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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball
Exterior
4 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Mountain Escape-Relax! Spacious Ski House in Winter Wonderland of Fun! 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 manager

Karen Mckenzie

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski privileges

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Blender
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Foosball table
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Games

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: totally non-smoking

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Snow sports gear
  • Bicycle on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2500 sq ft (232 sq m)

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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

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!!

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
  • Franconia Notch State Park - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Cannon Mountain - 8 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Cannon Mountain Ski Area - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Old Man of the Mountain Historic Site - 8 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

  • Whitefield, NH (HIE-Mount Washington Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taste The Thai - Littl - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to Mountains-Relax Spacious Home Ski, Dine Winter Wonderland Fun! Pets ok pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Escape to Mountains-Relax Spacious Home Ski, Dine Winter Wonderland Fun! Pets ok?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to Mountains-Relax Spacious Home Ski, Dine Winter Wonderland Fun! Pets ok?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Escape to Mountains-Relax Spacious Home Ski, Dine Winter Wonderland Fun! 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).

Mountain Escape-Relax! Spacious Ski House in Winter Wonderland of Fun! Pets ok Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

rjb B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Vacation Home
My stay at this house was absolutely fantastic. This is a very special & beautiful home, one that is extremely charming and comfortable. The bedrooms and bathrooms were 100% spotless, as was the kitchen. The family room is really nice, with a fireplace, large comfortable sofas, cable TV, and picture windows with views of the mountains. The family room also has painted wall murals of Cannon Mt and skiing themes which are really quite impressive. There is also a very large backyard where we threw the football and baseball around, and with plenty of room for children to run and play. It was lots of fun sitting around the fire pit at night too, with plenty of precut and stacked firewood. And if you like star gazing, the night sky is breathtaking. The house could not be better situated, with Franconia's restaurants, shops and markets just down the road, and very close to all of the sites and attractions of the area. The Flume Gorge, Mt Washington, The Basin, Lost River, Clarks Trading Post, and other scenic places are all a short drive from the house. Cannon Mt is a very close, which offers great skiing for all levels. The hosts were absolutely fantastic.; super nice people who were instantly responsive whenever I had a question. In sum, I have to say that this is truly one of the nicest and most comfortable homes that I have ever stayed at, and one that I am looking forward very much to returning to again. Thank you very much to my wonderful hosts!
Stayed 19 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Steve R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Meredith F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

vincent l., okemos mi

Liked: Cleanliness
holiday stay
House has lots of character as an older home, but also plenty of room. It was very nice having the two living room spaces so that there was space for some people to quietly read while others played games in the other space. Location on Main Street, but also a very short drive to Cannon, Artists Bluff/Bald Mountain (who could have predicted that we would be hiking there in late December), and Littleton is great. Mattresses upstairs are not new and upstairs shower takes some acrobatics to get low enough to wash your hair, but that was part of the charm of the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth A.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Carla B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

William W., Boston, MA

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Adam W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

joseph b.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Jessica A.

Go back in time
We stayed here Thanksgiving weekend. One child and 7 adults. Plenty of room for all and fully equipped to prep meals. Cool home, feel like you are back in time, heat was efficient given the age of the home. Quiet and convenient area. Could use a good cleaning to get rid of dust bunnies, webs and pet hair. Kitchen seemed clean but bathrooms seemed to lack a recent cleaning.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Yvonne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Franconia
Went to Franconia for a family vacation. The big farmhouse was very accommodating for my husband and I with our daughter and her family of 5. The large yard was great for the kids and dog to run around. Plenty of restaurants and market just down the street. Great location to make home base to explore Franconia state park. Karen was very quick to respond to messages. Can’t wait to return we just love the mountains.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Anna D.

Liked: Cleanliness
this is a great location centrally located in Franconia which was great.
We had a great stay in Franconia for our family reunion weekend. There is not an abundance of rentals to choose from in this area and the location - centrally located in Franconia - was perfect for us. We had 9 family members and the size of the house was perfect for our group. The house was old but well kept and was well supplied. It was a HOT weekend so we would have liked to have some A/C in the bedrooms but lots of fans helped us stay comfortable and their was an A/C in the TV room which turned on in the evening. Overall would recommend for either summer or winter - would be good for a ski weekend as well as it is close to Cannon Mtn. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Marie Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious home with great location
The home and yard are very spacious. The updated appliances were really appreciated, especially the ice/water dispenser in the new side by side fridge. We hit a very hot and humid week, so the bedrooms were quite warm without A/C. Karen said they're going to prioritize that project. That would make a wonderful improvement.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fredrika C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful home!
We had a fabulous time in this beautiful old farmhouse within easy walking distance of restaurants, shopping, a fabulous library, an art walk and the river. Karen was incredibly responsive and helpful and the house is very well supplied and stocked. The large backyard with fire pit and flat driveway were perfect for our 2 year old grandson to play in and ride his bike around. There is so much to do in and around Franconia with Littleton a short drive away. This is a comfortable, clean place to use as a base to explore the White Mountains!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very disappointing
The location was accurately described and we liked the quaint, friendly town. However, we felt the “meticulous” and “spotless” descriptions in the property listing were misleading . Outdoor lanterns were leaning over, front porch rocking chairs were broken and there was a dead Christmas planter outside the back door (it was mid-March). There was a septic-like smell when we entered, peeling paint/wallpaper and Christmas decorations (some dead) throughout (again, it was mid-March). The handrail on the stairs leading to the second floor was unsafely loose and attached to the wall with a dowel and a screw. In the upstairs bathroom, there were several dead flies on the counter upon arrival, the bathroom light consisted of a bare lightbulb, the grout in the shower was completely black, the toilet was stabilized with shingles shoved under it, the bathroom floor was unstable and buckled up and down when walked on and a wall covering behind the mirror was frayed, faded and hanging off the wall.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barret B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great get away to Cannon Mountain
This home was a great getaway for a quick trip to Cannon Mountain. Great location to hit the mountain early and get in some good turns. Loved returning to the home to relax by the fire (lots of seasoned firewood provided) and cook in the well equipped kitchen. Lots of room for our party of 6. And I can't say enough wonderful things about our host, Karen. Very responsive and super accommodating when we had a change in our plans. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
Fun family weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Evgenia P.

Liked: Cleanliness
wonderful week
We had a wonderful stay in this home. Enjoyed walking to the coffee shop and the market, close proximity to many hikes and restaurant locations. Comfortably fit our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Ryan M.

Just What We Needed
We had the most wonderful, relaxing visit. The house had everything we needed to make for a homey experience, replete with an excellent little record collection! Karen was super responsive and beyond helpful in plying us with a range of recommended hikes, recreational spots, sites, and restaurant options. We’d love to return during ski season! Thanks for everything!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Megan L., Brooklyn, NY

Charming house in a beautiful location
We really loved the historic nature of this beautiful home, situated right on the edge of Charming Franconia. The owners provided a lot of helpful information and our stay was comfortable. We took advantage of the big yard for our kids to run around in, and multiple bedrooms so that everyone had their privacy and a good night's sleep. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family summer vacation
House and location was great. Restaurants close early. Could use more air conditioning.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021