Lakes Region! Historic 200+ Year Old Beautiful Cape 1 mi from Squam Town Beach

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5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8241.5 sq m

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Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen

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Sandwich, NH

Squam Lake
‪5 min drive‬
Sandwich Town Beach
‪6 min drive‬
Castle in the Clouds
‪21 min drive‬
Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal)
‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Ann's Room

1 King Bed

Chris & Deb's Room

1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

Kids Room

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Mammy's Room

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Mammy's Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Chicks’ Corner : A New England Gem

Nestled in the heart of the New Hampshire Lakes Region, Chicks’ Corner is a charming, historic farmhouse that has stood the test of time for over 200 years. This delightful property, with its hand-hewn beams and genuine New England charm, offers a perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

Seasonal Activities and Scenic Beauty

Summer:

• Boating and Swimming: Enjoy the crystal-clear waters of Squam Lake, perfect for boating and swimming.

Fall:

• Foliage: Witness the breathtaking transformation of the landscape as the leaves change to vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows.
• Hiking: Explore the scenic trails that showcase the natural beauty of the Lakes Region.

Local Attractions

• Golfing: Tee off at nearby golf courses with stunning views.
• Dining and Shopping: Explore quaint New England style shops and savor delicious local cuisine.

Tranquil Escape

Above all, Chicks Corner offers the peace and quiet of the New Hampshire lakes region, making it the ideal location for relaxation and rejuvenation throughout the year.

Property manager

BRENDAN F TOMPKINS

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Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

Parties and events are allowed on site

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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sandwich

Located in Sandwich, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at White Mountain National Forest and Lake Winnipesaukee. Travelling with kids? Consider Sandwich Creamery, or check out an event or a game at Club Motorsports. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Sandwich, NH

What's nearby

Squam Lake - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
Sandwich Town Beach - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
Castle in the Clouds - 21 min drive - 18.7 km
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center - 22 min drive - 13.8 km
Owl's Nest Resort & Golf Club - 38 min drive - 39.8 km

Getting around

Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Bob House & The Reel-in Tavern - ‬17 min drive
‪Village Kitchen - ‬15 min drive
‪The Foothills Cafe & Curio - ‬4 min drive
‪The New Woodshed - ‬14 min drive
‪El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakes Region! Historic 200+ Year Old Beautiful Cape 1 mi from Squam Town Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakes Region! Historic 200+ Year Old Beautiful Cape 1 mi from Squam Town Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakes Region! Historic 200+ Year Old Beautiful Cape 1 mi from Squam Town Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakes Region! Historic 200+ Year Old Beautiful Cape 1 mi from Squam Town Beach located?

This family-friendly Sandwich holiday home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Squam Lake, Sandwich Town Beach and Bearcamp River. White Mountain National Forest and Sandwich Notch are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Victoria W.

2 Oct 2024

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

Great spot!

Perfect place to stay for a wedding weekend on Squam Lake!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

16 Aug 2024

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

Comfy and convenient

We stayed for a couple weeks. The house was comfortable with lots of spaces for family to enjoy together. Very historic and authentic NH house. We loved it. Very convenient for swimming and hiking.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles A.

21 June 2023

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

Annual ride for bike week at Laconia

Great place to stay enjoyed our time at the farm house

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Wendy D.

30 July 2023

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

Family Gathering

A beautiful, historic home. A very unique place to stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 Aug 2023

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

Sandwich stay

Amazing location just down the road from Squam Lake.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn C.

12 June 2023

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

Stay in sandwich

Great place to stay for our bike trip. Close to all the best roads in the white mountains, close to Laconia for bike week. Lots of room, very enjoyable spot.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Igor S.

17 June 2023

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

Great stay

Wonderful old house and plenty of room for lots of people. Don't follow GPS directions though it sends you to the wrong end of road.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

13 July 2024

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

Comfortable and Convenient

Chick’s Corner was very comfortable for our stay and convenient to a variety of different towns and villages. The home, which has been in the owner's family since the early part of the 20th century, is filled with historic charm but has all of the modern conveniences today's travelers appreciate. Everyone who slept in the downstairs bedrooms agreed that they are perhaps the most comfortable beds we have ever slept on. While we got zero cell service (perhaps a blessing in disguise), there is great wifi so you're still able to stay connected should you so choose. Most noteworthy, though, was Brendan's incredibly fast response to any questions we had as well as his desire to ensure our stay was both comfortable and enjoyable. It was a unique start to our two-week New England summer vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

15 July 2023

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

Classic Farmhouse Charm

This spacious farmhouse is a trip back in time. It is filled with lovely antiques, braided rugs and folk art paintings, yet has comfortable beds and a fully equipped kitchen. The large bedrooms easily accommodate the king-size beds, and the living room has lots of room for the entire family. We enjoyed sitting in the screened-in breezeway during a rainstorm. The property has been in the current owner's family since 1947, and you can easily imagine the kids running through the house and yard. The wide-plank floors are a little uneven, but I'm sure you would be as well after 200 years. We also had a very brief encounter with a small, four-legged local, which the host warned us about beforehand, and is not surprising in a farmhouse. Swimming is only a 5 minute drive to Squam Lake. You can also take a 10 minute drive to the Beede Falls trailhead; they were running full after all the recent rains this year (wear your swimsuit for a cool swim!). We also enjoyed our visit to Castle in the Clouds (good hiking there as well). The local restaurants were never very crowded, and offered great food and friendly service. Overall, we enjoyed this house very much, and were fortunate to have had the opportunity to stay in such a classic property.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

5 Nov 2021

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

Sandwich Notch Treasure

We stayed at Chick's Corner for almost a week living the way we would have wanted if it were the last five days we had on earth. From access to trails, mountain biking, the delightful Sandwich Notch Road and all the fire trails with their logging roads emerging from it this area is absolutely spectacular in fall. The nature is gorgeous and there is lots of it with plenty of hills, mountains and ponds to treasure if your skills, interest and fitness allow. Wildlife is plentiful, we saw all kinds of tracks around and encountered a pair of moose, mother with her calf at the nearby intersection on Smith road. The waterfall, the hills, the cellar holes invite you into a beautiful story and would encourage anyone to pick up the book "Road Through Sandwich Notch" written by Elizabeth Yates whose efforts helped save the area and turn it into National Forest. There are also other trailheads not far with access to the White Mountains' Sandwich Range in Ferncroft, one of our favorite haunts this time of year. The property itself is well kept, clean, with everything in good working order. The house has enormous character with the owner telling us it belonged to his grandfather. It's full of very particular antiques and makes you feel like you are living in a dream.... *THE* dream given its location. The beds were extremely comfortable too. Many rentals seem to be the dumping ground of the worst beds imaginable which otherwise would have found their way outside your curb on trash day but not here. What a nice feeling to be able to crash in the comfortable acoutrements after these challenging days. This would be an ideal location for a large family or several families/sets of friends to come with intent on hiking, mountain biking or kayaking this splendid area. Which is what we did!!!!!!! =) I am glad we came across this property in such a unique location and will be planning another adventure in the spring to bike the Kancamagus highway one day with road bikes and the trails with our mountain bikes the other. I feel blessed to have experienced a place like this. I will leave you with the comment another fellow rider advised us on the trails. He had moved from Portland and spent time across the United States even in the beautiful Southwest and Colorado through his life. He told us was that only Western North Carolina on the Tennessee border offered such access to top notch nature and cycling like Sandwich NH. I highly recommend this property!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joel B.

12 Aug 2022

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

Quaint farm setting

Definitely an old farmhouse but has all accommodations needed for a family stay. Beautiful area. Host veey responsive and helpful. Overall, a great stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Martin N.

15 Nov 2021

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

Chicks Corner

The charm and history of the place really set it apart from other places I've stayed

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julia O.

5 Aug 2020

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

Historic Charm

My extended family and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Chicks Corner. Spacious bedrooms, comfortable beds, and lots of history in a great location. Perfect for the right crew ready to enjoy the quirks of an old house.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

21 July 2020

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

Homey farmhouse!

Loved the stay here! We wanted to get off the grid for a bit and this place made it feel very authentic

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melodie M.

21 Oct 2019

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

Columbus Day weekend in Sandwich, NH

This is a lovely historic property with a lot of room and charm. The owners were very responsive to all questions I had. I would recommend this property and would rent it again.

About the host

Hosted by BRENDAN F TOMPKINS

Our family has been spending summer vacations at "Chick's Corner" for decades. This home was originally purchased in 1947 by Army Corps. Gen. Christopher Tompkins, a WWII veteran and classmate and friend of Dwight D. Eisenhower.

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Ann's Room

Chris & Deb's Room

Kids Room

Living Room

Mammy's Room

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Bathroom

Mammy's Bathroom

Upstairs Bathroom

Spaces

About this property