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Dunns' Retreat: Relaxing Family Home with Pond & Mountain Views + Outdoor Shower

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Our vacation home overlooks the pond and has views of the mountains
Brand new full kitchen with dishwasher, toaster, coffeemaker, oven, etc.
Brand new full kitchen with dishwasher, toaster, coffeemaker, oven, etc.
Private kitchen
Dining area opens to living area, with rustic decor and fun art!

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 697.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Bartlett, NH
  • Place, Saco River
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Attitash Mountain Resort
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Story Land
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Downstairs Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Loft

2 Queen Beds and 1 Crib

1 bathroom

Downstairs bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Outdoor Shower (seasonal)

Outdoor shower

Upstairs bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Dunns' Retreat: Relaxing Family Home with Pond & Mountain Views + Outdoor Shower

Welcome! It's time to relax!

Our family condo features a fully equipped kitchen, wood stove, outdoor fire pit and grill (seasonal), and outdoor shower (seasonal). Main level (first floor) has 1 full bath and 2 bedrooms, one with a queen and one with a full. Second/upper level loft bedroom has 2 queen beds, with skylight & bath with shower. Great for families -- lower level for parents, upper level for kids!

In warm weather, relax on our deck or in our hammock as you watch the hummingbirds buzzing around Crawford Pond. Cool off in the glorious outdoor shower. In cooler weather, enjoy our cozy wood burning stove after a day of leaf-peeping, skiing, or ice skating on the pond.

The loft bedroom is very private - it comprises the entire second floor and is not an open loft.

Bonus baby & kid items include: pack n play (you'll need to bring your pack n play sheets), 1 baby gate, kids books & toys.

BUILDING DESCRIPTION:

Our association consists of five buildings surrounding the pond.

Each building is a duplex with two units, for a total of ten units in the association. There are no single family buildings in this association. You will have two parking spots available for your stay.

AREA DESCRIPTION: The home sits right on a small pond, and is very close to Route 302. The area is very peaceful, private, and quiet. Attitash is only a mile away. Storyland is 4 miles away. 10 minutes to North Conway. Bretton Woods, Wildcat, and Cranmore, are 15-30 minute rides.

Wade in our pond or take a quick trip to Echo Lake (10 min ride), or the Saco River for swimming. The house is located in a wooded area, so your kids will enjoy exploring and catching frogs and tadpoles. Also, there is a large grassy area across from the house -- perfect for ballgames and picnics.

Nature at its best: Relax as you gaze out at the pond and mountains beyond. In the summer, enjoy the wild strawberries, blackberries, and hummingbirds. In winter, skate on the pond (make sure it's frozen!)

PLEASE READ:

--> We do not allow any pets. No exceptions. We have allergies.

--> Once you are paid in full, 3-5 days prior to check-in, we will email you directions / info about the house, as well as the key code.

--> All adults must be 25+ per association rules.

--> This is not a place for parties. We have neighbors that we respect and we respect their right to enjoy their home without a lot of noise. We will retain your full security deposit if excessive noise is reported.

--> We ask for your help in leaving our home in good condition. Procedures for checking out include running & emptying dishwasher, barring up and putting trash in barrel, turning off hot water heater in winter, etc.

--> Absolutely no smoking anywhere inside or outside this property.

--> Holiday rates are higher and may require longer stays.

--> Fire pit and grill are for summer use only.

--> Propane gas in grill not guaranteed. Guests do not always inform us when gas runs out and you may need to fill the gas tank. This is a 5 minute ride up the street and we will reimburse you.

--> This home is in the country. We do not guarantee that there will be no unwanted critters or insects. Also, there are mosquitoes in the woods in the summer. In the event of pests like mice, we will act as swiftly as possible to remediate any problems.

Contact us with any questions.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Lots of toys, sleds, etc.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking, inside or out.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Turn down heat/ac per instructions in packet.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Two cars MAX permitted. Please do not ask for extra vehicles. There is not room. No tents. No campers or trailers.
Any smoke odor or smoking debris will result in forfeiture of your entire security deposit.
No loud partying. We appreciate our neighbors. Fee for reports of loud noise is $500.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Frequently asked questions

Is Dunns' Retreat: Relaxing Family Home with Pond & Mountain Views + Outdoor Shower pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dunns' Retreat: Relaxing Family Home with Pond & Mountain Views + Outdoor Shower?

As of 3 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dunns' Retreat: Relaxing Family Home with Pond & Mountain Views + Outdoor Shower on 26 May 2026 start from AU$263, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Dunns' Retreat: Relaxing Family Home with Pond & Mountain Views + Outdoor Shower?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dunns' Retreat: Relaxing Family Home with Pond & Mountain Views + Outdoor Shower?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dunns' Retreat: Relaxing Family Home with Pond & Mountain Views + Outdoor Shower?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dunns' Retreat: Relaxing Family Home with Pond & Mountain Views + Outdoor Shower located?

This family-friendly Bartlett holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Attitash Mountain Resort and White Mountain National Forest. Saco River and Bear Notch Ski Touring and Snowshoe Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cottage for our ski trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Feb 2026
Thank you, Lisa - you were so lovely to host! Enjoy the rest of your winter and please visit us again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay with plenty of room. Very well equip kitchen for cooking. Perfect location between Conway and Crawford Cotch hiking areas. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ROWAN M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Melissa and Peter welcomed us into their place and their communication was perfect, very responsive!We had a fantastic 5-night stay, the Dunns' place was perfect for our family of 4 including 2 boys aged 11 and 8. It is very cosy and sets up well for a ski trip. It was very clean and had everything we needed in the kitchen area. The bedrooms were spacious and although the living area is tighter, it is as mentioned perfect for apres skiing. The location makes it perfect for Attitash and we also visited Bretton Woods and Cranmore. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family enjoyed our stay at the Dunn Retreat! The house was perfect for our needs and the owners were very easy to communicate with.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Theresa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A quaint, cozy spot to stay. Perfect for a long weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful, cozy condo with a wonderfully stocked kitchen and comfortable beds. The AC was a blessing to have on those humid summer days and having a washer/dryer was greatly appreciated. It is centrally located to stores/restaurants in Bartlett and North Conway but far enough off the beaten path to ensure peace and quiet. We had a great stay and plan to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Renee! We would love to host you at our peaceful retreat again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arianne M.

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

Great stay!

This home was perfect for what we needed. Great location for storyland as well as many hikes and great restaurants nearby. Also the hosts were extremely responsive and helpful! Would absolutely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

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

Family Ski Getaway

25 minute ride to Bretton Woods. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2023
Thank you for staying with us and so glad you enjoyed your time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry H.

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

White mountains

It was exactly what we were looking for. Will stay again next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Greg C.

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

North Conway April break

Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

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

Great location!

We love this area and the location is great. The owners do a great job communicating and were flexible with our arrangements and changes we had the make. A great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2023
Thank you, Michelle! Happy to host you and your guests any time. :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irene W.

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

A Fun Girls’ Trip

We all enjoyed our stay at the house! The place had all the amenities that we needed and we were able to sleep comfortably in the beds. The scenery was beautiful, the fire pit was great for making smores, and we found a river bank just 6 minutes away that was breathtaking.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

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

Fun and Relaxing Time with Friends

We loved the view of the pond as we sat in the living room and enjoyed sitting by the pond for an hour or two just chatting with friends. The house was clean and the kitchen had everything we needed for our meal preps. We loved the peace and quiet of the neighborhood too!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Our family memorial day vacation

The house was very warm and welcoming. The beds were comfortable, there was a firepit, hammock, laundry room, wood stove and a pond where we used kayaks. Great communication with the owners as well.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2023
Dan - we loved hosting you and really enjoyed your pics of fun by the pond. :) We can't wait to host you and your family again and wish you a wonderful summer! Thanks for being fantastic guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

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

Great House Perfect Location

The house was very clean and had everything we needed. Plenty of room for our family, there was 6 of us between my wife and I and our kids; ages 3, 14, 15, and 17. Extremely convenient location as it’s just a short drive to Storyland, Diana’s Bath, and Conway. Highly recommend staying at this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

kara c.

Woodsy retreat

Cute and cozy. The Dunn's home is warm and welcoming and has plenty of room for a large family. They are minutes from Attitash, Storyland and other attractions. It is a perfect woodsy retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
So glad you had a nice time at our Woody Retreat (love this succinct description)! You're welcome any time.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Taurean R.

great weekend

House was comfy really good homely feeling. Great place, great price. good location. My friends and I really enjoyed ourselves. Thank you.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope you can come again soon! Melissa & Pete
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha J.

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

Summer stay *

This trip was so needed....I will say the house is cuter in person the photos don't do this place enough justice! Super cozy and homey feel inside. We had a much needed break from the busy lives we all lead. There is a great spot on the river just 6 minutes down the road to play in the water and climb on rocks! We had a blast staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura Beth S.

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

Perfect house for our family!

This house was perfect! It was in a great location close to everything! Melissa was super communicative before, during, and after our stay and so helpful! Since it was only me, my husband, and our son, we stayed on the first floor (and used the baby gate for the stairs which I’m SO THANKFUL was there!) the home was clean and had everything we needed for our short trip to Storyland! We would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly P.

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

NH gateway!

We enjoyed our stay at the Dunns cabin! We loved the mix of modern and rustic. The children spent most of their time out by the pond catching frogs. We enjoyed a fire and playing cards at the kitchen table! We will stay again for sure! Thank you!! ❤️ The Parker and Davis Families!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Mia K.

A Relaxing Getaway in New Hampshire

We have stayed at this home three times and the owners have been very accommodating. Our dog accompanied us on all the trips, and everyone had a great time. We especially loved the pit fire and enjoyed making s'mores under the stars. The place had plenty of linens and dishes for us to use. The property is very close to the Saco River for swimming, other attractions, and the main street of Conway. We look forward to renting the place again!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing!!

Couldn't have asked for a better mini vacation! Melissa was awesome to deal with, right from the word go! The house was perfect. So cozy, with tons of room and everything you need. We had an amazing time and can't wait to go back! Highly recommended! We loved the home away from home feel compared to a resort. To quote my 7 year old "I wish I had a time machine, to go back in time, to vacation" Thank You Dunn Family!
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you for your review and we're so happy to hear you had a nice time. We get versions of the "time machine" comment a lot! Please visit again soon! -The Dunns
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina O.

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

Perfect place to get away!

We recently spent the weekend with our family of four, including 2 adult children. This house was perfect! The two upstairs bedrooms was so nice because the kids could have their own space. The location of the house is awesome! So close to everything and so convenient. It was so nice to sit out by the fire pit at night with the pond in front of us just enjoying the peace and quiet. The hosts were extremely communicative, and helpful! My only regret is that we didn’t stay longer! Don’t hesitate to book this!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Amanda M.

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

Great layout, ant problem.

We had a great time visiting. The condo was the perfect size for our family of 5. Our older kids loved the loft and had a great time playing with the toys that were there! My only real complaint was the ants. The owners seemed to be aware as there were ant traps around. The first day we noticed larger black ants at random spots in the house (bedroom, bathroom, kitchen). Every morning when I woke up there were little black ants all over the counter by the sink. We didn't have many meals at the house so it didn't matter for us, but definitely something to be aware of. Otherwise it's a beautiful home and location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2025
Thank you for your review. As this property is located in the woods, we keep pest traps of all sorts around as a precaution. There are more bugs and critters in general in the woods. If you had informed us during your stay, that there seemed to be an escalated problem, we would have dealt with it immediately. Unfortunately, you did not inform us. Going forward, it would be wonderful for you to give owners a head's up as sometimes, as with any home, these types of things come up, particularly during hotter weather. Now that we know about the issue, we will be able to send pest control to our home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefan S.

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

We enjoyed our stay very much

Melissa answered our questions very quickly and very kindly. So we were able to book the apartment at short notice. The apartment is beautifully and lovingly furnished. The terrace and the view of the lake are beautiful. The only thing that was annoying were the mosquitoes. This is not a problem in the apartment, as there is protection on all windows and doors. But if you want to sit outside in the evening, you need a mosquito repellent. Despite the mosquitoes, I can only recommend the apartment and the hosts to everyone. Thank you for the wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2023
Thank you, Stefan! We loved hosting you. Yes, in the White Mountain June woods, it is very normal to experience mosquitoes and other bugs. Wouldn't it be great if we could get rid of them all? This June 2023, we have also had unprecedented amounts of rain, which has resulted in more mosquitoes and other water-loving bugs than normal. We made sure to put a couple of cans of repellent in our home for future guests. Thank you again for staying with us!

About the host

Hosted by Melissa and Pete Dunn

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We are a family of five. We love spending quality family time together swimming at the Saco, skiing at Wildcat, dining out at one of the many local restaurants, or just relaxing at our retreat.

Why they chose this property

We wanted a place where we could escape the hustle and bustle of the big city, enjoy the fresh air, and remove ourselves from technology.

What makes this property unique

There is nothing quite like waking up to the view of Crawford Pond, with the mountains behind it. It has the most calming, peaceful, blood-pressure decreasing effect.

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