Replica firehouse with large game room, close to hiking and skiing
About this house rental
Nestled in Waterville Valley, this charming house for $746 per night is a fantastic choice for your next vacation. 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).
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Waterville Valley, NH
Reviews
4.2/5.0
Excellent(10 Reviews)
4.0
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.
2.0
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.
5.0
Had a fun weekend with friends. Game room was a great place to be.
5.0
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 !
5.0
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.
5.0
Our 5 grandchildren ages 7 to 16 loved the game room.
Adults liked all the space and gsme room too
1.0
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.
5.0
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!
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Waterville Valley?
The average price for a rental in Waterville Valley is $372 per night. This rental is $374 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Replica firehouse with large game room, close to hiking and skiing. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Replica firehouse with large game room, close to hiking and skiing pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Replica firehouse with large game room, close to hiking and skiing?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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