Luxury mountain home near Owl’s Nest and Waterville Valley

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Thornton, NH

Jack O'Lantern Resort Golf Course
‪7 min drive‬
Owl's Nest Resort & Golf Club
‪9 min drive‬
Waterville Valley Resort
‪24 min drive‬
Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal)
‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom, between bedrooms

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom, general area

Soap · Toilet

Bathroom master bedroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

Custom built luxury mountain home built in 2008 situated in the White Mountains just off Route 93N halfway between Woodstock and Waterville Valley. Great location to set out for hiking the Sandwich Wilderness Area and tubing /kayaking the Pemigewasset River. Popular nearby hikes include the Welch-Dicky Loop Trail with incredible views of Waterville Valley. Beaches and swimming areas are not far away at Mirror Lake (3 miles), Waterville Valley Village Beach (10 miles), Staple Rock Park (3 miles) and Russell Pond. Hit some balls at the Sugar Shack driving range just down the road or the Owl's Nest just a few miles from the house. Visit the college town, Plymouth, just 20 mins South for bars and restaurants that are off the tourist map. Venture South on Rte. 175 to Holderness to visit Squam Lake ("On Golden Pond") by sunset nature cruise or North to Woodstock to see the Clark's bears and the wolfman. Just 20 mins North and you'll be in Franconia Notch State Park, where you can see the Basin and Flume Gorge or take the Cannon Aerial Tramway to the 4080' summit overlooking Franconia Ridge and beyond.

House is on a paved road and conveniently located near grocery store, brewery and restaurants, just 3.5 miles from Campton Village. House features include a 17' x 30' great room with vaulted ceilings and massive 16 foot fieldstone fireplace. Large bay windows and front deck have views of Blake Mountain to the West through a grove of tall hemlock pines. There's also a game room in the basement and loft above the family room for the kids.

Property manager

Jonathan J O'Hare

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Dryer

Outdoor space

Parking available

Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Not all areas are toddler proof

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No moving living room furniture across floor

No burning fires throughout the night. No excessive burning. Use only split seasoned hardwood.

No ski equipment in the house. Leave in garage.

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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 deadlock

About the area

Thornton

Located in Thornton, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Jean's Playhouse and Kancamagus Collectibles are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Blair Bridge and Plymouth Historical Society Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider White Mountain Central Railroad, or check out an event or a game at Rumney Rock Climbing. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Thornton, NH

What's nearby

Jack O'Lantern Resort Golf Course - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
Owl's Nest Resort & Golf Club - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
Welch Mountain and Dickey Mountain Loop Trailhead - 17 min drive - 14.8 km
Loon Mountain Ski Resort - 18 min drive - 18.9 km
Waterville Valley Resort - 24 min drive - 23.9 km

Getting around

Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

‪Mad River Coffee House - ‬9 min drive
‪Benton's Sugar Shack - ‬12 min walk
‪Chesley's Pizza - ‬10 min drive
‪Mad River Tavern - ‬8 min drive
‪Little Red Schoolhouse - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury mountain home near Owl’s Nest and Waterville Valley pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury mountain home near Owl’s Nest and Waterville Valley ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury mountain home near Owl’s Nest and Waterville Valley ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury mountain home near Owl’s Nest and Waterville Valley located?

This family-friendly Thornton holiday home is located on a lake, 1.3 mi (2 km) from White Mountain National Forest, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Jack O'Lantern Resort Golf Course and Owl's Nest Resort & Golf Club. Blair State Forest and Welch Mountain and Dickey Mountain Loop Trailhead are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jonnelle K.

7 March 2025

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

Great place and location!

We had a wonderful time! House is beautiful and was clean and had everything we needed. Skiing options close by along with restaurants and all the amenities you would need. Host was very responsive and made sure we had everything we needed. Would love to stay at this property again!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol F.

25 January 2025

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

Perfection!

We loved staying here! Close to the mountains for skiing (or hiking/kayaking) , and close enough for area shopping and dining. Our family loved the large gathering area and table for playing games. This is a GREAT place to stay for families. Well equipped and beautifully decorated and maintained.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan K.

21 January 2025

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

Excellent house

Spent the weekend with family. House was super clean. Beautiful great room with fireplace. Located right between loon and Waterville. Property owner was very attentive and made me feel welcome. Definitely would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim B., Northborough

26 February 2024

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

Lovely Stay in the White Mountains

Great spot to get away from it all, but close enough to restaurants/shopping to keep everyone entertained. House/Owner were great and would definitely return!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty H.

18 July 2023

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

Weekend away

The house was amazing. We had a great time !

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wesley D.

9 February 2023

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

Great Stay

Beautiful property. Had everything we needed. Close to Waterville Valley and Woodstock/Lincoln area. Hope to stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

19 August 2024

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

Beautiful house

We were in town for a wedding. Would love to come back to the area and stay here for a vacation. The house is clean, comfortable and spacious. The property is set back and feels secluded without actually being secluded. activities, dinner and shopping are very close. I highly recommend this house.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keri D.

21 February 2024

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

Ski vacation

We loved staying at Jon’s house. It was perfect for our 2 families! Lots of space to spread out with a very cozy feel. We skied Waterville Valley which was close by. We loved the kitchen and all it had to offer. It was nicely stocked which made cooking meals a breeze. We would absolutely stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan w.

1 January 2024

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

holiday getaway

Our family loved the property and it was just as advertised. the glorious fireplace was a hit as the weather did not cooperate. Jonathan was responsive before, during and after our visit. You'll love the home.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antonio C.

16 January 2023

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

2023 ski trip

Great options for all mountains, just a short ride provides optionality for any group.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nikki F., Cambridge, MA

1 March 2023

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

Near Waterville Valley Ski Resort

My family and I had an amazing stay at this home. Jonathan was a wonderful host, easy to reach and consistently checked in to be sure everything was okay since we were there during a winter storm. The home was spacious and so clean. My kids loved the loft and the games in the basement. We would definitely consider staying there again when we are visiting the area!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

daniel d., FREEHOLD

3 January 2023

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

Beautiful. Perfect. Will stay again if he will have us.

It was exactly what we wanted. Beautiful place. Spacious reasonable. Easy to communicate. We left place as we found it I believe. It's what you want from VRBO

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

20 August 2023

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

Beautiful house

Gorgeous house! Roomy and comfortable, airy and light (even on a series of rainy days it was cheerful inside). My family had plenty of space to spread out and the kitchen was large and very well equipped. Great location close to everything, from adventures in Lincoln to driving the Kanc to excellent dining options both north and south. Jonathan was a super host, very responsive to any questions we had. Highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lance F.

9 July 2023

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

The Stairs chefs kiss

This house is solid in construction, amenity, and enjoyment. Water Quality: 8/10 Staircase Construction: 10/10 Location: 12/10 Inside wildlife was limited to a few ants. if that bothers you, then you definitely wont like the deck cause it’s outside. Open ‘dem windows to feel that 824 foot altitude breeze. Mountain biking? Excellent. Pemigewasset river swimming? Fantastic. Local eateries? Superb. If you don’t like this place, check yo self.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

12 August 2023

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

Mountain getaway

The house was super clean. I saw that the owner called me and left a message when I saw it was too late and there is not much service when we were out hiking mountains. But thank you for checking in. The kids loved the loft area and the game tables downstairs. The house is very convenient to the hiking we were doing. I saw people tubing on the river 5 mins from the house. We were able to see the perseids meteor shower and sooo many stars right outside the house. If we are ever in the area again we will come back to this house. Thank you Only thing I would say it would be helpful to have a regular sized vacuum on hand.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle B.

14 April 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio C.

18 March 2025

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

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikhil K.

17 October 2022

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

Amazing stay in heart of Thronton

Very clean property with all the amenities with close proximity to all the travel spots in Franconia and Lincoln!!! Jonathan has been a great host with placing accurate and helpful information around the house and answering all the questions in timely manner. We had a great time and would certainly love to visit again!!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yulia S.

12 August 2022

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

Wonderful - very clean, private, spacious - property

We truly enjoyed our week-long stay in the house. The house was very clean and had all amenities necessary for a comfortable stay. It is easy to get to, but the location is very private which we loved. The outside area is very nice and we enjoyed quiet evenings and breathtaking nature views. Jonathan was very responsive and answered all questions that we had both ahead of the trip and during our stay. We will certainly consider going back next year!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

28 February 2022

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

Had a great time!

Jonathan was super helpful and responsive with any inquiry . His house was beautiful and we really enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Antonio C.

23 February 2022

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

2022 Ski Trip

Beautiful property and location. Easy access to Waterville Valley. We skied Bretton Woods too which was only 45mins. Eating in was made easy with the full functional kitchen. We will be planning our next stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina P.

23 February 2022

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

Great for a long weekend getaway with friends

The house was beautiful and spacious for our group of families and young children. There was a gorgeous view of the mountain from the living room. The photos in the listing didn't even do it justice. The open concept and kitchen/dining were perfect for a group. This place was great for a long weekend ski trip getaway and very close to Waterville. We would stay here again. One thing we found difficult was the internet speed. It improved a bit after a reset, but was generally extremely slow to load and stream via Netflix and other apps from most places in the house. Additionally, while the kitchen was stocked with most essentials, there were no oven mitts, which made cooking in the oven slightly dangerous. Finally, the driveway and walkway get very icy. We appreciated the garage entry and salt provided by the owner, but certainly had to be extremely careful with little ones and with loading cars.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janine S.

9 January 2022

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

Nice, clean ski house

Great experience… close to loon mountain

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tyler L.

31 December 2021

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

Awesome getaway!

Jon was a great host and a pleasure to rent through. The house has a cabin feel, with a grand layout. Plenty of room for everyone and well away from the bustle of the ski areas. We enjoyed our stay and hope to stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jonathan J O'Hare

Working professional with a wife and three children. Love hiking, skiing and canoeing in the White Mountains.

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom, between bedrooms

Bathroom, general area

Bathroom master bedroom

Spaces

About this property