This house was a great "base" for exploring the Presidential and Sandwich mountain ranges. It was nice to come back to this cozy house after a day of hiking in the cold to cook a meal in the kitchen and sit by the fire. The owners are super-responsive and friendly. I definitely recommend this place.
Such a perfect house, nestled in the woods! This house exceeded our expectations! Cozy, clean, plenty of room, and it had everything we needed! It was easy to clean and transfer station was not too far away. Especially enjoyed introducing the kids to old school games like Guesstures! We loved staying here and exploring the ice castles and local area. We would absolutely stay here again, would like to see the area in warm weather too!
The townhouse was very nice, plenty of room, good location for skiing, very private and has everything you need. The community center is a plus for rainy days. The only downside is there is a very, very steep hill to get to the place. They do a great job sanding but use caution and have a four wheel drive vehicle if possible. While we were there, it was very cold and there was freezing rain for a day which made the hill very scary going up as well as down, it can be a sheet of ice.
The only problem with our stay is we should have stayed longer!!!! I'm sure I drove the owners crazy with my million questions but they patiently answered them all. The property was clean and comfortable we felt at home from the start. Everything we needed was in the kitchen and throughout. It was close to hiking and kayaking which was why we went there. It was an unexpected treat to soak in the hot tub and lay by the pool at the club house after our long hike. The home is detached and very private. Next time we will stay longer.
The home was nice but it should be made mentioned that you need a 4 wheel vehicle in the Winter.
The home needs a better system of getting rid of trash. We thought we could use the dumpster down at the village and we were given a code to get into it but the code didn't work. The smoke detector is missing on the upper level. and we couldn't oprn the door in the basement level in case of an emergency.
The property was in need of upkeep. Although the space was adequate and livable the overall appearance left something to be desired. Inside and out there needs to be painting and repairs. The owner requires all linens to be washed and dried before leaving, this is a difficult task to get done before checkout with proper laundry machines. In this case it is nearly impossible the washer is very small and the dryer takes a long time to dry. I do not believe the owner uses a cleaning service as they require you to sweep and vacuum, I do not think this is right during COVID.
This was a great condo just a short drive to the rec center. The condo was clean and had everything we needed. Little hiccup about the code for the key, as one email listed a 3 digit code in the body of a message while another email gave a 4 digit code. Also, in reading the description, it sounded like 2 bedrooms upstairs, 1 on the main floor, and a futon in the basement. It was actually 1 bedroom upstairs and 2 bedrooms and a futon in the basement. No bathroom on the main floor. This was a bit of an issue as one of our guests was trying to avoid stairs (bad knees). In the end it worked out just fine, just not as I had expected. Great stay and very easy communication with the owners.
On a side note, I did bring all of our own bedding, as I realized the comforters were not being cleaned after each use, as the renters are the ones cleaning and doing the laundry. The washing machine is way too small to wash these as well.
We had a great time at this cute updated home.
Everything seemed to be brand new and updated, Had everything we needed in the kitchen to fully cook meals.
was at the end of a cul-de-sac and was very quiet, never heard the neighbors.
We enjoyed the communitee center with 2 indoor pools and out door poos and hot tubs. and adult only area was great, i was able to use the hot tub by myself and enjoy the breeze and views of the mountains.
even though it was a drive it was very short.
Mavryk, my dog and I went for a hike every morning in the trails that they had located nearby.
the only thing is the stairs going down stairs were wood and newly sealed. i slipped with my socks on half way and slid down the stairs. don't wear socks going down the wooden stairs.
the rugged stairs going upstairs were fine but a little steep if you have an older dog. or a dog with a broader front.
we also used the gas fireplace on the deck and cooked s'mores at night and enjoyed the peace and stars outside.
it was nice to have one family downstairs and one family upstairs. it worked out well for all of us.
would stay again if we have something to do in the area again.
What we liked.
Nice area, the house was clean
What we didn't like.
House's heating system is based on two heating monitors (one in the basement, one on ground level). No heating in the rooms, bathrooms etc. So in order to keep your bedroom warm, you must keep the door wide-open all the time or you risk freezing at night.
Two bedrooms are in the walk-out basement without a window.
There is absolutely no place to throw away your garbage. All your garbage (!) must travel back with you.
If you don't have Verizon, be aware that your cell phone is dead in that area and there is no land phone.
On top of the above, owners (or managing company) are not attentive enough to the details. We got a wrong PIN code for entrance and there is WiFi password despite the statement of "no password" in the welcome guide. And when we realized we had a wrong PIN, the owners were unavailable to contact and it took us contacting HomeAway customer service to be able to reach them after an hour.
(BTW, we just got lucky that one of us had Verizon and we were able to use it, otherwise...)
And last, but not the least. The guide we received was requiring guests to leave the house in the "clean renting condition" or you will lose your security deposit. If you "leave this" or "do that", you will be fined $$$. Would be more honest simply add a cleaning fee instead. Guests certainly should not leave a mess, but they are not a cleaning company to perfect clean it for the next renters.
Overall, we found our way to enjoy the Thanksgiving vacation, but next time we rent, we will be very careful with reading rental's description and certainly will not rent this house again.
This was a real 'unique' vacation rental. I would compare it to staying at a budget youth hostel. Just make sure that you understand the following aspects before you book a vacation at this location. Also, I have nothing against the owners - they answered all of our questions promptly when we were confronted by some of the more singular aspects of this situation - just that the following are buried in the fine print that comes in the email after you pay the monies for the stay. Most times, I do not read the fine print in detail, but in this particular case, I would strongly urge you to read the fine print. To summarize, here are the details you would need to be aware of before you book.
1. Before leaving, you would need to make sure that all of the beds are made and the beds are left in the same condition as they were when you arrived.
2. Make sure that you completely wash all of the laundry, dry the laundry, fold it and keep it away in its designated spaces (includes all towels, bedspreads/pillow covers). Usually, one is asked to collect the laundry (especially towels) and put them in the washer and turn the washer on before leaving, but in this particular case, the laundry had to be cleaned, dried and put away before you leave.
3. While I understand that nominal cleanup of the place where one stays is considered normal, you will be asked to completely clean up the place before leaving. I did not think that the owners seem to believe in hiring a cleaning crew - of course, I could be wrong. Usually, one is asked to leave the dishes in the dishwasher and turn the dishwasher on before leaving, but in this particular case, the dishes had to be cleaned, dried and put away before you leave.
4. The house is on 3 levels. If you are a family with small children, then the ground floor bedroom has to be used. One of the "bedrooms" on the ground floor is not really a bedroom - it is a walk-in closet converted into a bedroom. There is no space to walk as the bunk beds take up the entire space in the room. In addition, the basement bedroom is a very dark and gloomy space.
5. You would need to take all of the garbage that you generate, put it in your car, drive out about 4 miles and dispose of all of the garbage at a garbage collection unit. Again, in all of the other vacation rentals I have stayed at, the cleaning crew takes out the garbage (and does the laundry). Maybe this is normal in New Hampshire, but new to us.
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Cute house in a great location. The clubhouse and pool is awesome and there was so much to do. We played a lot of pickle ball. Close to Waterville Valley as well so would be a great place to stay and ski.
A nice house with easy access to the White Mountains
Nice getaway in the white mountains. The cabin was clean, modern, had nice furniture and the kitchen was well stocked. The location was a good base for hiking and biking in the Area and the community center offered nice pools and hot tubs. The owners were very responsive and flexible.
Very happy with our stay, the home was closely located the beautiful hiking trails and the recreation center. Well stocked kitchen, plenty of towels and sheets. Host was easy to communicate with, and very pleasant.
This is our 2nd time staying here. Itâs clean and has everything you need! The trash situation can be a bit cumbersome since you are responsible for removing trash and the there is only one dumpster nearby. It was full but other than that I would highly recommend it!
We had a great time. The house was clean and had everything we needed to just relax. The rec center was a short walk or drive and was amazing. 4 pools and 2 hot tubs plenty to do since it was a little rainy.
Nice location and accommodations. We very much enjoyed our stay. The upstairs bedroom gets hot so I would suggest bringing another fan. We would stay here again. The outside sitting area was awesome!!!
The rental property is comfortable like your home and in a good location to the recreational center. Access to downtown is about 20 to grocery store, DD Marshall etc. Fireworks were great at rev center for the 4th. The pond has paddle boats kayak access tennis courts we brought our rackets and also hiked. The gym in the rec center is amazing and 4 pools 2 jacuzzis are great esp when it rains- and this is included in your rental using their passes. We enjoyed our stay went to Clarkâs and itâs about 18 miles not bad. The luxury of hotel if your NOT looking to clean cook everything like that this isnât for you. But besides that we enjoyed it all! Great memories!
The house was excellent and as described. The fire pit was perfect for sâmores for everyone after a day of exploring. The house had games to play and dvds for the kids to watch. We will definitely stay again!