Cottage romantique pour deux au coeur des Montagnes Blanches

Great spot in the mountains. Lots of trails and things to do

Larry greeted us as we arrived - gave us lots of area tips for hiking, antiquing and restaurant choices.

As for the cottage - it was exactly as shown. Great "base camp" for day trips. Located off the beaten path, but only a minute from a main route. We found everything we needed in the cottage, right down to coloring book / colored pencils to flowers on the table.

My wife and I stayed here for a week with our dog in July 2018. I picked the spot because of its location--I was planning on hiking the presidential traverse, and Randolph is near the northern trailhead. In addition to great proximity to the northern presidentials (perhaps the most impressive mountains in the northeast U.S.), there are also a lot of great, way-less-touristy trails in the Randolph Community Forest nearby. Most of the other White Mountain destinations are within an hour's drive (Crawford Notch, Franconia Notch, Lincoln, Conway, etc.), and the town of Gorham is very close and has restaurants, shops, groceries, etc.

The cabin itself is adorable and comfortable. Slept well on the bed; the kitchen met our needs. Even though there is no air-conditioning and we were there in July, it wasn't too hot. Cools off quite a bit in the evenings. Unless you stay during an intense heat wave, the lack of A/C shouldn't be an issue. WiFi worked well. Didn't take advantage of grill or firepit, but great to have those options. Great place for a couple, with or without dog.

Larry was a great host. The place was clean when we arrived, and there were cookies! He came over to help us get situated and recommended some trails on maps that he provided. He is accessible and nearby, but he also respects your privacy. Very friendly!

Only a couple things that could be issues for some guests. Didn't bother us at all, but just to make others aware:

--Even though it wasn't terribly humid, mosquitoes and flies were pretty intense around the cabin. Bring powerful bug repellent and you should be fine.

--Shower is very, very small. I'm not a big guy, so it didn't bother me at all, but I can imagine larger guests having an issue in there.

Overall, this was the perfect place for our needs, and we had a great time--highly recommended!

What can we say? This property is amazing. The “little house” was absolutely perfect for a weekend getaway for a pup and her two humans! The view from the back deck is beautiful and the cabin has all the modern amenities you would need. Larry and Yvonne were fabulous hosts and did everything they could to ensure our stay was as comfortable as possible, even through a 12- hour power outage, compliments of “Her Mountain’s Majesty”. More importantly, the pup enjoyed following the tracks of little critters and splashing in the creek on the property! We will definitely be staying here again and highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a serene, relaxing getaway in the mountains. Thank you so much Larry and Yvonne!

My husband and I stayed in the cottage during a snowy mid-April weekend. Larry greeted us with a wealth of information about hiking trails, shopping, and restaurants in the area. He invited us to explore the property, and we immediately felt welcomed.

The house is just out of the way enough of busy roads to be quiet and peaceful, yet it is also close and convenient to area attractions and restaurants. The home is also within walking distance to hiking trails, which we look forward to exploring more on a less snow-filled visit.

We were less than an hour's drive to all of the places we wanted to visit: Littleton for cute shops and antiques (especially Just L Modern Antiques), Bethlehem for antiques and a great used bookstore (Beannacht Books), and the Mt. Washington Hotel. We also had a wonderful time just enjoying the warmth of the cottage, having a meal, and watching movies in the cozy living room.

The cottage was equipped with everything we needed to make full dinners and breakfasts. We loved the comfortable bedroom and warm fireplace at night. We appreciated the carport for parking our small SUV. To top it all off, the view from the cottage is stunning and unforgettable. This is a perfect place to get back in touch with nature and with yourself.

We thank Larry and Yvonne (and Opal!) for sharing their property with us, and we look forward to coming back again.