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Charming Carriage House on Historic Scenic Farm

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Room
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Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

upstairs bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Carriage House on Historic Scenic Farm

Scenic Emery Farm Carriage House on America's oldest family farm! Cozy, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, house. 100% solar pwr. Scenic views, provide space for rest/reflection. Located on 120 acres, this home is a 1 minute walk to a fantastic farm stand where guests can also enjoy a cappuccino, hot soup, sandwiches, and home made baked goods including apple cider donuts! Beer and wine are available for sale in the stand. 5 min walk to a stunning tidal river for swimming. 10 minute drive to historic Portsmouth.

The space
5 min to UNH, 10 min to Portsmouth, 1 hr to Boston or Portland.

Other things to note
Lots of seasonally fresh food, eggs, cheese, bread, etc available from the farmstand, to either eat there or to make meals at the house!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1997247vb
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

About the area

Durham

Located in Durham, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Woodman Institute and Jackson House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Market Square and Betty and Barney Hill Archive. Travelling with kids? Consider Water Country, or check out an event or a game at Lee USA Speedway. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Durham, NH

What's nearby

  • Bellamy River Wildlife Management Area - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • University of New Hampshire - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Smith Chapel - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Betty and Barney Hill Archive - 7 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Fox Run Mall - 8 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 6 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Holloway Commons - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Elks Lodge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tideline Public House - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Carriage House on Historic Scenic Farm pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming Carriage House on Historic Scenic Farm?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Carriage House on Historic Scenic Farm?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Carriage House on Historic Scenic Farm?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Carriage House on Historic Scenic Farm located?

This family-friendly Durham holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of University of New Hampshire, Smith Chapel and Betty and Barney Hill Archive. Bellamy River Wildlife Management Area is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter Z.

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

Cozy and charming

Comfortable old house with modern amenities. Working farm was not a distraction, proximity to farmer’s market and cafe a plus. “Secret” swimming location known to host was one of the favorite attractions for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2025
Peter, so happy you and your family had a wonderful visit to Emery Farm! Please come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

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

Perfect summer retreat

Quaint but spacious house just a short drive to local beaches, UNH, Kittery Outlets and Ogunquit, ME. Great host, everything we needed for a couple nights away from it qll
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2024
Hi Julie, so glad you were able to come to the Emery Farm and enjoy the New Hampshire seacoast! Please come again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

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

Lovely stay in New England

This was a perfect setting for our family of five. Check in was easy, the property felt safe yet rural as we enjoy. We liked walking down to the adjacent farm stand for coffees and bagels. Just lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

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

Quiet

Nice place to stop when travelling! Enjoyed the Emery farm stand and the turkeys wandering the farm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2024
Hi Andrew, thanks very much for coming to the Emery Farm, and the New Hampshire Seacoast. Glad you were able to visit, and please come again, david
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine R.

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

Beautiful farm house

Cute house on a beautiful farm. Perfect location while visiting daughter at UNH. Very comfortable and had everything we needed. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar 2024
Catherine, thank you so much for your kind comments about your stay at the farm. We so much enjoyed you coming and look forward to your return, David.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kennett k.

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

Durham

Spot was great! Will return soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan 2023
Thanks Kennett! Glad you had a great time at Emery farm. Please do, again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

maggie e.

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

What a gem!

Fantastic experience staying at the carriage house on Emery Farm- what a delight! A few things that made this place stand out: - Awesome fire pit! We did s’mores two nights - Short walk on the farm to get great coffee every morning - Beds- ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ - Quiet area/ so much history on this farm!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2024
Maggie, you and your family were an absolute delight to host. Please come to the Emery Farm any time!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Relaxing and comfortable

We were in town for son’s wedding. Did not want the hotel scene. This was perfect. We had time to relax and close to rehearsal dinner venue and barn for wedding 5 miles away. Loved the food at the farm stand. Pot pie was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2024
Liisa left the house in perfect. Perfect. Perfect condition! Wonderful guest and we would love her to come back to Emery farm on New Hampshire Seacoast anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

laura j.

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

Beautiful New England

The carriage house is great. Close enough to things and a peaceful setting. The Emery Farm stand is amazing! A walk down the driveway. Everything is fresh and delicious. Two nights we ordered cooked lobster from Taylor's Lobster and got fresh veggies to roast from the farm stand. David was available for questions but not at all intrusive. was a perfect stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy M.

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

Tranquility on the farm

We loved our stay at the Carriage House. It was my wife, and our two kids, ages 2 and 5. The house itself is well appointed. The setting is tranquil and beautiful, with an incredible old barn out the window in one direction and a large open field bordered by forest in the other. It is a quick walk on a trail to the farm and cafe next door.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2024
Andy, thank you so much for coming to the farm! Maintaining the oldest family Farm in the country is not easy, but your visit helps to make it possible. Please come again anytime, david
Verified

4/10 Poor

billy r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Very steep steps not noted. Owner aware that all 4 of us were in our 80's.

We would NOT return. Misrepresented baths and VERY steep stairs. We were 2 couples celebrating our 60th wedding anniversaries (in our 80's). Bath upstairs not usable...too hard to get in and out of with slanted ceiling so you could not stand. The living room is small, one TV in living area and only room for 3 to watch and to eat at the kitchen table. Not condusive for more than 3 people. Owners nice but should have informed us of the steep steps and basically only 1 1/2 baths. He knew our ages and the fact that one of us was suffering from vertigo and the steps were treacherous for us. The kitchen was nicely furnished with supplies. The owner provided 2 gift cards and a little 60 anniversary "spray". It was just not a suitable place to stay for folks our age.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov 2022
Billy, so sorry that the issue of age, mobility, and vertigo impacted your experience at the Carriage House. The photographs and description clearly indicate that the second-floor bathroom has a clawfoot tub. Sorry if you missed that before you booked. Everybody is different, and fortunately every single other Guest has loved being at the carriage house on the farm! As you may recall, I tried very hard to accommodate your situation, from you not knowing how to book the reservation to putting in the incorrect dates that you wanted. Again, very sorry you didn’t have a better time at the farm
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

absolutely perfect!

Our family of 4 (2 teenagers and parents) stayed for a week in this lovely Carriage House. The first thing to note is every one of us raved about how comfortable the beds were! We had plenty of room to spread out and be comfortable. Super cute Carriage house, overall so clean and comfortable. Also so great to have a washer and dryer available. But that is just the beginning. The farm store is fabulous to have so close! A short walk to the pier for kayaking and paddleboarding was a great way to start or end the day- I could have spent all day there if I hadn't packed my days full of activities! The kids had fun playing ping-pong in the barn and jumping on the trampoline. So great for them to let loose and be kids again! The location is an easy drive to the cute town of Portsmouth for shopping and dining. We also to lots of day trips to a variety of coastal Maine towns, and 2 day trip to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. This was our first trip to the area so we packed in a lot of activity, but loved coming back to the peace and comfort of the Carriage house. David was an amazing host! He met us at check in and gave us all necessary information and was always available to answer questions. He even checked in on us after he hadn't heard from us in a couple of days just to be sure we were doing ok! While the main house is on the property, It is not easily visible from the carriage house, so privacy is not a concern at all. I think David would only be as involved as his guests wished him to be. Never intrusive in any way!! If you are considering this property, don't hesitate! it was perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadia V.

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

Relaxing stay in peaceful place!

My friends and I (3 ladies in total) absolutely loved our stay at the carriage house. The home was clean, had everything we needed & was in a great location. The beds were super comfy & my absolute favorite part of the whole trip was soaking in the claw foot tub! So relaxing!!! The farm stand was great! Some of the best breakfast sandwiches you'll ever get, and only a stone's throw away from the house. David was a pleasure to work with and made sure he answered all of my questions. I would highly recommend staying in this lovely home!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

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