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Bonnie
19 Oct 2025
Cabin
Steps to Lake, Beach & Playground: Madison Cabin
Cabin in Madison with kitchen
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 874.3 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Madison, NH
- Place, Saco River8 min drive
- Place, Settlers' Green Outlet Village15 min drive
- Place, Kahuna Laguna18 min drive
- Airport, Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional)35 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 8)
Additional Sleeping (Living Room)
1 Double Sofa Bed
Additional Sleeping (Loft)
1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
Bedroom
1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Full Bathroom
Spaces
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Steps to Lake, Beach & Playground: Madison Cabin
Canoes & Kayaks Provided | Close to Multiple Ski Resorts
Surround yourself with vibrant fall colors when you stay at 'Idlewise Retreat,' a rustic cabin in the woods of Madison, New Hampshire. After lounging in the tranquil sunroom, cast a line at Pea Porridge Pond while the kids laugh and play on the sandy beach. Near hiking trails, various lakes, and ski slopes, this 1-bedroom + loft, 1-bath vacation rental is perfect for year-round adventures!
-- THE PROPERTY --
NH M&R LICENSE 102801
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom (w/ closable door for privacy): 1 full bed, 1 twin bed
- Loft: 1 full bed, 1 twin bed
- Living Room: 1 full sleeper sofa
OUTDOOR LIVING
- Wood-burning fire pit w/ seating
- Snowshoes, 2 walking sticks, life jackets, beach toys
INDOOR LIVING
- Living room w/ Smart TV
- Puzzles, board games
- Table, breakfast bar
- Sunroom w/ lounge seating
KITCHEN
- Stove/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher
- Microwave, toaster oven, hot air popcorn maker
- Drip & Keurig coffee makers
- Cooking basics, dishware/flatware
- Trash bags/paper towels
GENERAL
- Free WiFi
- Central heat, portable A/C unit, ceiling fans
- Linens/towels, hair dryer
- Iron/board
ACCESSIBILITY
- 2-story home, exterior staircase to enter
- Bedroom on upper level
PARKING
- Driveway parking
-- THE LOCATION --
- 0.1 miles to Boulder Beach: playground & basketball court
- 8 miles to King Pine Ski Area
- 10 miles to North Conway: shopping & eateries
- 18 miles to Story Land
- 2 miles to Madison Boulder Natural Area
- 10 miles to White Lake State Park
- 11 miles to Conway Lake, Chocorua Lake & Echo Lake
- 22 miles to Pleasant Mountain Ski Area
- 57 miles to Portland International Jetport
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 18 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This 2-story home requires an exterior staircase to enter. The bedroom is located on the upper level
- The bedroom is separate from the loft area and offers a closable door for privacy
Surround yourself with vibrant fall colors when you stay at 'Idlewise Retreat,' a rustic cabin in the woods of Madison, New Hampshire. After lounging in the tranquil sunroom, cast a line at Pea Porridge Pond while the kids laugh and play on the sandy beach. Near hiking trails, various lakes, and ski slopes, this 1-bedroom + loft, 1-bath vacation rental is perfect for year-round adventures!
-- THE PROPERTY --
NH M&R LICENSE 102801
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom (w/ closable door for privacy): 1 full bed, 1 twin bed
- Loft: 1 full bed, 1 twin bed
- Living Room: 1 full sleeper sofa
OUTDOOR LIVING
- Wood-burning fire pit w/ seating
- Snowshoes, 2 walking sticks, life jackets, beach toys
INDOOR LIVING
- Living room w/ Smart TV
- Puzzles, board games
- Table, breakfast bar
- Sunroom w/ lounge seating
KITCHEN
- Stove/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher
- Microwave, toaster oven, hot air popcorn maker
- Drip & Keurig coffee makers
- Cooking basics, dishware/flatware
- Trash bags/paper towels
GENERAL
- Free WiFi
- Central heat, portable A/C unit, ceiling fans
- Linens/towels, hair dryer
- Iron/board
ACCESSIBILITY
- 2-story home, exterior staircase to enter
- Bedroom on upper level
PARKING
- Driveway parking
-- THE LOCATION --
- 0.1 miles to Boulder Beach: playground & basketball court
- 8 miles to King Pine Ski Area
- 10 miles to North Conway: shopping & eateries
- 18 miles to Story Land
- 2 miles to Madison Boulder Natural Area
- 10 miles to White Lake State Park
- 11 miles to Conway Lake, Chocorua Lake & Echo Lake
- 22 miles to Pleasant Mountain Ski Area
- 57 miles to Portland International Jetport
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 18 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This 2-story home requires an exterior staircase to enter. The bedroom is located on the upper level
- The bedroom is separate from the loft area and offers a closable door for privacy
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Amenities
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed, service animals permitted
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
Madison
Located near the beach, this cabin is in Eidelweiss Village, a neighbourhood in Madison. Cranmore Mountain Resort and Attitash Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Settlers' Green Outlet Village. Conway Scenic Railway and Conway Station are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby kayaking, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
Madison, NH
What's nearby
- Saco River - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
- Settlers' Green Outlet Village - 15 min drive - 13.6 km
- Kahuna Laguna - 18 min drive - 15.8 km
- Conway Scenic Railway - 20 min drive - 17.5 km
- Cranmore Mountain Resort - 21 min drive - 17.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Frye's Store - 14 min drive
- Dairy Queen - 14 min drive
- Circle K - 14 min drive
- Starbucks - 14 min drive
- The Met Coffee House - 15 min drive
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