10/10 Excellent
Chris W., Auburndale, MA
26 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in Upper Valley
Beautiful place with open layout that suited our group well (2 couples + 3 kids, ages 5-7). Place was pristine when we arrived. We chose the property for its proximity to Mt Sunapee and the fact that it has a hot tub. Learned after reserving about the ice skating, nordic skiing, and sledding available at the Eastman clubhouse, which was a huge bonus. Used the hot tub at the house every day - it's huge and newer and readily accessible from the house. The stocked drink cooler in the garage was a nice touch - saved the day with a Coke for our slow-cooker ribs!
Only nits to pick:
As noted elsewhere, would be great to have recycling. We tossed sooo many cans/plastic.
Would've been great to have a 13x9 baking dish, bread pan, or muffin tin.
No issues with HVAC, though it was a bit confusing since there are numerous thermostats around the house.
Some caveats/tips:
The second floor is only accessible by spiral staircase. Kids loved it, and it certainly looks cool. But could be difficult for some and we grew a bit weary of hauling stuff up and down.
The house is on a gravel road with some steep parts. All passable in our Subie but still slippery and windy during our February stay. It's also a good 10-15min drive off the highway, deep within Eastman. We were going for remote, so we were aware of and happy with location, but it means beer/food runs take a while. Budget time accordingly.
The Rum Brook Market just outside Eastman had everything we needed.
Chris W.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
