Title: The Ski Hive Trailside At Pleasant Mnt Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Ski Hive Trailside At Pleasant Mnt ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108820000/108811200/108811175/e5a804a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108820000/108811200/108811175/3084c7ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108820000/108811200/108811175/2300faa7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108820000/108811200/108811175/09d7002f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108820000/108811200/108811175/75a92d01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in Bridgton, Maine, The Hive Luxury Mountain Log Home is a nature-filled retreat offering plenty of outdoor activities. With 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, this spacious log home features a gourmet kitchen and great room with cathedral pine ceilings. Enjoy skiing at Shawnee Peak Ski Resort or explore the surrounding trails from your doorstep. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 1627986 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Fireplace - Washer - Kitchen - Parking available - Pet-friendly ## 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 Ski Hive Trailside At Pleasant Mnt With over 1,000 groups of guests & 200 weddings under our belt, across 1/2 dozen Maine properties, we provide excellence & an exceptional vacation/wedding experience. A husband/wife team that delivers remarkable, large Log Home & Farmhouses that provides a quintesential Maine experience. With 3 floors of living space, this home can fit the entire family, friends, & more. Cable Tv and WiFi internet are available, but the abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities will keep you plenty busy. Located slope-side at Pleasant Mnt Ski Areas, this property boasts plenty of skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, and outdoor fun! Long Term Stays Available. 'The Hive' Luxury Mountain Log Home is a spectacular window-filled, spacious, log home offering an abundance of outdoor amenities! Our 3,000 sq. ft. modern log home has 5 bedrooms (sleeps 18) & 3 bathrooms. 300 yds away sits the 11 mile long Moose Pond, where you can hear the cry of the loons nightly, along with a barred owl or two. There is cable TV and Wi-Fi providing a first class Log home experience for multiple families. Our log home has been featured on the TV station WPXT on their 'Buy Local' Show & has been displayed on The Maine Cedar Log Home website. Our walk-in first level main entrance opens into a "mudroom" to store ski gear in our two large closets. The first Floor houses 2 bedrooms that sleep up to 10 guests, including 3 bunkbeds.T he downstairs living room is home to a 42’ flat screen TV, sectional couch, and numerous board games/puzzles. Nestled in the basement is a laundry room that guests can use. On the main level sits, 2 bedrooms, one with a king bed and 1 with a full bed. Also on the main level is our gourmet kitchen (fully stocked) with an island (seats 4), granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The dining room features a large table (seats 10) for family gatherings. You will love our great room's 20+ ft cathedral pine ceiling, Australian cypress hard wood floors, & grand field stone fire place. The room is filled with natural light from 4 french sliding doors and an A frame window set. There is a 75 ft wrap-around partially-covered porch that provides great mountain views. Our gorgeous wooden staircase brings you to the quaint loft where you can escape into a good book, surf the web at the office desk, or sip wine at your custom made log cocktail table. Our new leather couch also easily folds out into a nice sized full bed for extra sleeping space. The large master bedroom with a custom-made king log bed and master bath is to the rear of the loft. This property is located trailside at Shawnee Peak Ski Resort on Mohawk trail (20 ft out the door) & 100 yds above the Sunnyside triple chair lift. Skiers get prime "ski out" access to Shawnee Peak. Hikers get prime access to Pleasant Mountain’s 10 mile network of trails and Shawnee Peaks 40+ ski trails. Boaters get easy access to Moose Pond’s 17 Miles of shoreline from multiple nearby boat launches. Our home is located on a slope-side cul de sac with about 15 other homes. The off-the-beaten-path location provides privacy and serenity while still providing direct access to a high class ski resort. We provide the following Services & Conveniences: \- 42 page guest information guide \- Fire Wood for inside fire place \- Smores for your camp/bon fire \- 1/2 dozen sleds & new LL Bean snow shoes \- Driveway plowed & sanded by private company during winter \- Pleasant Mountain hiking maps When you arrive, you will know you have come to a "Hive" Property “Where your Maine Memories are Made" The entire home is yours during your stay. Entrances are next to driveway via the walk-in basement & via the covered porch around the back on the main level. Convenience: You can do it all right from your front door. The 'Ski Hive' is located trailside on Mohawk Ski Trail at Shawnee Peak Ski Resort. Ski In/Out, Snowboard, Snow Shoe, Winter Hike on Shawnee Peaks 40+ Ski Trails & 10+ miles of separately maintained hiking trails (Loon Echo Trust). Close to All the Action: In the Naples/North Conway/Sebago Lakes Region, the Town of Bridgton alone sports many unique restaurants, 2 movie theaters (1 outdoors), 4 public town beaches, an 18-hole public golf course, multiple ice cream stands, numerous hiking trail systems (including Bald Pate Mountain, Pondicherry Park, and Pleasant Mountain/Shawnee Peak), almost a dozen ponds/lakes to fish & swim, and a host of outstanding antique/boutique/gift shops. In the abutting towns lies Fryeburg Academy, Bridgton Academy, The Fryeburg Fairgrounds, and the Saco River. A short drive away lies Naples, Sebago, and North Conway, NH. This property is also located only 15 miles from four of our other luxury vacation rental properties in Waterford & Brownfield, ME \- The Hive Log Home at Birch Ridge Estate \- The Hive Lake View at Stone Mountain Lodge \- The Hive Farmhouse & Wedding Barn & \- The Hive Log Home at Follow us on Instagram at...Thehivelogandlakehomes & Thehiveweddings I am always a text message, email or phone call away from all our guests. Please feel free to reach out any time? Trailside Way is a Quaint & Quite Village of some 16 Log Homes located on The East Side of Shawnee Peak. No matter the season, there is Never a time when all the homeowners are present thus allowing your great privacy & quite to enjoy your family, friends and the incredible location Trailside at Shawnee Peak. Hiking the 10+ Mile Maintained Trail Network & Mnt Biking Shawnee's 40+ Ski Trails is right out your Front Door. \- A car will be needed for your trip \- We supply our Guest Information Guide & 42 Page Concierge Guide for your trip. About Us: Since my wife, Andrea, & I got married in 1993, we always had a goal of owning a log home. This became reality in 2011, purchasing a contemporary & elegant log home in Bridgton, ME...The "Ski Hive" Luxury Mountain Log Home Trailside at Shawnee Peak Ski Area. We fell in love with this area, so we decided to launch our own vacation rental home business. In 2015 we purchased a second rustic, real lincoln log luxury mountain log home in Brownfield, ME (borders Conway, NH). "The Hive" Log Home at Birch Ridge Estate is 15 miles from Shawnee Peak. Next, in the summer of 2017, we purchased "The Hive" Lake View At Stone Mnt Lodge. This property, also in Brownfield, is only 3 miles away from "The Hive" at Birch Ridge. This boasts a large amount of private land (20 Acres) & sits high above our 100 ft waterfront area with incredible lake & mountain views. In 2019 we added The Hive Newly Renovated Chic Farmhouse & Wedding Barn. This 7 bedroom farmhouse is located on abundance of land and is host to beautiful, country-themed weddings. Our most recent purchase is "The Hive" Log Home at White Mnts View. "The Hive" arsenal of Luxury Log, Lake & Farm Homes of Western Maine is like none other & near and dear to our hearts. We hope to share some of our joy with you! We have a 42 Page Concierge Guide for your stay ## Property amenities ### Ski - Ski-in/ski-out access ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains ### Things to do - Ski-in/ski-out access ### 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 - Garden - Unit size: 27,986 square feet ## Policies ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 107136 ## 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%7C44.04925%2C-70.80672&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=GESi_JgCSaR3AQ04CRcrg-At_Jk=) Bridgton, ME #### What's nearby - Shawnee Peak - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Moose Pond - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Highland Lake - 18 min drive - 8.5 miles - Fryeburg Fairgrounds - 22 min drive - 13.0 miles - Pleasant Mountain - 26 min drive - 5.3 miles #### Getting around - Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional) - 26 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Queen's Head - ‬13 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive - ‪Blizzard's Pub At Shawnee Peak - ‬18 min walk - ‪Black Horse Tavern - ‬14 min drive - ‪Sail Away Coffee Co. - ‬15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Ski Hive Trailside At Pleasant Mnt pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### Where is The Ski Hive Trailside At Pleasant Mnt located? > Located in the mountains, this Bridgton holiday home offers ski-in/ski-out access within 3 miles (5 km) of Shawnee Peak, Moose Pond and Pleasant Mountain. Narramissic Historic Farm and Pocket Swamp Preserve are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Ski Hive Trailside At Pleasant Mnt Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful 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.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen P. 25 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Our heart warming family reunion was a very successful event in this very accommodating and special home. The abundance of nature, peaceful setting, and availability of outdoor activities nearby, makes this Ski Hive special even in the summer. The Braciskas are great hosts. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/88271906-4ebd-450e-b01f-51a055648c74-1756136630879.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Stephen P. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brent N. 19 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Boys' Ski Trip My 5 boys and I had a great time skiing and relaxing in the cabin. The host was easy to communicate with when our plans changed prior to the trip and we added another night. ##### Brent N. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alex T. 30 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy home The house was amazing ! Great rental experience, easy check in , host was awesome . ##### Alex T. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Grace K. 29 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy We had a family reunion with 14 people (adults in their 40s and 70s a 94 year old). We loved being able to spend time with each other but had a mixed experience with this property and wouldn't return. Pros: Big, open living room, dining room, and kitchen to hang out. Clean. Basement stayed cool. Plenty of space for everyone to sleep. In the winter, location next to ski lift can't be beat. Lake was a short drive. Allowed us to bring all our dogs. Wheelchair accessible bedroom/bathroom on main floor (as long as you can lift the person up the short flight of stairs to the front door).Cons: Couches were sagging to the point of being challenging to get up from. Cooking supplies (pots/pans, utensils) were old and not great quality. The refrigerator kept overheating and our ice cream melted. Only one ceiling fan worked. Communication around payment and check in were confusing (e.g. didn't tell me until a few days before check in that I would need to pay on a different site despite the VRBO website saying my CC would be charged; the amount they said I owed differed from what VRBO said). Offered late check out at time of booking, which I accepted, but wasn't told until a few days before that this wasn't happening.Neutral: All rooms had window AC units, but it was still blazing hot and uncomfortable in the main living room during the heat wave. During most of the year, it's probably not an issue. There's only parking for 4 cars, which took some coordinating for our large group. ##### Grace K. 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