Location: North Conway, White Mountains, New Hampshire, USA (Seven miles from North Conway Village) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Loft, 3 Baths (Sleeps 11-12)
Keywords: tranquil home, house, home,
A truly central White Mountain location!
Treat yourself to time in a tranquil vacation retreat that is private and charismatic, yet is close to all the attractions that make the Mount Washington Valley renowned. The home we call the "Gecko Inn" is located at the end of a wooded dead-end street with a two-acre wooded backyard, which makes for a very peaceful setting. The Moat mountains can be seen from the deck and bedrooms as you look across the expansive National forest.
Hot tub in winter months.
No matter whether your interest is skiing, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, golfing, shopping, or just plain relaxing the location of this house is ideally situated. It is three minutes to the spectacular North Conway public golf course, to Echo Lake, and to extensive hiking trails in the National forest, including the beautiful waterfalls and swimming pools of Diana’s Baths. The Saco and Swift Rivers are very close by for water sports.
Awaiting you in North Conway Village, a short seven minutes away, is tax-free, outlet shopping, a plethora of spectacular restaurants, great nightly entertainment, numerous seasonal activities, sightseeing, and good old New Hampshire hospitality. Mount Cranmore ski resort is also within ten minutes. Attitash Bear Peak ski and Alpine water slide is a mere eight miles away and Mount Washington and Wildcat Mountain Ski Resorts are about a 20-minute drive. Thirty minutes to Bretton Woods Ski and 50 minutes to Sunday River.
Family fun and entertainment abounds in the Mount Washington Valley area. Story Land, Santa's Village, the Conway Scenic Railroad, museums, local farms, hay rides, and many other amusements are all within a short drive of the house. Skiers will appreciate the short distances to multiple ski mountains . Stay in North Conway and enjoy the Mount Washington Valley to its fullest in every season!
Inside the spacious contemporary home you will find three floors. The open-plan first floor has a full bathroom, a bedroom with two sets of bunk beds, a fully-equipped kitchen, a six-foot farmer's table and a breakfast bar, and a cathedral ceiling, extensively windowed living room, with fireplace, that opens onto a 300-square-foot deck from which you can enjoy peace and solitude, or have social gatherings.
The second floor has one bedroom with a queen-size bed and view of the Moat mountains, another bedroom also with a queen sized bed, a full bathroom, and a loft area with a single bed and seating space.
The lower, finished with full bath, bedroom with two single beds and a 2nd family room with TV and two queen sofabeds. Walk-out basement can again be used as additional living space (put the kids down there with the 2nd TV!) Our hot tub is located outside on the deck in a glassed-in sun room. We operate it in the winter months only.
The house is perfect for two families to share a vacation.
There is a gazebo in the backyard and a fire pit just outside for those romantic autumnal evenings. The surrounding area is quiet and peaceful, with conservation land nearby for hiking and cross-country skiing.
A 50% (non-refundable) deposit is required to confirm your reservation. For weekly or longer reservations the balance due and $250 security deposit four weeks prior to arrival. For weekend or nightly rentals the balance due and $250 security deposit due ten days in advance.
Listed rates include all charges except cleaning which is $125 standard. For groups above 8 we add an additional $40 for cleaning to cover increased laundry, trash removal and general use.
Full winter season rental NOT available.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Private Hot Tub
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Foosball
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Fireplace and wood, Phone with Answering Machine, Two Cable TVs, Two VCRs, Ipod docking station, Stereo/CD,Fully equipped kitchen, Toaster, Coffeemaker, Cooking Utensils and Dishes provided, All Bed and Bath Linens provided, Ceiling Fans, Private Deck, Shade Awnings, Two Bikes, Pets Negotiable, Comprehensive Professional Cleaning between each rental period
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- Rock Climbing (indoor and out), Golfing, Alpine Slide, Canoeing, Scenic Train Rides, Tax-Free Outlet Shopping, Antique Shopping, Scenic Drives, Glorious Fall Foliage, Waterfalls, Covered Bridges, Country Festivals and Fairs, So Much More!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
2nt min ;$500.00/weekend; $190/ per nt extended mid-week nights
$1200/week
Columbus,MLK,Memorial,Veteran's & Labor Day long W/ends (3 nts)-$750/weekend.
Thanksgiving .. $1000/Wed-Sat nights.
Cleaning and laundry is $125 standard for up to 8 people.
An additional $40 Cleaning and laundry over 8 people.
NH Hotel tax included in all rental fees
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1997
Why the Owner Chose North Conway
We have always loved this area. No matter what the season there is plenty to do
Property Photos
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- View of living room from the loft area - White Mountains/N. Conway, NH - New Hampshire Vacation Rental Lodging
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- Kitchen - White Mountains/N. Conway, NH - New Hampshire Vacation Rental Lodging
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- Dining area looking toward the kitchen - White Mountains/N. Conway, NH - New Hampshire Vacation Rental Lodging
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- Hot Tub in screened porch on deck
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- Queen bedroom. 2nd floor
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- Other 2nd floor bedroom
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- Loft Area
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- View from loft skylight (and deck)
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- The Gecko Inn
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- Finished basement
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- Lower level Bath
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- Finished Basement with Foosball and 2nd TV
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- Relax or read in loft area, note sky chair suspended below- fun!!!
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- Screened gazebo next to outside natural rock firepit
Traveler Reviews (36)
Think we've found our home way from home in NorthConway
Guest: Liz
(Boston, Ma)
Date of Stay: 01/13/12
Review Submitted: 01/16/12
We had a wonderful time at this family friendly property. Plenty of room for everybody. Centrally located 15" from town, minutes from scenic Cathedral Ledge and Diana's baths. For the skiers, a 10" drive door to door to Attitash and 35" to Bretton Woods. Despite temperatures below zero while we were there (-10° as we speak!) we were toasty warm in the house. The house is immaculate. One always worries that a "dog property" will smell less than fresh but you'd never know a dog ever visited here! Well equipped kitchen and attention to every detail made our stay close to perfect. We had the opportunity to meet the owners when they responded to our cries for help when our technically challenged group had trouble figuring a couple things out; lovely people. If they'll have us back, we'll be back next year to our new home away from home in North Conway.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, pet owners, sightseeing, families with young children.
very comfortable inn
Guest: john&Kim
(Glens Falls, NY)
Date of Stay: 09/10/11
Review Submitted: 10/25/11
We had a great experience from start to finish. The Gecko Inn is a comfortable place in the quiet end of a dead end road. We especailly enjoyed the fireplace with a seasoned stack of wood, very nice, large deck and an outside fire and sitting area. Our dealings with Karen and Arthur were easy and very helpful. We really appreciate that our dogs were welcome.
Recommended for:Pet owners, families with young children.
Excellent stay at Gecko Inn
Guest: A & M B.
(Amesbury, MA)
Date of Stay: 06/25/11
Review Submitted: 07/08/11
We stayed at the Gecko Inn with multiple family members and it was wonderful. There was plenty of space so we never felt crowded and each family had their own room/area. The house was as described on the web site with plenty of space and very comfortable and clean. The kids especially loved the toy room and seeing all the Geckos. The owners are wonderful to deal with and made the whole rental process easy and stress free. We had a great weekend and wouldn't hesitate to stay there again.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing, families with young children.
good times
Guest: peter d.
(n. dartmouth, ma)
Date of Stay: 04/08/11
Review Submitted: 04/16/11
we had a good size group and we never felt crowded. great location off of west side road. had everything needed to accommodate us. really liked how easy it was to keep the recyclables in order. the owners are very organized in the whole renting process. i just wish the perfect weather to all who do rent like we had.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, age 55+, sightseeing, families with young children.
Forget the hotel, stay here!
Guest: Brent
(Portsmouth, NH)
Date of Stay: 01/10/11
Review Submitted: 01/21/11
The Gecko Inn is awesome. It's HUGE! Easily could sleep 10-14. I'm a chef, the kitchen is very comfortable. The oven is definitely out dated and needs to be replaced, but a minor detail that isn't worth complaining about. Anyway, here's what you get. Enclosed hot tub, perfect in the winter! Large finished basement w/foosball table, plenty of bathrooms, two showers. A wood burning fireplace that heats the house up. It's a 15 minute drive to town, no problem. A cab costs $20, no problem. Try not to find it at night, very confusing neighborhood, but the directions are spot on! AND the owners provide self-addressed stamped envelopes for all communication via mail. Don't pay hundreds of dollars a night for a hotel, stay at The Gecko Inn.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, pet owners, sightseeing, families with young children.
No surprises
Guest: Anonomous
(MA)
Date of Stay: 08/21/10
Review Submitted: 09/18/10
My family stayed for 8 days in August 2010. It was everything that was expected of it. Clean comfortable and convienent to the mountains. Quiet neigborhood - no view- and a couple of black bear sightings. Nice porch that can accomadate everyone.
Owner response:There is a view to the Moat mountains. We will top some of the tress next spring to restore the view to what is was when we bought the property.
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, pet owners, sightseeing, families with young children.
Guest: Christopher5
(Somers, CT)
Date of Stay: 01/25/10
Review Submitted: 01/25/10
We had a fantastic weekend staying here with family and friends for a ski weekend. The owner is responsive and accomodating. Great house, great location, great for kids. Our children loved discovering the closet full of toys and the crib was perfect. Just an absolutely wonderful experience and house. Highly recommend staying here
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Guest: Kathy Ferrante
(Marshfield, MA)
Date of Stay: 01/22/10
Review Submitted: 01/22/10
My family and I stayed at the Gecko Inn last weekend (1/14-1/17) for our yearly bonding time. The house was awesome, very clean, warm and cozy. We skied and tubed at Cranmore and did ice skating&sleigh ride at Nestlenook. Pizza at Eastern Slopes Inn was fantastic. Will go back next year for sure. Very professional & well done rental. Thank You Karen and Arthur for a wonderful family weekend in your home!
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Guest: LisaDC
(Lee, NH)
Date of Stay: 12/27/09
Review Submitted: 12/27/09
We stayed at the gecko inn for our annual mother daughter weekend. It was perfect for us. It had a kitchen so we could stay in and eat and watch movies. We really enjoyed our stay. The outlets are very close also.
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Guest: mike whaples
(Chester, Ct)
Date of Stay: 12/07/09
Review Submitted: 12/07/09
My wife and i just spent the last weekend in the Gecko Inn what a fantastic place. Everything was the way it was described and then some. If you are planning a trip to New Hampshire i recommend staying here.
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