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Family-friendly stay with water park in Franconia

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Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 122500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Franconia, NH
  • Cannon Mountain
  • Franconia Notch State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Cannon Mountain Ski Area
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Whitefield, NH (HIE-Mount Washington Regional)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Franconia

Heart of Franconia.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Gale River and 2 miles (3 km) of Frost Place with a stay here. Sugar Hill Sampler and Sunset Hill Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Gale River - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Sugar Hill Sampler - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Franconia Notch State Park - 6 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Cannon Mountain Ski Area - 7 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway - 8 min drive - 7.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cannon Mountain Ski Area - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ninety Nine Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Littleton Diner - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Schilling Beer Co. - ‬8 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.

Summer Family Fun Awaits-Book Early! Close to all Major Attractions! 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.

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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

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 are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • 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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: No large events 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.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Summer Family Fun Awaits-Book Early! Close to all Major Attractions! Pets ok to the airport?

This vacation home is 18.4 mi (29-min drive) away from the Whitefield, NH (HIE-Mount Washington Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Summer Family Fun Awaits-Book Early! Close to all Major Attractions! Pets ok have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Summer Family Fun Awaits-Book Early! Close to all Major Attractions! Pets ok to the beach?

This vacation home is 5.8 mi (6-min drive) from Echo Lake Beach.

Does Summer Family Fun Awaits-Book Early! Close to all Major Attractions! Pets ok offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Summer Family Fun Awaits-Book Early! Close to all Major Attractions! Pets ok?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Summer Family Fun Awaits-Book Early! Close to all Major Attractions! Pets ok?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Summer Family Fun Awaits-Book Early! Close to all Major Attractions! Pets ok?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Summer Family Fun Awaits-Book Early! Close to all Major Attractions! Pets ok have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Summer Family Fun Awaits-Book Early! Close to all Major Attractions! Pets ok have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Summer Family Fun Awaits-Book Early! Close to all Major Attractions! Pets ok to downtown Franconia?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Franconia.

Summer Family Fun Awaits-Book Early! Close to all Major Attractions! Pets ok Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Tonja D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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