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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10177 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Hot Tub
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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.

The Gecko Inn - Shopping, Santas Village, Skiing, Hot Tub, hikes, families, pets

A perfect central location for your White Mountain Valley Vacation. The Gecko Inn has a long tradition, 17+ years, of renting to 1 or 2 families looking for a peaceful location with mountain views yet only 20 minutes to Storyland, 10 minutes to Cranmore Mountain and Adventure Park and an easy drive to all North Conway amenities. Our home is located at the end of a cul-de-sac in the quiet Birch Hill development. This home used to be listing #22036 with 51 positive reviews before we purchased it from the previous owners in 2016. We are friends who rented from them every year and are excited to continue the same traditions to you. Whether you are coming to Ski, Hike, Tube the Saco River, Shop at the North Conway outlets, or relax by the fireplace or in the hot tub, The Gecko Inn is small enough for one family yet spacious enough for two families to enjoy. Most neighbors are full time residents so this is not a "party home."

NEW IN 2023:
Refrigerator
Stove/Oven
Dishwasher
Rinnai Propane heaters

It is minutes to the spectacular North Conway public golf course, Echo Lake, and to extensive hiking trails in the National forest, including the beautiful waterfalls and swimming pools of Diana's Baths. The Saco and Swift Rivers are very close by for water sports including summer tubing.

Awaiting you in North Conway Village, a short seven minutes away, is tax-free, outlet shopping, a plethora of spectacular restaurants, great nightly entertainment, numerous seasonal activities, sightseeing, parks and good old New Hampshire hospitality.

Family fun and entertainment abounds in the Mount Washington Valley area. StoryLand (20 minutes), Santa's Village (1 hour), the Conway Scenic Railroad (with visits from Thomas the Train and The Polar Express (Late Nov and Dec), Children's and weather museums, local farms, hay rides, and many other amusements are all within a short drive of the house. The Mount Washington auto road is an exciting day trip for the Summer or early fall visitors.

Skiers will appreciate the short distances to multiple ski mountains. Cranmore Mountain (10 Minutes), Attitash (20 min.), Black Mountain, Bretton Woods, King Pine, and Wildcat are all an easy drive. Come home to relax in the hot tub or sit by the fireplace to warm your toes. Stay in North Conway and enjoy the Mount Washington Valley to its fullest in every season!

Inside the spacious contemporary home you will find three floors. The open first floor has a full bathroom, a bedroom with two sets of bunk beds, a fully-equipped kitchen, a six-foot dining table for 6, breakfast bar for 4, cathedral ceiling Family Room, with a Sky Chair, TV, DVD and fireplace, that opens onto a 300-square-foot deck from which you can enjoy peace and solitude. There is an attached mud room for all your ski/snowboard/bike/outdoor gear. The deck also has a sun room with 5 person Nordic Hot Tub for year-round enjoyment.

The second floor has 2 Bedrooms, full bath and a loft area. Each bedroom has a queen sized bed, there is a full bathroom, and a loft area with a single day bed and seating space perfect for reading or playing a board game.

The lower level, finished with 3/4 bath, bedroom with two single beds and a 2nd family room with TV, sectional couch and a Futon sofa. Challenge your family members or friends to a Foosball tournament! This is a great added space for the kids to play while the adults are upstairs or for a second family to have their own space.

The house is ideal for one family or two families to share a vacation. This is not a "Party Home" as we are located in a quiet neighborhood and our guests must adhere to respectful noise levels at all times.

There is a gazebo in the backyard and a fire pit just outside for those romantic autumn evenings. There is not a grassed area for play as it is a wooded lot. The surrounding area is quiet and peaceful, with conservation land nearby for hiking and cross-country skiing.

We are just 2 hours and 30 minutes from Boston, 3 hours from Worcester, and 4 hours from Hartford, CT. The Pizza Barn in Ossipee has been a family favorite to stop for Dinner or lunch when driving up.

New Hampshire room tax is included in all rates.

Property manager

Ken and Tanya Mongeon

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No Smoking allowed.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Please provide information about your pet.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: The Gecko Inn is kid friendly.
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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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: We are located in a quiet residential area.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Gecko Inn Storyland Skiing Hot Tub Perfect 1 or 2 Families Pets
Gecko Storyland Skiing Hot Tub Perfect 1 or 2 Families Pets
Gecko Inn Storyland Skiing Hot Tub Perfect 1 or 2 Families Pets
Gecko Inn Storyland Skiing Hot Tub Perfect 1 or 2 Families Pets
Gecko Storyland Skiing Hot Tub Perfect 1 or 2 Families Pets

About the neighborhood

Map
North Conway, NH

What's nearby

  • Echo Lake State Park - 8 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Conway Scenic Railway - 12 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Cranmore Mountain Resort - 14 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Kahuna Laguna - 14 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Settlers' Green Outlet Village - 16 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • Fryeburg, ME (FRY-Eastern Slopes Regional) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Barley and Salt - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Muddy Moose Restaurant & Pub - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sea Dog Brewing Company - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gecko Inn - Shopping, Santas Village, Skiing, Hot Tub, hikes, families, pets pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Gecko Inn - Shopping, Santas Village, Skiing, Hot Tub, hikes, families, pets?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Gecko Inn - Shopping, Santas Village, Skiing, Hot Tub, hikes, families, pets?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Gecko Inn - Shopping, Santas Village, Skiing, Hot Tub, hikes, families, pets located?

This family-friendly North Conway vacation home is located in Birch Hill, within 3 mi (5 km) of White Mountain National Forest, Saco River, and Echo Lake State Park. Mount Washington Observatory Weather Discovery Center and MWV Children's Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Gecko Inn - Shopping, Santas Village, Skiing, Hot Tub, hikes, families, pets Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 159 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 159 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 159 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful weekend
The house was beautifully decorated for the holidays, clean, warm and comfortable.Plenty of room for the 7 adult women - would love to stay there in the different seasons.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for families with children
Great home. Bonus to have hot tub, fire pit and foosball table to keep children occupied. Good location for visiting North Conway downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

William M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very pleasant stay as always. Feels like home.
Our family skis and enjoys various restaurants in the area. Our favorite time is time spent in the GECKO eating, playing board games and just being together!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas getaway
Perfect for our family. We loved the cozy house and the scenic neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alysa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for the family
We really enjoyed our stay at the Gecko Inn. It was cozy and had plenty of space for our group.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Gecko Inn
Great location. Great property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family ski vacation
Place was great. Perfect for 6 adults and 3 kids under 6! Would def recommend to anyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
It was great for our winter stay. Close to many attractions. Plenty of things to do in the house. Hope to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy B., Andover, MA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Ski Getaway
Very comfortable and clean place for our annual family ski getaway. Perfect setup for teens to hang out in their own space = key for the parents too. The hot tub is always an important part of our stay as well and this house had it all. Owners were great communicators with emails, an extensive Welcome Packet and helpful notes throughout.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer family fun
We had a great time! The house was spacious and clean with plenty of ways to entertain our young kids (2 and 3). There is so much to do in the area and the gecko inn was convenient to get to everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gecko Inn was GREAT!!!
Gecko Inn was a perfect place to stay for our Feb vacation with our 4 sons and pet dog!!!! The location was in close proximity to downtown North Conway and only a 10 min drive to Cranmore MT. The jacuzzi was a nice treat after a long day of skiing! Perfect for large families as there was plenty of room. Highly recommend this place!!!!!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

Wonderful family vacation rental
This property is very clean, family friendly, and large enough for 2 families. The instructions were very clear. Close to skiing and shopping. I would highly recommend this home for a ski get away...

10/10 Excellent

Michele V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time at the Gecko Inn
We absolutely loved our stay!!! We unfortunately had 3 very large uninvited 8 legged guests show up; but they were quickly evicted. Other than that we will have beautiful memories!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Weekend Away
Once again, we had a great family weekend of fun at the Gecko Inn! This house is perfect for us. Great location,close to Zeb’s and the downtown shops and Diana’s Baths. It has lots of space for us to spread out and it is very clean. We have epic Foosball tournaments! And everyone loves the hot tub. This is our 3rd stay and we will be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ski housr
Very spacious
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelli W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Ski weekend!!!
We had a fantastic weekend stay! We loved your house and Thank you so much for sharing it with us. It was just right for our group. We all agreed to do it again next year!!! Thank you Kelli
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home
Beautiful, secluded property in a quiet neighborhood. The house had everything we could have needed and the kids loved the hot tub and foosball table. We had zero issues during our stay and would highly recommend this property. The hosts were also very responsive and polite to work with throughout the whole process.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcin O., North Providence, RI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Couldn't be better. Everything was great from start to finish. Zero complaints from us and would definitely recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Maryann G., Gardner

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Budget Friendly
Yard maintenance could be better. Standing water on property and back deck was not swept of debris. Great location. Sleeps many people and plenty room to spread out. Great place for our budget.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anita D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Creating family memories
The Gecko Inn is the perfect place for family gathering! Every year our adult children, their spouses and children join us for a winter getaway in the Whites. This tradition started about 36 years ago when we were a couple with young children. The location, space, cleanliness and warmth of the Gecko Inn have made it possible for us to continue creating wonderful family memories! Ken and Tanya are perfect hosts, ways accessible to answer questions and make us feel welcome. Special kudos to the housekeeping staff who made sure we entered a sparkling home!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to getaway
We loved this property , it was open and spacious . The house is much roomier on the inside than it appears on the outside. It was clean and tidy and stocked well with many kitchen items. Owner was gracious to let us check in a tad early the day of our arrival. Hot tub was a bonus - the kiddos loved it! Would highly recommend , and would love to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danielle C., nashua nh

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
End of school mini vacation
We really enjoyed our stay at the Gecko Inn. The whole place is set up for comfort and relaxation. It is close to everything while still being in a quiet and private neighborhood. We were surprised to find things we didn’t even predict we would need like a baby gate and bed rails. Unfortunately it rained a lot during our stay but there were puzzles, board games and fusbol to keep us busy. We had a great time and hope to stay again in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Aileen M.

Very nice
The home is very nice and clean. It was near all of the attractions we came to see. Unfortunately the beds are all uncomfortable (hard!). And the musty smell in the basement is overwhelming.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sheri R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family stay
We had a really great time staying at this home. It was very comfortable and spacious. Everything was clean, and the kitchen was well stocked. We cooked several big meals there. Our favorite part was the foosball and giant Jenga. We had such a blast with that. The only thing that was a little tricky was the heating. It was difficult to get the right temperature. It was either too hot or too cold, you have to play around with the heat to get it at a good temperature. The location was perfect. And we had a wonderful time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Priscilla L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday in New Hampshire
The rental process was fine. Unfortunately due to Covid and lack of natural snow many of our booked experiences were cancelled. The house was big enough for the five of us and the dog. I wish it had cabinet space for food.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020