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Large, Family Farm House - Perfect Place To Enjoy The Beauty Of New Hampshire

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Exterior
Exterior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Interior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14418 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • 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.

Large, Family Farm House - Perfect Place To Enjoy The Beauty Of New Hampshire

Situated on 40+ acres with mountain views, vast fields and dramatic sunsets, Gile Road is the place to relax and reconnect with the earth. Our home is a large 1800's farmhouse that has been expanded and modernized to provide today's comforts with the charm of days long past.

Upon entering out family home you will be welcomed into our lovely 'keeping room' with the original over sized fireplace and comfortable overstuffed sofas perfect for lively conversation or a quiet read in front of the fire. There are multiple other common rooms on the first level that are colonial and loaded with history and comfortable surroundings. Our kitchen is fully equipped with modern appliances and high-end cookware adjacent to a lovely dining room perfect for a simple breakfast or a gourmet Thanksgiving dinner. As you continue through the house you will enter the sunroom lounge area that looks out onto the patio, swimming pool, stone walls and open fields. This garden area is equipped with relaxing lounge furniture, a barbecue and fire pit perfect for friendly gatherings.

Guest bedrooms are large yet cozy with luxury linens. The second level has 7 bedrooms (3 queens, 2 doubles, and 3 twins) plus a lovely den (double hide-a-bed) and 2 complete baths. There is one full bath on the ground level with an additional half bath located in the library.

Other amenities include: WiFi, one TV with DVD player and an abundance of peace and quiet.

Property manager

John L Gile

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Music library
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Snow sports gear
  • Golfing on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Marina nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming 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: 4500 sq ft (418 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 pets
Note from host: Fee applies

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Please consult prior to any event plans!
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Large Family Farm House Perfect Place Enjoy Beauty New Hampshire
Large Family Farm Perfect Place Enjoy Beauty New Hampshire
Large Family Farm House Perfect Place Enjoy Beauty New Hampshire
Large Family Farm House Perfect Place Enjoy Beauty New Hampshire
Large Family Farm Perfect Place Enjoy Beauty New Hampshire

About the neighborhood

Map
Franklin, NH

What's nearby

  • Toad Hall - 6 min drive
  • Webster Lake - 12 min drive
  • Tanger Outlets Tilton - 16 min drive
  • Highland Mountain Bike Park - 20 min drive
  • New Hampshire International Speedway - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Tilton Station - 14 min drive
  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tilt'n Diner - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪UNO Pizzeria & Grill - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Large, Family Farm House - Perfect Place To Enjoy The Beauty Of New Hampshire have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Large, Family Farm House - Perfect Place To Enjoy The Beauty Of New Hampshire pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Large, Family Farm House - Perfect Place To Enjoy The Beauty Of New Hampshire?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large, Family Farm House - Perfect Place To Enjoy The Beauty Of New Hampshire?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Large, Family Farm House - Perfect Place To Enjoy The Beauty Of New Hampshire located?

This family-friendly Franklin vacation home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Stone Park, Toad Hall and Franklin Free Public Library. Franklin City Hall and Odell Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Large, Family Farm House - Perfect Place To Enjoy The Beauty Of New Hampshire Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 59 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nathan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer with family
This funky old place was just right for our multigenerational get together in northern New England. Lots of bedrooms and nooks and crannies to get lost in. Pool keeps the young ins entertained. Close to classic swimming spots, ice cream, and an easy and totally rewarding summit of Mt Kearsage. Classic New England summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melody C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay!
We loved the antique decor, grounds and pool. Four generations had a lovely time of connecting for our vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick G.

Perfect for our group !!!
Gile road is a perfect set up for our golf weekend, We really enjoyed the location, expansive property, and amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Patrick G.

Great stay for large group
Was a great place for my groups annual golf outing, plenty of rooms/beds, great indoor and outdoor congregation space, and plenty of character. Only drawback was some low doorway headers. Already considering a return trip!

8/10 Good

Rene C.

The home on Gile Road was perfect for our family weekend heraway
The property was very comfortable. Lots of character. Cozy in front of the fireplace.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

CHUCK D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
1800’s Revisited
Aside from the cold weather house problems we all had a wonderful family reunion.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Batoul H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for large groups!
This property easily accommodated our large group for a family get together. The property has several areas (both inside and outside) for the whole family to hang out in, but also has several rooms available for people to escape to do some work or have some private time. John was a great host and very responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Luke M.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Nice Place to Stay
Great large house with a lot of history. Part of the fun was reading and learning the history of the home and the ownership and genealogy. The home does have some age but nothing that one couldn't easily become accustomed to. I would recommend this home to large gatherings.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jim D., Dracut, Massachusetts

gile road franklin nh
Had a great time at this wonderful old house 16 guys with motorcycles for Father's Day weekend a great place to ride in and out of great food fire at night and not having to worry about bothering anyone thanks again hope we're back next year

10/10 Excellent

Veronica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Annual Retreat
This was our fourth year staying at this incredible property, and once again, it exceeded all our expectations. Every year, our group looks forward to returning, and each time, it feels more like our home away from home. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with the same warmth and comfort that we've come to expect. Every corner of this home is designed to provide the perfect blend of relaxation and fun. Whether it's preparing meals in the spacious kitchen, enjoying games on the three-season room, lounging in the pool, or just lounging on the deck, there's something for everyone. The outdoor spaces are a particular highlight—perfect for early morning coffee or late-night stargazing. We also appreciate how well-equipped the house is with everything we could possibly need during our stay. The location is ideal for our group. Close enough to enjoy a quick drive yet secluded enough to provide the peace and tranquility we crave. Our group has grown closer with each visit, and this house plays a big part in that. It’s the kind of place where lasting memories are made. We’ve already marked our calendars for next year’s stay, and we can't wait to return. To the owners, thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us. It’s truly a special place, and we feel lucky to have found it. Here’s to many more years of laughter, relaxation, and friendship in this wonderful retreat. Until next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Seth D.

Great house, loved the charm
Once i arrived at the house, Aaron (caretaker) greeted me with the keys, a tour of the place, some rules and even gave me a box of golf balls! This house has some serious charm, great cozy space, wonderful pool, and is in the middle of nothing (which was perfect). Everything was as advertised and did not disappoint. I would easily rent this place again!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tyler W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing time!
The house and the stay was amazing. We loved having the pool and the lawn was in great shape for games. We spent a lot of time in it after golf and yard games since it was up around 90 degrees some days we stayed but the ACs saved us at night. The sunroom was a great place for us to all eat and hang out and we loved the uniqueness of the home. We would def go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pat N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
an epic family reunion
This home fit our family (grandparents, 3 adult children with spouses, 5 grandchildren) perfectly, and allowed us to host the other 20 family members for a day. Good times had by all. Just remember to duck your head when walking through the house!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location for our Large Group
This home boasted plenty of space inside and out for our group of 16. The fields surrounding the property were great for lawn games and having the pool to cool off in was amazing. Inside we did not feel cramped. During day and evening we could hang out in the sun room and at night we gathered around in the living room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Veronica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our home away from home
This is our 2nd time staying at the 40 Gile Rd house for our annual Adult Weekend Getaway (Friendcation). After years of searching we have finally found the perfect place to laugh a little more, share in memories we will have never forget and of course eat (and maybe drink :)) way too much. Waiting another 365 days will be hard but we are all counting down the days until we can meet again at our home away from home. Thank you again for a wonderful weekend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Cathy S., Deerfield, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Antique Colonial
Great place for experiencing an authentic early American home. Please remove multitude of spiderwebs on main floor, trim high weeds, and air condition first floor as 90+ degree interior is challenging.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
4th time back
A group of friends and I have used this property 4 times now, and it is our go to house when we visit near Laconia. It has plenty of bedrooms and beds to accommodate the 9+ adults that we bring. Also, the pool is a great resource for our group. John and his property manager are great at communicating, and they make check-in simple and any needs that may arise, accommodated. We love the house and can't wait to come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jane V.

Beautiful old Farm House, so much character. Such an awesome place!
This is a gorgeous piece of property with an amazing farm house from the 1800s ( I believe). The decor and character of this home are amazing. This Farm house has clearly been kept well and loved dearly by its famiy for generations. There is plenty of space for large families. There are many rooms with comfortable accommodations. I highly recommend staying here. If you are into old farm houses, history and a peaceful getaway this is the place for you!! I would definitely rent this place again. There so many wonderful things to say about this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elena S., Tenafly

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Family Vacation
Our family had a great time at this very spacious and private property. The adults and kids swam and splashed in the pool, had lunches and dinners in the sunroom and enjoyed walking around the grounds and playing lawn games. There are ample board games for a rainy evening for both adults and kids. We found the kitchen to be very well stocked, as during the week we were there all but two meals were cooked at the house. The owner was very responsive and easy to get in touch with. The property was just a great place overall to stay at with a lot of history that comes with it! Thank you John!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Claire L.

I LOVE THE GILE ROAD FARMHOUSE!
Gile Road is a very special place. We have stayed there twice and we will definitely return. It is full of history and is incredibly charming and very comfortable. Each time we went with a large group of good friends and had an amazing time. It is quiet and relaxing and also possesses rooms spacious enough for large groups of friends and family to gather and eat meals together. From each window of the home you see amazing vistas and you feel like you are in the country but you are actually quite close to two different towns. I love this farmhouse!

10/10 Excellent

Veronica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect House for Friends Weekend
We stayed here August 2020 with 10 friends, it was the perfect house for us to chill out for a long weekend. We cooked, drank, swam, and explored all weekend! The pool was wonderful for lounging, relaxing, and a bit of throwing the football around. The room off the pool was AMAZING for having meals, it allowed us all to sit together and be close to the bar! The kitchen (with the extra refrigerator) was prefect for cooking meals. The house had so much history and interesting "secret" spaces. There were plenty of bedrooms and space for everyone. We would absolutely rent this house again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful escape for a large family
My extended family vacations together for a week each summer and this year stayed at this house in Franklin NH. The house was spacious enough to comfortably allow 10 adults and 5 children to relax, explore, and play. Rooms were clean, appliances well-maintained, and the outdoor grounds are expansive and practically demand exploration! The kids spent hours each day in the pool and playing hide and seek in the house’s nooks and crannies. At night, there’s no city light getting in the way of some great stargazing. The caretakers were consistently helpful and gracious. We were very happy to have stayed here and we thank John and his team for providing us with a memorable venue.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allyson L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful historic home for our wedding weekend
My partner and I got married on Mt. Kearsarge and stayed at the house with friends and family for the weekend. The house accommodated a large group wonderfully with AC in almost all rooms and a nice big bedroom downstairs away from all the others where the one family with a baby could stay. We loved the hearth and old farm implements on display. The patio, fire pit, and pool were amazing with beautiful views and sunsets. Nice updated kitchen with two fridges and a dishwasher. The house is historic but had everything we needed. Our communication with the host started with some confusing moments but he made it right and was very generous. We will remember our stay here always!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Molly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Christmas spot
Our adult children and daughter in law joined us for the week leading up to Christmas and this couldn't have been a better place for us. We were in our own Covid bubble so having a large house with many wings, rooms, nooks and quiet places for us all to be together and yet have privacy was perfect! When we arrived there must have been 3 feet of snow on the ground and it looked like a Christmas card. We got a tree, strung lights, baked cookies, cooked too much food, tromped in the woods, did some downhill at Ragged Mountain, and just generally settled in for a relaxing family Christmas. John has done a lovely job of preserving the feel of this rambling homestead and yet providing comfy beds with first class linens - we all slept incredibly well. Highly recommend and we hope to be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Henry R., CT

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Historic Adventure with Modern Amenities
ThIs 1860s house takes you back in time with modern comfort. Our grandchildren saw old construction but ate food prepared with new appliances and saw 40 acres of open space for wiffle ball games but swam in a modern inground pool. The linens and kitchen supplies were adequate. Only the bedrooms had air conditioners. The firepit was great. Our family seeks adventure and builds family memories. If you want total confort go to the sterile Hilton Inn. If you want new experiences come here for the open space and unique house. The property manager was very helpful. We enjoyed the tomatoes from the garden. A great time was had by all.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022