Charming Updated Farmhouse; Stunning Mountain View; Free WiFi; Peaceful Area
- House2300 sq. ft
- Sleeps: 8
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Min Stay: 4 nights
Rooms & beds
Bedrooms: 4(Sleeps: 8)
Pink Bedroom
twin/ single (2)
Blue Room
twin/ single (2)
Master Bedroom
queen
Back Bedroom
double
Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom
Toilet · Combination tub/shower
Bathroom
Toilet · shower
Spaces
- Kitchen
- Living Room
- Deck/Patio
- DiningSeating for 8 people
- Lawn/Garden
- Porch/Veranda
Amenities
Featured
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Fireplace
- TV
- Satellite or cable
- Washer & Dryer
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- No Smoking
- Heater
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detectorIn the basement.
- Fire extinguisher1st Floor short walkway between kitchen & family room. 2nd Top of stairs on the left.
- Deadbolt lock
- Exterior lighting
- Smoke detectorExterior Lighting: Lamp post in front yard near street Lights over both front porches
- First aid kit
Location Type
- RiverGale River adds to the beauty of nearby Littleton, NH.
- VillageCharming country village with gas station, grocery store, convenience store, bar & restaurant, post office.
- TownNext closest town to Franconia is Littleton, once voted one of the "Best Little Towns" to live in. Busy Main Street of small shops and antiques and movie theatre.
- LakeNearby Echo lake is clear, beautiful, quiet. Sandy beach, picnic tables, boat rentals.
- MountainThere are abundant hiking trails. Presidential Range includes famous Mount Washington - hike, drive, or take the Mount Washington Cog Railway to the top! Franconia Notch/Rim Trail a must!
- Mountain ViewUnrestricted, magnificent view of Mt. Kinsman and neighboring Cannon Mountains.
- DowntownDowntown Franconia has grocery store, hardware store, bike shop, ice cream shop, textiles/clothing, U.S. post office, gas station, Dutch Treat Restaurant & Bar & other restaurants, (6 miles away).
- RuralPeaceful, quiet area. Wildlife, birds, starry nights. Creek with swimming hole with water falls close by.
General
- TelephoneFREE local and long-distance calls.
- Air conditioningAir Conditioners - in 2 of the 4 bedrooms.
- HeatingForced air heating.
- Hair Dryer
- FireplaceElectric, see photo.
- Basic Soaps
- ParkingOff-Street, FREE parking for up to 4 cars.
- Towels Provided
- Iron & Board
- Toilet Paper
- Washing machineFront loader. Low-suds soap provided.
- InternetFREE wireless internet.
- Linens providedLinens on beds will be laundered, beds made and ready. Bedspreads are malaise. We ask spreads be folded down to bottom of bed when in use.
- Wireless Internet
- Clothes dryerFront loader.
- Paper Towels
Kitchen
- Microwave
- Coffee MakerDrip.
- Pantry ItemsSalt, pepper, various herbs & spices, paper towels, coffee filters. Ajax, new clean sponge, handiwipes
- DishwasherBosch. Clean and very quiet!
- Dishes & UtensilsBlue Willow & other china, Towle flatware, stemmed wine & champagne glasses, & cloth napkins.
- Grill
- Lobster Pot
- StoveElectric
- Dining table
- Kettle
- OvenElectric
- Refrigerator
- Blender
- Toaster4 slices
Dining
- Dining table
Entertainment
- ToysAssortment of Puzzles and Pack 'n Play
- GamesScrabble, Rummikub
- BooksSome paperbacks and hardcovers. Read and leave or exchange paperbacks. Hardcover books should not be taken.
- Games for Kids
- Television47' High Definition.
- Satellite/CableDish network.
- StereoHolds up to 5-cd's
- DVD Player
Outside
- BoatRent at Echo Lake. 5 miles away.
- Kayak/CanoeRent 15 minutes away at Echo Lake, Franconia, NH
- Fire pit
- Outdoor Furniture
- TennisClay courts 5 miles South at Franconia Inn.
- GolfGolf at Sugar Hill & Bethlehem
- Ski & Snowboard15 -20 minutes from Cannon Mt. Ski Area.
- BicyclesNo bicycles
Suitability
- Wheelchair inaccessibleThere are 6 concrete steps leading to lawn and 5 porch steps leading to entry (kitchen) door. Ingress and Egress would be difficult.
Notes
- 4-BRs: 1 queen, 1 double, 4 singles. References and more photos available. Comfortable beds, 47' HDTV and BluRay disc player, picnic table with mountain view. Old fashion pantry with antiques and country collectibles. Ivers & Pond turn-of-the-century upright PIANO (tuned upon request).
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 7 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 7 days before check-in.
Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed
No pets
No events
No smoking
Max guests: 8
Minimum age of primary renter: 21
- Key instructions and complete set of House Rules and Local Area Attractions will be mailed upon receipt of deposit.
Cleaning practices
Check in and check out with no person-to-person contact
High-touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant (like countertops, light switches, handles, and faucets)
Minimum 2-day vacancy between guest stays
All towels and bedding washed in hot water that’s at least 60ºC/140ºF
Cleaned with disinfectant
Map
Hosted by Joan Freeland McGowan
Ask a questionAbout Joan Freeland McGowan
The house has been in the Freeland Family for almost 60 years. Now the three sisters (Carole, Joan, Susan) own it and provide loving care.
Joan Freeland McGowan purchased this House in 1957
Why Joan Freeland McGowan chose Easton
The house is charming both inside and out. Built during the Civil War, the original house was tiny. Over the years other rooms were added, including a second floor bathroom. A barn and picket fence were added, then later removed.
What makes this House unique
The front porch has an uninterrupted, sweeping mountain view. The area is peaceful and abounds with birds and wildlife. The home remains a quiet, comfortable get-away for those who want to relax. The nights are dark and, on a clear night, the sky is flooded with stars. You may see an occasional spacecraft, many shooting stars and the Milky Way!
- Languages:
- english