The Hill: guesthouse with views surrounded by nature

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Madison, NH

Settlers' Green Outlet Village17 min drive
Saco River19 min drive
Cranmore Mountain Resort31 min drive
Manchester, NH (MHT-Manchester-Boston Regional)115 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Garden

About this property

The best of both worlds: Truly off the beaten path and completely surrounded by nature, yet near to just about everything. Enjoy a private space in an historic 1804 colonial farmhouse surrounded by the mountain views, miles of trails, peace and natural beauty of our 140 acre rural retreat in the White Mountains of N.H.
This is a rustic old Colonial house- full of history and character. In the back yard there is an outdoor dining table and chairs for your use alone. The guest space is entered through a private door from the back yard, into a private entryway with space for shoes, coats, sports gear, etc. and a sitting area. There are guide books and books of local interest, puzzles, and toys. The first bedroom has one queen and one twin bed, closet and drawer space to store your clothes and belongings, and a coffee and tea service. The one bathroom is off of this bedroom. The second bedroom has a beautiful queen sized canopy bed and a twin bed, with an antique settee and slipper chair for lounging. Both bedrooms have block out curtains. There are plenty of extra blankets and quilts for chilly nights. The basic bathroom which is accessed through the first bedroom has a high-pressure shower, toilet, sink and cupboard for storage. Our bed and bath linens are of high quality natural materials. The entire space is furnished with authentic period antique furniture, antique hand made and oriental rugs, and decorated with plenty of original New England artwork.
You may see signs of restoration and renovation, as this place is a big work in progress.
This is an old house in the country- no make up mirror, sometimes spotty internet, only a few outlets, and plenty of creaks and sounds- the true character of an old house. Though you will feel "away from it all" in a classic New England home, you will be just a few minutes away from the world class dining, shopping and recreation of North Conway and the White Mountains. And, some of the areas best beaches and restaurants are literally around the corner. Come and enjoy the natural beauty and peace and quiet of our mountain retreat.

Property manager

Hillary Palm Twigg-Smith

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Amenities

Outdoor space

Deck with patio seating to take in mountain views.

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Private functions can be planned ahead of time.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

Note from host: Private functions can be planned ahead of time.

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

About the area

Madison

This holiday home is located in Madison. Cranmore Mountain Resort and Attitash Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore White Mountain National Forest. Silver Lake Railroad and Conway Station are also worth visiting.

Madison, NH

What's nearby

Settlers' Green Outlet Village - 17 min drive
Saco River - 19 min drive
Conway Scenic Railway - 21 min drive
Kahuna Laguna - 26 min drive
Cranmore Mountain Resort - 31 min drive

Getting around

Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

Dunkin' - 17 min drive
Almost There Restaurant - 17 min drive
Banners Restaurant - 20 min drive
Sweet Maple Cafe - 18 min drive
Leavitt's Country Bakery - 20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Hill: guesthouse with views surrounded by nature pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Hill: guesthouse with views surrounded by nature?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Hill: guesthouse with views surrounded by nature?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Hill: guesthouse with views surrounded by nature located?

Situated in Madison, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Conway Lake, Silver Lake Railroad and Madison Boulder. Conway Station and Tuckerman Brewery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

7.2

Good

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7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

7.0/10

Location

7.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy P.

9 Sept 2022

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

Great overnight stay

My band played a gig just over the border in Maine, so we stayed the night here. It was perfect for us! The property was quiet and the owner was very personable. We hope to visit again soon!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Hillary G.

21 Aug 2022

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

Straight out of chainsaw massacre

Property was NOT at all what was advertised. Advertisment said 3 bedroom guest house, child friendly, with toys and activities for children. Property was trashed, cars everywhere from atleast 4 different states, there was an entry and 2 "bedrooms", door didn't lock, no TV, there was a door that went into another room that there's was someone in and we couldn't lock from our side, no lighting outside by the path, it smelt musty, someone walking around outside in the woods. This place was literly something out of chainsaw massacre or children of the corn, we were there all of about 30 minutes and we packed up and left, we didn't go on vacation to potentially be murdered, buried in the back yard and never return home

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

RACHEL G.

7 Aug 2022

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

Perfect

The property was exactly as advertised. We had a great stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

edward m.

20 Jun 2022

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

all was as expected after thoroughly reading ad for property.Definitely off beaten path

clean quiet rustic authentic old house experience with mountain views reasonably priced but tough to access down miles of dirt roads.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Renee M.

6 Nov 2021

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

0/10

Was supposed to be renting Friday and Saturday night. Went to go inside, door was open which we were told it would be and there were no keys on the coat rack where they should have been. The place stunk so bad of mold/mustiness that I started to get a bad headache and my partner couldn't stand the smell. We decided we couldn't even stay there but there was hardly any phone signal to call the hosts and tell them about the condition of the place. I felt very uncomfortable, especially with the key missing. When we were putting our stuff back in our car, I saw a person on the property, in the woods. We got in our cars as fast as we could and left. By this time, it was about 9pm. We had to drive to get service so I could call the owners. Owner was rude and offered no refund. "Well that's never happened before" was the reply I got when I said we couldn't stay. Okay, not my problem. Not only did I lose that money, I had to pay a ridiculous amount for another hotel last minute and we had to cut our vacation short because I could only afford one night at the prices they were charging at peak weekend rates, not to mention calling around for 45 minutes with spotty signal when mostly everything was booked. We had drove from out of state and we were tired and very unhappy. Owner was not helpful at all. Place was moldy. Looked like someone had broke in and stole the key she said would be there. Be careful IF you are brave enough to stay here and have money to throw away.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Hillary Palm Twigg-Smith

I grew up in Wolfeboro, N.H. on Lake Winnipesaukee. I attended Phillips Exeter Academy and Skidmore College. I am a mother of three, avid world traveler, life long learner, adventurer and enthusiast of music, food, art, nature, and all peoples and cultures.

Why they chose this property

I grew up in NH and after having my first child in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado I wanted to move back east closer to family. I was looking for a fixer upper old farmhouse and barn on plenty of beautiful land..... this was the place!