7. Ample bedding, great outdoor firepit, a grill. Nothing additional needed, truly turn key. Sindi and Doug are awesome!!! The Bears Den is best in class for a weekend or longer getaway! Thank you so much for helping make our weekend a success! ##### Jeff G. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna S. Jan 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Experience! Our family stayed for 3 nights and had a great time. The place was adorable, well stocked, super cozy, and VERY clean. Would definitely recommend to others and hope to stay again ourselves! Thank you :-) ##### Anna S. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathy S. Oct 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Perfect Getaway The house was absolutely amazing, The pictures dont do it justice. The owners have decorated wonderfully and have thought of everything, I mean EVERYTHING. It was Perfect ##### Kathy S. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melanie K. Jul 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay at the bears den We loved this house. It was fully stocked, comfortable and spotless. Plenty of space and plenty to do on the property. Great communication and a very thoughtful welcome gift. We hope to return to Bridgton and stay at the bear’s ben again! ##### Melanie K. 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