Charming 1840 Farmhouse ~ Magical Retreat ~ sleeps 14
About this farm stay rental
Journey Cake Farm, known for having more stonewalls than any other property in New Hampshire. This stunning Georgian Colonial was built around 1840 and is loaded with period features and architectural details throughout its 5,004 SF main house which sits on 20+ acres of pastures and woodlands with a tennis court & in-ground pool. This property is great for family reunions, weekend getaways and connecting with nature. Turn off the electronics and unwind, reconnect to the way life use to be. Enjoy the Great Room and its stone fireplace or lounge by the inground swimming pool. Situated minutes from Manchester and Nashua, NH and less than an hour from Boston, MA, the NH Seacoast and the mountains, Journey Cake Farm is the perfect home base for all that a New England vacation offers. Attractions close by include LaBelle Winery, Amherst Country Club, Hampshire Hills Sports Complex, Souhegan River for fishing and kayaking and direct access to 70 acres of conservation land. The area is known for antiquing and one of the more popular shops is The Robin's Egg in Amherst,NH is 1/4 of a mile away. There are many museums just a short distance from Journey Cake Farm , such as the Currier Museum of Art, McAullife Sheppard Discovery Center, Aviation Museum and the SEE Science Center. In addition the SNHU Center located in Manchester hosts concerts and sports events
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Gym / Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen / Kitchenette and more
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Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(48 Reviews)
5.0
Family came together from California, North Carolina, and Utah to stay at this wonderful farm while visiting relatives in Amherst, NH. We all fit very comfortably and really enjoyed our time at this lovely property. The owner, Laura, greeted us. The house is tastefully decorated and was very clean. Everything we needed was in the kitchen. There is a large great room where we were able to play music and sing without bothering any neighbors, since the property is 20 acres. We will definitely rent this home again in the future!
5.0
My family was traveling to Amherst for a wedding and this home was a great place for us all to be together under one roof. The rooms are great for families and everything as exactly as pictured. Great stay!
5.0
Journey Cake Farm was a splendid place to have a story book family reunion
5.0
Excellent , thoughtful owners , very clean.
5.0
the house was wonderful and comfortable. Lots of room and pleasant spaces to kick back and enjoy our family time together. The younger adults enjoyed exploring every space of the property while everyone else could enjoy the relaxing enviroment.
5.0
Perfect location for family and friends to celebrate our daughter's wedding. The house was exactly as the listing promised. The family really enjoyed the great room with comfortable couches and the pool table room. But just like any house, most of the activity surrounded the kitchen and adjacent dining room. All spaces were quite comfortable. Most people noted that the beds were quite firm and comfortable as well. Plenty of activity outside as well with the tennis courts, pool and horseshoe pit!
The only constructive criticism I would give is that hot water was quite spotty and many a cold/lukewarm shower were taken, with the odd hottish shower thrown in as a welcome surprise. Probably some shower and toilet upgrades would truly make this a special place. Overall we were hoghly satisfied with the experience.
5.0
Do not pass this property up. The owner takes meticulous care and it shows. We loved staying on the “estate” and enjoyed the tennis court, fire pit and in the ground pool every day!
5.0
This is an amazing house. The place is huge with tons of beds and places to hang out. Our favorite was the side porch with a great view of the woods. The house is incredibly clean. Laura is an amazing host providing a full tour of the house and was quick to respond with any questions. The property is surrounded by woods with hiking trails right out back and it has a big pool. Would recommend this property to anyone coming to the area!
5.0
New Hampshire Estate
This is an amazing house. The place is huge with tons of beds and places to hang out. Our favorite was the side porch with a great view of the woods. The house is incredibly clean. Laura is an amazing host providing a full tour of the house and was quick to respond with any questions. The property is surrounded by woods with hiking trails right out back and it has a big pool. Would recommend this property to anyone coming to the area!
5.0
Our family celebrated a wonderful Christmas at this enchanting property:-)
5.0
The Christmas House
Our family celebrated a wonderful Christmas at this enchanting property:-)
5.0
Wonderful, beautiful, enormous home for family celebrations any time of the year!
We celebrated family gathering for wedding, rehearsal dinner. The house was beautiful, plenty of room for everyone. The grounds were great to explore. The hosts were fantastic! Very clean and comfortable.
5.0
Ourselves and wedding party loved staying here and all of us plan on returning back to the property some day! We had a great time and Laura was awesome
5.0
Wedding Stay
Ourselves and wedding party loved staying here and all of us plan on returning back to the property some day! We had a great time and Laura was awesome
5.0
Great Weekend Getaway
Awesome property, place is huge.
5.0
Great for Large Groups
This was our second time staying at Journey Cake. The owners have added some nice updates since our last stay 2 years ago. The firepit was a welcomed addition as we were able to all hang out late into the evening together. The tennis courts were cleaned and updated so the kids made use of them this time around. The pool area is clean and spacious. Just wished the refrigerator out there was working. With a large group comes lots of food and beverages and we could have utilized another refrigerator.
The house is very large and situated on a good sized piece of land. Plenty of bedrooms and places around the house for people to relax. Highly recommend.
5.0
Laura and her sister Joyce were great hosts. Communication before and during our stay was excellent. The house and grounds were spotless and equipped with everything anyone would need. The house and pool are much nicer than the pictures convey and there is a wonderful firepit, tennis court and walking trails. The beds were very comfortable and there was plenty of space for our large family. We were all very comfortable and loved every moment of our stay. This is definitely somewhere you want to stay and we would definitely visit again. Thank you for hosting us!
5.0
Awesome getaway house with wonderful grounds
Laura and her sister Joyce were great hosts. Communication before and during our stay was excellent. The house and grounds were spotless and equipped with everything anyone would need. The house and pool are much nicer than the pictures convey and there is a wonderful firepit, tennis court and walking trails. The beds were very comfortable and there was plenty of space for our large family. We were all very comfortable and loved every moment of our stay. This is definitely somewhere you want to stay and we would definitely visit again. Thank you for hosting us!
4.0
This property was perfect for our wedding party and their guests. Plenty of space and a great way to spend time together outside of the wedding. Also, had plenty of room for hair and make-up for everyone before the wedding. The owner was very nice and easy to get a hold of. The beds weren't super comfortable -- mattress toppers would do wonders! Overall, great experience.
4.0
Wedding Party and guest house
This property was perfect for our wedding party and their guests. Plenty of space and a great way to spend time together outside of the wedding. Also, had plenty of room for hair and make-up for everyone before the wedding. The owner was very nice and easy to get a hold of. The beds weren't super comfortable -- mattress toppers would do wonders! Overall, great experience.
5.0
Excellent retreat
Our trip to Amherst was wonderful - We weren't sure what to expect with an older home, but we were pleasantly surprised by how clean, comfortable, and accommodating everything was. And huge! Access to the trail right outside was a huge plus. Would definitely recommend!
5.0
Our family of 12 adults and 2 little ones spent 5 days over New Years at this fantastic, warm, happy home. So many bedrooms! All were so comfortable! This house is huge, and so thoughtfully decorated- we especially appreciated all the Christmas decorations throughout the house. In addition to being so spacious, it was immaculately clean and so very well equipped. We enjoyed family meals in the large dining room, and spent hours and hours in the Great room by the fire. Hiking and walking right out the door were enjoyed by many.. Laura met us at check in and toured the home with us,, giving us background and history on the home, which we really appreciated. Our winter stay was amazing, I can only imagine how wonderful it would be to stay in the summer.
5.0
Fantastic New Year’s Stay
Our family of 12 adults and 2 little ones spent 5 days over New Years at this fantastic, warm, happy home. So many bedrooms! All were so comfortable! This house is huge, and so thoughtfully decorated- we especially appreciated all the Christmas decorations throughout the house. In addition to being so spacious, it was immaculately clean and so very well equipped. We enjoyed family meals in the large dining room, and spent hours and hours in the Great room by the fire. Hiking and walking right out the door were enjoyed by many.. Laura met us at check in and toured the home with us,, giving us background and history on the home, which we really appreciated. Our winter stay was amazing, I can only imagine how wonderful it would be to stay in the summer.
5.0
Fabulous Venue 👍🏼
Amazing property with loads of on site activities for the whole family’s liking. Beautiful scenery and decor.
5.0
Incredible Giant property
This place was unbelievable. It was like three houses in one. So giant. We were there was nine people and we couldn’t find each other half the time. You could probably fit 40 people in this house. Also, there was a pool, a tennis court, giant yard of multiple levels, a little vegetable farm that you can pick from. It feels like the kind of place that you can go to for months and never leave the grounds!
5.0
Property was perfect for our family!
Perfect! We hope to return next year!
5.0
Magical New Year’s Week
The property exceeded our expectations. Visited the area for a family wedding and celebrated New Year’s Eve at the house. We were also able to host a bridal shower at the farmhouse; and the shower and the property were hits for both locals and folks from across the country. The home was completely decorated for the holidays. We spent days playing in the snow and walking the trails; and evenings in front of the fireplace playing board games. Truly a magical time for our family.
5.0
Great family stay
This farmhouse is absolutely wonderful! Clean and roomy and full of charm. Our family gathered for post Christmas celebration- 7 adults and 4 children, plenty of space. Cooked most meals at home and kitchen had everything we needed! Great room was our gathering spot, with daily fires in the huge fireplace. Went on daily hikes right from the property. Easy to communicate with owners. We highly recommend and hope to return someday!
5.0
Friends weekend
We stayed at this house with a total of 10 people. House is amazing with plenty of space. The owners are easy and friendly to deal with. House was extremely clean and had everything we needed. Great location and close to everything. I highly recommend staying here if your in the area!!!!
5.0
Beautiful Family Estate
Our family loved this property! It is a historic estate that is beautifully maintained with picturesque views. The house provided plenty of space for our large family to gather together or find cozy places to hang out.
5.0
Absolutely amazing!
Will be returning
5.0
Beautiful farmhouse
We enjoyed our stay at Journey Cake Farms. The only downfall with the house was it had a small kitchen and with 13 people it got to be busy, but it is a farmhouse so I didn’t expect a huge kitchen anyway. We enjoyed the spacious rooms and the beautiful surroundings. We would visit again
5.0
Simply fantastic!
Thank you for being the perfect host for our Tennis team while participating in the New England 2019 District Championship! It was the perfect place to strategize, celebrate, eat and enjoy! It was everything we hoped for!
Extremely grateful,
Advantage Point
5.0
Beautiful house and setting with fantastic amenities!
We were there for a wedding at All Rose Farm and truly enjoyed the house and all it had to offer for all of our out of town guests of various ages!
5.0
Amherst farm house
Great house and experience. We spent most of our time in the great room and on the porch.
5.0
Wonderful Property. Perfect for a large group.
Wonderful property. The farmhouse is perfect for large groups. Many comfortable bedrooms and several cozy and unique rooms for spending time with family and friends. Clean and comfortable with all amenities needed for an enjoyable stay.
5.0
Charming indeed..
In love with the property. 11 of us (all adults) stayed in this impressive farmhouse, enough beds to accommodate us and more . Each room, true to its name had a charm of its own.The den with fireplace ,comfy couches and throws sealed the deal for us. But there could have been more couches in that space for all of us to lounge comfortably.Special mention to the owner, Laura who was very accommodating and sweet to us .The house had everything we needed and more .Although there were some minor glitches (one light not working, protruding nail on the staircase, weird late night noises in the den ), we had a top notch experience.We would love to visit again in summer and utilize the pool as well.
5.0
Wonderful place
we really enjoyed staying for the weekend, it was spacious and accommodating for our party of 14. I would highly recommend staying here and hope to come back again!
5.0
Wonderful holiday getaway
My family stayed at Laura's lovely farmhouse for three nights after Christmas. There were twelve of us and we had more than enough space. The house was large yet cozy with the bedrooms mostly spaced in a way that offers a lot of privacy which was nice. We enjoyed the large family room the best. It is a converted barn and has a huge fireplace where we spent a lot of time relaxing by the fire and playing board games. Laura was very responsive and helpful. It was a great stay.
5.0
Excellent experience!
Journey Cake Farm was beautiful, clean, and very well-appointed! I hosted a family birthday party there for 9 of us and it was a wonderful choice of venue. Very classy and interesting house with plenty of room. The great room was a fantastic gathering place with its large stone fireplace and dark wood paneling. We will definitely want to return!
FAQs
How much does this farm stay cost compared to others in Vermont?
The average price for a rental in Vermont is $376 per night. This rental is $1,280 above the average.
Is parking included with this farm stay?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Charming 1840 Farmhouse ~ Magical Retreat ~ sleeps 14. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this farm stay?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Charming 1840 Farmhouse ~ Magical Retreat ~ sleeps 14. Enjoy the water!
Is Charming 1840 Farmhouse ~ Magical Retreat ~ sleeps 14 pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this farm stay is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Charming 1840 Farmhouse ~ Magical Retreat ~ sleeps 14?
We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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