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Winter Wonderland Awaits Escape to 3 nearby Ski Mountains Book Early! Pets ok

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball
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Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball
Escape to this meticulously restored 1800 farmhouse, a half-mile walk from the quaint town of Franconia. Enjoy REAL fireplace warmth, wall unit A/C, and a sectional couch in the spacious family room; unwind with games for all ages or relax on the FRONT porch.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Winter Wonderland Awaits Escape to 3 nearby Ski Mountains Book Early! Pets ok

Meticulously taken care of, spotlessly clean c1800 Farmhouse 2500 sq. ft. Plenty of room for all... Half mile walk into the quaint town of Franconia. Large 24x16 family room with REAL fireplace (wood provided), wall unit A/C, sectional couch and plenty of games for all ages. Fully stocked, large eat in kitchen w/beautiful stemware and dishes, gas stove, dishwasher, new side by side Samsung fridge. There is an additional living room that is perfect for quiet space reading or working. Adjacent is a formal dining area with table allowing seating for up to 10. You will love the old fashioned see through china cabinet! The house has air tight Pella windows and Oil baseboard heat. Beautiful hardwood and wide pine floors throughout the house. There are four bedrooms sleeping 8 comfortably although we easily can accommodate more. Master with King bed on 1st floor with private full bath, three bedrooms upstairs one with two twins, second bedroom has a full size bed and third bedroom queen size bed. There is another full size large bathroom upstairs with double sinks. All linens, blankets, towels provided. Large laundry room, mud room for coats/shoes. Outside there is a FRONT porch to relax and rock your cares away. The yard is spacious plenty of room for football games! Walk out to BACK deck with grill, dining table and Adirondack chairs. Also enjoy roasting marshmallows in our fire pit outside. Our home is Just a short walk into the little town of Franconia complete with grocery store, coffee, lunch, little shops. New to town is the "IRON FURNANCE BREWERY!!" We are so excited for this amazing new addition to Franconia! Eat great food and drink craft beer...and walk home!!
Step back in time...as one guest said; "It's almost medicinal!" You will return home refreshed!!
WIFI, Cable TV, free local/long distance phone.
Our home is located in the heart of Franconia Notch state park national forest. It is breathtaking!
Summer/Fall: 15 minute drive to Franconia Notch State Park (a scenic area including Echo Lake for swimming and boating, an aerial tramway to the top of 4,000 ft Cannon Mt, walking and biking trails, the Appalachian Trail and a network of other AMC hiking trails and camping huts). Also nearby are two golf courses, tennis facilities, lakes and rivers for fishing and boating, and riding stables.
Winter: 10 minutes to Cannon Mountain Ski Area; 20 minutes to Loon Mt, Waterville Valley and Bretton Woods. North Conway 40 min. skiing @Wildcat, Attitash and several other ski areas. Many well-maintained cross-country ski areas nearby.
Anytime: Various local cultural activities include theater, concerts, arts, crafts, and antique shops. Excellent restaurants abound in nearby Franconia, Sugar Hill, Littleton, and Bethlehem areas.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Optional ski privileges

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

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

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: totally non-smoking

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet

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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 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

above 8 guests 20.00/per person, per night. children under 4 does not apply More than one pet add additional $75.00 limit of 2 pets
heat zones in winter should not be set below 55-55 degrees If a second dog is brought to the property, an extra $75 fee will be charged.
If a second dog is brought to the property, an extra $75 fee will be charged. This must be informed in advance.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Please let us know what your needs are

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: children love it here!!

Events

No events allowed
No large events

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Totally non-smoking

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No large events
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Summertime Mountain Escape! Relax Hike Sight See Dine Pets ok
Book Your Summer Mountain Escape! Hike Sight See Dine Pets ok!
Spacious Farmhouse Family Fun! Book a Summer Mountain Escape
Spacious Farmhouse Family Fun! Book a Summer Mountain Escape

About the neighborhood

Map
Franconia, NH

What's nearby

  • Gale River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Frost Place - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Franconia Notch State Park - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Cannon Mountain Ski Area - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Loon Mountain Ski Resort - 27 min drive - 32.6 km

Getting around

  • Whitefield, NH (HIE-Mount Washington Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cannon Mountain Ski Area - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Littleton Freehouse Taproom & Eatery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Schilling Beer Co. - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪White Mountain Frosty Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Winter Wonderland Awaits Escape to 3 nearby Ski Mountains Book Early! Pets ok pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Winter Wonderland Awaits Escape to 3 nearby Ski Mountains Book Early! Pets ok?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Winter Wonderland Awaits Escape to 3 nearby Ski Mountains Book Early! Pets ok?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Winter Wonderland Awaits Escape to 3 nearby Ski Mountains Book Early! Pets ok located?

This family-friendly Franconia vacation home is located on a river, within 2 mi (3 km) of Gale River and Frost Place. Sugar Hill Sampler and Sunset Hill Golf Course are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Winter Wonderland Awaits Escape to 3 nearby Ski Mountains Book Early! Pets ok Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location near downtown Franconia - walkable to Iron Furnace, Franconia Basecamp, Hungry Bear, etc. we came for a family reunion and the house worked great for our nuclear family of 6. Very old house - don’t forget to duck if you’re tall! Also would be a fantastic base for a great ski week and Cannon/Bretton Woods/other nearby ski areas. We will be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great stay

We thoroughly enjoyed staying in this comfortable, spacious home. Great base for hiking, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for Winter Adventure

We thoroughly enjoyed this home, plenty of room for everyone, extremely clean, great location near many activities. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tons of space for family to gather

We very much appreciated being able to bring our dogs with us on vacation and had a great amount of space to play board games, read, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meredith F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in White Mountains

Two families stayed here while skiing at Bretton Woods. Home was very spacious and we loved the fireplace room for apre ski! Appreciated that it was dog friendly too. Host was very communicative and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

William W., Boston, MA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Centrally located

We had a great time staying at the property for a long weekend. It is centrally located and an easy drive to a lot of great hikes, fun breweries and local swimming holes.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel K., Elkins Park, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

Great location near all the attractions. Everyone in our group had a great time! Karen was available to answer any questions. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erica T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, great town

We had a great week staying in this spacious, clean home. We would have stayed longer if we could have. It is a great town, so much to do nearby. The property manager was incredibly helpful and responsive.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathi F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun in the White Mountains

Lovely home during a perfect week. Host was extremely helpful and friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tonja D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming & Cozy

We enjoyed all of the little sweet nick nacks and artwork scattered throughout the home. You get a real sense of a family home where lots of memories were made. Very cozy. There were clear notes left too that helped us find our way around the thermostats, doors, windows, etc. It was a sweet spot to dwell in for our ski getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meg B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely and full of character!

We are thankful for a lovely convenient place to stay. We loved the house and all of its old fashioned character. Staying here was super easy! Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Beth T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house and location

The house worked great for our family. Lots of space to hang out in the living room and large den. Kitchen was well equipped. The location is perfect for exploring the white mountains.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and cozy

There was plenty of room--to be together or to spread out. Places to walk to nearby with a stroller for the nonskiers. Well equipped, homey, clean, easy to get to even in bad weather. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect property & location!

My family of 10 plus our dogs stayed in this old, but well kept, house in Franconia! The house had plenty of room for our large group and the location was near everything you would want to do in the White Mountains. Karen (host) responded very promptly to my many questions. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Jen L.

Lovely home with lots of space

My extended family joined us for a weekend of skiing over the holiday break, and Karen's home was a perfect home base. We particularly enjoyed games around the fire in the family room.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

The house was amazing! It was close to everything. The views were pretty. We loved the living room . Big opened. We loved the fireplace and we played games , had so much laughter and memories.❤️ Would definitely come back
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Last minute getaway

My husband & I along with our son & daughter in law and 7 week old baby daughter felt right at home in this farmhouse. Plenty of space for everyone including our golden retriever who loved the back yard. Just loved the sound of the river flowing directly across the street. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurence L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy, relaxing stay!

We had a wonderful time at this incredibly comfortable and cozy home. The internet and air play were great. The den is super comfy with a great fireplace and the master bedroom was great. Another perk is you can walk directly into town and to the River Walk. Karen the host is so kind and helpful. We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Adam W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Plenty of room and great location

Farmhouse that has charm for days. Plenty of space for a large group with multiple living areas. Most of our time was spent with the wood burning fireplace going after long days at Cannon which is only about a 10 minute drive. Walkable to Iron Furnace Brewery and to shops and restaurants. The location is also only a 15 minute drive from Littleton which is a must visit in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A Weekend Tribute

We gathered with 4 generations of relatives to celebrate the life of a man who was a hut master at Lonesome Lake in 1948. The house was a great location for this and worked well for this beautiful, colorful weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

joseph b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Franconia stay!

Roomy but cozy, excellent room to spread out. Fireplace worked great and plenty of firewood. Ample parking. House well stocked and "older house" charming. Beds comfortable. Great location - walking distance to restaurants and full service grocery store, and to the Fox Hill hiking trail system. Good base for cannon, Loon. Looking forward to staying again next winter!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Who needs Disney world!

Great location to all family fun activities and natural beauty abounds! Santa’s village,flume gorge, story land and breweries! We loved staying in this beautiful farmhouse together with our family. We felt like we stepped back in time to a slower pace, talked laughed and played games!! Totally clean, comfortable and fully stocked with all the essentials! Rated A+
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Debra V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family fun vacation

Enjoyed the property. Cooked all our meals there and my mom enjoyed the porch and hanging around while the rest of us went on exciting adventures. Reminded my mom and I of the house we grew up in. Lots of character. Very comfortable. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This is an absolutely beautiful and charming farmhouse with plenty of room for a large family !

We decided on a lat minute ski getaway and happened upon this beautifully decorated farmhouse. We fell in love the moment we entered. Spotless with every amenity one could ask for. Convenient to Canon Mountain with plenty of nearby food establishments . Karen the owner was so very accommodating with a quick response time to any inquiries we had. We would def I felt rent this property again and are looking forward to spending a longer period of time !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beth A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great End To Summer

This is a charming farmhouse, just down the road from all you need. The place is very large and extremely clean. It is everything it is advertised to be and more. We had a great time with the grandkids roasting marshmallows, hiking around Cannon Mt., swimming at Echo Lake and playing games in the evening at the house. Thanks for great memories! Beth
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023