Experience the New Hampshire Seacoast

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6153 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Explore the area

Dover, NH

The Children's Museum of New Hampshire2 min drive
Woodman Institute3 min drive
University of New Hampshire16 min drive
Manchester, NH (MHT-Manchester-Boston Regional)58 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Enjoy a comfortable home in a location convenient to the best of all New Hampshire has to offer. This is our primary residence, available at mutually convenient times. We leave it fully equipped. NOTE: for 2024 there is a 4-night minimum stay.. Meals on our large screened porch are a special treat. Downtown shops and restaurants, the Children's Museum of NH, the Woodman Museum and Dover's lovely public library are an easy stroll away. Walking and biking along the Dover Community Trail/Cochecho River are less than a five minute walk from the back door. The cultural hubs of Portsmouth and the University of NH are 20 minutes away, Boston an hour & a half by train, coach or car. The White Mountains are an easy day trip while the Maine and New Hampshire beaches are a half hour to 45 minute drive. In short, Dover is a lovely small city centered among exceptional outdoor and cultural options.
Each of the three bedrooms has a double bed. The ground floor bedroom is across from one bathroom. Two bedrooms upstairs share a bath. Our home is NH license 060520.

Property manager

Jim Verschueren

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Exceptions OK with advance notice

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Security deposit used if cleaning required

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

There is a four night minimum for all reservations

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: Exceptions OK with advance notice

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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dover

Located in Dover, this holiday home is in the city centre. Bellamy River Wildlife Management Area and Mount Agamenticus reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Children's Museum of New Hampshire and Dover Bowl Family Fun Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Woodman Institute, or check out an event or a game at Lundholm Gymnasium. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

Dover, NH

What's nearby

The Children's Museum of New Hampshire - 2 min drive
Dover Bowl Family Fun Center - 3 min drive
Woodman Institute - 3 min drive
Hamilton House - 13 min drive
University of New Hampshire - 16 min drive

Getting around

Dover Transportation Center - 16 min walk
Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

Aviation Brewing Company - 2 min drive
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 2 min drive
Panera Bread - 3 min drive
Dunkin' - 13 min walk
Chapel + Main - 18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Experience the New Hampshire Seacoast pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

Where is Experience the New Hampshire Seacoast located?

This family-friendly holiday home is located in the city centre, within 2 mi (3 km) of The Children's Museum of New Hampshire, Dover Bowl Family Fun Center and Woodman Institute. Vaughan Woods State Park and Bellamy River Wildlife Management Area are also within 6 miles (10 km). Dover Transportation Center is 16 minutes by foot.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

5 October 2023

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

Dover Stay

My friends and I had a great time staying at Jim’s home. Jim answered every question and request quickly before and during our stay. I will recommend this home to friends wanting to visit Dover and surrounding area.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob & Peggy L.

18 September 2023

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

Home Sweet Home in Dover NH!

This home reminded us of a lovely cottage in the woods. it was quiet and peaceful.The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed. The porch was amazing and looked out upon a beautifully landscaped backyard surrounded by gorgeous plants and flowers with access to a walking trail. The owners were a pleasure to work with. It was truly a wonderful stay and we would do it again!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G., Florida

7 September 2022

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

Great home even better hosts!

The home was perfect for our family. Plenty of bedrooms/beds. Great location. Close to everything we needed. The back porch was very nice as well. Jim and Carlo were amazing hosts. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lara B.

18 July 2022

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

Lovely home with great perks

Enjoyed this lovely home and the beautiful landscaping. Had plenty of room with three bedrooms and two full baths. Red raspberries were plentiful in the backyard and the owners generously offered them to us. The screened-in porch was a special place for quiet mornings and fun evenings. Had lively ping-pong matches in the finished basement. The owners were very thoughtful and kind in allowing us to make the place our own during our stay. Owners were also very welcoming and thorough in communication and instructions. Was a short drive to York Beach and surrounding area. Would recommend this property for anyone visiting the southern New Hampshire/southern Maine area.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerri S.

23 January 2020

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

Girls Weekend

The property was perfect for our girls weekend. It had everything we needed. Clean and comfortable and perfectly located. We spent time in Portsmouth, NH as well as Kittery, Maine. Both were very short drives. There was some snowfall while we there and Jim was in touch immediately, making sure all was good. I highly recommend this property and thank the owners for a wonderful weekend!

About the host

Hosted by Jim Verschueren

Carlo and I are retired educators, he as a high school teacher, I as an administrator most often in nonprofit organizations. Travel is a passion - we spend time each fall in France in a small village where we lived for 10 months in 2010. This photo was taken in Dublin. We were traveling with Norm the Moose from Jim's Rotary club. We have been together since 2006 and were married in 2009.

Why they chose this property

Ours is an easy-living home - cozy, comfortable, offering exceptional access to this dynamic region. Jim is a former state representative in the NH legislature and a huge Dover booster. Carlo moved here from his home state of New Jersey "for one year" in 1973 and never left. The proximity to cultural activities, the ocean, the mountains made it a permanent stay. People who don't know New Hampshire are always surprised by all we have to offer, especially here in the Seacoast. Our home offers the dual benefits of in-town, congestion-free living with stores close by as well as a country feel along the river just out the back door.

What makes this property unique

Those who come in the summer and fall have the special treat of enjoying meals on our large screened in porch at the back of the house. A country feel in the heart of the city. The grill is on the adjacent side deck. Though we are very much in urban Dover, out the back door is a two minute walk to little league baseball fields and the Dover Community Trail along the Cochecho River. Two miles in one direction is all rural. 15 minutes in the other direction leads you to the downtown portion of the trail, an easy stroll to downtown. Summers feature outdoor Friday evening concerts at the Rotary Pavilion downtown. For theater lovers, the summer family-oriented plays in Portsmouth's Prescott Park are a special treat. We take our grandchildren every year. Beer lovers will appreciate several micro-brew pubs in downtown Dover.

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