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Six-Bedroom Family Retreat Near Portsmouth

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Property grounds
Children's area
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Entire home

6 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Six-Bedroom Family Retreat Near Portsmouth

Private location but still only 20 min from Portsmouth NH.
6BR but can sleep up to 20 ppl (i.e. private bedrooms + bunk beds, futons, couches, air mattresses etc.)
Finished basement w/bar and 139" screen theater.
Very large outdoor deck w/8 person hot tub.
Large backyard w/games.
Koi pond, woods and walking paths.
Covered patio off from basement for additional activities.
Please inquire with the correct number of guests. Group size impacts pricing.

NO EVENTS OR WEDDINGS

The space

We welcome large groups to our home and kindly ask that you inquire prior to booking if you are expecting groups of more than 16 people. We include an additional fee for larger groups, for insurance and liability purposes, and want to be sure you are able to see the full amount you will be paying prior to booking. Thanks!

Please note: We have DirecTV throughout the house EXCEPT in the theater. You are able to plug a personal device into the theater using an HDMI cable that we provide to stream/watch whatever you'd like.

Great location for private gatherings. Private location (with 5 acres of woods) and a vast outdoor space for lawn games, BBQs, volleyball, horseshoes, cornhole, lounging in hammock, pitching a tent, enjoying a campfire, etc. Paths have been created through the woods with clearing and fountain. There is also a large koi pond and mini-waterfall on the property for quiet reflection. We are 10 miles from the University of New Hampshire and are happy to provide housing for families visiting their kids.

We have often acted as the homebase for bridal parties hosting weddings locally. Here are some of the venues we're closest to:
The Oaks-3.5 miles
Hall at Great Falls-3.8 miles
Rivermill at Dover Landing-5.1 miles
The Red Barn at Outlook Farm-8.4 miles
Three Chimneys Inn-10.4 miles
Note: there are 6 bedrooms and 2 sets of bunkbeds - so a total of 16 people can comfortably sleep in a bed. Additional guests can use sofas, futons, and air mattresses to sleep (which I can provide).

Plenty of towels, bedding, pots/pans for cooking. Additional needs/questions? Just ask.

Aerial video of the property:
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BEDROOM BREAKDOWN:
1: queen bed (master)
2: queen bad (second bedroom)
3: full bed (off master, shares with office)
4: queen bed (third bedroom)
5: queen bed (1st floor, side bedroom, off kitchen)
6: 2 sets of twin beds (4 bunk beds)

WE PREFER TO HOST GUESTS WHO ARE 25 OR OLDER

PROPERTY NOT IDEAL FOR WEDDINGS. PLEASE DO NOT INQUIRE FOR WEDDINGS/RECEPTIONS.

LARGE GROUP POLICY: Per our Airbnb-compliant pricing policy, there are additional guest fees per night for each/additional guest for larger groups

We are pet friendly, so please be sure to include your pets in your inquiry, as the pricing will change to include an additional fee. While we are excited to welcome your fur babies into our home, we ask that guests be sure to clean up after their pets both inside and outside. We also ask guests to keep pets off of all furniture including beds. This makes cleaning easier and also protects future guests with allergies. Lastly, pets (especially dogs) MUST be crated if left alone in the home. If these particular rules are not followed, an additional fee may be added at the end of your stay.

Guest access
Patio/Veranda (below deck)
Bar room (inside)
Theater/bar room (basement)
Kitchen/Dining room
Living room
6 bedrooms
Outdoor deck
8-person hottub
Yard
Firepit
Woods for camping/tents
Koi pond
Gazebo
Internet
Full home stereo system and outdoor stereo system (airplay supported)

Other things to note
This listing is primarily targeted for people in their early/mid 30s-40s looking to find a great place to host a private gathering. No events permitted! No weddings. No vendors.

The home will only sleep 16-20 persons comfortably (5 private bedrooms + 2 sets of bunk beds + various futons/ air mattresses).

One other detail: I do have one fish tank in the house. You are NOT expected to feed the fish.

We are pet friendly, so please be sure to include your pets in your inquiry, as the pricing will change to include an additional fee. WE ONLY ALLOW UP TO 2 PETS DURING YOUR VISIT. While we are excited to welcome your fur babies into our home, we ask that guests be sure to clean up after their pets both inside and outside. We also ask guests to keep pets off of all furniture including beds. This makes cleaning easier and also protects future guests with allergies. Lastly, pets (especially dogs) MUST be crated if left alone in the home. If these particular rules are not followed, an additional fee may be added at the end of your stay.

The hot tub is available year round! We ask that guests be sure to shower prior to using this wonderful amenity, as this ensures the water stays clean and clear. If the hot tub is left in a dirty and messy state, there will be an additional cleaning fee.

The theater is a great space to gather your group together to watch TV or movies. However, we request that guests use the system as is and refrain from moving cords around. The system has been checked prior to your arrival and everything will be working correctly. If you encounter an issue with the theater, please immediately contact the property manager.

Under no circumstances do we allow smoking in the house. Smoking is allowed outside, far away from the entrances and windows of the house. We ask guests to refrain from tossing cigarettes onto the property.

NO LARGE EVENTS PERMITTED. NO VENDORS ALLOWED ON SITE.

NB: Reservations consisting of greater than 12 persons will be asked to sign a separate rental agreement which simply enforces the house rules, as specified in this rental listing.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,786 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 99-4442990

Property is also known as

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About the area

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Somersworth, NH

What's nearby

  • Dover Bowl Family Fun Center - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Rochester Common - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • The Children's Museum of New Hampshire - 9 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Woodman Institute - 10 min drive - 10.7 km
  • University of New Hampshire - 18 min drive - 19.3 km

Getting around

  • Dover Transportation Center - 11 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Omnium Brewing - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Six-Bedroom Family Retreat Near Portsmouth pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Six-Bedroom Family Retreat Near Portsmouth?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Six-Bedroom Family Retreat Near Portsmouth?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Six-Bedroom Family Retreat Near Portsmouth located?

Situated in Somersworth, this holiday home is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Dover Bowl Family Fun Center and within 6 miles (10 km) of Rochester Common and Fresenius Medical Care at Frisbie Memorial Hospital. Henry Law Park and The Children's Museum of New Hampshire are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Six-Bedroom Family Retreat Near Portsmouth Reviews

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6/10

The place was absolutely wonderful, exactly what you would expect from the pictures. We especially enjoying sitting out on the back porch and in the hot tub. With that said, a few things to look out for: - None of the AC window units were installed and many of the windows didnt have screens, so the house was 75F our whole stay - the walking paths were completely flooded and unusable, and while I recognize that is not the owners fault, a heads up would have been nice - we had some issues getting the projector in the theater to work - our biggest frustration was the lack of communication from the owner, we didnt hear anything from them until I reached out a few days before our stay to ask for more information about the house, any rules, check in info, etc. Even at that point they refused to give me any information until the day we arrived, and we finally got that information via a phone call a couple hours before our check in time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025