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Dining
Exterior
Aerial view
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Bethel, ME
  • Bethel Chamber of Commerce
    15 min walk
  • Bethel Pathway
    18 min walk
  • Dr. Moses Mason House
    3 min drive
  • Berlin, NH (BML-Berlin Municipal)
    56 min drive

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About the area

Bethel

With a stay at this lodge, you'll be centrally located in Bethel, within a 10-minute drive of Sunday River and White Mountain National Forest. .This lodge is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Androscoggin River and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Bethel Chamber of Commerce.

What's nearby

  • Bethel Pathway - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Bethel Hill Common - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Sunday River - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Sunday River - 10 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Mt. Abram - 13 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

  • Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gemini Cafe & Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Foggy Goggle - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Local Hub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sunday River Brewing Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shipyard Brew Haus - ‬8 min drive

About this property

One of a kind experience, check it out

Looking for a unique family experience? Book the Luna)Blu Lodge @ SundayRiver! The Lodge offers 8 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, and sleeps 18 comfortably, with each room having their own private full bath. There are also 2 half bathrooms in the lobby..

*watch the video below to answer any questions you may have.

https://youtu.be/Jw6uNx_GuTg

The Luna)Blu Lodge is 4 miles from Sunday River.

The Lodge was previously run as an Inn with a fully functional restaurant and bar. What this means for you, is that you have a commercial kitchen with a bar and plenty of space/tables in the restaurant to have large family meals and get togethers. In the restaurant quality kitchen, the stove has 6 burners, a gridle, and two ovens. The kitchen also has a large prep station, is fully stocked with cooking and serving equipment, utensils, large commercial dishwasher, several refrigerators and a freezer.

The bar has 2 refrigerators, a sink, ice maker, plenty of glassware, and a kegerator/tap that will hold 2 1/4 kegs or one 1/2 keg.

* Oven does not have a pre-heat indicator. Set to desired temp and give it an hour to heat up.

In the back of The Lodge you will find a large firepit with plenty of log benches to sit on and get cozy while you enjoy the warmth of the fire and views of Locke Mountain.

The Bar/Restaurant/Lounge is a BYOB/BYOF (bring your own beer/food).

Don't miss the video to see everything the Lodge has to offer…

https://youtu.be/Jw6uNx_GuTg

Luna)Blu Lodge, room by room details:

Ruby Palace is the 3rd floor suite at the LunaBlu Lodge and offers a private 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom unit.

Room 1 offers a king bed, full futon, and full bathroom (no tub).

Room 2 has a queen bed and full bathroom (no tub).

Emerald City is a 2nd floor suite at the Lodge and offers a private 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom unit.

Room 1 offers a queen bed and full bathroom (shower/tub).

Room 2 has 2 twin beds and full bathroom (shower/tub).

Rogue Angel is on the 2nd floor at the Lodge and offers a private 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom (tub/shower). 1 king bed here.

Lights Out is on the 2nd floor at the Lodge and offers a private 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom (tub/shower). 1 queen bed here.

Dream Maker is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom private apartment attached to the LunaBlu Lodge. This is ground level with no stairs.

The main area has an open living room, dining room, and kitchen. The kitchen offers a dishwasher, gas stove and stainless appliances. Bedroom one has a king bed and shower (no tub). The 2nd bedroom has a queen bed, private bathroom with shower (no tub) and a single person Jacuzzi tub.

The LunaBlu Lodge is 4 miles (7 minutes) form Sunday River, and is on the Mountain Explorer shuttle route. It is also 8 miles from Mount Abram.

Happy to connect you with local catering, live music, a selection of beer kegs, breakfast pastry delivery, and so on.

There are two sets of washer/dryers available for you at The Lodge. We do not provide any soap or shampoo. Please bring what you need.

We start you off with 2 rolls of toilet paper in each bathroom and some paper towels in the kitchen.

There is no “front desk” at the Lodge. We offer contactless check in/check out. Everything is done through the website/app, including door codes, WiFi details and so on.

If you need anything at all or have any questions, we are always available by phone, email, and text.

All rooms have strong WiFi, window A/C units (in the summer) and a TV with a Roku box. You’ll also find a hairdryer in every room/suite.

If you need anything at all, you can walk to the 24 hour Irving Gas Station (.3 miles) or the Good Food Store. For our Tesla driving guests, the Irving Station has 6 Tesla Superchargers.

If you’re looking for food or entertainment, downtown Bethel is 1.3 miles away and offers several options. Bethel also has a grocery store right downtown.

All SundayRiver has to offer is less than 7 minutes away.

North Conway is 30 miles from the Inn, while Jackson is 27 miles away.

Oxford Casino is 40 min away.

If you need anything that you can’t find locally, WalMart is 30 minutes away.

History of the Lodge

Over the years, The Lodge has changed hands multiple times and has been used in many different ways. It was originally a family residence, and then became a general store. Years ago, the original front door of the store was found on the roadside wall with old writings still visible indicating bushels of corn sold to customers. In the 1920's it became the Mayville Lodge, named after where it was located in the village of Bethel. Two rooms with a single shared bathroom were available for rent and meals were included. The Lodge housed visitors to the fairground, which was once located where the town airport, Colonel Dyke Field is now situated.

The Briar Lea Inn opened in 1994, after extensive renovations to the1850's post and beam constructed Georgian Farmhouse. The Inn consisted of six rooms and offered a delicious breakfast after a restful sleep. In 2005, an addition was made to the Inn, The Jolly Drayman Pub, to offer guests a unique dining and drinking experience similar to those found in Country Pubs. The name "Pub" is a shortened version of "Public House," a place for social gatherings of friends to eat and drink. “The Drayman” is the individual who drives the dray, or beer wagon.

Now in 2020 new owners have purchased this historical property and with some vision along with extensive renovations have made it The Luna)Blu Lodge. Offering guests an opportunity to rent an entire Inn/restaurant/bar creating new memories in a building that is rich in Bethel History.
There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Jason Olenio

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 10 bathrooms
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Office

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
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

Property is also known as

Book the Entire 8 Bedroom Lunablu Lodge @ Sundayriver
Book the Entire 8 Bedroom Luna)blu Lodge @ Sundayriver
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One of a kind experience, check it out Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vocation house
We stayed here for Columbus weekend with 18 people and had a wonderful time. The owner gave us enough info before we go and always replied to my questions quickly. Highly recommend this house!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay at Luna Blu for tubing trip
The trip was great, we stayed at the Luna Blu an were able to walk to the bethel outdoor adventure across the street for a tubing trip. Our group of 14 was all very comfortable and there was plenty of rooms and space to spread out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sunday River Group Visit
Great property for large groups. Commerical kitchen, bar and arcade room are nice added bonuses. The rooms are spacious. 9min drive max to Sunday River was perfect for the early am rush to the mountains. Our group is already talking about heading back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great gathering spot, great host
We gathered with three other families and throughly enjoyed the setup. The restaurant and bar gave our group plenty of space to gather and enjoy food and drinks together. Layout couldn’t be better. The kitchen and commercial dishwasher were a huge plus and made preparing food and cleaning up after our large group a breeze. The privacy with separate rooms and baths was amazing. Thanks for a great long weekend. Hope to come back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

KRISHNA GOPAL S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to stay with big group of family/friends
We had a nice time in The Luna Blu lodge. All the bedrooms have attached bathroom and it was neat and tidy. Kitchen is big with vessels and tongs. . As the house has 2 floors we observed that the Wife connectivity was getting interrupted. Other than that we didn’t face any issues and the host was responding to our inquiries fast. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for Large Groups
This old home was the perfect hub for my family while we were in Maine for a family wedding. We were up Wednesday-Monday, and this place became home. The property owner met with us upon our arrival to tour the grounds, explain the kitchen, and answer any questions we had. He was also in touch periodically throughout our stay, but not a nuisance. The property had great rooms, each had its own bathroom. The kitchen with absolutely amazing, and made our stay the perfect family trip. Being able to make homemade meals for a large group saved us time and money. The kitchen was not only clean and well laid out, but it was fully stocked with cook wear and serve wear. The bar was also a wonderful part of the property. The sink, refrigerators, ice machine, taps (although we didn’t use the taps), and every style glass and tool you could need really made our cocktails easy. The central dining room, bar dining room, and lounge room were all adjacent and convenient. No one in our group was ever without a seat to eat. We took full advantage of the seating on the deck as well. There was ample parking for our whole group, including one family who was hauling a camper. The only part of the property we didn’t take full advantage of was the fire pit in the back. The property was conveniently located close to grocery stores, convenient stores, Sunday River Brewery, and Sunday River Ski Resort. This property was great, and we definitely recommend it for larger groups and extended stays.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent "guys ski weekend" at LunaBlu Inn
My friends and I held our annual “guys ski weekend” for 4 days, 3 nights. LunaBlu was excellent. We often rent condos/houses through VRBO, and they are generally fine, but the bedding & bathroom configurations are often inadequate. (Too many twin & bunk beds etc.) LunaBlu’s mix of rooms & suites was as good as it gets – many king & queen beds with lots of attached showers/baths were perfect for our group of 13. I expect LunaBlu would also be good for “extended family” type gatherings with multiple family units. After skiing at nearby Sunday River each day, we made ample use of the bar area which was fully outfitted with glasses & barware and everything you might need for beer or cocktails or whatever you might bring. We made good use of the kegerator & coffeemakers, too. The commercial kitchen also had everything necessary to cook meals for this large group, and clean up afterwards, including the “little things” like soaps, paper goods, utensils, etc. Plenty of parking and easy to find too. A very small suggestion would be to add some more “soft” lounge-type furniture in the bar, dining, or main TV areas for when people gather for extended times like watching movies, etc. But that’s a minor critique – the couch fits 4-5 people and there certainly were plenty of extra bench seats in the bar and movable chairs in the dining room – so that wouldn’t stop us from returning in the future. The owner was very prompt in responding to a few pre-stay inquiries, and proactively informing us about what we needed to know to enjoy our stay. In short, we had a blast. Thanks Jason and Kara!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joann E.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING LODGE
Christmas 2022 at Luna)Blue was magical. Our family of 18 is a mixed generation group age 79 to 10 yrs old. We all feel in love with the Luna)Blu Lodge . I had just lost my husband of 53 yrs and the owner's wife reached out to me and shared her similar struggle to celebrate after the loss of her dad and how traveling to a different location lead them to purchasing Luna)Blu - hoping to share the lodge to accommodate large groups of families and friends to share good times and make memories.The Lodge did not disappoint! We never felt crowded - often breaking into small groups- hanging out in the bar area relaxing doing puzzles, board games in the dining room (that accommodated all 18 of us for family meals.) The game room was always in use with someone winning at PacMan. The living room is a very cozy place to sit by the fireplace, read and share stories. The Commercial Kitchen was enjoyed by our 2 family cooks. The kitchen is separated into Stations for: grilling, baking, a coffee bar, toasting/microwaving, salad prepping, dishes & cleaning area with an awesome "professional dishwasher". The kitchen is so large we seemed to congregate there a lot to help/supervise meal prep and never were in each others way Multi comfortable bedrooms with private baths What a Bonus! Of course some skied at near by Sunday River- but surprisingly we all were content to be together and enjoy the amenities at Luna)Blu. Again we had a Magical Xmas at Lun)Blu, making new memories and traditions. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend!
Highly recommend staying at the Luna Blu Lodge. We had a group of 16 adults and cannot say enough good things. Each of the 8 couples had their own bedroom/bath. The restaurant/bar area were a blast for entertaining. The large kitchen was perfect for preparing meals. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location for skiing !
We stayed at this former inn over the week between Christmas and New Years for a ski vacation with 4 families. There was plenty of space for everyone and a huge kitchen are to prep. The bar area was a great place to hang out and play games. There were a couple of issues when we first checked in but the property opener corrected them immediately. Also, someone in our party left something at the house and they mailed it back and don’t even charge shipping!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
We hosted my sister-in-law’s 30th birthday party here. It was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Dinakar U.

Liked: Cleanliness
October 2022 stay
It was a pleasant experience, no major issues. Jason is very helpful, he came over multiple times to help when in need. One minor complaint, the floor could have been a bit more clener.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

James K., Hopedale, MA

Liked: Cleanliness
February Break Ski/Snowboard Trip
Really enjoyed the Luna Blu. Great place for four families of four. The bar area is fantastic for hanging out and allows the kids to sleep regardless of the noise. Commercial kitchen makes food prep for big groups easy. Takes less than 10 minutes to get to South Ridge at Sunday River. We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great accommodations minutes from Sunday River
We went with 5 families to the Luna)blue and had an amazing trip. The location was great and was less than 10 mins from the lifts. The space was excellent for the size of our group. We were able to spread out through the weekend, while the kitchen, dining room and bar all worked great to accomodate the 18 of us whenever we came together for meals, drinks and games. Jason was a tremendous host who was very responsive and informative. This was our first time skiing at Sunday River and we will definitely look to book again the next time we come up!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location for a ski trip to Sunday River!
The Luna Blu was absolutely perfect for our family ski trip. We ranged in ages from 6-80 years old. There were 20 of us and everyone fit comfortably. Having a large kitchen and dining area was great for such a big group. We cannot wait to book our trip for next year. Thank you for being so accommodating!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shauna W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rob’s 60th Birthday
I rented the inn for my husband’s 60th celebration. We hosted 7 other couples, our dearest friends. Everyone had their own bedroom and bathroom. We used every space. The bar! The Dining area ! The living room by the fireplace for coffee in the morning. The kitchen was amazing for cooking breakfast and we served buffets there every evening, catered by “Good Food”, just up the street. We had awesome bonfires in the early evening. Jason and Kara were always available for us. Highly recommend LunaBlu!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mrs M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything a large group could want and need!
This place was amazing and the pictures don't do it justice. Huge professional kitchen made meal time quick and easy. Every room was beautiful. We had a blast partying in our own bar! Would love to come back again. Jason was a great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susannah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
fantastic!
such a cool house to stay in -- the kitchen was a dream! we had a wonderful time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for large groups!
We had an awesome time staying here and tubing with Bethel Outdoor just across the street. We will definitely do it again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gregory B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property, great location, incredible vacation memories
Our stay at the Luna)Blu Lodge was incredible. The property was perfect for our family get-together (18 total). The kids really enjoyed the game room (classic video games, chess, etc.) and the evening campfires out back. The commercial kitchen is incredible (fully stocked with cookware, dishware, silverware, spices, etc.)... we boiled a dozen local-caught lobster, roasted a pork shoulder, etc. all with ease and we kept the built-in coffee maker busy. The rooms were comfortable (we stayed in the summer and really appreciated the air conditioning in each room) and it was nice having access to private bathrooms and showers, and the washers/dryers. Jason could not have been more responsive or accommodating. He was happy to shift our reservations when asked, and gave us excellent recommendations on what to do (we really enjoyed the 10-mile kayak/canoe float down the Sunday River and the waterfall hike) and where to eat (Good Food was also a hit). We HIGHLY RECOMMEND the the Luna)Blu Lodge for large families looking to enjoy some time in Maine!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

T B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Great location, ideal set up for connecting with family with so much space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021