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Six-Bedroom Family Retreat Near Portsmouth

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Entire home

6 bedrooms2 bathrooms259 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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Somersworth, NH
  • Place, Dover Bowl Family Fun Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, The Children's Museum of New Hampshire
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, University of New Hampshire
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About the area

Somersworth

At this holiday home, you'll be 4.9 km (3 mi) from Dover Bowl Family Fun Center and 7.1 km (4.4 mi) from Rochester Common. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a balcony. .Home features 2 bathrooms, a TV and a coffee/tea maker. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A hairdryer and an iron/ironing board are also available. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. Other amenities include a hot tub and laundry facilities. .In proximity to this Somersworth holiday home you'll find University of New Hampshire.

What's nearby

  • Dover Bowl Family Fun Center - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Rochester Common - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • The Children's Museum of New Hampshire - 9 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Rochester Opera House - 11 min drive - 8.9 km
  • University of New Hampshire - 18 min drive - 19.3 km

Getting around

  • Dover Transportation Center - 11 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cumberland Farms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Omnium Brewing - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Six-Bedroom Family Retreat Near Portsmouth

Private location but still only 20 min from Portsmouth NH.
6BR but can sleep up to 20 ppl (i.e. private bedrooms + bunk beds, futons, couches, air mattresses etc.)
Finished basement w/bar and 139" screen theater.
Very large outdoor deck w/8 person hot tub.
Large backyard w/games.
Koi pond, woods and walking paths.
Covered patio off from basement for additional activities.
Please inquire with the correct number of guests. Group size impacts pricing.

NO EVENTS OR WEDDINGS

The space

We welcome large groups to our home and kindly ask that you inquire prior to booking if you are expecting groups of more than 16 people. We include an additional fee for larger groups, for insurance and liability purposes, and want to be sure you are able to see the full amount you will be paying prior to booking. Thanks!

Please note: We have DirecTV throughout the house EXCEPT in the theater. You are able to plug a personal device into the theater using an HDMI cable that we provide to stream/watch whatever you'd like.

Great location for private gatherings. Private location (with 5 acres of woods) and a vast outdoor space for lawn games, BBQs, volleyball, horseshoes, cornhole, lounging in hammock, pitching a tent, enjoying a campfire, etc. Paths have been created through the woods with clearing and fountain. There is also a large koi pond and mini-waterfall on the property for quiet reflection. We are 10 miles from the University of New Hampshire and are happy to provide housing for families visiting their kids.

We have often acted as the homebase for bridal parties hosting weddings locally. Here are some of the venues we're closest to:
The Oaks-3.5 miles
Hall at Great Falls-3.8 miles
Rivermill at Dover Landing-5.1 miles
The Red Barn at Outlook Farm-8.4 miles
Three Chimneys Inn-10.4 miles
Note: there are 6 bedrooms and 2 sets of bunkbeds - so a total of 16 people can comfortably sleep in a bed. Additional guests can use sofas, futons, and air mattresses to sleep (which I can provide).

Plenty of towels, bedding, pots/pans for cooking. Additional needs/questions? Just ask.

Aerial video of the property:
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BEDROOM BREAKDOWN:
1: queen bed (master)
2: queen bad (second bedroom)
3: full bed (off master, shares with office)
4: queen bed (third bedroom)
5: queen bed (1st floor, side bedroom, off kitchen)
6: 2 sets of twin beds (4 bunk beds)

WE PREFER TO HOST GUESTS WHO ARE 25 OR OLDER

PROPERTY NOT IDEAL FOR WEDDINGS. PLEASE DO NOT INQUIRE FOR WEDDINGS/RECEPTIONS.

LARGE GROUP POLICY: Per our Airbnb-compliant pricing policy, there are additional guest fees per night for each/additional guest for larger groups

We are pet friendly, so please be sure to include your pets in your inquiry, as the pricing will change to include an additional fee. While we are excited to welcome your fur babies into our home, we ask that guests be sure to clean up after their pets both inside and outside. We also ask guests to keep pets off of all furniture including beds. This makes cleaning easier and also protects future guests with allergies. Lastly, pets (especially dogs) MUST be crated if left alone in the home. If these particular rules are not followed, an additional fee may be added at the end of your stay.

Guest access
Patio/Veranda (below deck)
Bar room (inside)
Theater/bar room (basement)
Kitchen/Dining room
Living room
6 bedrooms
Outdoor deck
8-person hottub
Yard
Firepit
Woods for camping/tents
Koi pond
Gazebo
Internet
Full home stereo system and outdoor stereo system (airplay supported)

Other things to note
This listing is primarily targeted for people in their early/mid 30s-40s looking to find a great place to host a private gathering. No events permitted! No weddings. No vendors.

The home will only sleep 16-20 persons comfortably (5 private bedrooms + 2 sets of bunk beds + various futons/ air mattresses).

One other detail: I do have one fish tank in the house. You are NOT expected to feed the fish.

We are pet friendly, so please be sure to include your pets in your inquiry, as the pricing will change to include an additional fee. WE ONLY ALLOW UP TO 2 PETS DURING YOUR VISIT. While we are excited to welcome your fur babies into our home, we ask that guests be sure to clean up after their pets both inside and outside. We also ask guests to keep pets off of all furniture including beds. This makes cleaning easier and also protects future guests with allergies. Lastly, pets (especially dogs) MUST be crated if left alone in the home. If these particular rules are not followed, an additional fee may be added at the end of your stay.

The hot tub is available year round! We ask that guests be sure to shower prior to using this wonderful amenity, as this ensures the water stays clean and clear. If the hot tub is left in a dirty and messy state, there will be an additional cleaning fee.

The theater is a great space to gather your group together to watch TV or movies. However, we request that guests use the system as is and refrain from moving cords around. The system has been checked prior to your arrival and everything will be working correctly. If you encounter an issue with the theater, please immediately contact the property manager.

Under no circumstances do we allow smoking in the house. Smoking is allowed outside, far away from the entrances and windows of the house. We ask guests to refrain from tossing cigarettes onto the property.

NO LARGE EVENTS PERMITTED. NO VENDORS ALLOWED ON SITE.

NB: Reservations consisting of greater than 12 persons will be asked to sign a separate rental agreement which simply enforces the house rules, as specified in this rental listing.

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

PLEASE DO NOT PULL OR REMOVE ANY OF THE HARDWARE UNDER THE BAR! When you wish to turn off the system take the projector controller and hit the STA...

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 99-4442990

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Six-Bedroom Family Retreat Near Portsmouth have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

What makes Six-Bedroom Family Retreat Near Portsmouth a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and private balconies help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Six-Bedroom Family Retreat Near Portsmouth.

Is there a private hot tub at Six-Bedroom Family Retreat Near Portsmouth?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Six-Bedroom Family Retreat Near Portsmouth?

No, Six-Bedroom Family Retreat Near Portsmouth does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Six-Bedroom Family Retreat Near Portsmouth?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 12:00 PM.

Six-Bedroom Family Retreat Near Portsmouth Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 6 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Barbara S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Management company did not provide me with check in details until 1pm on the day we were to check in at 3pm and we had a 2 and half hour drive. Very stressed being given details at the last minute. Even though I reached out to them days before. The residence also had some issues. There are no large garbage receptacles for leaving our trash even though house manual said there were some. Trash and recycling had to be left inside the homes garage, so animals would not get it. The bunkbed room also had a ladder come apart due to loose screws and one of our grandkids were scratched from the screw while trying to get on top bunk.The movie theater room had a very pungent odor coming from the large fish tank. Only after using several plug in air fresheners could we stand to be in that room. The back deck awning was not usable because of a very large wasp nest that is in it. The grill on deck is very rotted and falling apart. When used and food cooks, the grease is just falling on deck from bottom of grill being rotted. Very slippery if someone walks on that spot after grill is moved to its storage spot. I would not recommend this rental due to lack of response from the management company. My husband called them to report all the issues and no one called us back.
Roting grill
Wasp nest in awning
Bunk ladder falling apart
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Patrick C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

No Response / Not as Advertised

I was really disappointed. The place was dirty / not as advertised. When I tried to communicate with the Property Management, I either got no help regarding my question or no response at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Farmington

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked this home for family visiting for a wedding. The group appreciated the comfortable rooms with nice private rooms, a bunk room, and a lovely large room with a beautiful window overlooking the wooded back yard. The group especially loved using the hot tub and the theater room!! It made their visit feel special and we appreciated the close proximity to our event.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jared B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our bachelor party had a great time. The house was beautifully setup, plenty of space for 15-20 guys. Everything was clean. We didnt end up using the firepit or area around the Koi pond, but the sideyard was great for cornhole. My only gripe is about the Theater Room: the AV Receiver kept cutting out, and any streaming service would not load. Some sort of bad feed from the DirecTV box. I ended up going out and buying a Roku Stick so we could watch Happy Gilmore 2 on Netflix. Hooked it up to the receiver. It ended up being a highlight of the trip, so it all worked out.Overall, great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Some good, some bad

Great house but a few drawbacks..2 of the beds advertised as queen size were actually doubles. No spoons at all in the whole kitchen. Live Hornets nest in the closed deck awning. Fish tank that looked like a dirty swamp. A/c in living room controls don’t work. Manager doe not release access info until morning of first rental day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place was absolutely wonderful, exactly what you would expect from the pictures. We especially enjoying sitting out on the back porch and in the hot tub. With that said, a few things to look out for: - None of the AC window units were installed and many of the windows didnt have screens, so the house was 75F our whole stay - the walking paths were completely flooded and unusable, and while I recognize that is not the owners fault, a heads up would have been nice - we had some issues getting the projector in the theater to work - our biggest frustration was the lack of communication from the owner, we didnt hear anything from them until I reached out a few days before our stay to ask for more information about the house, any rules, check in info, etc. Even at that point they refused to give me any information until the day we arrived, and we finally got that information via a phone call a couple hours before our check in time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025