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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 14418.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Franklin, NH
  • Tarbin Gardens
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Webster Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Highland Mountain Bike Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal)
    ‪35 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.

Property manager

John L Gile

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
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. Travelling with kids? Consider Tarbin Gardens and Potter Place Depot. 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

  • Franklin Regional Hospital - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Tarbin Gardens - 12 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Webster Lake - 12 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Highland Mountain Bike Park - 20 min drive - 11.9 km
  • New Hampshire International Speedway - 33 min drive - 31.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tilt'n Diner - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪UNO Pizzeria & Grill - ‬15 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.

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

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

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?

This family-friendly Franklin holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (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

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 59 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Veronica H.

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

Our Annual Retreat

This was our fourth year staying at this incredible property, and once again, it exceeded all our expectations. Every year, our group looks forward to returning, and each time, it feels more like our home away from home. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with the same warmth and comfort that we've come to expect. Every corner of this home is designed to provide the perfect blend of relaxation and fun. Whether it's preparing meals in the spacious kitchen, enjoying games on the three-season room, lounging in the pool, or just lounging on the deck, there's something for everyone. The outdoor spaces are a particular highlight—perfect for early morning coffee or late-night stargazing. We also appreciate how well-equipped the house is with everything we could possibly need during our stay. The location is ideal for our group. Close enough to enjoy a quick drive yet secluded enough to provide the peace and tranquility we crave. Our group has grown closer with each visit, and this house plays a big part in that. It’s the kind of place where lasting memories are made. We’ve already marked our calendars for next year’s stay, and we can't wait to return. To the owners, thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us. It’s truly a special place, and we feel lucky to have found it. Here’s to many more years of laughter, relaxation, and friendship in this wonderful retreat. Until next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

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

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

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

Cathy S., Deerfield, USA

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

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

Henry R., CT

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

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

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

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

Hilary S.

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

A charming old farmhouse rich with history and great for large groups

My group rented the home for January, February and March. We spent every weekend at the house taking advantage of the large property and access to skiing at Ragged Mountain. The home is the ideal place for a large group who is looking to cook a lot of meals at the house. John recently replaced both the oven and refrigerator. We enjoyed many wonderful evenings enjoying the comfy sofas and chairs in front of the fire. The home is large enough that you can always find a quiet corner to read or play a card game, be it in the cozy library or study. History buffs will love investigating the history of this historic home. John is a very attentive host who was always responsive to any needs or requests.
Stayed 84 nights in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

Lewis H.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Quirky barely adequate

The property has some charm, but is in poor repair. It's a bit of an antique and it is obvious that the rental is just to keep it afloat for the descendants who for whatever reason cannot part with their history. It is not very well updated, and although there are beds for a crowd, the bathrooms, common spaces and such do not lend themselves to a group over 6-8. If you are tall, wear a helmet or don't come. You will bump your head often. If you are over 200 lbs, you won't fit into any of the shower spaces but one. Don't bring young kids as the house is not child-safe. The pool was open uncovered mid-winter, waiting for an errant child to step through; the alcohol cupboard is on ground level and unlocked, and the fireplace is massive and open. The kitchen is small for a house entertaining up to 18 guests, and the storage space for groceries is pitifully limited to small drawers, and the limited countertops. The pantry is not much help in that area other than holding spare older appliances like the blender. Lighting in the house is also a problem. At night, it is dim most everywhere in the common spaces especially. No game-room for teens and only a small TV with poor sight-lines. For what you are asked to pay, the value in short, is not there. On the other hand, the area is quiet, the land spacious and holds adventure for certain ages. Oh, and did I mention that the house is drafty? One bedroom had the window AC still in place which provided nice cooling drafts in mid-winter. One zone never did really heat up aside from what came through the floor, but by keeping the fireplace going, it was tolerable. With the washer on one level and the dryer on another, it was difficult to manage the laundry. In sum, if you want quirky and are very tolerant, you can have an acceptable gathering here. But you can probably do much better for your money.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Barbara D.

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

Rural farmhouse

Not comfortable for a late fall visit. House is in need of updating. Not enough hot water for 6 people let alone 14 advertised. Kitchen needs improvement especially for large groups.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

We made it work.

The property is a unique old farmhouse with lots of charm and a confusing layout. It is not very clean, and there are places with exposed wiring. The historical charm doesn't really excuse this. Beautiful location though.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elena S., Tenafly

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Natalie W.

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

Great!

Had a fun trip. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elana P., New Haven, USA

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

a unique Home and Property

Our whole family enjoyed staying at this home which has an unusual layout. It took us a couple days to learn how to get from one room to another which was part of our enjoyment. The kids especially loved having a pool where they could enjoy their flloaties!! AND THE LARGE AREA WAS GREAT FOR playing baseball etc the fire pit was a perfect for making the kids someores and for all the grownups to linger after the younger ones went to sleep.!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

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

Gile Road

We have been staying here for 6 years and love the accommodations for our large group...Will be back again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

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

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

Alex B.

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

Wonderful home with character

Great rustic old house with lots of character for a big friend reunion weekend - everything we needed for a long weekend of cooking, grilling, catching up, and enjoying the outdoor space around the house. Would happily stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hilary S.

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

Wonderful stay at an amazing historic home!

We rented this wonderful historic home with friends for three months in order to be close to skiing at Ragged Mountain. Our stay was delightful! We spent hours after skiing sitting and playing games by the fire. Our kids enjoyed sledding on the property as well as exploring the woods. The home is perfect for accommodating large groups. The library and study were great places to curl up with a book or jump on a Zoom call. The owner of the property was extremely attentive to our needs or concerns. We can't wait to return!
Stayed 82 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Natalie R.

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

Beautiful Historic Property

Great house for groups! We had a wonderful time playing lawn games and enjoying the beautiful neighborhood. Great kitchen for cooking and tons of bedrooms!

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.

Languages:

English
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