4 Bed 3 Bath Villa

Description

Freshly renovated and overlooking the Saco River, this unique open-plan base camp is your home to the white mountains.

The great room and kitchen are united with a 110” long island that will host your dining, imbibing, game-playing, puzzle solving and family hang outs. This inclusive great room is complimented by a remote control gas fireplace and high ceilings. Perfectly suited to get you rested for every kind of adventure you seek, and all the needed comforts to help you melt into the night after a day in the mountains or in the river.

Located on a private road, with the Saco River in the backyard, the Scenic Conway Rail road across the street (operates seasonally) and the White Mountain National Forest across the river, you will be fully immersed into the great wealth of the pure natural beauty that is abundant in the White Mtns. In the warm months there is no greater pleasure than swimming and playing in some of the purest and most energizing water on the planet. This mountain fed river in the backyard will also soothe you with its relaxing sound year round and right out your window.

A true retreat, this home is nestled at the foot of Crawford Notch. 25 minute drive to North Conway. 8 minutes to Attitash. 20 minutes to Bretton Woods. 20 minutes to Jackson. 15 minutes to Story Land.

Featuring 2 separate living rooms each with a fireplace / stove and a TV, there is always space for different activities.

Kitchen is appointed with everything you will need for cooking and entertaining. Dishwasher, drip coffee, keurig (in cabinet), toaster oven, pots, pans, cutting boards, etc.

There is a Master Suite below the second living room. Full bath, queen bed, and private walk out to patio.

Below the Great Room and kitchen, are 3 bedrooms (twin room, bunk room, & queen room) plus a full-bath #2 and half-bath #3. These bedrooms and bathrooms are accessed by *STEEP STAIRS* , which will be difficult for older guests, small children or any individuals with mobility issues. There is a sturdy handrail and the stairs are sound, but steeper than normal. Please note this in advance of booking. The stairs are part of the original chalet and evidence the era and the regulations of when this home was built.

To that point, this chalet is also super-close to the river (building set-backs were different in the 70’s). This makes for one of the most intimate, relaxing, front row seats to the song and beauty of the Saco River.

ACCESS TO THE RIVER is at your own risk, yet fully legal and encouraged. There is a 25’ dirt and stone steep hike down to the river (in season). There is a “wading pool” area and a waist deep pool in the rapids behind the house. You can also walk up river to Sawyers Rock and tube down, rainfall/water level permitting. Do not go in or near the river when there is ice or if it is running hard, which it does after a severe storm. ABSOLUTELY NO GLASS near or in the river.

There is a FIRE PIT, please bring your own wood. Never leave a fire unattended! Make sure it is out before you retire.

WINTER DRIVEWAY: The driveway is gravel and may be snow or ice covered in the winter. We will always do our best to have ice melt available as needed for the entry areas. Driveway is plowed when it snows 3” or more. Bring good snow shoes as you will be in the heart of the white mountains on a potentially slippery and not perfectly cleared driveway.

DANGER: We have metal roofs and snow and ice can slide off them. Please always be aware of this.

CELL PHONE COVERAGE: Verizon & US Cellular have 2 bars at the house, not great but work. All other carriers do not have signal. You will need to enable WiFI calling which works with our internet. If lots of devices are connected you may have issues with WiFI calling. Cell coverage is great if you drive back to the main road (2.5 miles).

Snowmobile trail at the end of the driveway on Rail road tracks, seasonal operation.

Fishing, Kayaking, tubing, and realxing in the Saco River in the backyard.