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Nature lovers dream. Secluded river property surrounded by forest.

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Salisbury, NH
  • Webster Lake
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Ragged Mountain Ski Resort
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Mount Kearsarge
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Lebanon, NH (LEB-Lebanon Municipal)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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About the area

Salisbury

On river.At this Salisbury vacation home, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Salisbury Free Library and 6 miles (10 km) of Kearsarge Wildlife Management Area. Potter Place Depot is within 6 miles (10 km) and West Peak is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Webster Lake - 16 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Colby-Sawyer College - 23 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Ragged Mountain Ski Resort - 26 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Highland Mountain Bike Park - 42 min drive - 31.0 km
  • Mount Kearsarge - 50 min drive - 22.3 km

Getting around

  • Tilton Station - 33 min drive
  • Concord, NH (CON-Concord Municipal) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Refinery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Naughty Nellie's Ice Cream Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Big Cat Coffees - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Chef - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Potter Place Inn - ‬12 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.

Nature lovers dream. Secluded river property surrounded by forest.

Charming 3-Bedroom Saltbox Retreat by the Blackwater River

Nestled in a serene natural setting, this enchanting 3-bedroom saltbox home offers the perfect getaway for nature lovers and those seeking a peaceful retreat. Situated on a 3-acre lot directly across from the picturesque Blackwater River and abutting 250 acres of protected forest land, you'll experience tranquility and beauty in every direction.

Inside, you'll find a cozy yet spacious layout, with rustic pine floors throughout and large windows that flood the rooms with natural light. The open dining and living room areas are perfect for relaxing or entertaining, while two wood stoves provide warmth and comfort on cooler evenings. The all-season sunroom invites you to enjoy the surrounding views year-round, whether you’re watching the seasons change or catching the summer breeze.

The finished upstairs offers additional space with 2 bedrooms and 1/2 bath, providing an airy, open area for rest and relaxation. Outside, a fenced dog area ensures your furry friends can enjoy the outdoors too.

Located just 10 minutes from Proctor Academy and a short 30-minute drive to Lake Sunapee, this home is ideally situated for those looking to explore nearby lakes and hiking trails. Whether you're seeking outdoor adventure or simply a peaceful escape, this property provides the perfect balance of nature and comfort.

Property manager

Chris Delaney

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Peaceful Family-Friendly Sunapee Lake/Ski Retreat

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Nature lovers dream. Secluded river property surrounded by forest. Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne N.

Liked: Cleanliness
great stay
We had a great stay- house had everything we needed and more. Great location close to Andover. Chris was extremely accommodating and friendly. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded wilderness
Communication prior to check in was fantastic, unfortunately no check in/out manual so we were unable to find the wifi password eventually we found it in a drawer. Recommend making a manual with check in /out procedures especially trash and things to know. I did throw in a load of towels prior to departure but some owners do not appreciate this. However tried to be helpful and get house clean as possible. Note this property water pic is .3 miles at the boat ramp not a bad walk just not what I anticipated. Additionally there are neighbors despite abutting 214 acres of national forest and unsure if we could actually walk in forest based on red painted trees so maybe let guests know this. I had expected hiking. Lastly note the ac is only in tv room and bedrooms get very hot. Owner had left a box fan which was great and looks to be i. Process of remodeling so I'm sure window units will come or additional AC's. Overall great communication with owner and honestly wouldn't have needed it had questions if a manual was available. I would give 4/5 stars simply because it's more off beaten path which I had loved but the water wasn't as close as expecting. Loved how house supplied everything. Thank you Chris! If we ever visit the ice castles we will be back ..
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Teresa H.

No air conditioning
The owner barely communicated with us. We could not get in when we arrived. The check in instructions were wrong and check out instructions non-existent. We to,d the owner we could not find an air-conditioner and had no idea how to turn it on. (The house was very hot.) And he told us the next day he was sending somebody out with 15 minutes notice, who could not get in because we weren‘t there. We had no air conditioning the whole trip. The listing should be fixed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanne W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Bay
We loved our stay. The house is spacious, it has a wood stove the owner had going for us when we arrived. We had plenty of linens and the use of the land.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

Great location
The location of this house was the best. Quiet and peaceful. Lots of trails and hikes close by. Plenty of room to spread out and relax. A huge plus was the good sized fenced in area for the pups. Kitchen is equipped with everything you need to cook up a meal. My only suggestion to Chris is there really should be some chairs in the yard and near the firepit to be able to relax outdoors
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karissa L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable clean stay with the pups
Clean house with plenty of space for us. We loved the yard and the sun room with a peek-a-boo view of the river lit up by the sun before sunset.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Stacie F.

Anniversary trip
Was nice and relaxing. It great we could bring our 2 dogs and had a small water access nearby for them to swim.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Cheryl S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Total disappointment
We went here to celebrate my 60th birthday. Drove 15 hrs to get there to not even stay in the house an hour before we left. We arrived and met Chris who was very nice and showed us around. Once he left we went to put a bag of groceries in the fridge and it was very dirty. Old food not wiped out and hair We than thought we should take a look around and noticed the sofa and chair was so dirty we didn’t want to sit on it and at that point decided to leave …. as the kitchen and living area is where we would be spending most our time As far as outside the lawn was mowed but dead plants in window boxes and just stuff laying around. Not at all neat like the photos. The whole thing was just a mess , not a relaxing feeling at all. This ended up ruing what was supposed to be a wonderful memory. We received 1/2 our money back trying to be fair to the owner but this was a total loss for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

mariele t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay.
House is rural, just what we were looking for. Nearest bigger grocery store about 30 minutes away. The house has hiking trails starting in the back yard & the lake is just a few steps across the street, ideal for swimming or kayaking. We had our three dogs with us. They were allowed on the furniture & part of the yard is fenced in which was ideal. The kitchen is well equipped, linens & towels were provided by Chris, the owner. He was easy to communicate with and answered in a very timely fashion to any text inquiries we had. We definitely will return. Thanks Chris for making this a great weekend for my family.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for dog and kids
We spent 2 nights at Chris’ place. Great secluded location, not far from civilization (10 mins to the country store, 25 mins to Franklin). Weather was a bit dreary but we still had a great time exploring the area and hanging out in front of the fire. 5 year old twins and 1 year old puppy loved it. Easy checkin process and Chris was very helpful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Virginia V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short walk to Blackwater River
A comfortable, clean home close to the river. Canoe access with fishing. We enjoyed the fireplace, fully equipped kitchen, and comfortable bed on the first floor. We didn't use the upstairs but plenty of room for a family of four. Nice fenced-in area right outside a sunroom for our two small dogs. Recommendations: stop at the NH visitor's center for local info, stock up at the brand new Market Basket right off of 93, climb Mt. Kearsarge , visit Wolfeboro and try The Refinery for dinner in Andover (it was closed Sunday, so we missed out). If you're looking for a quiet getaway surrounded by nature, this is the place for you. Chris was great!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracey H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, cozy spot
I was intending to travel with my family, but at the last minute had to come alone. I felt totally at home at this cozy property. It was well appointed, warm, quiet, and had everything you might need. Communication was prompt and easy. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

cindy d., Bloomington IN

Liked: Cleanliness
lovely and peaceful
We enjoyed 10 days at Chris' property -- the house is cozy, nicely furnished and very well stocked. It's a lovely bright house with lots of windows and a wonderful sunroom! Highly recommend!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erik H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really Unique House
We enjoyed our stay very much, though the property is down a dirt road it had a nice charm and was walking distance to a small lake. Chris was very nice to work with as well and very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keri V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we needed
House was exactly as described, suited our needs perfectly. Appreciate having a fenced area for our dog. Chris was very responsive and helpful. Wish we had more time to enjoy the river!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allen F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we needed!
Lovely experience. House in great shape! Our son loved going down the path to the river to fish and catch frogs. We had a very relaxing week, and was a great base also for short drives to Mt. Kearsarge, Woodstock, even Franconia Notch. Loved all the lakes near us, and enjoyed also getting to know New London -- great little down. Chris was super, and loved getting to know him! Hope to return sometime to this house in the woods.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin F., Taunton, MA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful time
We had a wonderful time staying in Salisbury, NH for a long weekend. The property is off a dirt road, but so close to all of the lakes region activities. The house itself was well-appointed, spacious, and comfortable. We particularly appreciated the fenced area for our dogs, who also had a great time in the yard chasing grasshoppers and barking at owls. Would happily stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Weekend getaway
Great location and fenced in yard was a plus for our dogs! They loved swimming in the river. House had everything you needed from sheets and towels etc… we visited local wineries and breweries closed by.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg G., Goodrich, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy and Quiet
Chris’s property is nice and quiet. The bed was comfortable and the high speed internet was great for working remotely. We spent a little over a week at the property with our dog and we had a great time. We hope to come back again.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

ALEXANDER S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A river dogs dream!
Wanted a weekend in nature that would accommodate our 3 dogs. Chris's house was perfectly equipped with a fenced yard, wonderful fire pit area, and super comfy house with plenty of space. A short walk down the dirt road led to perfect small access point on the blackwater river, where the dogs had a blast swimming and playing in the water. Chris was super communicative and helpful throughout the weekend. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022