Vacation Rentals by Owner

fabulous house

Guest: karen c.
Date of Stay: 09/06/11 Review Submitted: 09/17/11

we rented this house for family when our son got married at the brass heart inn. the house was perfect. there are large open gathering places. the settting (river and forest) was beautiful. the upstairs bathrooms are modern bath/shower combinations. the kitchen was spacious and well stocked (best stocked rental ever). the couple, bill and gina, who cares for the property live next door. the owner, eric, was responsive to emails and organized with directions etc. i look forward to renting this property again with friends and family.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, sightseeing.

fabulous house

Guest: karen c.
Date of Stay: 09/06/11 Review Submitted: 09/17/11

we rented this house for family when our son got married at the brass heart inn. the house was perfect. there were large open gathering places. the setting (river and forest) was beautiful. the house was the best stocked rental ever. the bathrooms upstairs had modern bath/shower combinations. the kitchen was spacious and up to date. i look forward to renting again with family and friends.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, sightseeing.

Centrally Located!

Guest: Gail (Caribou, ME )
Date of Stay: 07/23/11 Review Submitted: 08/02/11

THANK YOU so very much for allowing us the privilege of using your beautiful Tamworth home for our recent vacation (July 2011). We were so very comfortable in your home which allowed everyone ample space to either be together or be separate. At one point, we were a total of 15 people, so the space sure was appreciated. One of the reasons we chose this location is that it is very central to all of New Hampshire, so we could make day trips in all directions. That worked out perfectly for us. We will certainly recommend your home to others, and perhaps even rent it again ourselves.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, sightseeing.

Great Place for a weekend getaway!

Guest: Jen (Southeastern MA)
Date of Stay: 03/04/11 Review Submitted: 03/15/11

A group of 15 of us 30-somethings rented the place for a winter adventure weekend. The house was perfect for our needs with ample space for sleeping and ample common space. The process of renting couldn't have been easier. Location was great--about an hour to get to the ski mountain and 30 minutes to North Conway. I highly recommend this house---we'd love to go back this summer, but it already looks booked!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, sightseeing.

Fantastic spot for large groups

Guest: Deb (Ipswich)
Date of Stay: 01/28/11 Review Submitted: 02/16/11

In late January we took a group of 20 teens and adults on a retreat were we taught them how to cross country ski, snow shoe and brought a variety of sleds for some great sledding. This is an excellent home for entertaining. Well stocked and comfortable. The caretakers are next door should there be questions or problems. My husband and I will go back perhaps in the warmer months as there is also a number of activities we can do. I would highly recommend this property. Deb

Owner response:Thanks for the nice review, Deb! I agree that the house really works well for large groups; it has a great blend of private and common rooms. Definitely try the summer, too; the river and brook are so much fun!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, sightseeing.

Wedding Stay

Guest: Maggie K (Chicago, IL)
Date of Stay: 09/16/10 Review Submitted: 09/24/10

My husband and I were married Sept 19th in the lakes region of NH and we rented this home for our parents and siblings to stay in for the five nights of our wedding celebration. It was perfectly located between Weirs Beach in Laconia where we took the dinner cruise Friday night and Lake Ossipee where we were married. It is close to grocery stores and our favorite restaurant, Yankee Smokehouse, where we had a luncheon on Monday. There was plenty of room for both families to rest and relax and plenty of room for the friends who stopped by on Saturday night for a bbq. Visits from the horse of caretakers Bill & Gina were a highlight for many! We can't wait to rent the house year after year for our anniversary celebration! Thanks Eric!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

An absolutely perfect vacation spot

Guest: D (Eastern MA)
Date of Stay: 07/30/10 Review Submitted: 08/05/10

My wife and I came across this property several months ago on VRBO, and right away I knew I wanted to rent it. After getting several other couples on board, we booked the house and then waited and waited for vacation time to come. And man, was it ever worth it. We have rented other properties in the area before, and enjoyed them, but this was something else entirely. It feels like home the moment you set foot through the door. The open floor plan is perfect for socializing, but the size of the house and the surrounding land make it more than easy for people to split off and do their own thing if they want. The setting is beautiful and serene, and it is difficult not to be hypnotized by the sound of the river and the chirping crickets. We enjoyed grilling, exploring the river, using the firepit and just the overall feeling of peace and comfort that seemed to flow from the house. Bill and Gina were very accommodating, and everyone really enjoyed having their horse, Angel, around (although I initially had no idea there was a horse and did a double take when we pulled up and saw her standing by the front steps lol). My only regret is that we did not book a longer stay. Oh well, we won't make that mistake again. It's already been decided that we will be returning next year, and hopefully for regular visits for years to come. Thanks so much for providing the opportunity!

Recommended for:Families with young children, sightseeing.

Wonderful family vacation

Guest: Darlene (Farmington,NH)
Date of Stay: 07/24/10 Review Submitted: 07/30/10

My family and I just came back from a weeks vacation at the River House. We could not have had a better time. The house is awesome!!! Freshly painted on the outside and so much character and charm on the inside. Our family of 12, with ages from 1 month old to grandparents, had PLENTY of room. The large rooms and large yard gave us so much room for all kinds of fun and adventure. The river across the street was beautiful and provided us with hours of enjoyment. Even though it has been a very dry summer the river was still plenty high for tubing. The owners provide EVERTHING for a great time. An extensive library of books and puzzles as well as many games, lawn chairs, hammock, screened in barn, beautiful back deck and neighbors pet horse that visits frequently, provided us perfect ingredients for a wonderful vacation!!! The house was very clean and well stocked with beautiful dishes and flatware, way better than other vacation rentals. The linens and towels were all in great shape and more than enough in quantities. The caretakers that live next door were very friendly and helpful. It was an absolutely wonderful vacation and we DEFINITELY will be back again.

Owner response:Thanks so much for the lovely review, Darlene! We really appreciate it and hope you can come back soon! Eric & Cathy

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great Time

Guest: Fredy and Lori (Rochester, Massachusetts)
Date of Stay: 07/16/10 Review Submitted: 08/01/10

Took my wife and her entire family to the River House, to celebrate her 40th birthday. The house was accomidating enough for all 22 of us. The area was just as described by owner. Kids loved the river. Neighbors, Bill and Gina were very friendly, loved their horse, Angel. Wish we had booked a few more nights, it was tough to leave, after those few days of relaxation. We look forward to renting again in the near future.

Recommended for:Families with young children, sightseeing.

River House Vacation

Guest: Peg (MA)
Date of Stay: 07/06/10 Review Submitted: 08/03/10

We had a wonderful time at the River House and would recommend it to anyone wanting to get away to a beauiful spot and area like this. It definitely lived up to all our expectations. We had 15 people there and they all thought the place and area was amazing. Prior to our visit, the owner was extremely helpful and always answered any questions we had. There was lots of fishing, swimming, hiking, shopping in North Conway, sight seeing on the Kangamaugus Highway. We also had a great meal at the Canoe Restaurant in Meredith. Tamworth is a great jumping spot location to do so many things. Also would like to mention how kind and accommodating the caretakers were.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, sightseeing.

Guest: Tony and Denise1 (Johnston, RI )
Date of Stay: 07/13/09 Review Submitted: 07/13/09

Dear Eric and Cathy, Thank you so much for the use of your River House. It was more than what we expected. The weather was rainy so it gave all twelve of us time to relax and really enjoy the roominess of your house. The caretakers Bill and Gina were very accommodating. Loved their horse. Hope to be back and make it a yearly event. Tony and Denise.

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Guest: valerie b. (bristol ct)
Date of Stay: 10/18/08 Review Submitted: 10/18/08

Dear Eric & Cathy, We had a blast at River House. The views of the foliage surrounding the property was specatacular. The home itself is more magnificent than the photos displayed on the website. We would definitely be interested in a return visit. Our only regret was that we were only there for 4 days. Sincerely Val & Neal

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Guest: Owner
Date of Stay: 09/03/04 Review Submitted: 09/02/04

Welcome to our guest book. Please leave your comments here, and let us know what you think. We take your concerns seriously and will do our utmost to correct any problems you encounter. Thanks! Eric & Cathy

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