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The Gecko Inn - Shopping, Santas Village, Skiing, Hot Tub, hikes, families, pets

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View from Sky chair into oversized family room.
View of Kitchen, Breakfast Bar into Dining Room.
Fully Equipped Kitchen.
Dining Room with Sky chair.
Relaxing in the sky chair after skiing

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

1st Floor Bedroom

4 Single Beds

Downstairs Bedroom #4

2 Single Beds

Upstairs Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom #3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

1st Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The Gecko Inn - Shopping, Santas Village, Skiing, Hot Tub, hikes, families, pets

A perfect central location for your White Mountain Valley Vacation. The Gecko Inn has a long tradition, 17+ years, of renting to 1 or 2 families looking for a peaceful location with mountain views yet only 20 minutes to Storyland, 10 minutes to Cranmore Mountain and Adventure Park and an easy drive to all North Conway amenities. Our home is located at the end of a cul-de-sac in the quiet Birch Hill development. This home used to be listing #22036 with 51 positive reviews before we purchased it from the previous owners in 2016. We are friends who rented from them every year and are excited to continue the same traditions to you. Whether you are coming to Ski, Hike, Tube the Saco River, Shop at the North Conway outlets, or relax by the fireplace or in the hot tub, The Gecko Inn is small enough for one family yet spacious enough for two families to enjoy. Most neighbors are full time residents so this is not a "party home."

NEW IN 2023:
Refrigerator
Stove/Oven
Dishwasher
Rinnai Propane heaters

It is minutes to the spectacular North Conway public golf course, 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 including summer tubing.

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, parks and good old New Hampshire hospitality.

Family fun and entertainment abounds in the Mount Washington Valley area. StoryLand (20 minutes), Santa's Village (1 hour), the Conway Scenic Railroad (with visits from Thomas the Train and The Polar Express (Late Nov and Dec), Children's and weather museums, local farms, hay rides, and many other amusements are all within a short drive of the house. The Mount Washington auto road is an exciting day trip for the Summer or early fall visitors.

Skiers will appreciate the short distances to multiple ski mountains. Cranmore Mountain (10 Minutes), Attitash (20 min.), Black Mountain, Bretton Woods, King Pine, and Wildcat are all an easy drive. Come home to relax in the hot tub or sit by the fireplace to warm your toes. 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 first floor has a full bathroom, a bedroom with two sets of bunk beds, a fully-equipped kitchen, a six-foot dining table for 6, breakfast bar for 4, cathedral ceiling Family Room, with a Sky Chair, TV, DVD and fireplace, that opens onto a 300-square-foot deck from which you can enjoy peace and solitude. There is an attached mud room for all your ski/snowboard/bike/outdoor gear. The deck also has a sun room with 5 person Nordic Hot Tub for year-round enjoyment.

The second floor has 2 Bedrooms, full bath and a loft area. Each bedroom has a queen sized bed, there is a full bathroom, and a loft area with a single day bed and seating space perfect for reading or playing a board game.

The lower level, finished with 3/4 bath, bedroom with two single beds and a 2nd family room with TV, sectional couch and a Futon sofa. Challenge your family members or friends to a Foosball tournament! This is a great added space for the kids to play while the adults are upstairs or for a second family to have their own space.

The house is ideal for one family or two families to share a vacation. This is not a "Party Home" as we are located in a quiet neighborhood and our guests must adhere to respectful noise levels at all times.

There is a gazebo in the backyard and a fire pit just outside for those romantic autumn evenings. There is not a grassed area for play as it is a wooded lot. The surrounding area is quiet and peaceful, with conservation land nearby for hiking and cross-country skiing.

We are just 2 hours and 30 minutes from Boston, 3 hours from Worcester, and 4 hours from Hartford, CT. The Pizza Barn in Ossipee has been a family favorite to stop for Dinner or lunch when driving up.

New Hampshire room tax is included in all rates.

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About the area

North Conway

Located in Birch Hill, a neighbourhood in North Conway, this holiday home is near theme parks and near a water park. Northway Plaza Shopping Center and L. L. Bean Factory Store are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore White Mountain National Forest and Echo Lake State Park. Story Land and Mount Washington Observatory Weather Discovery Center are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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North Conway, NH

What's nearby

  • Saco River - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Echo Lake State Park - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Mount Washington Observatory Weather Discovery Center - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
  • North Conway Country Club - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Conway Scenic Railway - 9 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Sea Dog Brewing Co. - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Haveli Indian Cuisine - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Fresh Craft Burgers - ‬16 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 177 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 177 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaime K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and the house worked perfect for our family. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great price for the property with amenities! The hot tub was perfect after a day on the slopes. Only a ten minute drive to North Conway. Especially appreciated that this property was dog friendly. Will definitely rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonya S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Gecko Inn was perfect for our family ski trip. Amenities were as described. There was plenty of space for us to spread out and relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts were prompt and clear in their communication and provided a helpful guide to the property. The house is in a quiet, convenient location and has a terrific layout for a family holiday get-together. We were pleased with our stay at the Gecko Inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ken was most welcoming and responded very quickly to questions. A small note...there are only 4 or so smaller spoons in the silverware drawer. As always, the Gecko Inn is a warm and welcoming place for our extended family to enjoy a wonderful winter getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another wonderful stay at the Gecko Inn! It had everything for our two families to keep the kids entertained, is so close to everything, aces all around!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alysa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying at the Gecko Inn, and once again it proved to be a reliable and comfortable rental. The host is communicative and organized. The home is very clean, well-stocked with everything we need in the kitchen, and spacious enough for everyone to spread out. We usually spend our time shopping, eating, and playing card games, but having the hot tub to unwind in is an added bonus. We hope to stay here again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug J.

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

2025 ski trip

Great place to stay for Skiing. Near many ski areas, nice accommodations, and a hot tub after a good day on the slopes.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

vanessa w.

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

Gecko inn

Great time, we were all thrilled to see a porcupine in the back yard!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alysa M.

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

Great place for the family

We really enjoyed our stay at the Gecko Inn. It was cozy and had plenty of space for our group.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan, 2022
Thank you Alysa! We appreciate the nice comments.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

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

Holiday getaway

Perfect Holiday getaway for our large family. Plenty of room and quick response from host.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray W.

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

Friends weekend

We came up to tube the saco house was perfect in a close location to town hot tub was nice beautiful home
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William M.

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

Ski vacation

We have been to the Geicko Inn many times. It is an excellent ski house, close to the mountains and North Conway. We have always had a great time there.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

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

Wonderful stay at Gecko Inn

The house was perfect for our family vacation! Close to everything we wanted to see and do! The kids and adults loved hot tub! Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Micheal P.

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

North conway

Excellent vacation spot
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Spring Break!

We had so much fun! The house offers a family vibe.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

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

The Gecko Inn

Great location. Great property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug, 2023
Thanks Richard!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Great time at the Gecko Inn

The hot tub was wonderful. Had all the amenities needed. It was very homey.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale C.

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

Christmas getaway

Perfect for our family. We loved the cozy house and the scenic neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time. House is not far from town. Hot tub was great for the family. Owner was responsive to communication. Our kids loved hunting for all of the Geckos around the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was ideal for our family and the location could not have been better. We had two young children, a two year-old and a four-year-old who is so enjoy swimming in the hot tub and running up and down all the stairs. Would highly recommend it for anyone who has young children and grandparents that help big time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen N.

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

Wonderful weekend

The house was beautifully decorated for the holidays, clean, warm and comfortable.Plenty of room for the 7 adult women - would love to stay there in the different seasons.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie D.

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

Family ski vacation

Place was great. Perfect for 6 adults and 3 kids under 6! Would def recommend to anyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William M.

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

A very pleasant stay as always. Feels like home.

Our family skis and enjoys various restaurants in the area. Our favorite time is time spent in the GECKO eating, playing board games and just being together!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra R.

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

Perfect for families with children

Great home. Bonus to have hot tub, fire pit and foosball table to keep children occupied. Good location for visiting North Conway downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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