Birchwood Retreat: spacious & modern forest refuge

Escape to our cozy retreat in the heart of the White Mountains, perfect for families and friends seeking relaxation and outdoor adventures. Our modern, spacious home offers a serene base to unwind and reconnect with nature year-round. Greet the day with forest views, explore nearby hiking trails, hit the slopes, or indulge in our community center amenities. Enjoy winter evenings by the fireplace or summer nights roasting marshmallows around the backyard campfire. The mountains are calling! THE SPACE Perfect for a family reunion, vacation with two families, special get-together, gathering of friends, or private business retreat. This premium, large chalet home has plenty of space to comfortably accommodate 10 people. 3-levels, 3,500 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 3 living rooms, 2 wood-burning fireplaces, garage, huge deck, back yard, fire pit, and much more! The house is secluded even though there are other nearby homes. The yard is private, especially in the summer with all the trees. In the winter, after the leaves drop, there is a nice view of mountains through the trees. Situated on a two-acre wooded lot, there is plenty of space to spread out both indoors and out. Fully equipped! We provide linens, towels, pool towels, soap, shampoo, conditioner, coffee (drip, French press, K-cup, Nespresso), tea, and all the essentials! Propane grill and patio furniture available spring through fall. AMENITIES & RECREATION Located in the Waterville Estates, a vacation home community in Campton/Thornton, you have the opportunity to access to the year-round Community Center (5min walk, 1min drive) which offers 2 outdoor pools, 2 indoor pools, 3 hot tubs, sauna, game room, restaurant, and bar. You will have free access to outdoor community facilities including courts (basketball, tennis, pickleball, & volleyball), pond with beach, and community hiking/cross-country/snowshoe trails (accessible from our front door). Our community ski hill (Campton Mountain - 5min walk, 1min drive) is open winter weekends and holidays for both day and night skiing. The base lodge, with restaurant and bar, hosts live music most weekends. NEARBY ATTRACTIONS: > Owl’s Nest Golf Course (5mi / 10min) > White Mountain Disc Golf (5mi / 10min) > Waterville Valley (10mi / 15min) > Plymouth State University (10mi / 15min) > Tenney Mountain (15mi / 20min) > Squam Lake (15 mi / 25min) > Lincoln & North Woodstock (20mi / 20min) > Clark’s Trading Post (20mi / 20min) > Loon Mountain (20mi / 25min) > Newfound Lake (20mi / 25min) > Franconia Notch State Park (20mi / 25min) > Flume Gorge (20mi / 25min) > Canon Mountain (25mi / 30min) > Laconia & Weirs Beach (30mi / 40min) > Bretton Woods (50mi / 45min) > Mt. Washington (50mi / 50min) ACCESS Guests will have access to the entire home and be sent instructions on check-in day. PARKING > One garage bay and driveway space for another 5 cars. > One garage door remote will be provided at check-in. > Lost garage door remote fee: $100 > No street parking allowed. COMMUNITY CENTER > We provide 1 guest pass for Community Center access. > Lost Community Center pass fee: $100 > Additional day passes* can be purchased from the front desk at the Community Center. > Outdoor facilities (sport courts, lake, trails, etc.) are free to use. *Day Pass Prices: > Mon-Fri -- $10/Adult, $5/Children 8-17 & Seniors 65+ > Sat, Sun & Holidays -- $20/Adult, $10/Children 8-17 & Seniors 65+ > Twilight Pass (After 4 pm Sat, Sun & Holidays) -- $10/Adults, $5/Children 8-17 & Seniors 65+ > Children 7 & under are always free with an accompanying adult. OTHER THINGS TO NOTE We ask that you treat our home with care and respect as you would your own. Please remove your shoes inside to protect our floors and carpet. Sorry, no pets allowed. Strict limit of 10 guests, maximum. We will charge a fee of $300 per guest per night for each guest over the capacity of 10. NH Meals & Rentals Tax Operator's License #104802About pets:No pets allowed.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About events:No events allowed.