HFH: Spectacular Home with Private Pool, Hot Tub, Views, Dog Friendly. Featured in Boston Herald!

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A spacious living room with a piano, fireplace, and comfortable seating.
A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a large island, and a window with a view of greenery.
A spacious living area with a central table, multiple seating options, a staircase, and a bookshelf.
A water play area with slides and water features.
A covered patio with outdoor seating, a hot tub, and a view of a mountainous landscape.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Outdoor entertainment area
    A rare find — gather and enjoy the dedicated outdoor entertainment space.

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Spa pool on site
  • Balcony
  • Private pool
  • Waterpark access
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Franconia, NH
  • Place, Frost Place
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, White Mountain National Forest
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Cannon Mountain Ski Area
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whitefield, NH (HIE-Mount Washington Regional)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Lower south bunk room

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Lower South Queen Room

1 Queen Bed

North Single with Twin

1 Single Bed

North Study with Twin

1 Single Bed

North Wing Queen

1 Queen Bed

Upper South Bunk Room

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Upper South Queen 2 - Mountain Views

1 Queen Bed

Upper South Queen Room

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Common half-bath and Laundry

Toilet

Lower South Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upper North Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upper South Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Franconia

Located in Franconia, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at White Mountain National Forest and Franconia Notch State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider New England Ski Museum and Littleton Coin Company. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Map
Franconia, NH

What's nearby

  • Frost Place - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • White Mountain National Forest - 8 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Franconia Notch State Park - 9 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Cannon Mountain Ski Area - 10 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Loon Mountain Resort - 25 min drive - 37.0 km

Getting around

  • Whitefield, NH (HIE-Mount Washington Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cannon Mountain Ski Area - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Polly's Pancake Parlor - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Iron Furnace Brewing - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Maia Papaya - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does HFH: Spectacular Home with Private Pool, Hot Tub, Views, Dog Friendly. Featured in Boston Herald! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is HFH: Spectacular Home with Private Pool, Hot Tub, Views, Dog Friendly. Featured in Boston Herald! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at HFH: Spectacular Home with Private Pool, Hot Tub, Views, Dog Friendly. Featured in Boston Herald!?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at HFH: Spectacular Home with Private Pool, Hot Tub, Views, Dog Friendly. Featured in Boston Herald!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at HFH: Spectacular Home with Private Pool, Hot Tub, Views, Dog Friendly. Featured in Boston Herald!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is HFH: Spectacular Home with Private Pool, Hot Tub, Views, Dog Friendly. Featured in Boston Herald! located?

This family-friendly Franconia holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Sunset Hill Golf Course, Sugar Hill Historical Museum and Frost Place. Gale River is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall the place was very nice, the kids had a great time in the pool and hot tub. Loved the game room and the field for the kids to play in was fantastic. Also the views and weather were perfect.The only disappointment was, one of the beds had chips in it (from the previous renters) that we had to clean and under the couch cushions left a lot to be desired for cleanliness. Overall we enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2026
Thank you, Nick. We’re happy your family enjoyed the pool, hot tub, game room, outdoor space, and beautiful views. We’re sorry you found food in a bed and that cleaning under the couch cushions was overlooked. You should not have had to clean those areas yourselves. We appreciate your detailed feedback and are glad you enjoyed your stay overall.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very beautiful views and the house is like a piece of history. We had a large group so bringing extra paper products would be a good idea
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2026
Thank you for your review, Joann! We appreciate you choosing to stay with us and taking the time to share your experience. We would be happy to welcome you back on a future visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was exactly what I was looking for and came as advertised..If you're bring groceries in, know that they are less expensive south of the Notch.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2026
Thank you, Mark! We’re glad the home matched your expectations and was just what you were looking for. We appreciate your helpful local tip and hope to welcome you back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great experience in Franconia Notch

This was our 2nd year renting this house for a family reunion, and again we found it to be the perfect venue for our family ranging in age from 4 to 73. The weather was perfect, and between the pool and the hot tub, the young kids were outside the whole time, easily supervised by the older kids and adults. The main gathering room was also perfect for evenings playing games and watching TV. The views and grounds are also special. I definitely recommend it.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2026
Thank you for your review, Constance! We appreciate you choosing to stay with us and taking the time to share your experience. We would be happy to welcome you back on a future visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome family vacation!

We had such a wonderful time at this amazing property. I highly recommend it to large families!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2026
Thank you for your review, Marjorie! We appreciate you choosing to stay with us and taking the time to share your experience. We would be happy to welcome you back on a future visit.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
This property was great for a large family gathering. unfortunately we lost power the morning after our check in and being in the mountains, not one of us was able to receive cell service. we had to go to town to access internet to notify management of the problem (due to weather, so no one's to blame here) and they kept in contact to let us know when the power returned. The property was not exactly as expected due to the wide angle photography used and was smaller in areas than shown. also, now that two of the bedrooms must be walked through in order to access the bathroom, so you will awaken those persons each time. also, one room has a glass door, so there is NO privacy in that bedroom as anyone can see in. with 10 adults we ran out of hot water if more than three showered in succession. Having said that, we loved the overall main room seating of the house and enjoyed our stay. management handled our small problems efficiently.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for families

We had a great stay with a big family! The house is fully stocked and is such a unique property.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2026
Thank you for your review, Stephanie! We appreciate you choosing to stay with us and taking the time to share your experience. We would be happy to welcome you back on a future visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Property!

Great property! Very clean house. Close to the mountains.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2023
Tracey's group was a pleasure to host. We hope to welcome them back for a future stay with Bretton Woods Vacations!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Overall good experience

Enjoyed our stay. Listing of bedrooms and bathrooms should be more specific. Suggest small tables on patio and pool area
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2023
Good afternoon Thomas, We are pleased to know that you enjoyed your experience with us. Your suggestions for this home is highly appreciated. We hope to host you again at one of our many properties! Best wishes, Louise Bretton Woods Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful!

Great time with family for our daughter’s 1st birthday. Would definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2023
Good afternoon Beth, Thank you for taking a moment of your time to review your stay with Bretton Woods Vacations! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience. We are grateful for your feedback and we hope to host you again at one of our many properties! Best wishes, Tiffany Bretton Woods Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding visit

This property was exactly as seen in the listing. There were 10 of us and there was so much space for everyone. The views were awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2023
Good afternoon Diane, Thank you for taking a moment of your time to review your stay with Bretton Woods Vacations! We are more than delighted to know that you have enjoyed your stay in our property and all that it has to offer. We are looking forward to hosting you again soon! Best regards, Louise Bretton Woods Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Reunion

We all had a great time. Everyone was comfortably accommodated. Lovely house, beautiful property. The pool area could have been a little cleaner, but that was not a big flaw.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2022
Good afternoon Maureen, Thank you for reviewing your stay with Bretton Woods Vacations. We are grateful for your feedback and we appreciate the opportunity to improve our operations to enhance our guests' experience. We hope to host you again at one of our many properties! Best wishes, Louise Bretton Woods Vacations
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Unique and beautiful home

We loved our stay here. It was convenient we could bring our dog. Home was clean and spacious. The roof was leaking into upstairs office. Could use a new roof.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2026
Thank you, Katie! We’re glad you enjoyed the spacious home and could bring your dog. We’re sorry about the leak in the upstairs office and appreciate you highlighting this concern. Thank you for sharing your experience.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous!

This was our second summer here and we once again had a fabulous week! The view is mesmerizing, the pool perfect for ages 3 to 73, and the house is a perfect mix of old and new! Thank goodness for the AC as we were always comfortable. All 14 of us had a relaxing vacation and there is so much to do in the area that no one ever got bored! We can't wait for next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

I really loved this house

The house itself is beautiful. We brought some piano music and tried out the piano, swam in the pool, relaxed in the hot tub. We enjoyed the charming and funny notes about various things in the house. The view from the dining room is hard to beat. We did the Franconia Falls hike (/walk) and swam in the cold river, and checked out Flume Gorge. Kids & adults both loved this place. (Note there's no A/C, if you're planning a trip during a heat wave! )
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It would be unfair to say it’s rare when a property comes as advertised but when a rental is exactly as described, especially one to accommodate 14 people ranging in age from 3 to 73, it is both a pleasant surprise and a relief. The Holden Frost House checked all our boxes and exceeded our expectations.The layout was perfect, almost inn-like, with a great room for everything from morning coffee and reading to evening TV watching and games. The bedroom layout allowed each family to have their own area, including the two oldest folks to have some seclusion at the north end of the house. The game room kept the kids occupied in the evening and was a nice option during the one rainy day we had.The kitchen and all the appliances were clean and updated. There was an abundance of dishes, glasses and silverware for use by our tribe that included five kids who had no problem using multiple glasses and dishes whenever the feeling moved them. Thank goodness for a dishwasher.The property is gorgeous, the pool refreshing, and the hot tub inviting for end-of-the-day relaxation. The location allowed the younger families to have day trips to Lost River Gorge and Santa’s Village. And just before the entrance of the driveway, is Robert Frost’s homestead and museum. The property managers were very responsive both before and during our visit. All in all, we could not have had a more perfect site for our annual extended family gathering and are planning to return next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2025
Thank you for your thoughtful review, Connie. We're pleased to hear the Holden Frost House met your family’s needs and provided a comfortable space for all who stayed! It’s great that the layout and amenities contributed to a memorable gathering, and that you enjoyed the nearby attractions as well. We look forward to welcoming you back next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great space for a large family

We rented the home for our family of 8 (adult children and partners) plus a newborn to attend a wedding held nearby. The location was private and stunning yet close to the venue, and the space was more than adequate. We all enjoyed learning about the connection with Robert Frost!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property for large groups

The house and views were fabulous.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Once in a lifetime family vacation

We visited this warm, welcoming, historic property over Columbus Day weekend to celebrate my mother's 75th birthday. We had 6 adults & 6 kids under the age of 12. The location of the home was incredible with gorgeous views of the white mountains and a short drive to a wonderful grocery store with organics and many of our favorite activities in the area: hiking, top of Loon Mountain visiting the Glacial Caves, and simply driving through the gorgeous foliage. We felt like being in the house was vacation enough. Plenty of space for 3 families to have their own nooks, the house was a delight to explore, and we all enjoyed a little hot tub at the end of the day. This house and the experience is truly a gem and with a pool I have to imagine it is a wonderful summer retreat. I will rent here again, and again, and again. Thanks for such a great home and for welcoming dogs!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome secluded house! Great Views and Big Yard

The house was just as described! The view is unreal. Huge front yard. The pool and hot tub were awesome. The house was very peaceful and spacious! No complaints. Hope to be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property - lo

The house has been updated beautifully, but still maintains its old world “charm”. The bedrooms are quite large and the layout was great for three generations of our family to enjoy. Of course, “charm” comes with windows that are tough to open, bathroom doors that don’t lock, and no AC. But the beauty of the property makes up for all of those. The hot tub and fire pit being a few highlights. The kids took a few jumps into the pool. At this price point - It would be nice if the pool was heated given the temperamental New England weather. But All in all - a wonderful property, responsive team, and very likely our family will return in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
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