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Unique lodging in the wilderness. Off the grid location great place to disconnect and enjoy nature

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Ski access
    A rare find - hit the slopes directly from your doorstep!
1 bedroom0+ bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Ski-in and out access
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Barbecue grill

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Chatham, NH

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

open concept room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 half bathroom

composting toilet

Toilet

About this property

Unique lodging in the wilderness. Off the grid location great place to disconnect and enjoy nature

Handcrafted and built with locally sourced wood, this yurt offers 300+ sq ft of open, circular space with a high ceiling and soft natural light. It comfortably sleeps up to four with a queen mattress and folding sofa bed. The yurt is fully insulated with woodstove heat to keep things warm on cool mountain nights.

Powered by solar energy for lights and phone charging. Enjoy the private fire pit under the stars. A private outhouse is available onsite. Site available year-round.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside
see the agreement for house rules

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1141432
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses some solar energy
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Center Conway

Located in Center Conway, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. While the natural beauty of White Mountain National Forest and Saco River can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Cranmore Mountain Resort. Story Land and Fryeburg Fair are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and mountain climbing nearby.
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Chatham, NH

Getting around

  • Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Quisisana - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Algonquin - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Loon's Nest - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Room with a lot of wood - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Quisi Dining Room - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique lodging in the wilderness. Off the grid location great place to disconnect and enjoy nature pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Unique lodging in the wilderness. Off the grid location great place to disconnect and enjoy nature?

As of Jun 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Unique lodging in the wilderness. Off the grid location great place to disconnect and enjoy nature on Nov 30, 2026 start from $136, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Unique lodging in the wilderness. Off the grid location great place to disconnect and enjoy nature?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique lodging in the wilderness. Off the grid location great place to disconnect and enjoy nature?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Unique lodging in the wilderness. Off the grid location great place to disconnect and enjoy nature located?

Located in the mountains, this Center Conway cabin offering ski-in/ski-out access is steps from White Mountain National Forest, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Charles Pond Reserve and Stearns Preserve. Saco River and Baldface Range are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a very remote location and finding it could have been difficult, but the host gave excellent direction
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We always have a great experience at toad hill!! It’s become the go to spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stat

Also fun to stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kaci m.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
The yurt is awesol
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell Allard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect place to immerse yourself in nature. Great amenities for off grid.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerson M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wish I stayed longer

It was an amazing time, the only thing I wish I did was book more nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Celeste K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

awesome yurt

My first yurt ever and it was AWESOME. what a unique little place. getting there after dark is definitely a little confusing but no problems. that thing stays almost too warm once you get the fire going!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meg K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Respite in the Forest

It was lovely to see so many stars and listen to the stream. We also enjoyed the fire in the wood stove (although we had to stoke it every couple hours). The bed was very comfortable. The walk up in the snow was more strenuous than we expected. Next time we'll pack as if for a hiking trip. We'll also stay for more than one night so we can explore the hiking trails.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Trip (In a Yurt)

Me and a group of friends rented this Yurt for a little hiking weekend trip! The yurt was really nice and the property was beautiful. Justin provided a sled to us to help trek our stuff up and it was really helpful! The only issue we had during the trip was with parking. We parked about 100ft from the no parking sign but then received a text when we got back down in the morning that parking authorities didn’t like us parking there. Justin handled the situation great! The wood stove was super nice (a bit hard to get going in the cold temps) but nice and warm after!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerson M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long story short this a nice room in the woods that feels nearly like a home living room.Heat, hard wood floors, windows and a bed with plenty of space for your stuff and othersAmazing views and trails on property.Host Justin is nearly always available and by the barn Pack what you need and be prepared if you want to feel more comfortable Location is kind of perfect for me. Far enough away from everything you feel disconnected from everything But close enough to the white mountains and Maine as wellBiggest negative is field mice, if you are clean you won’t have a problem with them.Wash dishes after eating and bin all food as well as burn any scraps and you likely won’t even see a singly mouse for daysBut if you leave food out in any manner expect to be sniffed out and they can get anywhere they want. Your experience with them is based on how clean you are.There is also a lovely water fall sound in the yurt due to streams, as long as there isn’t a drought you can hear it all day
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Darci J.

Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Dissapointed

We were so excited to stay in the wilderness and venture to the watering holes specified for this listing. We were utterly dissapointed when we arrived and could not find any water. We walked miles endlessly looking for signs and found none. Insteady of enjoying the property that we paid for we drove 1-1/2 hour away to find some watering holes along the river in Gorahm. Will not ever stay here again and would not recommend. :(
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 9, 2023
There is a map in the yurt with directions. Also there are three streams close by and usually water directly behind the yurt….
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerson M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect get away

Couldn’t be better
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elyssa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A yurt adventure

We loved the yurt! A little difficult to find at night, directions weren’t super clear but that made it part of the adventure. Wish we knew we could buy wood on the property so we didn’t have to hike it in. But had a great stay and hope to return.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Heidi P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The yurt in winter

We really loved the yurt. It is just as pictured. We went in the heart of winter (Feb), and even though it was 10-20 degrees outside, the wood stove was warm and the space was super cozy. Positives: 1)The bed was comfortable. We brought a bottom sheet and sleeping bags and that was perfect. 2) We enjoyed the games and books (but some had a greasy, slimy film on them for some reason). We were grateful for the newspapers to help start the fire. 3) the grill was also fantastic and although it ran out of propane, another tank was right there. 4) It’s truly beautiful,—both the yurt and location—and it felt good to disconnect. 5) Justin was helpful and responsive with directions and answered any questions. (When he’s available, though. He is often off the grid himself.) Negatives: 1)I saw someone else write this so I hoped it wouldn’t be the case for us, but the outhouse was not maintained. I think it should be emptied or cleaned before new guests arrived, but it was filled so high with others’ waste that I couldn’t bring myself to use it. 2) I know the “props” are lovely and create a feeling of nostalgia, but I felt the record player, lamp, and radio that didn’t play were just wastes of space. How about a better bookshelf with more books, magazines and games? Or a battery operated cassette deck (with cassettes) that actually plays? Or a card table to set up a puzzle? Or another chair? 3) My boyfriend thinks I should add it should have better signs along the route, especially when you have to turn off the main path at the teepee to find the yurt, but it’s possible the signs were buried under the snow. 4) The cost of the VRBO should just include the wood. Suggestion: Don’t try to find it for the first time at the tail end of a Nor’easter in the dark. It’s 1.3 miles from the road (Gaia app)—a lot uphill— and you’ll have more trouble than you think. We eventually turned around and it was all much clearer in the day. Overall, we DO recommend this experience. It was worth the adventure!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nina F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Of course I had to come Back!!!

Second time around up there was Even better and SOO SOOOO much more appreciated.... Disconnecting is something you don't Realize you ABSALOOTLY needed till You actually FULLY disconnect ~From EVERYTHING~ The thing is many will think to much about it and NOT Do it.... JUST DO IT Especially to do it with your significant Other. SUCH Well needed time away. Next year I will DEFINITELY be booking Ahead quite the few trips back up there ... Can't help but love the fact to he Away from society, completely off the gridd, where the night sky is like a galaxy, all the nature sounds you can imaging..... Definitely recommend a Must try for those that jist need to disconnect!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nina F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Completely off the Gridd

Me and my Fiancé work ALOT and Having the yurt to be our Very first "off the gridd" get away Experience was something I had No idea that we really Both needed..... To wake up to all the nature sounds you can think off, to looking up to the night sky that made you feel as if you were in a galaxy..... No texts...no phone calls..no driving around running errands.... no out side contact except you and your hunny. It was SOO NEEDED and Perfect .... yes you are roughing it, but that's the whole idea being off the gridd.... but nothing stopped me from showering w a gallon water out side of the yurt..... we truly enjoyed out5 time, and can not wait to book our next one...thank you Justin
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth G.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication

Neat stay

The yurt was a unique stay. I recommend bringing a high clearance vehicle to make it up the hill. There was no cell reception (T Mobile) so we recommend confirming the gate code with Justin and downloading google maps before getting there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome spot to hide from the world

Great spot, lots of trails near by.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eliane S.

Amazing!!

The place is just amazing! Way more then I was expecting. The yurt is beautiful, cozy and very clean. We are for sure coming back !! Loved it !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom R.

Great stay!

We had a lot of fun staying at this place. In a beautiful spot, very tranquil. Cozy once the cast iron stove is warmed up, even on a cold night. If you stay in winter, I suggest arriving before dark and having good boots for the 30 min walk to the Yurt.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rachel K.

Not What We'd Hoped For

It wouldn’t be hard to make this a lovely place to stay. The yurt is roomy and clean and isolated, exactly what we were after. However, there were many oversights, which made for an uncomfortable stay. Here are some changes I would suggest improve the experience: 1. THIS IS NOT A “WATERFRONT” PROPERTY. We specifically sought a waterfront property. The yurt is listed as such and mentions a stream nearby. The “nearby” waterhole is, in fact, a 20 minute walk. It is pretty, but it’s not close. 2. Remove the junk from around the area. The NH-ME border is beautiful and the spot is remote. The big trailer and the gas tank stored right by the yurt don’t improve the property. 3. Check for and address infestation. Hey, it’s the great outdoors, there are gonna be bugs. But a yellow jacket nest under the stairs? I was stung twice. Justin stopped by and we told him about it. He gave my husband spray poison and suggested we spray at night “otherwise they’ll just get mad.” Is it me or is that something a host should take care of? 4. Outhouse. The outhouse was convenient and clean. It wasn’t too stinky and had few flies. Perhaps that was the result of the cedar chips which get tossed into the hole after each use. Our supply of cedar chips should have been replenished before our stay. Unfortunately, the deposits of previous guests piled up scarily high. Also, a step stool is needed. The seat was high enough to leave my feet dangling. It was downright difficult for our 8-year old to climb up there. Believe me, it’s not a place you want to lose your footing. 5. Fix the mosquito netting. One evening, I spent 20 minutes attempting to mend/secure the ragged netting in the doorway so we wouldn’t continue to be a mosquito buffet at night. 6. Provide a fan. True, the week we stayed featured some unseasonably warm weather but IT CAN BE REALLY HOT IN THAT YURT. Even a small, battery-operated fan would have done wonders for comfort. When camping in the rough, we anticipate a certain degree of discomfort, and understand that it is up to us to make our environment comfortable. But, when paying this much, (extra for me – Justin did waive the additional fee for our son), it is not unreasonable to expect a bit more attention to these issues. To end on a positive note, “Mo” and her crew at The Stow Corner Store were amazing, exactly as advertised – good food, better folks.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James M.

A great getaway

Exactly as described/pictured, Justin's yurt was the perfect getaway. I'd definitely recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha K.

Wonderful way to unplug from technology!

We loved staying here! Watching the stars while falling asleep was incredible. The only issue my husband and I had was we couldn't find the swimming hole. But I spoke with Justin the next day and he explained right were it was. And was going to make sure that he put maps inside. That way it wouldn't be a problem for anyone else. It felt peaceful to not have any cell service. AJ and myself spent time playing games and walking on a nearby trail. For dinner we went a few miles back down the road. To the little store Justin mentions in his directions. And let me just say they are the friendliest people we met on our invite vacation. We had dinner there and it was so yummy. The owner even have us extra foil that way we could heat up our leftovers on the grill that is at the yurt. We are already planning on going back next year. I think in the fall the area would be gorgeous. It was a little hot in the yurt when we first got there. Which given that we went in July, was expected. But as soon as we opened the windows and door it quickly became more comfortable. There even was a small fan for us to use.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Pierre L.

My WIFE and I LOVED THE SPACE. THE NATURE WAS EXACTLY WHAT WE NEEDED TO REFRESH OUR SENSES.

Justin is an EXTRAORDINARY LAND GUARDIAN. WE plan to truly make this a HOME AWAY FROM HOME. SEE YOU AGAIN SOON!!! ALL Was as it should be... Peace & Love Kindred, The Love Family Pierre & QueenMah Love 🤗😀 😍😍😍😍🤗
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

About the host

Hosted by Justin

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We enjoy hosting and meeting new people at Toad Hill! Justin creates wood and stone sculptures on the property, hosts a music festival every summer, is a semi-professional photographer, and a professional saxophonist. Sara owns a fly fishing shop, holds a Master of Science in Natural Science Education, is trained in survival skills, tracking, natural interpretation, and Montessori, and holds a B.A. in Theater and Art. We were both teachers for many years, Justin in Spain, teaching English and in the US, teaching Spanish, and Sara as the Director of Environmental Education and a Lead Montessori Instructor, and Lead Wilderness Instructor.

Why they chose this property

This is a very unique space surrounded by forest. Few places exist like this on the East Coast.

Languages:

English, Spanish
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