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Large, Family Farm House - Perfect Place To Enjoy The Beauty Of New Hampshire

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Gile Road December 30, 2013
A late November afternoon
Private driveway to home
November 2013
View of the homestead from the driveway

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 144500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Franklin, NH
  • Place, Stone Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Franklin Free Public Library
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Franklin Regional Hospital
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Concord, NH (CON-Concord Municipal)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 2, Laura's room

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5, Jamie's Room

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Den

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Downstairs bath

Toilet · Shower only

Library toilet room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Large, Family Farm House - Perfect Place To Enjoy The Beauty Of New Hampshire

Situated on 40+ acres with mountain views, vast fields and dramatic sunsets, Gile Road is the place to relax and reconnect with the earth. Our home is a large 1800's farmhouse that has been expanded and modernized to provide today's comforts with the charm of days long past.

Upon entering out family home you will be welcomed into our lovely 'keeping room' with the original over sized fireplace and comfortable overstuffed sofas perfect for lively conversation or a quiet read in front of the fire. There are multiple other common rooms on the first level that are colonial and loaded with history and comfortable surroundings. Our kitchen is fully equipped with modern appliances and high-end cookware adjacent to a lovely dining room perfect for a simple breakfast or a gourmet Thanksgiving dinner. As you continue through the house you will enter the sunroom lounge area that looks out onto the patio, swimming pool, stone walls and open fields. This garden area is equipped with relaxing lounge furniture, a barbecue and fire pit perfect for friendly gatherings.

Guest bedrooms are large yet cozy with luxury linens. The second level has 7 bedrooms (3 queens, 2 doubles, and 3 twins) plus a lovely den (double hide-a-bed) and 2 complete baths. There is one full bath on the ground level with an additional half bath located in the library.

Other amenities include: WiFi, one TV with DVD player and an abundance of peace and quiet.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Please consult prior to any event plans!
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Fee applies
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Please consult prior to any event plans!
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Franklin

Located in Franklin, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Winslow State Park and Kearsarge Wildlife Management Area, while Toad Hall and Rome Theater are cultural highlights. Tarbin Gardens and Potter Place Depot are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Franklin, NH

What's nearby

  • Stone Park - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Franklin Free Public Library - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Franklin City Hall - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Franklin Regional Hospital - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Tarbin Gardens - 7 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Tilton Station - 14 min drive
  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Frontera - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Onion Pub - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Large, Family Farm House - Perfect Place To Enjoy The Beauty Of New Hampshire have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Large, Family Farm House - Perfect Place To Enjoy The Beauty Of New Hampshire?

As of 9 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Large, Family Farm House - Perfect Place To Enjoy The Beauty Of New Hampshire on 31 Mar, 2026 start from S$944, 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.

Is Large, Family Farm House - Perfect Place To Enjoy The Beauty Of New Hampshire pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Large, Family Farm House - Perfect Place To Enjoy The Beauty Of New Hampshire?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Large, Family Farm House - Perfect Place To Enjoy The Beauty Of New Hampshire?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large, Family Farm House - Perfect Place To Enjoy The Beauty Of New Hampshire?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Large, Family Farm House - Perfect Place To Enjoy The Beauty Of New Hampshire located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Stone Park, Toad Hall and Franklin Free Public Library. Franklin City Hall and Odell Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 60 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Terry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming house with lots of bedrooms. Secluded on a big swath of land. We kept discovering new rooms and storage spaces during our stay. About 35 minutes to Weirs Beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melody C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay!

We loved the antique decor, grounds and pool. Four generations had a lovely time of connecting for our vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick G.

Perfect for our group !!!

Gile road is a perfect set up for our golf weekend, We really enjoyed the location, expansive property, and amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Patrick G.

Great stay for large group

Was a great place for my groups annual golf outing, plenty of rooms/beds, great indoor and outdoor congregation space, and plenty of character. Only drawback was some low doorway headers. Already considering a return trip!

8/10 Good

Rene C.

The home on Gile Road was perfect for our family weekend heraway

The property was very comfortable. Lots of character. Cozy in front of the fireplace.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nathan J.

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

Summer with family

This funky old place was just right for our multigenerational get together in northern New England. Lots of bedrooms and nooks and crannies to get lost in. Pool keeps the young ins entertained. Close to classic swimming spots, ice cream, and an easy and totally rewarding summit of Mt Kearsage. Classic New England summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Batoul H.

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

Great for large groups!

This property easily accommodated our large group for a family get together. The property has several areas (both inside and outside) for the whole family to hang out in, but also has several rooms available for people to escape to do some work or have some private time. John was a great host and very responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

CHUCK D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

1800’s Revisited

Aside from the cold weather house problems we all had a wonderful family reunion.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Luke M.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Nice Place to Stay

Great large house with a lot of history. Part of the fun was reading and learning the history of the home and the ownership and genealogy. The home does have some age but nothing that one couldn't easily become accustomed to. I would recommend this home to large gatherings.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

8/10 Good

Jim D., Dracut, Massachusetts

gile road franklin nh

Had a great time at this wonderful old house 16 guys with motorcycles for Father's Day weekend a great place to ride in and out of great food fire at night and not having to worry about bothering anyone thanks again hope we're back next year
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Seth D.

Great house, loved the charm

Once i arrived at the house, Aaron (caretaker) greeted me with the keys, a tour of the place, some rules and even gave me a box of golf balls! This house has some serious charm, great cozy space, wonderful pool, and is in the middle of nothing (which was perfect). Everything was as advertised and did not disappoint. I would easily rent this place again!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

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

Great Location for our Large Group

This home boasted plenty of space inside and out for our group of 16. The fields surrounding the property were great for lawn games and having the pool to cool off in was amazing. Inside we did not feel cramped. During day and evening we could hang out in the sun room and at night we gathered around in the living room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tyler W.

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

Amazing time!

The house and the stay was amazing. We loved having the pool and the lawn was in great shape for games. We spent a lot of time in it after golf and yard games since it was up around 90 degrees some days we stayed but the ACs saved us at night. The sunroom was a great place for us to all eat and hang out and we loved the uniqueness of the home. We would def go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pat N.

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

an epic family reunion

This home fit our family (grandparents, 3 adult children with spouses, 5 grandchildren) perfectly, and allowed us to host the other 20 family members for a day. Good times had by all. Just remember to duck your head when walking through the house!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

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

4th time back

A group of friends and I have used this property 4 times now, and it is our go to house when we visit near Laconia. It has plenty of bedrooms and beds to accommodate the 9+ adults that we bring. Also, the pool is a great resource for our group. John and his property manager are great at communicating, and they make check-in simple and any needs that may arise, accommodated. We love the house and can't wait to come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Veronica H.

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

Our home away from home

This is our 2nd time staying at the 40 Gile Rd house for our annual Adult Weekend Getaway (Friendcation). After years of searching we have finally found the perfect place to laugh a little more, share in memories we will have never forget and of course eat (and maybe drink :)) way too much. Waiting another 365 days will be hard but we are all counting down the days until we can meet again at our home away from home. Thank you again for a wonderful weekend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Cathy S.

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

Antique Colonial

Great place for experiencing an authentic early American home. Please remove multitude of spiderwebs on main floor, trim high weeds, and air condition first floor as 90+ degree interior is challenging.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane V.

Beautiful old Farm House, so much character. Such an awesome place!

This is a gorgeous piece of property with an amazing farm house from the 1800s ( I believe). The decor and character of this home are amazing. This Farm house has clearly been kept well and loved dearly by its famiy for generations. There is plenty of space for large families. There are many rooms with comfortable accommodations. I highly recommend staying here. If you are into old farm houses, history and a peaceful getaway this is the place for you!! I would definitely rent this place again. There so many wonderful things to say about this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Claire L.

I LOVE THE GILE ROAD FARMHOUSE!

Gile Road is a very special place. We have stayed there twice and we will definitely return. It is full of history and is incredibly charming and very comfortable. Each time we went with a large group of good friends and had an amazing time. It is quiet and relaxing and also possesses rooms spacious enough for large groups of friends and family to gather and eat meals together. From each window of the home you see amazing vistas and you feel like you are in the country but you are actually quite close to two different towns. I love this farmhouse!

10/10 Excellent

Elena S.

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

Wonderful Family Vacation

Our family had a great time at this very spacious and private property. The adults and kids swam and splashed in the pool, had lunches and dinners in the sunroom and enjoyed walking around the grounds and playing lawn games. There are ample board games for a rainy evening for both adults and kids. We found the kitchen to be very well stocked, as during the week we were there all but two meals were cooked at the house. The owner was very responsive and easy to get in touch with. The property was just a great place overall to stay at with a lot of history that comes with it! Thank you John!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Veronica H.

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

Perfect House for Friends Weekend

We stayed here August 2020 with 10 friends, it was the perfect house for us to chill out for a long weekend. We cooked, drank, swam, and explored all weekend! The pool was wonderful for lounging, relaxing, and a bit of throwing the football around. The room off the pool was AMAZING for having meals, it allowed us all to sit together and be close to the bar! The kitchen (with the extra refrigerator) was prefect for cooking meals. The house had so much history and interesting "secret" spaces. There were plenty of bedrooms and space for everyone. We would absolutely rent this house again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

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

Wonderful escape for a large family

My extended family vacations together for a week each summer and this year stayed at this house in Franklin NH. The house was spacious enough to comfortably allow 10 adults and 5 children to relax, explore, and play. Rooms were clean, appliances well-maintained, and the outdoor grounds are expansive and practically demand exploration! The kids spent hours each day in the pool and playing hide and seek in the house’s nooks and crannies. At night, there’s no city light getting in the way of some great stargazing. The caretakers were consistently helpful and gracious. We were very happy to have stayed here and we thank John and his team for providing us with a memorable venue.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allyson L.

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

Beautiful historic home for our wedding weekend

My partner and I got married on Mt. Kearsarge and stayed at the house with friends and family for the weekend. The house accommodated a large group wonderfully with AC in almost all rooms and a nice big bedroom downstairs away from all the others where the one family with a baby could stay. We loved the hearth and old farm implements on display. The patio, fire pit, and pool were amazing with beautiful views and sunsets. Nice updated kitchen with two fridges and a dishwasher. The house is historic but had everything we needed. Our communication with the host started with some confusing moments but he made it right and was very generous. We will remember our stay here always!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Molly B.

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

Best Christmas spot

Our adult children and daughter in law joined us for the week leading up to Christmas and this couldn't have been a better place for us. We were in our own Covid bubble so having a large house with many wings, rooms, nooks and quiet places for us all to be together and yet have privacy was perfect! When we arrived there must have been 3 feet of snow on the ground and it looked like a Christmas card. We got a tree, strung lights, baked cookies, cooked too much food, tromped in the woods, did some downhill at Ragged Mountain, and just generally settled in for a relaxing family Christmas. John has done a lovely job of preserving the feel of this rambling homestead and yet providing comfy beds with first class linens - we all slept incredibly well. Highly recommend and we hope to be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Henry R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Historic Adventure with Modern Amenities

ThIs 1860s house takes you back in time with modern comfort. Our grandchildren saw old construction but ate food prepared with new appliances and saw 40 acres of open space for wiffle ball games but swam in a modern inground pool. The linens and kitchen supplies were adequate. Only the bedrooms had air conditioners. The firepit was great. Our family seeks adventure and builds family memories. If you want total confort go to the sterile Hilton Inn. If you want new experiences come here for the open space and unique house. The property manager was very helpful. We enjoyed the tomatoes from the garden. A great time was had by all.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by John L Gile

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John Gile purchased this property over ten years ago as it had been built by his ancestors in the early 1800s Since that time John has enjoyed sharing the home with his family and friends.

Why they chose this property

We purchased this home because it had been built by our great-great-great-great grand father in 1804. The Home stayed within our family until the early 1900's. We love this home as a place for family gatherings over holidays such as July 4th, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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