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Historic Hanover Area Home, 16 Miles to Dartmouth!

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Reconnect with nature at the charming John and Priscilla Story Homestead, nestled on 20 rural acres bordering Haffenreffer Forest. Explore hidden teepee spots in the woods, kayak across Spectacle Pond or Grafton Pond using one of two kayaks and a canoe provided. Relax by the fire pit after hiking through Cardigan Mountain State Park or skiing down Whaleback Mountain.

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

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

Historic Hanover Area Home, 16 Miles to Dartmouth!

Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free holiday home has a garden and gas grills. The holiday home boasts a fireplace and offers a kitchen and a washer/dryer. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a dining area and a fridge, and other amenities include a microwave and a TV.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and washers/dryers. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max 8 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,700 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 18

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

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Note from host: A maximum of 1 pet is 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
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Hanover Area Home, 16 Miles to Dartmouth! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Hanover Area Home, 16 Miles to Dartmouth!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Hanover Area Home, 16 Miles to Dartmouth!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Hanover Area Home, 16 Miles to Dartmouth! located?

Situated in Enfield, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Henry Laramie Wildlife Management Area, Canaan Street Lake Beach and Canaan Historical Museum. Ruggles Mine and Mascoma State Forest are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 42 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely accommodations. Great location. Perfect family vacation hub.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron P.

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

Wonderful stay!

This was a fantastic place. The farmhouse was a beautiful place to stay with our family. I’d love to stay there again in the summer and explore some of the local trails and ponds. Overall we had a wonderful stay and would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Nice old farmhouse at quiet location.

Great location and I liked the old house. Easy access to southern White Mountains. Slept great and everything worked good. Would stay there again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

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

Wonderful historic home for a fall getaway!

The Story Homestead was a wonderful place to stay for our family's autumn getaway to NH. We loved exploring the surrounding countryside, which was ablaze with fall colors. The kitchen was well-equipped for preparing family meals, and the spacious bedrooms ensured everyone had a comfortable stay. A truly memorable experience - highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Whitney G.

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

Farm house fun

It’s a great property and we had a blast (two families with toddlers). The staircase is very steep but there’s plenty of room downstairs and outside to roam and play. The beds were comfortable and ACs in every room. Great place for a relaxing rural vacation.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sandra p.

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

Historic farmhouse with plenty of space

The Story house had plenty of historical charm and we appreciated that the owner shared the history of the house's original owners. We had to cut our stay short because of a work obligation and the owner was gracious about the change, offering a refund for the time we weren't using the space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennie H.

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

It was a journey back in time to the colonial days. Decorated for the holidays was perfect

We walked the property, looked at the maple syrup taps, old foundation and went sledding. Our daughter is renting on Crystal lake and she came to sled too. House was beautiful. We poked our heads into the basement and garage barn! What a history lesson.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Charles C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice property in peaceful environment. Good location.

Loved the historical charm and layout of the property. Check-in process was easy using the coded keyless entry. The backyard was enormous and we enjoyed the peace and privacy of the property. However, the gas grill was very dirty and needed a thorough cleaning before we could even use it. Also, the flavorizer/heat distribution bars were rusty and corroded and should be replaced. Excellent wi-fi in the farmhouse. Softest bed I've ever slept in, but I found it to be very uncomfortable. Nice flat screen TV, but it only has capability for streaming services, no cable or satellite service. The bathroom on the main floor was spacious with a good shower and plenty of hot water.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rees C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Historic home in a beautiful setting. Very comfortable and warm even during some very cold days. Visitors should note that there is only one bathroom so best suited for families.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great family trip. The house and location were perfect. We’d definitely recommend this place to others, and hope we get to visit again!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the old farmhouse with all its quirks. We had everything we needed for a great stay. The property is beautiful and in a nice, quiet area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isaac P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy home dating back to 1797. It was fun to sit and talk in a New England home with that much history.If you stargaze and get a clear night, you'll see fantastic skies. We brought a telescope and it was well worth it.We went sledding out back and had a blast!Many beds and bedrooms.Internet, wifi, smart TV if you need your technology fix.Would stay there agan.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

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

Best Setting for Christmas in NH

Absolutely beautiful! The Christmas decorations were so amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Andrew

thanks!

had fun - probably 4th or 5th time we have been there... thanks!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Excellent stay!

I rented this for 3 weeks. Michael was a great contact and is very quick to respond when you have a question. We didn’t spend a lot of the days in the house and we were exhausted when we got there each night, but it was a fun place to hang out in the evenings. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meg S.

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

Great Time in a Historic Home

We loved our stay at the Story Homestead. The house was beautifully decorated for the holidays, and we enjoyed snowshoeing in the woods on the newly fallen snow. The king bed was comfortable and the kitchen well-stocked with cooking implements.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Hanover Weekend

Lovely but rainy weekend., couldn’t use amenities such as kayaks because of the weather but hiked Mount Cardigan and enjoyed the warmth of the BnB.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Winter trip

Very nice, comfortable. Plenty of room for our group. Country setting, but not far from town. Interesting history of the property.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Devin W.

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

Perfect place to stay

My family & I loved this historic property. The house had plenty of space and bedrooms as well as a huge yard with an awesome swing for the kids, the trail in the woods was a huge bonus, cornhole boards, kayaks, life vest, water hose. You name it, they had it. The kitchen had everything one would need. The shower had attachment shampoo, conditioner & body wash which was a big help for those who prefer not to pack there own. I will absolutely chose this home again for any future visits to NH. 10 stars
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice V.

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

Beautiful location in Enfield Nh

We loved our stay at the farm house and look forward to returning when we can. The posted description and images are accurate: the property is beautiful and peaceful and the house very comfortable. We had everything we needed for a relaxing stay and Mike is an excellent host who quickly responded to any questions. We enjoy the outdoors and found great hiking trails to explore through our All Trails app but also had business in Hanover NH which was an easy trip north. We would highly recommend this property to anyone interested in visiting the "Upper Valley" area of New Hampshire and Vermont for hiking, skiing, exploring or simply relaxing. We were lucky to experience fantastic foliage during our October visit...a great bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Robert G.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Terrible.

Horrible experience. A single 1st floor window unit does not qualify as an air conditioned. There were lots of spider webs, stained area rug on the dirty bathroom floor, ancient bed mattresses and a bevy steep stairway to the second floor without a railing. Since the only bathroom was on the 1st floor anyone needing to use it would have to navigate it in the dark. Not a good setup. Can NOT recommend this to anyone - especially at the price. Looking for a refund.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Loved the location

We had a lovely sister weekend at this property. The accommodations are cozy and warm and really give you the feel of an older farmhouse. It's quintessential old New England. We loved the local hiking. The stairs are as advertised - steep with no handrail, and there is only one bathroom connected to the main bedroom, but again - this is a farmhouse from the 1700s, so keeping that in mind it was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Nice relaxing stay

Nice quiet location close to many outdoor recreation opportunities. Liked the sense of home it gave. Only one small issue was with the electronic door lock, it stopped working and were unable to lock the door when we checked out at 11:00. Called number given for assistance and also sent email but had not received a reply as of the time of this review. Would recommend for anyone looking for a quiet getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Wylie

Quiet retreat

We had a nice stay at this rural 200+ year old home. It was our home base as we explored NH. Wish that Enfield was a bit closer to attractions like Lake W and the White Mountains. We did so much driving. The property owner, Mike, was very attentive. Our son was stung by bees that made a nest under the picnic table and Mike got an exterminator out to the house immediately. There were spices in the cupboard, plenty of towels and beds were comfy. If you like rustic and off the beaten path, you’ll be happy here.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carole C.

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

Great home in excellent location

We loved our stay at the Story Homestead! Great history and hiking in the area. Fun, delicious places to eat. The house was perfect! A small issue when we arrived was solved within minutes by our host. Totally recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022