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FRANCONIA NOTCH - QUAINT HOME, RURAL AREA, HUGE MT. VIEW, WI-FI

 
 
 
Franconia house rental - Front Exterior
Front Exterior
  • Franconia house rental - Front Exterior
    South Exterior of House
    Front Porch
    View From Knoll
    View from front porch
  • Franconia house rental - Living Room
    Family Room
    Kitchen
    kitchen table
    First Floor Bathroom
    First Floor Bathroom
  • Franconia house rental - 2nd floor bathroom
    1st Floor Master bedroom
    1st floor back bedroom
    2nd Floor Bedroom on Left
    2nd Fl Bedroom
  • Franconia house rental - Nearby waterfalls.
    Road in front of house
    Rd to Franconia
    Nearby Littleton
    Front Porch Flower Bed
 
Franconia house rental - Front Exterior

Front Exterior

South Exterior of House

South Exterior of House

Front Porch

Front Porch

View From Knoll

View From Knoll

View from front porch

View from front porch

Living Room

Living Room

Family Room

Family Room

Kitchen

Kitchen

kitchen table

kitchen table

First Floor Bathroom

First Floor Bathroom

First Floor Bathroom

First Floor Bathroom

2nd floor bathroom

2nd floor bathroom

1st Floor Master bedroom

1st Floor Master bedroom

1st floor back bedroom

1st floor back bedroom

2nd Floor Bedroom on Left

2nd Floor Bedroom on Left

2nd Fl Bedroom

2nd Fl Bedroom

Nearby waterfalls.

Nearby waterfalls.

Road in front of house

Road in front of house

Rd to Franconia

Rd to Franconia

Nearby Littleton

Nearby Littleton

Front Porch Flower Bed

Front Porch Flower Bed

Per night (USD) $400
Per week $950 - $1,250
  • Bedrooms4
  • Sleeps8
  • 2 Bathrooms

Photos and Description of the Franconia vacation house rental
Lovely farmhouse with gourmet kitchen, remodeled baths, linens, washer/dryer.

Charming, beautifully decorated, clean, 1860's Cape farmhouse. The home offers privacy and old fashioned comfort in lovely, rural setting. Situated atop a gently rolling knoll, with pine-filled air, pure well water, and sweeping mt. view. Quant, well-equipped kitchen has Cuisinart food processor, German knife set, Blue Willow china, Towel flatware, stemmed glassware, for gourmet or informal family dining. Tastefully-furnished family room has bay window. leather couch, 2 rockers, easy chair.

Great fall foliage area with glider port, skiing, tennis, horseback riding, hiking trails, golf, kayaking, fishing, antiquing, country-inn dining, covered bridges, Franconia Notch, Cannon Aerial Tramway, and White Mountain National Forest, all nearby. Five minutes from peaceful Echo Lake's sandy beach and picnic tables. House has PIANO, Pack 'n Play fun sport, 47-inch HDTV, blu-ray disc player. Washer/dryer. MAX 8 people; 7-Night Minimum; Rents Saturday-to-Saturday. NO PETS AND NO SMOKING. Free local and long distance phone calls. Wireless internet.

Upon entry, you will feel like you've stepped back in time. The tiny original house was built in the 1860's. The dwelling has been completely updated in recent years, but the old-fashioned charm remains.

Completely furnished, this antique-filled home, includes new front-load washer, dryer, forced-air heat and comfortable beds. The kitchen is fully equipped with dishwasher, microwave, toaster, blender, coffee pot, crock-pot, utensils, collectibles, old-fashioned pantry, and authentic New England cookware. Towle flatware, antique-style china and stemmed glassware await for casual or gourmet country dining. There are a telephone and PIANO in the parlor. The cheerful and relaxing family room has a large bay window with forest view, big screen satellite TV/VCR, radio, CD and DVD players. Wireless internet and FREE local and long distance phone calls.

Outdoors there is a Weber BBQ. picnic table and a hilltop bench for quiet reflection.

There are four comfortable bedrooms, and two bathrooms, one on each floor. The front porch, with its inviting rockers, offers an unhindered, stunning view of Kinsman Mountain. The teak beach on the south knoll is bordered by flower-filled whiskey barrels and is perfect for quiet reflection. At night, dark, star-filled skies.

Guests will love the house’s proximity to nearby hiking trails, rock climbing, swimming, boating, fishing, biking on quiet country roads, horseback riding, birding and wildlife viewing, country-inn dining, golf and tennis!

Our returning guests rave about the charming decor.

This charming country home is beautifully decorated and updated with all modern amenities. Its white clapboard siding, green shutters and Yankee window, exude old-fashioned New England charm. Situated on 2 acres, atop a gently rolling knoll, the large yard is surrounded by forest, rural solitude and a sweeping view of Kinsman Mountain.

Other nearby activities include, soaring plane airport, kayaking, canoeing, antiquing, and fabulous fall foliage. The house is 15 minutes from Cannon Mt. Ski Area, 30 minutes from Loon Mountain, plus many other ski areas (all 2 hours or less.)

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About Joan McGowan

This Charming farmhouse has been owned by the Freeland Family for almost 60 years. In 2005 the house was inherited by the three sisters. When the house is not rented they use it as their second family home. The house is treated as another family member with love and affection.

Joan McGowan purchased this house in 1957
Why Joan McGowan chose Franconia

This original house was built during the Civil War. Later a barn and picket fence were added. Over the years other rooms were added, including bedrooms, family room and a second bathroom. The parlor has a piano.

What makes this house unique

Today, just the house remains. However, the family as been careful to retain the original charm of the white clapboard and green shuttered exterior. The front porch has an uninterrupted, sweeping mountain view. The area is peaceful and abounds with birds and wildlife. The interior has original farmhouse molding and wide pine board flooring. The home remains a quiet, comfortable get-away for those who want to relax. The nights are dark and the sky is flooded with stars.

Franconia house rental - Front Exterior

Front Exterior

South Exterior of House

South Exterior of House

Front Porch

Front Porch

View From Knoll

View From Knoll

View from front porch

View from front porch

Living Room

Living Room

Family Room

Family Room

Kitchen

Kitchen

kitchen table

kitchen table

First Floor Bathroom

First Floor Bathroom

First Floor Bathroom

First Floor Bathroom

2nd floor bathroom

2nd floor bathroom

1st Floor Master bedroom

1st Floor Master bedroom

1st floor back bedroom

1st floor back bedroom

2nd Floor Bedroom on Left

2nd Floor Bedroom on Left

2nd Fl Bedroom

2nd Fl Bedroom

Nearby waterfalls.

Nearby waterfalls.

Road in front of house

Road in front of house

Rd to Franconia

Rd to Franconia

Nearby Littleton

Nearby Littleton

Front Porch Flower Bed

Front Porch Flower Bed

Nearest Airport : Manchester, NH at 80 Miles
Nearest Train : White River Junction at 70 Miles
Nearest Motorway : Rte 116 & Sugar Hill Road at 0.5 Miles
Nearest Beach : Echo Lake at 3 Miles
Nearest Barpub : Dutch Treat, casual bar and restaurant at 6 Miles
Nearest Ski : Cannon Mt. at 5 Miles
Nearest Golf : Bethlehem at 7 Miles
Nearest Restaurant : Bailiwick's Fine Dining and Martini Lounge at 10 Miles
Car: necessary

Skiing:

Cannon Mt. & Cannon Mt. Aerial Tramway, Franconia Notch - 15 min.

Bretton Woods, Mt. Washington Valley, downhill and cross-country - 45 min.

Loon Mt., Lincoln, NH - 25 min. Wildcat - 1 hr. Stowe, VT - 1 hr. Attitash, NH - 45 min. Nordic Center, Sunset Hill House, Sugar Hill - 10 min.

Hiking: 700, 000-acre White Mountain National Forrest, Franconia & Crawford Notches.

Museums:

Littleton Historical Museum, Littleton - 20 min. New England Ski Museum, Franconia - 10 min. Robert Frost Museum, Franconia - 10 min. Maple Sugar Museum, Sugar Hill - 10 min. Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium, St. Johnsbury - 30 min. Ski Museum, Cannon Mountain, Franconia Notch – 15 min.

Shopping:

North Conway, NH - 1 hr: L.L. Bean, Yankee Candle, and many other fine factory discount outlets. Littleton.

Theater and Entertainment:

Weathervane Theater summer stock. Whitefield - 30 min. North County Chamber Players, Sugar Hill & Lincoln - 10 min. & 30 min.

Other Activities: glider port, moose and wild turkey watching.

Golf: Profile Golf Club, Profile Course 9 holes (Private Equity) Franconia, NH

Sunset Hill Golf Club, Sunset Hill House Course

9 holes over 1,977 yards with a par of 33 (Public) Sugar Hill, NH

Bethlehem Country Club, Bethlehem Course

18 holes over 5,808 yards with a par of 70 (Municipal), Bethlehem, NH

Maplewood Country Club & Hotel, Maplewood Course

18 holes over 6,001 yards with a par of 72 (Public), Bethlehem, NH 03574

Lisbon Village Country Club, Lisbon Village Course

9 holes over 2,861 yards with a par of 36 (Public), Lisbon, NH

Mountain View Grand Golf Course, Mountain View House 1 Course

9 holes over 2,873 yards with a par of 35 (Public) Whitefield, NH 0359

Ski: Cannon Mt., & Cannon Mt. Aerial Tramway, Franconia Notch - 15 min.

Bretton Woods, Mt. Washington Valley, downhill and cross-country - 45 min.

Loon Mt., Lincoln, NH - 25 min.

Wildcat - 1 hr.

Stowe, VT - 1 hr.

Attitash, NH - 45 min.

Nordic Center, Sunset Hill House, Sugar Hill - 10 min.

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Changeover Day: saturday

Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Franconia, New Hampshire

Rental Basis:
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Rental rates quoted in:
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Rate Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly Event Minimum Stay
 
Peak
Jun 15 2013 - Nov 2 2013
$400
$1,250
1 Week
 
 
Off-season
Nov 3 2013 - Nov 30 2013
$950
1 Week
 

Additional information about rental rates

Tax Rate 9.0%

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (US Dollar) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Notes

  • Summer/Fall
  • 2013 Rates:

    $400 per day, 3-day minimum (restrictions may apply).
    $1250 per wk, Summer/Fall.
    $950 per wk, November off-season.
    Winter Ski Season Dec 1 2013 - March 31 2014 (4 mos)* $8,000.
    Winter/Spring Season Dec 1 2013 - June 5 2014 (6 mos.- no tax)* $10,000.

    Rentals must fall within Saturday-to-Saturday timeframe.
    Rates are plus 9% tax and subject to change.
    NO SMOKING NO PETS please
  • $50 Cleaning Fee. Rates are subject to change.
    A $200 refundable security deposit is required to confirm reservation.
    30-day cancellation policy.
    9% Room and Meals Tax, effective July 1, 2009.

    *Email owner for additional ski season information.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Franconia, New Hampshire

Property Type:
  • house
Floor Area:
  • 2300 sq. ft.
Location Type:
  • Town
  • Mountain ...
    Hiking trails and bike rental store nearby
  • Rural ...
    Peaceful, quiet area. Wildlife, birds, starry nights
  • Village ...
    Charming country village with gas station, grocery store, convenience store, bar & restaurant, post office.
  • Lake ...
    Nearby Echo lake is clear, beautiful, quiet. Sandy beach, picnic tables, boat rentals.
  • Mountain View ...
    magnificent vire of Mt. Kinsman.
  • River
Theme:
  • Away From It All
  • Family
General:
  • Heating
  • Laundry Soap
  • Toilet Paper
  • Local Restaurant Guide
  • Telephone
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Local Maps
  • Parking
  • Washing Machine
  • Parking On Street
  • Paper Towels
  • Iron & Board
  • Linens Provided
  • Alarm Clock
  • Towels Provided
  • Hair Dryer
Kitchen:
  • Coffee Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Pantry Items
  • Oven
  • Blender
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Lobster Pot
  • Coffee Grinder
  • Refrigerator
  • 4 Ring Stove
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Grill
  • Stove
Dining:
  • Dining Area
  • seating for 8 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom - toilet , combination tub/shower , pedestal sink
    Bathroom - toilet , shower , pedestal sink
  • Newly renovated with beautiful hardware, wood flooring, wainscoting, pedestal sinks, country-style crown molding.
Bedrooms:
  • 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8
  • Bedroom - 1 queen
    Bedroom - 1 double
    Bedroom - 2 twin/ single
    Bedroom - 2 twin/ single
  • Charming, beautiful wallpaper, light, bright rooms, 2 carpeted, 2 wide-pine boards, antique dressing screen. Located in the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire, Freeland Acres Country Home, is a lovingly restored, circa 1860s, Cape-style country home. The 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence is beautifully maintained with old- fashioned farmhouse moldings and quaint New England-style wallpaper. The big country kitchen and old pine table, easily prompts old-fashioned family-style suppers, or candlelit gourmet dinners with Champagne and wine glasses, cloth napkins, and Blue Willow china. Completely furnished, includes new front-load washer, dryer, forced-air heat and comfortable beds. Kitchen is fully equipped with dishwasher, microwave, toaster, blender, coffee pot, crock-pot, utensils, collectibles, old-fashioned pantry, and authentic New England cookware. Towle flatware, antique-style china, stemmed glassware. Also, 47' HDTV, BluRay disc player, iPOD platform. Star-filled nights.
Entertainment:
  • CD Player
  • Books for Kids
  • Piano
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Books for Adults
  • Radio
  • Books
  • DVD Player
  • Television
  • VCR
  • Stereo
  • Audio Tape Player
Outside:
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Kayak / Canoe
  • Beach Chairs
  • Barbecue
  • Unscreened Porch / Veranda
  • 4 garden chairs
  • 4 beach chairs
Suitability:
  • Low Allergen Environment
  • non smoking only
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • unsuitable for elderly or infirm
  • pets not allowed
  • children welcome
Attractions:
  • forests
  • theme parks
  • waterfalls
  • water parks
  • museums
  • cinemas
  • autumn foliage
  • library
  • restaurants
  • churches
  • pond
  • live theater
Leisure Activities:
  • antiquing
  • walking
  • sight seeing
  • paddle boating
  • scenic drives
  • sledding
  • outlet shopping
  • horseback riding
  • bird watching
Local Services & Businesses:
  • ATM/bank
  • medical services
  • hospital
  • laundromat
  • massage therapist
  • fitness center
  • groceries
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • hiking
  • cycling
  • mountaineering
  • water skiing
  • sailing
  • mountain biking
  • swimming
  • wind-surfing
  • tennis
  • scuba diving or snorkeling
  • snorkeling
  • paragliding
  • fishing
  • skiing
  • water tubing
  • mountain climbing
  • hunting
  • hunting big game
  • golf
  • hunting small game
  • fly fishing
  • freshwater fishing
  • roller blading
Notes: 4-BRs: 1 queen, 1 double, 4 singles. References and more photos available. Comfortable beds, 47' HDTV and BluRay disc player, picnic table with mountain view. Old fashion pantry with antiques and country collectibles. Upright PIANO (tuned if requested).

Reviews for this vacation house rental in Franconia, New Hampshire

Franconia Notch - Quaint Home, Rural Area, Huge Mt. View, Wi-fi
average rating of 5.0 based on 28 reviews
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Franconia Notch - Quaint Home, Rural Area, Huge Mt. View, Wi-fi
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p103032
+1 215 247-7152
Franconia White Mountains
Concord NH
5

Freeland Acres

5 of 5
Submitted: August 26, 2008 Stayed: August 2008
This was the second time we have stayed at Freeland Acres and it will not be the last. The house is as described, clean, comfortable and well maintained. We had eight in our group and were very comfortable. Great views of the mountains from the front porch and it was nice to have the spacious lawn for the kids (and adults, too). Nice stream down the road with a great swimming hole and lovely neighbors selling fresh eggs and veggies and giving out tips on the locality. The owners have had the property for a good number of years and there is obvious pride in it and as well as an obvious desire to see that we were happy. Highly recommended.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thanks, Eric, you were great guests and we enjoyed having you in our home. We hope that you return next year!
Best Wishes,
Carole
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Franconia Notch - Quaint Home, Rural Area, Huge Mt. View, Wi-fi
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p103032
+1 215 247-7152
Franconia White Mountains
5

Morin vacation 2012

5 of 5
Submitted: July 15, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
The house and setting were spectacular. The house was very clean and welcoming. The table was set and there was fresh fruit waiting for us. The view from the house was amazing and so relaxing. The entire area is God's country. The owners were very kind and easy to work with. I would definitely book this house and area again. Highly recommended.
Owner's Response: Thank you for your wonderful review, Jennifer and Chris. We really enjoyed having you in our home and we hope you return again.

Best wishes,
Carole and Joan
business
Franconia Notch - Quaint Home, Rural Area, Huge Mt. View, Wi-fi
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p103032
+1 215 247-7152
Franconia White Mountains
5

Return to Freeland Acres

5 of 5
Submitted: July 8, 2012 Stayed: June 2012
My grandparents took us to Freeland Acres when I was a child and this was my families first trip back. The house is lovely, quaint and very charming, just as I recall it. The location is great in terms of reaching destinations. The view from the home, across the street, is breathtaking. We all loved it (from my mother to my youngest at age 3) and would love to visit again someday.
Owner's Response: Thank you, Jenn, for your lovely review. We hope you are able to return again next year.
Carole
business
Franconia Notch - Quaint Home, Rural Area, Huge Mt. View, Wi-fi
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p103032
+1 215 247-7152
Franconia White Mountains
5

Staying at the Freeland Acres

5 of 5
Submitted: July 3, 2012 Stayed: June 2012
The setting is beautiful, the house is cozy and beautifully restored. We felt at home the day we arrived!
Owner's Response: Thanks for writing a review of your stay. We enjoyed having you as a guest in our tome and we hope you return again soon.
Best wishes,
Carole Fultz
business
Franconia Notch - Quaint Home, Rural Area, Huge Mt. View, Wi-fi
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p103032
+1 215 247-7152
Franconia White Mountains
Concord, NH
5

3rd time, NOT the LAST!!

5 of 5
Submitted: August 23, 2010 Stayed: July 2010
This was our third time at Freeland Acres. We feel that it is 'our' second home, warm and inviting. The area has plenty to do, hiking, biking, Clark's Trading Post, hanging out at the stream down the road, etc. Thanks to Joan and Carol (owners) for making us welcome and for Joan's call to make sure that everything was to our satisfaction.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
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