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Birch Retreat - Mountain View Home W/Sauna, Jet Tub & Internet [#21698] | View Property
North Conway
House, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 8)
$425-$850/wknd - $750-$1,400/wk
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Great little getaway
Guest: Jen T.
Date of Stay: 02/17/12
Review Submitted: 02/24/12
This was my first time renting a home and the owner made it very simple. The home was very clean and well maintained. We had children aging from 8-2 and it accommodated our several families staying there very well. We have already talked about coming back next year for a longer stay and will definitely contact the owner again. Very close to Cranmore Mountain and downtown, but far enough to be private and not deal with the traffic around downtown. The owner was always available and responded to my emails very quickly. Definitely worth staying here!
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Great Spacious House for a Winter Escape!
Guest: Ann T.
(Watertown, MA)
Date of Stay: 01/20/12
Review Submitted: 02/01/12
Spacious house, included all the comforts and necessities of home! Fireplace and easy access to wood made for a relaxing evening after an eventful day of skiing. Beautiful, peaceful, private setting in the woods (w/in a mile of Mount Cranmore - we felt like we lived in the mountain!) but close to downtown restaurants and shops. The unique layout of this house provided privacy for adults, and also many large sized common areas (2 living rooms, open kitchen/dining area, and game room). We really liked the "woodsy"decor, clutter-free style, and up-to-date appliances.
Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.
Perfect North Conway Rental
Guest: Katie L.
Date of Stay: 01/12/12
Review Submitted: 02/20/12
This was my first time renting a home and Katie made the process so easy and worry-free. She was quick to respond and flexible in terms of arrival date/departure. The house is set back enough to be private and surrounded by trees, but only a few minutes to the north end of the main street in North Conway (right by the famous Zebs) and to Cranmore Mt. We arrived in the middle of a snowstorm and were pleased to find that although the road was set back a bit, it was quickly plowed. The house itself was very well-maintained and there were lots of "extras" in the kitchen - plenty of pots, pans, dishes, glasses and silverware. We had 4 adult couples for the weekend and there was plenty of space for everyone. I would definitely recommend this rental to anyone looking for an affordable weekend/week away and hope to be back soon!
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Highly Recommended
Guest: Edward A.
Date of Stay: 12/30/11
Review Submitted: 01/09/12
This rental was spacious, clean, and well maintained. The major perks are an excellent location close to Cranmore, a ping pong table and sauna, and a very spacious living area with a fireplace and comfortable couches. Overall, however, my guests loved it, and we'll definitely be renting again. Also, when we had a question for the owner while we were renting, she got back to us within minutes. Highly recommended.
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Just fabulous!
Guest: Danielle G.
(Waterdown, Ontario)
Date of Stay: 10/24/11
Review Submitted: 11/02/11
My boyfriend and I were on a roadtrip this past week and we made our way into New Hampshire, which is so beautiful! We were so happy to see our place and it was immaculate inside. It's very big, so it's great for big groups/families, but we had a great time just the 2 of us as well. We really appreciated the laundry and kitchen and the big living room to rest in after a long day of hiking. It really became a home away from home. Katie was absolutely great to deal with- she was so helpful and nice, and I felt very at ease in all my dealings with her. I would 100% absolutely come back!
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Will definitely rent again!
Guest: Rebecca S.
Date of Stay: 10/21/11
Review Submitted: 10/24/11
We came to North Conway for a weekend away and we loved this house! The house was much bigger than we ever expected and even though there were 8 adults we didnt feel cramped at all! We were surprised (and ecstatic) to see all of the extras this house offers (such as all the kitchen pots/pans/utensils, etc). There were extra chairs around the house that we could use at the dining table and the eight of us comfortably sat for dinner. We also loved that even the 8th person to shower in the morning had hot water!!!! The property was clean and well maintained. I spoke with Katie (the owner) over email and phone and she was a delight to work with! Dont even think twice, this place is a "must rent" for a weekend stay!
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Perfect Mountain Getaway!!!
Guest: Kelly B.
Date of Stay: 08/29/11
Review Submitted: 09/22/11
Our family of 4 stayed at this property during the last week of September. We've rented in North Conway several times, but stayed at bed & breakfasts or hotels, which can be challenging at bedtime in a 1-room layout. We decided to rent a house and we are very happy we did. Birch Retreat was incredibly spacious...it has 2 levels, 2 living rooms, several bedrooms and 2 full baths, so there's plenty of room for everyone. It is extremely clean and felt like home. We were surprised at the many extras that were provided. We packed laundry detergent, softener, and some kitchen supplies but didn't need to because they were already there, Our boys enjoyed having their "own space" downstairs and we didn't even hear their early morning ping pong tournaments downstairs. There is plenty of space upstairs as well. A full kitchen, dining room, living room with fireplace. It was very comfortable and clean. Katie (the owner) is very personable, and very prompt in getting back to you. We did the whole transaction over the phone, scanner & email. (gotta love technology)!! :) We will absolutely be booking this lovely home again and would recommend it to anyone at any season. We went to nearby Cranmore Resort for some awesome summertime activities, took a ride on the Conway Scenic Railroad, shopped downtown & enjoyed the beautiful weather in this wonderful location! It was fun for the whole family! Thank you Katie for allowing us to rent this property. It was everything we wanted and more!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.
quiet, peace, close to town
Guest: Laura G.
Date of Stay: 07/14/11
Review Submitted: 07/22/11
A great place to stay. Quiet, but close to town. The house had extra amenities that you don't find in most rentals - soap, laundry detergent, and some basic cooking needs in the kitchen (salt, pepper, flour, oil, etc.) We had a maintenance issue with the dryer and it was handled quickly and professionally. We only had time to stay a long weekend. My family all agreed we would be inclined to rent this location for another week in the future. We loved our stay here.
Recommended for:Families with young children, girls getaway.
Perfect for families!
Guest: juliejoyce
(Boston, MA)
Date of Stay: 01/30/11
Review Submitted: 02/16/11
We just came back from our stay at this house and were very pleased with it. We were pleasantly surprised with the location which is about a 2 minute drive to Mt. Cranmore and is less than 5 minutes from the village. The layout of the house is perfect if you have multiple families, as there are bedrooms on both the top and bottom floors, allowing you to be away together, but still have privacy. We have small children, which can sometimes be difficult when traveling, but Katie (the owner) has addressed this by putting a safety gate (which can be folded to the side if you don't have children) at the top of the stairs. She also has a crib in the Master Bedroom closet, games such as Candy Land and Chutes and Ladders and DVD players in both of the living areas. The kitchen was well stocked with anything you could think of. There are even two coffee pots, so we were able to make plain and flavored coffee every morning. The house is on a hill, which is perfect for sledding in the winter. We have gone to North Conway every year since I was a child and have always stayed in condos, but decided to try a house this year and are so happy that we did! We will definitely be back!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Great Time
Guest: Pamstar
(Lynn, Ma.)
Date of Stay: 11/24/10
Review Submitted: 12/15/10
Our family had a great time over Thanksgiving weekend. We had our Thanksgiving dinner and did our annual Christmas shopping at the North Conway Outlets. The house was very clean and cozy. There was plenty of room and the house was well maintained. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there and would recommend it to our friends.
Recommended for:Families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.
Birch Retreat
Guest: Anne
(Swampscott, MA)
Date of Stay: 10/01/10
Review Submitted: 10/06/10
The Birch Retreat was an awesome place to stay. Great location, so easy to get to town and Storyland. The house was perfect-clean, spacious, comfortable and charming! The landlord was great to work with-very friendly and quick to respond. Would recommend it to anyone looking for a place to stay in North Conway!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Birch Retreat
Guest: Kelly D
(Holbrook, MA)
Date of Stay: 06/10/10
Review Submitted: 07/12/10
My family just loved the house! VERY close to EVRYTHING. Well maintained, and very comforatable to stay at. The owner (Katie) is SUPER nice, and easy to deal with! My family and I, look forward to renting one of her houses again. Thank you! Kelly D
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.
Birch Retreat
Guest: travel well
(Northeast)
Date of Stay: 04/01/10
Review Submitted: 04/09/10
Birch Retreat was a great rental. We planned a very last minute get away to the White Mountains. Katie was great to deal with. The house was perfect, clean and comfortable. Everything you need is there and the location is great. We would definately stay here again. Thanks for a great stay!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Great House!
Guest: amyetb
(CT)
Date of Stay: 03/25/10
Review Submitted: 04/19/10
We had a great weekend getaway at the Birch Retreat. Perfect for our weekend getaway! We did lots of cooking in and loved the fully equipt kitchen and outside grill. Also very convenient for outlet shopping!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Ski Weekend 2010
Guest: LWD
(Boston)
Date of Stay: 03/05/10
Review Submitted: 03/23/10
We had a great time staying here for a three family getaway ski weekend! There was plenty of place to sleep. The kids had their area downstairs and the adults has our area upstairs. We also had an infant with us so having the high chair, pack n play and crib were so convenient. We cooked in everynight and skiied two days at Attitash - it was so convenient. It was also nice to be able to head over to the Cranmore center to use the pool. Thanks so much and we hope to rent here again in the futre!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
Girls Weekend Away - PERFECT!!
Guest: O'Brien
(Dracut, MA)
Date of Stay: 01/15/10
Review Submitted: 01/25/10
The Birch Retreat was a perfect getaway for our girl’s weekend. The place was very clean, roomy, very relaxing and close to everything, like it was stated. Each morning we all woke up, grabbed our cups of coffee and just enjoyed the gorgeous view out of the living room window. With the outlets right down the street it made for an exciting day of great deals. It was the PERFECT winter trip that we all needed from our hectic lives. Next time we will bring up our ski gear because the slopes are within waking distance. This was our first time away together and we're already talking about making it an annual one! I would and will recommend the Birch Retreat to friends and family, no question.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.
Snowboarding Week
Guest: Attitash_Alex
(New London, Ct)
Date of Stay: 12/19/09
Review Submitted: 02/24/10
Awesome time! Went for 5 days before Christmas and had a great time. The house is beautiful and close to everything. Very surprised with how big it was!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.
Our favorite place in North Conway
Guest: Jeannie
(Lancaster, MA)
Date of Stay: 10/07/09
Review Submitted: 11/15/10
We have been going to North Conway in the Fall for several years now and stayed at many different rentals, but this is everyone's favorite so far. We had 3 couples and it was very comfortable for this size group. The house is super clean and has every amenity that you could possibly think of and then some. The landlord and her family were super to work with even with our last minute request for the rental. We are looking forward to our next trip and have even talked about looking at an extra trip in the Spring.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Great Fall Getaway
Guest: Family of Four From the Midwest
(Kansas City, MO)
Date of Stay: 10/04/09
Review Submitted: 10/19/09
The house was perfect for us. We enjoyed our "down time" there. Prepared several meals, had all the utensils we needed to do so. The ping pong table was great, we all played at some time. It is a perefect place to spread out. No one felt like we were running into each other, you had plenty of your own space. Went on scenic drives and visited attractions in the area and it was always a great place to "come home to". Katie, the owner, is very personable and warm and easy to work with. We had a wonderful time.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.
Great house
Guest: moose56
(plattsburgh ny)
Date of Stay: 06/05/09
Review Submitted: 06/09/09
I stayed at this house with 5 of my teammates for a long weekend. The house was perfect, there was more than enough room for everyone and the location couldn’t get any better. This is truly a beautiful home. Thanks Katie we couldn’t have had a better weekend.
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Great accomodations!
Guest: Hiker2278
(Baltimore, MD)
Date of Stay: 05/29/09
Review Submitted: 06/10/09
Owner Katie was very pleasant and helpful. House was very well stocked with sheets, towels, kitchen appliances/gadgets, books, puzzles and on and on. We stocked up at the local market and made a lot of meals at the house. The house location was quiet and somewhat secluded, but convienient to all of the North Conway amenities. We visited a lot of areas in the White Mountain region (Lincoln, Franconia, Crawford Notch, Mt. Washington). I'd recommend the pond across from Pinkham Notch Visitor Center (North on Rt 16) at dusk for wildlife watching. Walk a short distance along the pond trail and stop on the footbridge to take it all in... beautiful!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/01/09
Review Submitted: 02/03/09
What a great home!!! My husband and I and our 2 young children stayed here for a weekend with our friends (a family of 5). The house was perfect! Each family had their own floor and the home far exceeded our expectations. Katie you were a pleasure to work with and very accomidating! We are already planning a summer trip to your home. Also, the pool and ammenities were a great extra to have for the kids...they had an absolute blast!! Thanks Katie!!!
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/01/08
Review Submitted: 11/23/08
Wonderful girls shopping weekend! House was perfect....plenty of bedrooms & bathrooms. Nice large open kitchen/dining/living area. Great deck, warm fireplace & perfect location. We had a wonderful time & are looking forward to next year!!!!
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/01/08
Review Submitted: 09/13/08
This house was perfect! we have 4 kids and we definitely didn't want to cram all of us in a hotel. Staying at Katies house was just like being at home. We didn't even need to bring a portable crib or high chair. This house was equipped w/ everything you needed, which leaves more room in your car for shopping bags. Whats even better is its so close to everything we came to NH for. We're definitely looking forward to renting from Katie again. Thanks Katie for giving us the space we needed for a large family to spend some well needed family quality time together.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/08
Review Submitted: 08/13/08
Great rental property! With six adults and five children this was the perfect location. Very clean with enough seating and bedrooms for everyone. The kitchen was well stocked and the cleaning person was nice enough to let us in an hour early because it was pouring out and we had a car full of hungry/tired kids! Katie was a pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend this property to anyone.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/08
Review Submitted: 08/06/08
This is a great house. The location is perfect for summer, fall or winter! You have everything you need, and more. It was terrific. Thanks Katie.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/01/08
Review Submitted: 07/06/08
Location, location, location!!! The house was more than what my wife and I were expecting and our two young children (3yr old and 10 month old)loved it. Traveling with little ones is not always easy, but they felt right at home from the moment they walked in the door. The home is very spacious and has evrything you could possibly want and need(games,good book selection,comfortable beds,close to shops and Story Land ......) We're already planning our next stay. Thank you so much Katie for making our getaway comfortable and relaxing. The Herrera family
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/01/08
Review Submitted: 05/11/08
Thank you so much for providing such a lovely space for our North Conway weekend. We had a wonderful time -- your home is so clean, spacious and comfortable. Everyone loved it, and we all want to go back!
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/08
Review Submitted: 03/04/08
Great Home. Great Location. It's every bit as nice as the photos. Very roomy,clean and comfortable. Fully equipped kitchen, wireless internet and all the amenities... including a Sauna!! Two minutes to Cranmore. Three minutes into town. It snowed 15 inches one night but the driveway and street were plowed before we woke. We will be back again for summer and winter stays.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 12/01/07
Review Submitted: 12/09/07
This house is extremely comfortable. We were a group of 10 adults.We all went for my fiancee's 30th Birthday weekend, and we all had a wonderful time. Great location. Only thing I would change would be to make the check out time a little later..But other than that I would definitely recommend this house..We will be making a return trip in the future. Katie is real easy to deal with.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 11/01/07
Review Submitted: 11/13/07
We had eight adults stay in the house. We all had plenty of space and comfortable beds. This is our third year renting in North Conway and this is the first house that we have wanted to rent again. Close to everything.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/01/07
Review Submitted: 09/30/07
Once again, a big thanks is in order for your gracious hospitality. My family and I were extremely comfortable in your spacious home. It was outfitted with everything and set in a very peaceful and quiet location. You can bet you'll be hearing from us again and will not hesitate to send business your way. THANKS from Portland Firefighter Steve Boucher
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/07
Review Submitted: 08/28/07
Our family of five spent a lovely week in North Conway enjoying it's beauty. We all loved the convenience of having wireless Internet access. Katie, you were a most gracious and efficient hostess. Thank you! My other family members made the following comments: "Tunes in every room is cool, and the location was great." (Bruce) The house was very organized with basically everything we needed." (Erika, age 12) "It was close to everything." (Aaron, age 18) "I loved the location and house." (Alexander, age 10)
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/07
Review Submitted: 08/15/07
We had a great time. The house fit our needs just fine. Lovely kitchen and living room area. It would be nice to have TV's in a couple of the bedrooms. The area of New Hampshire was beautiful and we had a blast hiking and kayaking in the mountains. Katie, you were a very sweet and receptive host. Thanks so much for the lovely vacation. We sure needed it!
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/07
Review Submitted: 08/06/07
We had THE BEST time staying at the Birch Retreat while on vacation in February. This house is the perfect "home away from home"! It had everything we needed and the house is meticulously maintainted. We had so much room to spread out! The beautiful stone fireplace was a HUGE hit! We couldn't imagine staying anywhere else! We're already booking our next trip! Katie was so helpful and a complete joy to work with!
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/01/07
Review Submitted: 07/08/07
This house was very comfortable and very nice in side. I enjoyed the sauna as well as the ping-pong table. The only thing that bothered me was being secluded in the woods, but that is my opinion. I would definitely stay here a again.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/01/07
Review Submitted: 06/03/07
The house was great! Its located in a great location where you have plenty of privacy but there's tons of stuff nearby. The house was VERY comfortable and we enjoyed our stay very much. We definently look foward to renting again. Thanks!
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/01/07
Review Submitted: 05/08/07
What a terrific weekend we had at Birch Retreat! There were 5 of us ready for some hiking and shopping. We had a blast. Birch Retreat was an excellent place to base ourselves. It was very clean and quiet. Just like being at home! We will be back again next year!
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/01/07
Review Submitted: 02/26/07
Birch Retreat is a tremendous ski house, perfect for a group of 8 adults or families. The house was immaculately maintained, had everything we needed and Katie was a pleasure to work with. We will gladly return next year.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/01/07
Review Submitted: 01/09/07
We are the owners of 11 cottages and a marina in Ontario and came down for a break and to come back to the White Mountians where I have spent many day exploring, hiking and climbing in the 70's. Being "in the business", this is a quality facility that is clean and very well equiped. There were only three of us but this would work very well for larger groups. "A Two Thumbs Up!!"
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/01/07
Review Submitted: 01/02/07
We had three generations (all adults) staying at Birch Retreat for 4 nights. It was roomy and very comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped, and the bed in the master bedroom is very comfy. People loved that it was close to hiking in the mountains. There wasn't sufficient snow for good skiing, but we all had a ball. The house Scrabble game was well used!
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/01/07
Review Submitted: 01/01/07
We spent a delightful week at Birch Retreat over Christmas. Friends stayed two doors away. Many evenings, all eleven of us gathered in the spacious living area enjoying a fire in the fireplace. We had every kind of electronic entertainment we might need and plenty of room. The kitchen was well stocked for the holiday meals we prepared. Our group spanned 22 years to 81 and everyone had a good time and felt right at home. Some of us used the more than adequate gym facilities at Cranmoore and we explored nearby hiking trails. It was our first stay in northern NH and we loved it and hope to return soon. Katie could not have been more helpful, especially when it came to allowing us to bring and set up our own Christmas tree. Thanks for helping us create a memorable Christmas 2006.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/01/06
Review Submitted: 09/19/06
This house was perfect for catching up with friends who also have kids. The gated stairway allowed us to relax. There was plenty of room downstairs as well. It was a pleasure dealing with Katie - Thanks.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/06
Review Submitted: 08/29/06
Birch Retreat is a great house. Our stay was just for the weekend -- I wished we were staying longer. The house is equipped with everything one needs -- including sheets & towels (a big plus). Kitchen was incredibly well stocked. A truly inviting and warm home. We look forward to staying at Birch Retreat again.
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Guest: Bill & Jennifer Forney
(Eastlake, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 07/01/06
Review Submitted: 07/14/06
If you're looking for a place to get away from it all - this is it! We rented the house from June 24 to July 1, 2006 and had a wonderful time; we would do it again in a heartbeat! The house looked great on the website, but it's even better in person. Our three school-age kids loved the house, too. They had "their own" living room downstairs while we enjoyed the upstairs. The house is so big that often we couldn't even hear them down there! The house is in a wooded area and it feels miles away from civilization but the main strip is actually very close and North Conway has everything you need. Katie was great to deal with. Thanks, Katie - we couldn't have been happier with our stay and will highly recommend the place to anyone!
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/01/06
Review Submitted: 05/30/06
We had good experience staying in this hourse. It is close to shopping malls and other attractions, yet quiet. The house is cozy. We like the sauna too. Katie responds our email/phone very fast and it is a pleasure to deal with her.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/01/06
Review Submitted: 02/26/06
Our family had a great time staying at the Birch Retreat. The house had everything we needed right down to the sheets and bath towels. The kitchen was well stocked which made cooking easy. We enjoyed sitting by the fire each night while the kids took advantage of the Playstation and other games available. It has been a pleasure dealing with Katie and our return trip has already been planned.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 02/01/06
Review Submitted: 02/25/06
We had a great time at this house. It was very accomodating with everything we needed. The house is very cozy and has room for guests to sleep which we really liked. I would love to go back and would recommend this house to anyone!
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