Franconia, New Hampshire
FRONT PORCH HAS UNIMPEDED MT. VIEW - BACKYARD DECK FOR STARGAZING!!
Located in New Hampshire’s majestic White Mountains, this 1860’s farmhouse is charming, and beautifully decorated. Home has been thoroughly updated, but its white clapboard siding, green shutters, wallpapered rooms and farmhouse moldings, still exude New England charm.
Set in a peaceful rural area atop a gently rolling knoll, the fresh, pine-scented mountain air is exhilarating. The front porch has a stunning, view of Mt. Kinsman. Kitchen comes with dishwasher, microwave, toaster, blender, coffee pot, coffee grinder, crock pot. Dine with Towle flatware, Blue Willow china, stemmed glassware. Large pine kitchen table is perfect for casual or gourmet country dining. Pantry holds antique cookware, Dutch oven, cast iron skillets, lobster pot, vintage "Sunbeam" mixer. Living room has a Piano. Family room has large bay window with forest view, comfortable seating, electric fireplace. Oriental rug, wide-pine floorboards. The bookcase holds a 47-inch HDTV & blu-ray. Four bedrooms, (2 on each each floor) and a bathroom on each floor. Forced-air heating. First floor bedrooms have brand new Beautyrest mattresses. Front-loading washer/dryer are in the basement. Three of the four bedrooms are air conditioned.
Backyard has Weber BBQ, picnic table, private deck for stargazing, and a hilltop bench for quiet reflection. Outdoor games include: badminton, croquette, horseshoes, whiffle ball and volleyball. Location is perfect for birding and wildlife viewing, which may include bears, deer, moose, wild turkeys--and on clear nights the dark country sky is flooded with stars!
Guests love the proximity to hiking trails, rock climbing and Cannon Mt. Also nearby there is fishing, biking on quiet country roads, country-inn dining, golf and tennis, horseback riding, antiquing, country-inn dining and covered bridges. Franconia Notch, Cannon Aerial Tramway, White Mountains National Forest all await. Nearby Echo Lake offers a sandy beach, picnic tables, kayaking, swimming and boating.
Other nearby activities include, airport w/soaring and bi-plane rides, kayaking, canoeing, 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.
The large yard is a birdwatcher's paradise: blue jays, robins, downy woodpeckers, crows, chipping sparrows (sound like chipmunks), black-capped chickadees, wrens, mourning doves, cardinals, goldfinches, flickers, brown creepers, least flycatchers, cedar waxwings, yellow belly sap suckers, woodcocks and wild turkeys have been sited.
Freeland Acres never disappoints! The hosts are very helpful and always available to answer questions. This was our fifth visit to this charming country home in a sparsely populated area in the beautiful White Mountains. The house is tastefully appointed and decorated, which is warm and welcoming. Several good friends join us from several other states to enjoy hiking in Autumn color and discovering small, neighboring towns. Looking forward to our next visit!
We had a great time at Freeland Acres. The house always feels like home and the location is great. Lots of hiking nearby. I have been going to this house for years and love it! The owners are awesome and go out of their way to make sure your stay is the best it can be. Highly recommend.
Very charming, well decorated, spacious, clean, well supplied. Perfect location for white Mountains hiking and exploring. Wonderful host, definitely recommend.
We had a wonderful stay. Very convenient location, close to Littleton where we spent time with family. Beautiful, spacious property (inside and out), and spectacular views! Owners were very attentive! We would happily stay here again!
Charming house with an excellent layout for a group of 6. Plenty of room to spread out. Beautiful setting. Excellent location and hosts are very communicative.
Another fantastic visit to Freeland Acres. This home is beautiful, clean, and very peaceful. The owners are wonderful - making sure your stay is enjoyable is their top priority. Highly recommend.
Wonderful family vacation. We enjoyed the badminton, s’mores on the fire, rocking on the porch, playing the piano and playing clue! All in between great days out in the mountains. Great location. House very well equipped for cooking. We hope to be able to return. Thank you!
Comfortable and extremely well laid out cottage, beautiful views, great area for exploring, and a most helpful host. I really enjoyed our email exchanges
Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Freeland Acres. While it's not what I would consider truly rustic, like a camp, it does show its age. The floors definitely tilt to one side, especially in the hallway and on the porch. The internet service is spotty and there is that smell that the house has lived a full life. We find it charming, but those looking for 'modern' should look elsewhere. The views are beautiful and there is plenty of room out in the grass for kids to explore and play games and enjoy the firepit at night when it becomes chilly. It's like stepping back in time, but with the added convenience of a washer/dryer, dishwasher and frig. We loved our quiet spot and appreciated that it was within 20 minutes or so of attractions such as hiking to see waterfalls, ziplining, and horseback riding. Sweet and serene.
Old farm house in a good location for exploring the white mtns. We enjoyed our stay, the place has most everything you need. No ac except on two bedrooms. It was hot while we were there but it cooled off quickly in the evenings. Quiet at night and you can see the stars. You do have to take the trash to the recycling center down the road and it is closed 3 days out of the week. Market nearby with a good selection of groceries.
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