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

Franklin vacation home with private pool

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 144500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Franklin, NH
  • Place, Stone Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Toad Hall
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Franklin Regional Hospital
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Concord, NH (CON-Concord Municipal)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Franklin

In Franklin .You'll find Stone Park and Toad Hall within 3 miles (5 km) of this vacation home. Franklin Free Public Library and Franklin City Hall are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Stone Park - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Toad Hall - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Franklin Free Public Library - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Franklin Regional Hospital - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Tarbin Gardens - 9 min drive - 4.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Chef - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Onion Pub - ‬11 min drive

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.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

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

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 4,500 square feet

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 are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Fee applies

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed
Please consult prior to any event plans!

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Please consult prior to any event plans! For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Large, Family Farm House - Perfect Place To Enjoy The Beauty Of New Hampshire to the airport?

This vacation home is 20.3 mi (35-min drive) away from the Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Large, Family Farm House - Perfect Place To Enjoy The Beauty Of New Hampshire have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Large, Family Farm House - Perfect Place To Enjoy The Beauty Of New Hampshire to the beach?

This vacation home is 5.5 mi (12-min drive) from Lagace Beach and 14.6 mi (28-min drive) from Opechee Park Cove Beach and Opechee Point Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Large, Family Farm House - Perfect Place To Enjoy The Beauty Of New Hampshire offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Large, Family Farm House - Perfect Place To Enjoy The Beauty Of New Hampshire?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

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.

Is there free parking at Large, Family Farm House - Perfect Place To Enjoy The Beauty Of New Hampshire?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

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

This vacation home features an outdoor pool.

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

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Large, Family Farm House - Perfect Place To Enjoy The Beauty Of New Hampshire to downtown Franklin?

This vacation home is 2.4 mi away from Franklin.

Reviews

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

9.2

Wonderful

8.8/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 60 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Terry S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming house with lots of bedrooms. Secluded on a big swath of land. We kept discovering new rooms and storage spaces during our stay. About 35 minutes to Weirs Beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Nathan J.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

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

6/10 Okay

CHUCK D.

1800’s Revisited

Aside from the cold weather house problems we all had a wonderful family reunion.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Cathy S., Deerfield, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Veronica H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Henry R., CT

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Tyler W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

Allyson L.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Hilary S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A charming old farmhouse rich with history and great for large groups

My group rented the home for January, February and March. We spent every weekend at the house taking advantage of the large property and access to skiing at Ragged Mountain. The home is the ideal place for a large group who is looking to cook a lot of meals at the house. John recently replaced both the oven and refrigerator. We enjoyed many wonderful evenings enjoying the comfy sofas and chairs in front of the fire. The home is large enough that you can always find a quiet corner to read or play a card game, be it in the cozy library or study. History buffs will love investigating the history of this historic home. John is a very attentive host who was always responsive to any needs or requests.
Stayed 84 nights in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

Lewis H.

Quirky barely adequate

The property has some charm, but is in poor repair. It's a bit of an antique and it is obvious that the rental is just to keep it afloat for the descendants who for whatever reason cannot part with their history. It is not very well updated, and although there are beds for a crowd, the bathrooms, common spaces and such do not lend themselves to a group over 6-8. If you are tall, wear a helmet or don't come. You will bump your head often. If you are over 200 lbs, you won't fit into any of the shower spaces but one. Don't bring young kids as the house is not child-safe. The pool was open uncovered mid-winter, waiting for an errant child to step through; the alcohol cupboard is on ground level and unlocked, and the fireplace is massive and open. The kitchen is small for a house entertaining up to 18 guests, and the storage space for groceries is pitifully limited to small drawers, and the limited countertops. The pantry is not much help in that area other than holding spare older appliances like the blender. Lighting in the house is also a problem. At night, it is dim most everywhere in the common spaces especially. No game-room for teens and only a small TV with poor sight-lines. For what you are asked to pay, the value in short, is not there. On the other hand, the area is quiet, the land spacious and holds adventure for certain ages. Oh, and did I mention that the house is drafty? One bedroom had the window AC still in place which provided nice cooling drafts in mid-winter. One zone never did really heat up aside from what came through the floor, but by keeping the fireplace going, it was tolerable. With the washer on one level and the dryer on another, it was difficult to manage the laundry. In sum, if you want quirky and are very tolerant, you can have an acceptable gathering here. But you can probably do much better for your money.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Barbara D.

Rural farmhouse

Not comfortable for a late fall visit. House is in need of updating. Not enough hot water for 6 people let alone 14 advertised. Kitchen needs improvement especially for large groups.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth M.

We made it work.

The property is a unique old farmhouse with lots of charm and a confusing layout. It is not very clean, and there are places with exposed wiring. The historical charm doesn't really excuse this. Beautiful location though.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elena S., Tenafly

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Batoul H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Natalie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great!

Had a fun trip. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elana P., New Haven, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

a unique Home and Property

Our whole family enjoyed staying at this home which has an unusual layout. It took us a couple days to learn how to get from one room to another which was part of our enjoyment. The kids especially loved having a pool where they could enjoy their flloaties!! AND THE LARGE AREA WAS GREAT FOR playing baseball etc the fire pit was a perfect for making the kids someores and for all the grownups to linger after the younger ones went to sleep.!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gile Road

We have been staying here for 6 years and love the accommodations for our large group...Will be back again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Luke M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Alex B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful home with character

Great rustic old house with lots of character for a big friend reunion weekend - everything we needed for a long weekend of cooking, grilling, catching up, and enjoying the outdoor space around the house. Would happily stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hilary S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay at an amazing historic home!

We rented this wonderful historic home with friends for three months in order to be close to skiing at Ragged Mountain. Our stay was delightful! We spent hours after skiing sitting and playing games by the fire. Our kids enjoyed sledding on the property as well as exploring the woods. The home is perfect for accommodating large groups. The library and study were great places to curl up with a book or jump on a Zoom call. The owner of the property was extremely attentive to our needs or concerns. We can't wait to return!
Stayed 82 nights in Jan 2021