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Replica firehouse with large game room, close to hiking and skiing

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Exterior
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • DryerDryerDryer
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

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Thornton, NH
  • Popular LocationWaterville Valley Ice Arena11 min drive
  • Popular LocationOwl's Nest Resort & Golf Club13 min drive
  • Popular LocationWaterville Valley Resort14 min drive
  • AirportManchester, NH (MHT-Manchester-Boston Regional)77 min drive

Most relevant reviews

ExperimentalCarousel

4/10 Poor

Pros: -Large space that can fit three families -Comfortable beds and sheets -Fun games Cons: -Way too hot for summer vi...
Stacey L.
Sep 13, 2023

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Replica firehouse with large game room, close to hiking and skiing

Decorated with decades of history and memorabilia, the Firehouse was built in 2004 by firefighter enthusiast John Cullen. We created spaces to offer a unique vacation experience. With 4 BRs and a bunkroom this home sleeps 16. Perfect for multi-gen families and groups of friends to get away together. The garage was converted into an enormous 1600 sf’ game room to entertain through the seasons.

In our opinion this house is one of the most unique properties you will find in the area. The multiple open spaces offer room to spread out yet plenty of cozy seating to spend quality time together.
Sitting in front of the gas fireplace is a restful spot on cold winter nights or after a fun day of skiing. During the warmer seasons spend time on the back patio with a grill and a back yard with outdoor games and a fire pit.
The Firehouse’s amazing game room, converting the oversized garage area to include large dinning room with a wet bar, fully equipped with full fridge, ice maker and sink for easy clean up. Games include a pool table, table top shuffleboard, ping pong, skee-ball and more.
Let the chef of the group prepare a nice home cooked meal with a fully functioning kitchen with all the pots, pans and utensils provided for you. Kitchen is on the first floor along with a bedroom with a queen bed. The upstairs space has six twin beds and a full bath in the loft. Next is a large common space including a sitting area with lots of board games, and a living area with a large smart TV and a pullout queen couch. Two additional bedrooms are through the loft with a queen bed in each. Final bedroom with a full bed is off the game room. Finally, hike through the back of the property to the Mad River (adventures types only please).

Property manager

Charles Pike

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 16
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the neighborhood

Thornton

This vacation home is located in Thornton. While the natural beauty of White Mountain National Forest and Squam Lake can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Loon Mountain Ski Resort. Traveling with kids? Consider Waterville Valley Ice Arena and Rhino Bike Works.
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What's nearby

  • Welch Mountain and Dickey Mountain Loop Trailhead - 17 min walk
  • Waterville Valley Ice Arena - 11 min drive
  • Owl's Nest Resort & Golf Club - 13 min drive
  • Waterville Valley Resort - 14 min drive
  • Jack O'Lantern Resort Golf Course - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mad River Coffee House - 11 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 12 min drive
  • Benton's Sugar Shack - 14 min drive
  • Little Red Schoolhouse - 14 min drive
  • Mad River Tavern - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Replica firehouse with large game room, close to hiking and skiing pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Replica firehouse with large game room, close to hiking and skiing?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Replica firehouse with large game room, close to hiking and skiing?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Replica firehouse with large game room, close to hiking and skiing located?

This family-friendly Thornton vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of White Mountain National Forest and Welch Mountain and Dickey Mountain Loop Trailhead. Owl's Nest Resort & Golf Club and Campton Town Hall are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason B., Somerville, MA

Liked: Cleanliness
Another fun trip to the Firehouse
This was our second time here and we had another wonderful trip - such a unique place and so much fun for all ages!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Stacey L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointing weekend
Pros: -Large space that can fit three families -Comfortable beds and sheets -Fun games Cons: -Way too hot for summer visits. No AC and not nearly enough fans to cool the home. Fans didn't work in game room. -Dirty...very dirty. The floors were cleaned and the beds all had clean sheets, but beyond that, not much cleaning was done at all. We found mold in two coffee makers, trash left in cans with no bags in them, dirty glasses in the cupboard, soap scum in both showers, lots of dust, a mystery puddle of liquid under a bed, toys all over the place. The cleaning fee seems absurd based on this. -Personal items/clutter EVERYWHERE. The game room is literally piled high with random things like a new toilet seat, bags of salt, a copy machine, someone's swimming trunks, an engraved briefcase, etc. Bathrooms are packed with personal items, no room to put our things in showers or on sinks. -In the game room our children found fire axes in a huge pile of real fire uniforms. We were grateful none of our children were too young or too crazy to make that a dangerous situation. -Broken grill that we had to reassemble and scrub clean to use -Wires hanging out of walls The owner responded to messages fairly quickly but asked us to do the work- clean the coffee pot, fix the grill, etc. We spent as little time inside the house as we possibly could because it was quite uncomfortable for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Weekend
Had a fun weekend with friends. Game room was a great place to be.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Graduation party
Perfect place for our family !! There was so room for sleeping ! The games were so much fun for all ages !!! The owner was very attentive and answered my questions quickly . He even made a special trip to meet me when my watch was left behind !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason B., Somerville, MA

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique and amazing place
This place was like nowhere I've ever stayed - one-of-a-kind game room and packed with loads of history throughout. Very convenient to Waterville Valley and a nice peaceful spot in the woods. 100% enjoyed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual February ski vacation
Our 5 grandchildren ages 7 to 16 loved the game room. Adults liked all the space and gsme room too
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abigail C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fire Station was a hit
Our collegiate alpine ski team stayed for two nights while we were in town for competitions and had an awesome time. Plenty of room and close to the mountain. Looking at all the memorabilia was really cool and of course, the game room was a HUGE hit!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Melisa N.

Liked: Cleanliness
No rest
2 towels for 2 people and 3 nights, no wash clothes, no bath mats. Lights and fan in the bedroom would come on and off at all hours of the night. Lights in living area flickered nonstop if on. No cover on the duvet, the sheets didn’t breathe and made for a miserable sleep. Microwave door didn’t open. AND 1 ply TP!! It was cute but not functional. 3 miserable nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory G., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Unique and Fun
Whoever designed this house definitely went all out in making it look like a fire house. The house itself is laid out a little weird but still very usable. My only complaint would be that there isnt enough showers for the number of guests that can stay but we knew this going into it and made it work. The game room and firemans pole made this house one of the best we have every stayed in. A hot tub would help to make this place even better then 5 stars.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rajesh H.

Awesome, grear host, nice location and great playroom
The host was easy to talk and communicate, place was nice and cosy, we were 15 people and could easily accommodate. The game room is amazing, a lot to entertain. I would recommend everyone try this out.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022