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Charming Carriage House on Historic Scenic Farm

Family-friendly stay near University of New Hampshire

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, table tennis, books
TV, table tennis, books
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Durham, NH
  • Place, Bellamy River Wildlife Management Area
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, University of New Hampshire
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Betty and Barney Hill Archive
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the area

Durham

On river.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Durham vacation home, you'll find University of New Hampshire and Smith Chapel. Betty and Barney Hill Archive and Lundholm Gymnasium are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bellamy River Wildlife Management Area - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • University of New Hampshire - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Smith Chapel - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Betty and Barney Hill Archive - 7 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Fox Run Mall - 8 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 6 min drive
  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Elks Lodge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Holloway Commons - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Libby's Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hop + Grind - ‬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.

Charming Carriage House on Historic Scenic Farm

Scenic Emery Farm Carriage House on America's oldest family farm! Cozy, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, house. 100% solar pwr. Scenic views, provide space for rest/reflection. Located on 120 acres, this home is a 1 minute walk to a fantastic farm stand where guests can also enjoy a cappuccino, hot soup, sandwiches, and home made baked goods including apple cider donuts! Beer and wine are available for sale in the stand. 5 min walk to a stunning tidal river for swimming. 10 minute drive to historic Portsmouth.

The space
5 min to UNH, 10 min to Portsmouth, 1 hr to Boston or Portland.

Other things to note
Lots of seasonally fresh food, eggs, cheese, bread, etc available from the farmstand, to either eat there or to make meals at the house!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym
  • Table tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 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, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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Charming Carriage House on Historic Scenic Farm Durham

Frequently asked questions

How close is Charming Carriage House on Historic Scenic Farm to the airport?

This vacation home is 6.9 mi (11-min drive) away from the Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Charming Carriage House on Historic Scenic Farm have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Charming Carriage House on Historic Scenic Farm to the beach?

This vacation home is 13.3 mi (23-min drive) from Wallis Sands State Beach and 13.3 mi (23-min drive) from Pirates Cove Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Charming Carriage House on Historic Scenic Farm offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Charming Carriage House on Historic Scenic Farm?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Charming Carriage House on Historic Scenic Farm?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Charming Carriage House on Historic Scenic Farm?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Charming Carriage House on Historic Scenic Farm have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Charming Carriage House on Historic Scenic Farm have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Charming Carriage House on Historic Scenic Farm to downtown Durham?

This vacation home is 1.9 mi away from Durham.

Charming Carriage House on Historic Scenic Farm Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter Z.

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

Cozy and charming

Comfortable old house with modern amenities. Working farm was not a distraction, proximity to farmer’s market and cafe a plus. “Secret” swimming location known to host was one of the favorite attractions for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

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

Perfect summer retreat

Quaint but spacious house just a short drive to local beaches, UNH, Kittery Outlets and Ogunquit, ME. Great host, everything we needed for a couple nights away from it qll
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

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

Lovely stay in New England

This was a perfect setting for our family of five. Check in was easy, the property felt safe yet rural as we enjoy. We liked walking down to the adjacent farm stand for coffees and bagels. Just lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

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

Quiet

Nice place to stop when travelling! Enjoyed the Emery farm stand and the turkeys wandering the farm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine R.

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

Beautiful farm house

Cute house on a beautiful farm. Perfect location while visiting daughter at UNH. Very comfortable and had everything we needed. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kennett k.

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

Durham

Spot was great! Will return soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

maggie e.

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

What a gem!

Fantastic experience staying at the carriage house on Emery Farm- what a delight! A few things that made this place stand out: - Awesome fire pit! We did s’mores two nights - Short walk on the farm to get great coffee every morning - Beds- ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ - Quiet area/ so much history on this farm!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Relaxing and comfortable

We were in town for son’s wedding. Did not want the hotel scene. This was perfect. We had time to relax and close to rehearsal dinner venue and barn for wedding 5 miles away. Loved the food at the farm stand. Pot pie was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy M.

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

Tranquility on the farm

We loved our stay at the Carriage House. It was my wife, and our two kids, ages 2 and 5. The house itself is well appointed. The setting is tranquil and beautiful, with an incredible old barn out the window in one direction and a large open field bordered by forest in the other. It is a quick walk on a trail to the farm and cafe next door.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

laura j.

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

Beautiful New England

The carriage house is great. Close enough to things and a peaceful setting. The Emery Farm stand is amazing! A walk down the driveway. Everything is fresh and delicious. Two nights we ordered cooked lobster from Taylor's Lobster and got fresh veggies to roast from the farm stand. David was available for questions but not at all intrusive. was a perfect stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

billy r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Very steep steps not noted. Owner aware that all 4 of us were in our 80's.

We would NOT return. Misrepresented baths and VERY steep stairs. We were 2 couples celebrating our 60th wedding anniversaries (in our 80's). Bath upstairs not usable...too hard to get in and out of with slanted ceiling so you could not stand. The living room is small, one TV in living area and only room for 3 to watch and to eat at the kitchen table. Not condusive for more than 3 people. Owners nice but should have informed us of the steep steps and basically only 1 1/2 baths. He knew our ages and the fact that one of us was suffering from vertigo and the steps were treacherous for us. The kitchen was nicely furnished with supplies. The owner provided 2 gift cards and a little 60 anniversary "spray". It was just not a suitable place to stay for folks our age.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

absolutely perfect!

Our family of 4 (2 teenagers and parents) stayed for a week in this lovely Carriage House. The first thing to note is every one of us raved about how comfortable the beds were! We had plenty of room to spread out and be comfortable. Super cute Carriage house, overall so clean and comfortable. Also so great to have a washer and dryer available. But that is just the beginning. The farm store is fabulous to have so close! A short walk to the pier for kayaking and paddleboarding was a great way to start or end the day- I could have spent all day there if I hadn't packed my days full of activities! The kids had fun playing ping-pong in the barn and jumping on the trampoline. So great for them to let loose and be kids again! The location is an easy drive to the cute town of Portsmouth for shopping and dining. We also to lots of day trips to a variety of coastal Maine towns, and 2 day trip to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. This was our first trip to the area so we packed in a lot of activity, but loved coming back to the peace and comfort of the Carriage house. David was an amazing host! He met us at check in and gave us all necessary information and was always available to answer questions. He even checked in on us after he hadn't heard from us in a couple of days just to be sure we were doing ok! While the main house is on the property, It is not easily visible from the carriage house, so privacy is not a concern at all. I think David would only be as involved as his guests wished him to be. Never intrusive in any way!! If you are considering this property, don't hesitate! it was perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadia V.

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

Relaxing stay in peaceful place!

My friends and I (3 ladies in total) absolutely loved our stay at the carriage house. The home was clean, had everything we needed & was in a great location. The beds were super comfy & my absolute favorite part of the whole trip was soaking in the claw foot tub! So relaxing!!! The farm stand was great! Some of the best breakfast sandwiches you'll ever get, and only a stone's throw away from the house. David was a pleasure to work with and made sure he answered all of my questions. I would highly recommend staying in this lovely home!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022