My girlfriend and I were celebrating our 1-year anniversary this weekend and it was such a great…read moreplace to enjoy our stay. The kitchen area and living room space were great, we cooked our dinner together and even watched a movie with the DVD player provided. The only downside to the cabin was that it was really cold in the living room area. We could feel the chilly air coming through the windows and ice was forming on the windows within the cabin. We bundled up and made the best of the cabin at night. But the freezing weather didn't damper our experience, we're definitely recommending the cabins to our friends and will be back in the summer! Thank you for letting us stay at the cabins and experience the perfect wintery getaway in New Hampshire!!

I've stayed in AirbNb's, guesthouses, bed and breakfasts and so on, all over the country-- and this…read moreis the brightest gem yet. Whether you are looking to leaf peep the beautiful New England foliage, kayak the rivers, or play in the snow-- this place is the perfect place to stay at. One tip, an amazing spot to take photos is right up the road called The Basin, not mention quick access to Franconia Notch, and multiple waterfalls. Owners Dan & Bill are the sweetest people, they are kind, attentive, and passionate about making their cottages feel like home (but wayyy better)! The entire property has a very magical feel to it. Each little cottage has its own character, and each is cleaned impeccably. You'll have all the things you need to have a wonderful time, don't worry because they've remembered every detail! It's quiet, and charming here, in the summer there is even a pool to take dip in. They provide firewood to have a warm, cozy fireplace. I promise if you stay here, you will be very happy you did. What are you waiting for-- book it already! Five stars all the way!!!

The best course in the White Mountains (my humble opinion)…read moreMultiple tee boxes and greens roll about 11 on the stimp meter. Scenic views, nice staff with plenty of amenities.

I can't say enough great things about this experience…read more It is a legitimate top tier semi-private courses in NH and a Jack Nicklaus design. Me, Ben, James & Molly all played here on a Sunday morning. Just on the foothills of the White Mountains so you get the tee box elevation on various holes. Some very beautiful views of the White Mountains from elevated tee boxes and a few elevated greens. Wide open fairways and greens that were all in great shape. The favorite was #10, Par 3 with elevated tee box & beautiful views. Don't be long or you'll be down the hill & pitching up a steep grade. All the tee boxes were in great repair and well marked. There is a restaurant attached with a nice view from the outside patio tables. You can view the short Par 3 10th hole from the patio which is entertaining. All the Staff were great and it all combined for a fantastic experience.

I saw the pictures taken by famous fall blogger Caitlin Covington as well as another lady whose…read morename I can't remember, while doing research for this trip. I also found out it holds 1 Michelin Key, which is their rating system for hotels/lodging parallel to their famous restaurant ratings. We arrived on Monday (Indigenous Peoples Day) so most people were wrapping up their long weekend. While it was still fairly busy, we never felt it impacted our experience. I was even able to work on a job application! The hotel itself is gorgeous, with many spots to capture mesmerizing photos of nature & people. The rooms are more traditional & country house/cottage style which also fits the aesthetic many young women want on a trip to arguably one of the best New England towns. The hotel is its own landmark/tourist destination as you'll constantly see groups lining up at the front to get a glimpse & small photoshoot session of the iconic facade!

Better than we could have ever imagined, I feel like I am in a warm cozy dream just remembering…read morebeing there. The location is prime and so easy to park and get around town. It seems small and quaint but is actually a large property and it is immaculately kept and super clean. Loved the on-site restaurants/bars and that you could take a drink to go to walk the grounds or play a game of billiards. Also they had amazing vegetarian options on the menu. The list of activities on the welcome packet they give you is extensive and we didn't get to try everything but I absolutely recommend the spa! It is a pricey place but I do feel that it reflects the value. Everyone was extremely welcoming and wanted to make our stay special. Would love to visit again!

We stayed with another family in karlsted 85. Rooms were spacious and clean. The beds were very…read morecomfortable. Staff was super friendly. There is several things to do onsite including a game room, gym, trails, playground, boats on a koi pond, and several pools and hot tubs which I appreciate them being heated! 1 minute drive to storyland. The view from the room was amazing. We enjoyed our stay here.

The only thing good about this place was the view from our room. I rented 2 nights for my…read moreAnniversary with my husband, no kids, no work. Was looking forward to sitting in the jacuzzi in our "penthouse" the whole weekend. Well I decided, because of horror stories of Jacuzzis in hotels, that I was going to run a bottle of bleach with warm water through it when I got there. The jacuzzi was nasty the amount of dead skin and black mold that came out just from that was disgusting. The office sent housekeeping up to the room to clean the jacuzzi. And took half off our first night since we couldn't use it. We'll I decided to pull off the jets and look to see if they cleaned. Nope. I took a toothbrush and bleach and scrubbed every single jet. This is my vacation. I have worked my ass off this summer and paid alot of money to literally scrub a jacuzzi to use ONE time! Will NEVER go back and will NEVER recommend to anyone. If you're reading this and are in CH133B this week. The jacuzzi is nice and clean. You're welcome.

Wow! Attended a wedding at Rustic Gatherings Lodge planned by my family living in southeaster…read moreMassachusetts, and almost all 100 guests came from that area and Rhode Island and Connecticut! 17 members of wedding party and closest family and friends lodged there two nights before the wedding, and all arriving guests as well on the wedding day were taken by private deluxe golf-cart down a slight hill to the wedding venue set-up on the side of the gorgeous Baker River. A heavenly sight, enhanced by hundreds of white lights along the path down the hill, on the perimeter of the huge banquet tent, and lighted torches along the river side. Enjoyed a spectacular Farm-to-table buffet. Bottom line: everyone attending expressed the view that this was the most elegant, beautiful wedding they ever attended!

Recently stayed here as part of a wedding party for two nights. A truly unique venue in a beautiful…read morecorner of the world. Sandy & her team were amazing to work with, and the food, service and atmosphere were incredible. Cant wait to return for a future vacation!

Never been to a resort, so I have a luxurious image of what it would be like. It looks like a small…read moreneighborhood, but pretty got the job done. When we parked at the section we were assigned, my friend was told there's a X car limit per party. Somehow, we managed to get parking, but it wasn't in front of our complex since there were several vehicles scattered in the lot. Inside the room, were 2 single beds and 1 that can be shared. The bathtub was so small that one of my legs had to be on the outside if I wanted to sit down. There is a kitchen available if you choose to make your own meals. There's also Wi-Fi (password in a binder). The quiet time isn't enforced at all, our neighbors could be heard partying the night away. At the main office of the resort, there's a pool and sauna. There's also a gym, but not much to work with unless you enjoy cardio. My only complaint is the lack of restaurants nearby, but other than that, I'd definitely come back.

The unit we stayed in was excellent. Each unit is owned by a private family. So each unit is…read moredecorated and fixed to the family's cleanliness and taste, so it's a crapshoot on what you get. Unfortunately, for the resort itself, it's run down and their decking and stirs need a severe overhaul. We have stayed at this particular resort, a handful of times, and every time the decking has always had spider webs and dead bugs everywhere, which is unfortunate because you want to sit out there and watch the foliage and/or snow covered trees, because it's such a beautiful and peaceful area. The front desk is located where the pool and arcade is. It's not a very welcoming area as a "Front Desk/Foyer" should be. The stairs leading up to that area have paint chipping and wood in desperate need of repair. Upon looking, they look extremely unsafe, but are not. The arcade needs updating. Most games were vintage and out of order. The hot tub area was a complete mess! The hot tub itself was clean and enjoyable. The walls of the hot tub area looked moldy with paint shipping. White walls had spots of black and the vent in the wall leading outside needs a definite cleaning. In general, that whole area looks unsanitary. Overall, the resort did the job of what was needed, but the aesthetics and overall look of the place could definitely use a refresher. I feel badly for the families that own these units, they are not represented properly.

Awesome people, great set up. They showed us in and let us relax. We just did the hot tub and sauna…read morebut they were amazing hosts. Thanks again, hope to see y'all soon!

the best massage I ever had! Laurie is the nicest person I ever met! we're going here regularly.read more

Stayed here for a work-related getaway this winter and it's really quite impressive. It's…read moredefinitely the type of place I would love to revisit during the summer while I could see the property in full bloom, though it was really beautiful covered in a blanket of snow. The estate is made up of several buildings. There is a large mansion with lots of bedrooms (I think I counted 8 at least, not including a little hidden alcove with a real-life hidden room behind a bookshelf!), most of them with private bathrooms, though not all of them including showers, and with a variety of sleeping arrangements. Some had large beds, some with bunk beds, all of them comfortable. We got a bunk bed room but the mattress was great and there were real feather pillows. This main building has a large dining space with a piano, two big fireplace sitting rooms, and a beautiful industrial size kitchen with all the things you need to cook for a crowd. The smaller buildings include a barn with several bedrooms, another smaller house with its own kitchen, and a large theater which also may have had a bedroom or two, but I didn't get a chance to look around there. All of the buildings were very well maintained, impeccably clean, and spacious for a crowd. I can see why people would have an intimate 40-person wedding or family reunion type gathering here. I did find the artwork in the main building to be interesting - lots of different styles and not all from the same period. I'm not an artist so it was more interesting to me than anything but if you're looking for something very cohesive or a certain style you might be a bit surprised. Also - lots of signage. Something about a thousand signs of Do's and Don'ts everywhere makes me worry that the ownership is overly anxious about the property, but maybe they've had big issues with boarders in the past, I don't know. We had a really fantastic breakfast prepared by the staff/curators; it was beyond opulent with fresh fruit, breakfast pastries and breads, ham and egg sandwiches, sausages, yogurt, and some sort of a breakfast pasta that really made me go HRMMM to look at but when my husband convinced me to give it a try I was humbled by how tasty it was. Tasted like... breakfast pasta. Ha! That evening, the staff made an amazing bonfire out on the grounds, complete with warm blankets, Ghirardelli s'mores, hot cocoa, and truffled popcorn. As we were wrapping up for the night out there, suddenly there was a fireworks show that even our event organizer for the weekend didn't know about. Very lovely and unexpected. My one BIG issue that I wish could be addressed was the navigation issues in getting there. For the most part, people had no problem driving there, but my husband and I used Google Maps and Apple Maps to navigate there on both our phones and not only is the cell service practically nonexistent up there in the mountains, both of those apps took us to what felt like the middle of nowhere on rural unpaved, streetlight-less roads. This happened to a couple other members of our party as well. It actually took us an extra hour of driving around anxiously in the dark trying to find the place and to several dead end and unplowed roads. The website itself doesn't give any clear directions to the estate, though it does give coordinates for flying your personal helicopter there... I don't have that option these days, though. :)

This place is gorgeous. Unfortunately, the owner, Stacy, is not. I attended a wedding there in the…read moresummer of last year, and the memories of the bride crying on her wedding day made me come back to this review and edit this. Stacy is militant about cleanliness. And being personally part of the cleanup crew I can attest to the job we did after the wedding. However Stacy dug into the trash and found cigarette butts and charged the bride $150 PER BUTT to the tune of several thousand dollars. In the middle of the reception. The inappropriately dressed staff kept the brides mother from entering the main house to use the bathroom. She's 95. He found a leaf in the hot tub and charged her for cleaning the tub. Which, if you're a respectable establishment. You should be cleaning that anyways, between EVERY guest's stay. Several times in the lead up to the event Stacy threatened to cancel the event leading to multiple breakdowns - emotional, not automotive. He maintained a persistent presence in the house during the stay of the bridal party, which was annoying. The bride and groom have been in a protracted battle with Stacy to get their security deposit back. The bride just wants it to be over. The unfriendliness of the staff, the rules imposed, considering the exorbitant price paid - tens of thousands of dollars. I would not recommend this place to anyone.

Just back from a 2 Night Stay at The Follansbee Inn. Another wonderful trip…read more The Inn has been Hosting In-house concerts once a month for about a year. We drove up to listen to "The Jovial Crew" Saturday. This group performs Shanty, folklore rich songs of the sea, pub and more. Amazing vocals from the guys and a chance to join in to sing along. This was a BYOB event, a traditional Grog mix was provided by the Inn Keepers (non alcoholic) to which you could add the "Spirit"that you brought with you. House made Desserts were included with admission. They even had some themed treats, Hardtack and Joe Froggers. If you were staying at the Follansbee Inn, admission for the concert was included. For locals, tickets were available at the door. But, stay at the Inn for an overnight, their Breakfasts are included and amazingly delicious.

This is a great B&B for a get away. It is an NE style Inn with nice rooms and an amazing breakfast…read morecooked by Dennis. This place is not a cookie cutter minimalist hotel, it feels like a home. The lake is across the street and the dock provides a wonderful view of the hills and Loon Island. With the ample choices of seating, a hammock, canoes and Kayaks one has no problem finding something to enjoy. Thank you Dennis for your hospitality and the wonderful food.

We stayed specifically for the indoor and heated outdoor pools/hot tubs, I think there was only 1…read moreday where they were all working and they all seemed horribly dirty. Also, the rooms could use some TLC, the phone and hairdryer didn't work, the remote was dirty, my 5-year-old son found what looked like a sex toy in the headboard of the bed. Only a few video games in the 'arcade' were working for the visit. The halls were only vacuumed maybe once and the noise of people letting kids and teenagers run the halls was unacceptable. No one seemed to monitor this (parents should be accountable, but no one from the hotel helped let people know they should not be letting kids play hockey in the hall...YES they even had a net outside of our room!!!) When you have so many people coming in and out they should be cleaning the pools/hot tubs more. Also, if one breaks fixing it should be ASAP not 2-3 days. I have managed pools and spas; the condition AND temperature needs to be checked 4x a day and adjusted. I have a picture that I shared with the staff of the thick mountain of froth in the hot tub it's sad management didn't see it before guests did. The good things were the linens were clean, and they provided robes for adults and kids. The reviews I saw gave us much higher expectations than we experienced. Really disappointed with the overall cost of our family trip for what we got.

We've been going to The Grand for a while now. Great lobby with a bar, couches, restaurant and…read moreTV's. We were here for the Super Bowl and there was plenty of room to relax. The restaurant is back open and nice if you don't want to travel (closed during pandemic ) The hotel is next to outlets for all your shopping needs. The gym is nice, pool and hot tub are great. The rooms are a good size and pretty clean. We did have a noise complaint one time but it was fixed with no issue.