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Charming Carriage House on Historic Scenic Farm

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Living area
Room
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Nestled along the river, this vacation home features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, accommodating 6 guests. Enjoy activities like sailing, kayaking, and swimming nearby. The outdoor areas include a porch, patio, and deck, while a fitness center and golf course nearby offer sports options. Visit the University of New Hampshire and Bellamy River Wildlife Management Area.

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation

    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.

  • Arcade/game room

    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On-site fitness centre
  • Garage parking available
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Durham, NH
  • Place, Wagon Hill Farm
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Bellamy River Wildlife Management Area
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, University of New Hampshire
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

upstairs bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to 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 rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1997247vb
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Durham

Located in Durham, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Woodman Institute and Jackson House Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Market Square and Betty and Barney Hill Archive. Travelling with kids? Consider The Children's Museum of New Hampshire, or check out an event or a game at Lundholm Gymnasium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Durham, NH

What's nearby

  • Wagon Hill Farm - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • 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

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
  • ‪Rise + Grind - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hop + Grind - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Libby's Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Carriage House on Historic Scenic Farm pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Carriage House on Historic Scenic Farm?

As of 18 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Carriage House on Historic Scenic Farm on 30 September 2026 start from NZ$1,141, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Charming Carriage House on Historic Scenic Farm?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Carriage House on Historic Scenic Farm located?

This family-friendly Durham holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of University of New Hampshire, Smith Chapel and Betty and Barney Hill Archive. Lundholm Gymnasium is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint homey experience! We loved the setting and our time at the Carriage house. We particularly enjoyed being able to cook our own meals using some items purchased at Emery Farm. The bedrooms were very comfortable although the stairs a little difficult for our parents (80) but hand rail was helpful. We were also lucky enough to be staying at the Carriage House on a Thursday night and were able to take part in the Summer Love Local entertainment - very FUN to see all young families taking part too. Host was very gracious and welcoming!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2026
Elizabeth was a wonderful guest! We would love to have her come to the farm again anytime, 10/10
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2024
Hi Julie, so glad you were able to come to the Emery Farm and enjoy the New Hampshire seacoast! Please come again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2025
Peter, so happy you and your family had a wonderful visit to Emery Farm! Please come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2024
Hi Andrew, thanks very much for coming to the Emery Farm, and the New Hampshire Seacoast. Glad you were able to visit, and please come again, david
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 13 March 2024
Catherine, thank you so much for your kind comments about your stay at the farm. We so much enjoyed you coming and look forward to your return, David.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The carriage house was adorable, the mini splits were lovely, the furnishings and art were beautiful. The pictures were accurate, the house really does look like that. We had a good time there, but there were a few hiccups. David was a more than lovely host and did resolve the issues we had quickly but I do think that the listing hypes the property a little unrealistically.The biggest issue I had was the listing claims waterfront access with an almost 2000 foot shoreline. This was one of the biggest reasons I chose this house. When we were given information about the property, for water access we were pointed to a park down the street. It might be right next to the property, but it's across a relatively busy local highway. Unfortunately the only water access there was a boat launch. In David's defense, it looked like the park was under construction, and about half was blocked off. Hopefully there will be better access when that's done.Then there were the little things. There was a ping pong table, a heavy bag and I think a stationary bike in the barn, but not what I'd consider a game room and a gym. There was a kitchen with pots and pans and everything you might need, but almost all the pots and pans were peeling off non stick coating in sheets and not safe to use. All of the spatulas were metal, so it's not unexpected, but it did leave me making grilled cheese on a cookie sheet. Still lovely and pretty, just not what we were expecting
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Durham

Spot was great! Will return soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 January 2023
Thanks Kennett! Glad you had a great time at Emery farm. Please do, again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2024
Maggie, you and your family were an absolute delight to host. Please come to the Emery Farm any time!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 October 2024
Liisa left the house in perfect. Perfect. Perfect condition! Wonderful guest and we would love her to come back to Emery farm on New Hampshire Seacoast anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2024
Andy, thank you so much for coming to the farm! Maintaining the oldest family Farm in the country is not easy, but your visit helps to make it possible. Please come again anytime, david
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

4/10 Poor

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
Response from VrboOwner on 8 November 2022
Billy, so sorry that the issue of age, mobility, and vertigo impacted your experience at the Carriage House. The photographs and description clearly indicate that the second-floor bathroom has a clawfoot tub. Sorry if you missed that before you booked. Everybody is different, and fortunately every single other Guest has loved being at the carriage house on the farm! As you may recall, I tried very hard to accommodate your situation, from you not knowing how to book the reservation to putting in the incorrect dates that you wanted. Again, very sorry you didn’t have a better time at the farm
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2026
Great to have your family visit the NH Seacoast! Please visit us again!! David
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved staying here in this quaint and lovely Carriage House. The accommodations were perfect and the beds very comfortable. Having the farm store to walk to was awesome! Hope to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2026
Hey Kevin, thanks so much for coming to the Emery farm! We feel so fortunate to live on New Hampshire Seacoast! We look forward to you coming to the farm again, David
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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