Come and experience the most beautiful section of western New Hampshire! Renovated 3 Bedroom family home features beautiful Connecticut River Valley views, and private access to 150 feet of river frontage for all-day fishing and kayaking. While the home is situated directly on the Connecticut River, the private access requires a short walk down a switchback trail to the landing area.
The house features a gourmet kitchen with island bar, and a large dining table for casual dining and card games.
Primary bedroom with fireplace has a King bed and en suite bathroom. Second Bedroom on main floor has a Queen bed. Third bedroom upstairs has a Queen bed and adjacent loft with futon. Loft can also be used for kids play area or quiet reading. Second full bath is on the main level.
The house is located directly on the Connecticut River with 2 kayaks and a canoe provided for your use. Light fishing gear and safety equipment is a also provided. You will be sure to catch some perch and sunfish and if you're lucky enough, pike or walleye! Larger boats are available for rent at Fairlee Marine in Fairlee, VT.
Hikers will enjoy the proximity to the Appalachian Trail. The closest AT trailheads are Glencliff Trail to summit Mt. Moosilauke (15 mi. NE) and Mt. Cube Trail to summit Mt. Cube (19 miles SE). Many other local hikes off the AT are close by, including Wright's Mountain in Bradford Town Forest (10 mi W) and Black Mountain in North Haverhill (10 mi N)
In addition to the river, there is swimming at Piermont Pool, an old-fashioned waterhole fed from mountain streams. There is also a public beach with swimming at nearby Indian Pond.
Golfers can play a scenic 9-hole Public course in Bradford, VT or an 18-hole lakeside course at Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee.
For the truly adventurous, scenic hot air balloon rides are offered at Post Mills Airport in Thetford, VT.
Enjoy a campfire with s'mores in our yard, or sit by the outdoor chiminea with a warm drink. On a clear night , you can stargaze or catch fireflies.
In the summer, there are many local stands to get fresh produce, farm cheese and country meats. We love Peaked Moon in the summer and Indian Corn Mill in the Fall. Just a short drive away, you can pick your own apples and kids can pet the animals at Windy Ridge. They also have a Cider House cafe and wine tasting! In addition, several family owned restaurants feature Farm-to-Table style menus. Polly's Pancake Parlor in Sugar Hill has been serving up homemade breakfast to New Hampshire's White Mountain visitors for over 75 years. Newly renovated and now open year- round, they offer incredible views and unbeatable meals.
Check out the Old Church Theater in Bradford for local summer stage shows. You can also relive your youth at the Fairlee Drive in - featuring first run double features all summer long! Other attractions include gold-panning in the Ammonoosuc River, visiting the New England covered bridges ( Swiftwater, Bath, Woodsville), looking for Lost River in Woodstock, or taking the kids to Clark's Trading Post in Lincoln.
Shoppers will enjoy Farm-Way, Copeland Furniture Factory Store, and many other local stores featuring the crafts and handiwork of the Upper Valley, such as North of the Falls.
Annual events nearby include Fall Leaf Peeping, Annual Wild Game Supper, Connecticut Valley Bradford Fair, Bath Street Dance, Paddle the Border, North Haverhill Fair, Annual Orford Flea Market and Antique Fair.
For winter guests, Piermont is uniquely central to many of the best east coast ski areas. In under an hour, you can be on the big mountain slopes of Bretton Woods, Loon and Cannon in NH, as well as the smaller family hills such as Dartmouth Skiway and Whaleback. Ski Killington, Okemo and Stowe VT and be back in time to enjoy our wood-fired sauna. The private river access directly behind the house is known for some of the best ice fishing in the area.
Visitors to Piermont River House will be sure to spot some local wildlife including deer, turkeys, bald eagles, ducks, geese and many varieties of songbirds.