Lakes Region! Historic 200+ Year Old Beautiful Cape With Historic Schoolhouse

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5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8242 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Enjoy the area

Sandwich, NH

Squam Lake5 min drive
Sandwich Town Beach6 min drive
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center22 min drive
Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal)40 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Ann's Room

1 King Bed

Chris & Deb's Room

1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

Kids Room

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Mammy's Room

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet

Mammy's Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Chicks Corner is a lovely, historic, 200+ year-old farmhouse nestled in the heart of the New Hampshire Lakes Region. Take a temporary escape from hectic daily life and boat or fish on nearby Squam Lake while enjoying the unspoiled pristine scenery and fall foliage. Hike, golf, dine or shop in the nearby quaint New England style shops of the Lakes Region.

The property features a breezeway, newly refurbished barn and a historic one-room schoolhouse which can be found in various publications including A Simpler Way of Life: Old Farmhouses of New York & New England.

Chicks Corner overflows with genuine New England charm. The property features hand-hewn beams and has been standing for over two centuries.

Enjoy boating and swimming on Squam Lake in the summer, watching the leaves change in the fall, and skiing in nearby Conway during the winter. Best of all, and enjoy the quiet tranquility of the New Hampshire lakes region.

Property manager

BRENDAN F TOMPKINS

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sandwich

Located in Sandwich, this vacation home is in the mountains and on a lake. While the natural beauty of White Mountain National Forest and Lake Winnipesaukee can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Waterville Valley Resort. Traveling with kids? Consider Sandwich Creamery and Squam Lakes Natural Science Center. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Sandwich, NH

What's nearby

Squam Lake - 5 min drive
Sandwich Town Beach - 6 min drive
Castle in the Clouds - 21 min drive
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center - 22 min drive
Owl's Nest Resort & Golf Club - 38 min drive

Getting around

Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

Cup & Crumb - 14 min drive
The Foothills Cafe & Curio - 4 min drive
El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant - 13 min drive
Village Kitchen - 15 min drive
The Bob House & The Reel-in Tavern - 17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakes Region! Historic 200+ Year Old Beautiful Cape With Historic Schoolhouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 August 2023

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

Sandwich stay

Amazing location just down the road from Squam Lake.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Wendy D.

30 July 2023

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

Family Gathering

A beautiful, historic home. A very unique place to stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

15 July 2023

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

Classic Farmhouse Charm

This spacious farmhouse is a trip back in time. It is filled with lovely antiques, braided rugs and folk art paintings, yet has comfortable beds and a fully equipped kitchen. The large bedrooms easily accommodate the king-size beds, and the living room has lots of room for the entire family. We enjoyed sitting in the screened-in breezeway during a rainstorm. The property has been in the current owner's family since 1947, and you can easily imagine the kids running through the house and yard. The wide-plank floors are a little uneven, but I'm sure you would be as well after 200 years. We also had a very brief encounter with a small, four-legged local, which the host warned us about beforehand, and is not surprising in a farmhouse. Swimming is only a 5 minute drive to Squam Lake. You can also take a 10 minute drive to the Beede Falls trailhead; they were running full after all the recent rains this year (wear your swimsuit for a cool swim!). We also enjoyed our visit to Castle in the Clouds (good hiking there as well). The local restaurants were never very crowded, and offered great food and friendly service. Overall, we enjoyed this house very much, and were fortunate to have had the opportunity to stay in such a classic property.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles A.

21 June 2023

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

Annual ride for bike week at Laconia

Great place to stay enjoyed our time at the farm house

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Igor S.

17 June 2023

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

Great stay

Wonderful old house and plenty of room for lots of people. Don't follow GPS directions though it sends you to the wrong end of road.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by BRENDAN F TOMPKINS

Our family has been spending summer vacations at "Chick's Corner" for decades. This home was originally purchased in 1947 by Army Corps. Gen. Christopher Tompkins, a WWII veteran and classmate and friend of Dwight D. Eisenhower.