This comfortable & cozy cabin style cottage is close to one of the most scenic hikes in NH, the Baldface Mountain Circle trail, with access to 100+ trails around Chatham and it’s locality! It is right next to the historic AMC Cold River Camp, with trails starting right from the doorstep, eliminating the usual hassle of driving and parking.
The cottage can host up to 8 guest with all necessary amenities, including WiFi. Use it as a base to explore all the best that North Chatham has to offer.
This cottage can be used as an overflow & alternative to the AMC Cold River Camp as AMC Cold River Camp is difficult to reserve during peak season. The cottage is right next to the Camp (0.2 miles).
The cottage is close to 100+ hiking trails that Chatham has to offer.
Local stores are in Stow (about 6 miles away) and Lovell Maine (about 10-13 miles from the cottage) or Fryeburg about 15 miles away, which has restaurants, pubs and a thrift way grocery store. Larger supermarkets such as Shaw's, Walmart and Hannaford, as well as tax free outlet shopping, movies theatre’s, restaurants, ski resorts and even a scenic railway are located in North Conway, about 35 minutes away.
We are only 1 mile away from snow mobile trails, 25 minutes from the closest ski resort (Shawnee Peak), and 2 miles away from Evans Notch where there are local snow shoeing trails.
The space
With breathtaking Mountain View’s, this property is perfect for those seeking adventure or those simply looking for a quiet romantic getaway!
The cottage was recently tastefully remodeled, with consideration given down to the smallest detail, balancing the charm of a traditional style cabin with convenience and comfort of modern life.
Once voted one of the best places to stay in the White Mountains by website trip101, this former 1840 school house turned cottage is steeped in history, and is as quaint and beautiful as it is cozy. A real gem that will make your stay a memorable one, and leave you wanting to come back again and again.
Well behaved and housebroken pets are always welcome (woof!), but a one time fee of $25 will apply, regardless of number of pets or number of nights spent at the cottage. This nominal fee covers the additional cleaning, sanitization and laundry involved in servicing the cottage on your departure. We also supply complimentary dog treats, poop bags and towels for your furry friends feet throughout your stay. We do have a very strict policy on picking up after your pets, so please use the bags and trash can provided otherwise your stay may be cut short. We respectfully request only responsible pet owners come and share this beautiful space please. When you select the number of guests during booking, there is a drop down box to tick for pets just below. Failure to check box will result in you being back charged if you do in fact being your pet. Thank you for understanding.
The full kitchen is fully equipped with modern appliances for guests to be able to cook and be self sufficient during your stay. Other appliances include a microwave, toaster and both Keurig and traditional coffee maker, kettle, waffle maker and much more. A newly installed RO drinking water system is also installed for your hydration needs. Complimentary tea and coffee is provided for your enjoyment throughout the duration of your stay.
We can host 2 guests in a king size bed in the Master Bedroom, 2 guests in a bunk bed in the small bedroom, 2 extra guests in 2 full beds in the open loft area (guests use loft ladder at their own risk), 2 guests on the queen sleeper sofa and also have a pack and play available for those traveling with young children. Please note: The rate is based on a 4 person occupancy. Additional guests: $25 per night/per person. Sleeper sofa can be made up on request or if there is a booking for over 6 guests. Please be mindful that this is a 1000 square foot cottage so larger groups are encouraged to only travel with others that they are comfortable with being in cozy environments with.
For entertainment, we have a Roku TV in the cottage with various Apps (Netflix and other video/music/news apps) loaded for your entertainment. There is a Blu-ray player and large selection of movies available to view for free, as well as a variety of books, puzzles and board games to help keep you entertained in the evenings. A Bluetooth sound bar is available for you to connect to your device for your choice of music and podcasts.
There is WIFI, so you can stream your favorite service! This Cottage is in a RURAL area with limited cell signal. It’s a place to escape and unwind. In the event of a storm; you could experience a power outage. Power is usually resorted quickly, and the cottage is equipped to handle such events.
Quiet hours are to be observed between 9:30pm-8am. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or requests. The owners live with their young family on site and are very approachable and responsive. Thank you!
Guest access
Private garden in front of the cottage, and a brook running through the property to dip in in a hot summer afternoon (with safety in mind).
The small field next to the cottage is available for your pets too.
Other things to note:
(1) Please note there are extra charges for number of guests over four so please specify number of guests at booking.
(2) Pets are allowed if well behaved and trained/housebroken but incur a $25 flat fee.
(3) No house party’s, smoking, drugs or loud music/noise on premises.
(4) Road conditions in the last 10 miles into Chatham can be slippery during the winter season. There may be bumps caused by winter frost heaves along the way. Please proceed with caution on your approach.
(5) Guests who meet the booking requirements are welcome to reserve.
(6) The cottage wood stove is available for guests use, following usual safety procedures. If you intend on using the wood stove, it is recommended that you consider bringing a supply of small dry logs with you, especially in winter, as the closest big box stores that sell it are approximately 30 minutes away. The use of wet or green wood is strictly prohibited, due to the increased risk of chimney fires.
(7) The cottage is equipped with a RO water filter system, making the water good to drink right out of the faucet.
(8) We are located within a short driving distance of 2 substantial ski resorts for those that want to hit the slopes, with Shawnee Peak only 30 minutes away in Bridgton ME, and Mt Cranmore Resort only about 35 minutes away in Conway NH.
(9) Evans Notch is just over a mile away, this is closed during the winter and becomes a trail for snowmobiles coming up from Fryeburg, for those wishing to explore on their snowmobiles there is close access to snowmobile trails.
(10) We are only a short, scenic, 25 minute drive from the beautiful Maine town of Fryeburg, home to the famous Fryeburg Fair, as well as restaurants, pubs and stores.
Additional rules
Unfortunately this property is over 100 years old, and is therefore not ADA compliant. Due to steps used to enter the property and an additional staircase used to access the loft inside, it is not recommended for guests that have mobility issues. Sorry for any inconvenience caused. Guests use loft ladder at their own risk.
Well behaved pets are always welcome at the property, however there will be a one time $25 fee applied per stay, regardless of how many pets or length of stay. This covers the additional time and cost involved for additional cleaning, sanitizing and laundry whilst restoring the property to its immaculate condition in which you will find it, in preparation for the next guests.
Pets must be housebroken and kept leashed and under control at all times.
When selecting number of guests in the drop down menu, the box to select for pets can be found just below. rather than showing one individual fee for pets, the $25 is spread out over the cost of the number of individual nights of the reservation. For example if your reservation is for 3 nights the price per night will increase by approximately $8 per night. If your reservation is for 10 nights, the price would increase by $2.50 per night.
All pet owners must pick up after their pets (doggy bags are provided free of charge) and disposed of in the allocated trash receptacle. Any pet owners seen not picking up after their pet, or keeping them under proper control will be asked to leave the property early. Thank you kindly for your assistance in this matter.
