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Pet/Family Friendly Historic Ambrose House w/Hot Tub Near Castle in The Clouds

Family-friendly vacation home in Moultonborough with a hot tub

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Outdoor dining
Private kitchen
Interior
Private kitchen
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Moultonborough, NH
  • Place, Ridgewood Country Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Castle in the Clouds
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Loon Mountain Resort
    ‪61 min drive‬
  • Airport, Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Pet/Family Friendly Historic Ambrose House w/Hot Tub Near Castle in The Clouds

Nestled in the Lakes Region, our charming 19th-century home offers a unique getaway. Imagine unwinding amidst farms and hiking trails, with Lake Winnipesaukee and the majestic Castle in the Clouds just minutes away.

This pet-friendly haven has welcomed travelers for two centuries, blending historic charm and modern comfort. Whether you seek relaxation or adventure, our home provides the perfect base. Create lasting memories and feel the echoes of generations past within these welcoming walls.

The space
Under new ownership and management! While this listing is new, we have been hosts for over 7 years now and are excited to add this home to our portfolio. We hope you love this home as much as we do. Its convenient location offers a great location to explore all the Lakes Region has to offer.

The Ambrose House is situated in Moultonborough, NH at the foot of the Castle in the Clouds. The home dates to the early 19th century, and has served as a family farm, boarding house, and residence through the generations of occupants. The Ambrose family cemetery, now part of town land, is on the northeast corner of the property and includes the Revolutionary War soldier, Captain Nathaniel Ambrose.

The home is comfortably appointed to make your stay welcoming. Two bedrooms downstairs, and two upstairs provide sleeping for up to 8 people. The enclosed porch is a great place to enjoy your morning coffee, or for children to play with the toys we provide. Multiple bookshelves in the home are filled with a variety of books for all interests and ages. An office space and WIFI give digital nomads a place to stay productive when needed. If games are your thing, you will find a large selection under the living room TV.

The kitchen is well-stocked with pots and pans, baking sheets, utensils, dinnerware & silverware, and tools. The centerpiece is an antique stove converted to propane, but guests can also use the wall oven, microwave, induction cooktop, and toaster. Morning coffee rituals can be satisfied with an espresso maker, drip coffee pot, moka pot, Keurig, electric kettle, and coffee grinder. An assortment of teas are also in the drawer in front of the coffee station. We provide essentials like salt and pepper. Finally, the well water is safe to drink, and comes from the same source as Geyser Peak bottled water.

The first floor of the attached barn includes fun activities like yard games, foosball, ping pong, and a Pacman arcade game.

The property has a spacious backyard with a fire pit and Adirondack chairs, and the apple and pear trees provide fruit in the fall for your enjoyment. The fenced-in side yard includes space for pets to stretch their legs in safety. A new deck with table and chairs and a gas grill provides opportunities to cook, dine, and relax outside. A hot tub is situated with privacy from the road and neighbor.

Our neighbors have a farm--their farmstand across the street is open during the growing months and provides the freshest farm-to-table experience imaginable.

Moultonborough hosts two town beaches and a beach pass to park is located in the drawer under the printer.

Traveling with small children?
In addition to the children’s corner on the sun porch full of toys and books, there is also a pack n play and full sized high chair in the barn for your use. We also have a baby gate on the sun porch and some outlet covers is the drawer under the printer.

Traveling with Pets?
Dog bowls and Matt are all n the bottom shelf of the pantry in front of the sink. If you need a grate you will find both a large and small one in the barn. The deck door has a doggie door if your pets are used to using one. There is a bag of dog toys by the slider and a dog house in the fenced in yard. We do ask that you clean up after your pets and provide a pooper scooper on the shed as well as doggie bags in the drawer to the right of the antique stove.

Traveling in an Electric Vehicle?
Charger is provided at no additional cost

Guest access
You are welcome to explore our historic home. The first floor includes the kitchen, laundry, office space, enclosed porch, family room, 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and yard & barn access. The second floor has two bedrooms. The basement is not intended for guest access.

The historic barn's first floor is available for guest use and includes ping pong, foosball, Pacman arcade, and lawn games. Garbage barrels for bagged trash are in the first stall.

Back yard has a fire pit, Adirondack chairs, picnic table, apple & pear trees (help yourself to fruit in season), and a walking path. Please be aware of ticks in woods.

Fenced-in yard with dog house, propane grill, patio set, and hot tub for guest use. Shed is not intended for guest use. Rear security camera monitors door and front gate; hot tub is out of frame.

Other things to note
No parties or event, or unregistered guests. Please be respectful of our neighbors, who are farmers--early to bed, early to rise.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
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: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Moultonborough

Moultonborough is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Winnipesaukee and White Mountain National Forest. Traveling with kids? Consider Libby Museum and Annalee Outlet.
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Moultonborough, NH

What's nearby

  • Ridgewood Country Club - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Lake Winnipesaukee - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Castle in the Clouds - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Gunstock Mountain Resort - 48 min drive - 50.8 km
  • Loon Mountain Resort - 61 min drive - 84.1 km

Getting around

  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Birch & Vine - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Taphouse - Lake Winnipesaukee - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Castle In The Clouds - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Village Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet/Family Friendly Historic Ambrose House w/Hot Tub Near Castle in The Clouds pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pet/Family Friendly Historic Ambrose House w/Hot Tub Near Castle in The Clouds?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet/Family Friendly Historic Ambrose House w/Hot Tub Near Castle in The Clouds?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pet/Family Friendly Historic Ambrose House w/Hot Tub Near Castle in The Clouds located?

This family-friendly Moultonborough vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Ridgewood Country Club, Castle in the Clouds, and Lake Winnipesaukee. The Loon Center and Old Country Store and Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

cathy g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay, the home was very nice, clean and just as described, communication with the hosts was simple and so was checking in. Loved the history of the farmhouse. We would definitely visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing hosts. Absolutely perfect & super accessible. House was great. Clean. Roomy. Comfy. Instructions for everything. Hot tub spectacular especially since we were there in December. One day we were there and there was a winter storm warning, and we had been out most of the day and the thick of it and came home and they were plowing the driveway and shoveling a walkway to the house be totally unexpected and so grateful cause it was about 8 inches of snow OK maybe 6 to 8 but it was so great to have that done. The house came with everything you needed you literally had to bring nothing but yourself. The gas stove in the kitchen is so cozy and warm we literally wanted to sleep on the floor right next to it so cozy just a really great spot. We can’t wait to come back on the fall.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time the house was clean the beds are comfortable. We'd definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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