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Victorian Splendor Amidst the Mountains

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Front view of the house
Side view of house
Living room fireplace (laid fresh for you each morning!)
Living room
Living room overseen by great-great-grandfather

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
11 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 24

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Jefferson, NH
  • Place, Caps Ridge Trail
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Jefferson Historical Society Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Cherry Mountain
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Whitefield, NH (HIE-Mount Washington Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

11 bedrooms (sleeps 24)

Aunt Silly's Room

1 Double Bed

Back Room

2 Single Beds

Blue Room

2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

Cook's Room

1 Single Bed

Dorm

4 Single Beds

Edith's Room

2 Single Beds

Green Room

2 Single Beds

Larry's Room

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Sasha's Room

2 Single Beds

Sky's Room

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 6

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Victorian Splendor Amidst the Mountains

Nestled at the base of Bois Mountain in Northern New Hampshire, our shingle style house has a commanding view of a spectacular mountain range. Originally built in the 1800s as part of the mountain resort community as a retreat from formal city living, this grand house is one of the few historic buildings left from that era. With 150 acres, Boismont offers land on which to hike and cross country ski. It is also within 30 minutes of major ski areas (Cannon, Wildcat, Attitash) as well as cross-country areas (Great Glenn Trails in Pinkham Notch, Mt. Washington Hotel). It is an ideal location for weddings, business retreats, and gatherings of family and friends.

The property includes enough bedrooms to fit the extended family or group. It also has a large living room with a fireplace, a screened-in porch, tennis court, swimming hole, barbecue, and laundry facilities. We also have a new electric car charger for those guests with electric cars!

The NH Rooms and Meals License #058313
A $350 cleaning fee is sent separately to the owner.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Must communicate with owners first.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
An additional $300 will be charged as a cleaning fee. When you sign the contract, we require you send us a separate check made out to the cleaners.
House towels are included, but please bring your own swimming towels.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 478731vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
Note from host: Must communicate with owners first.
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Jefferson

Located in Jefferson, this holiday home is near theme parks and near a water park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at White Mountain National Forest and Mt. Washington Auto Road, while Santa's Village and Mount Washington Cog Railway are popular area attractions. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Jefferson, NH

What's nearby

  • Caps Ridge Trail - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Jefferson Historical Society Museum - 6 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Cherry Mountain - 7 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Starr King Trailhead - 7 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Santa's Village - 13 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Whitefield, NH (HIE-Mount Washington Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fenn's Way - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Water Wheel Breakfast & Gift House - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Burger Meister @ Santa's Village - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bli Rentals - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fruit Loup’s Farm Stand - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Victorian Splendor Amidst the Mountains pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Victorian Splendor Amidst the Mountains?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Victorian Splendor Amidst the Mountains?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Victorian Splendor Amidst the Mountains?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Victorian Splendor Amidst the Mountains located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from White Mountain National Forest and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Caps Ridge Trail. Jefferson Historical Society Museum and Cherry Mountain are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 38 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

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

Wonderful Weekend!

This was the perfect place to host wedding guests! We only wished we had more time to enjoy all that the property has to offer! We heartily recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct 2024
We are so glad that you, like so many others, enjoyed your stay. We hope you can come back some day and enjoy all aspects of the property.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allyson L.

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

Great for a weekend with friends

This property was beautiful and had ample room for our group of friends. House was very well stocked with kitchen supplies.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! It is a great place to gather with friends and family. We hope you come back some time! Debbie and Peter Carter
Verified

8/10 Good

Cheryl K.

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

Family Reunion

We had a great family trip and it fit our family perfectly with plenty of room for everyone. The caretakers were wonderful and were there to help if needed. Thank you for opening up your home to us - it made for a memorable vacation for our entire family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

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

Best Family Reunion Location EVER!

This beautiful property was the center of our family reunion for the past 3 days. With some of us staying down the road at a nearby motel, we totaled 29 people (plus 2 very little ones) enjoying the comfort and spaciousness of this amazing home. The games building saw some friendly pool and ping-pong games and the many seating areas inside and on the wide verandas were perfect for socializing and meals. Apart from the sometimes noisy traffic, it was perfect in every way. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2023
We are so glad your family reunion went well and that our property worked out well for you. I hope you connected a bit with the shared family history! Come back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiphaine G.

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

A home with a soul

We spent maybe our best experience in the Carter's house. We were 4 families with kids and it was more than enough big to enjoy the quiet, sturdy to not always prevent children from touching things and delightful to give a good spirit to the week end. I highly recommend for family gathering. I was especially surprised to notice how much it was clean for an old house. Landlords are very nice and chilly regarding our stay. The location is also great, with a wonderful view on Mont Washington. Thank you very much!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Dec 2023
We are so glad the visit worked out well for you. It is very much a "home with a soul" and a lot of history. Do come back again. Debbie and Peter
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Great House with great views!

When my wife and I arrived to the Carters property we were taken aback with how large it was. Inside it appeared meticulously decorated with memories of grand get togethers. Our group of 18 fit right in. We had people drive in from all over the northeast and there was plenty of parking for 9 cars. Across the street was the watering hole. I was unsure how big it was from the pictures but it is about 10 large tire tubes across in length and about 5 to 6 feet deep. There was plenty of room for everyone to get in and cool off. Next to the hole was an outdoor grill but the best part of all was the view. The picturesque White Mountain View will leave you relaxed and yearning for more. We will definitely be going back. Thank you Carters!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed our wonderful family property. It has been in the family for four generations and has seen innumerable get-togethers, family reunions, birthday and anniversary celebrations, and even two generations of engagements! There is a lot of history within its walls and boundaries, and we are glad you added it to your experiences and memories. Come back for a ski trip sometime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

Wonderful Winter Weekend with Co-workers!

We had a great stay at the Victorian Splendor in Jefferson this past weekend. There were 14 of us in total, and there was plenty of room to hang out, cook, play board games, etc. There were a perfect amount of bedrooms for all of us, and each floor had a couple bathrooms so you never felt over crowded. The house definitely has an older, victorian feel, which our group really loved. The characteristics of the house made for even more fun memories to be made. Some of our group skied at Bretton Woods (~25 min away) while the rest of us checked out Mt Washington Hotel. We made dinner together on Saturday night, and the table fit everyone for our "family" sit down dinner. The fire place in the living room was great, as it added some warmth as well as ambience to our get togethers. Debbie was wonderful to communicate with leading up to our stay. She was very responsive and thorough with her answers to my questions. It's apparent that they take pride in their house, and want everyone to enjoy their stays there. Thanks again for a great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your time at our house - and that you took the time to write this very nice review! You were great guests and we would love to have you back any time.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Patrick W.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Desperate Need of Upgrades

I was very disappointed in the property. I was there with my family to celebrate my son's wedding. When we arrived there was no heat on in the house and we had infants that had to be kept wrapped up until the house warmed up. The walls were dirty with 50+ year old wallpaper in every room and were stained with water marks. The carpets on the floors were stained. All the mattresses were so old and uncomfortable my wife and I had to sleep in separate beds. The window shades and curtains were dirty and old. One of the sinks in the second floor bathrooms was falling off the wall. We had a mouse run across the floor while eating breakfast on Sunday morning. My wife and I stopped by the property a few weeks before to check it out but it was too late to cancel and get our money back so we tried to make the best of it. Other members of the wedding party stayed at nearby VRBO houses that were beautiful and modern. When everything in the house is so old it never seems clean. I would never recommend this house to anyone in this condition.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nancy y.

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

a big nice house

an excellent place for a big group
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

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

Great weekend family and friends historic home.

Classic old, historic home. Very big and spacious. Has everything you need. Loved our stay. Would definitely book again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gunnar H.

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

Family Place

Exactly what we hoped it would be….clean, spacious, obviously cared for with pride and love. We were a party of twenty including 10 grandkids aged 1-11….joyous chaos from the owners’ private pond through Santa’s Village! We’ve done a few of these week long gatherings and Jefferson property by far is the best
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie W.

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

A million bedrooms & a great price

The house is a great place to gather a large group. With eleven bedrooms, we were able to fit all of our friends in one home. Debbie was great at communicating about the house and it was a fun space to relax and use as a home base to explore the local area, which is full of waterfalls and beautiful mountains. The property is also huge, with lots of outdoor space to explore. We hope to return sometime soon for a ski trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed our old family home!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allen P.

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

Family Fun

Great place - tons of space & spaces, a lot of character, views, hiking nearby, and great hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rene P.

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

Great location for a family gathering

We stayed for a short family gathering. Everything was exactly as described. The host Debbie was very responsive and a pleasure to work with. I would recommend this house for other large families or groups.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay. And that everything went well for your gathering. Come back again sometime! Debbie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vivek N.

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

A very memorable weekend

A very memorable weekend with friends and their families. We were a big group of 6 families including many teenagers. We had a blast!! Very well maintained and kept house. The owner is very responsive and good. So is the custodian! Great stay! One small improvement suggestion is to have a fire-pit near the house rather than on the other side of the road. Would love to go back there again !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A.

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

Perfect for wedding party

Perfect property for our bridal party. We all loved we were in the same house-made bathrooms to get ready as well as sinks in the room. Old home charm is what I love and this house had it. My dads in construction and he loved looking at all this house had in it as well as my uncles also in the trades. Perfect location for our wedding as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2023
So glad you enjoyed it! It really is an amazing old house. Glad your father and uncles had fun looking at how it was put together. Congratulations on your wedding. Come back for a fifth anniversary party!! Debbie and Peter
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn C.

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

Great

We enjoy the stay. A lot of rooms for our large group. A small sugeetsion, if they can have a firepit close by instead of on the other side of the road, there will be perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yackov S.

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

Amazing !!!!

This was our best stay in nh so far, (we visit often the white Mountains). The hous is huge, clean, welcoming, lots lots of space for every one, the property is beautiful, it was all we asked for and more, if you looking for a place to get a reunion or big family gathering this is the perfect place for you, the owner debbie was very kind, and very eizi to communicate with. Thanks carter's for the opportunity you gave us to enjoy your piss of haven in the white Mountains.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B.

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

Great for a reunion

The place perfectly accommodated a party of 24 people. Kids loved the pond and were excited to catch a frog.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2023
So glad our house and pond(!) worked out for you! It is big enough to fit that many and have room for group gatherings or quiet moments by yourself. Come back again! Sincerely, Debbie and Peter Carter
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Perfect!

What a wonderful house! So full of charm! I think the process of each person picking out their bedroom was the best. We had a few younger guests who loved the back stairway and also enjoyed a game of hide and go seek. A walk to the pond and beyond was perfect for all ages. We held a rehearsal dinner at the property and it worked out great. Thank you for a memorable vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Melissa M.

Great house... just uncomfortable beds!

My family and I stayed at this house for my cousin's wedding that was at the Mountain View Hotel. It was a good experience for the two nights we were there. I would just recommend that they change the mattresses on the beds because we all woke up with sore necks/backs!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Parimala A.

Awesome and clean place

Debbie was very helpful and the house was more than equipped to provide for a family gathering. Though the weather didn't cooperate we had a fun time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan O.

This was an absolutely wonderful property. Everything you need.

This was a wonderful; property in a lovely location. The caretaker was nice and responsive when we arrived (although we didn't need him). Everything you need is there. It is clean. It has a lot of charm. The pool is actually a really nice slated lined frog pond. There are lots of tadpoles and frogs. You can take a dip, but you may want to shower after. The area down by the pond is fabulous. Views are spectacular, wildlife abounds, great areas to play games outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at our house. It is a wonderful old house that can fit a lot of family and friends. The pool is always a bit hard to describe in that it is half pool and half pond. But it is a great place to cool off after a hike or to relax on a summer day - and to enjoy a cookout with a fantastic view. We hope you can come back sometime! Sincerely, The Carters
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

A lovely weekend up in the white mountains.

A wonderful step back in time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Rahul A.

Loved the victorian styled home

We loved the victorian styled home, Carter family is doing an awesome job in keeping that victorian character still there, plenty of room for everyone. Very clean place, Adults and kids everyone enjoyed every bit of it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay. It is a unique house with unique character!

About the host

Hosted by Debbie Carter

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The Carter family has owned this property for four generations. Since the late 1800's the extended family has been gathering for winter ski vacations and summer hiking trips as well as to just enjoy each other's company.

What makes this property unique

This house is large enough to have an extended group of family or friends without crowding into bunkrooms. The large living room allows everyone to enjoy a winter fire while the screened-in porch provides a place for eating out in the summer air. Beautiful fall foliage on Mount Washington can be viewed from the front lawn.

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