Romantic and cozy 1 bedroom home in Barnstead, New Hampshire. A former train depot built in 1889, this historic home stands on the banks of the Suncook River Reservoir. Enjoy private dock access for fishing, swimming, canoeing and kayaking. Immerse yourself in nature on a walk through the woods on the attached rail trail. Enjoy sunsets and river views directly from the deck. When the sun goes down be sure to stick around to view the blanket of stars that have blessed the Depot for 136 years.
Things to Do:
• Kayaking (On Site) / Fishing (On Site) / Swimming (On Site)
• Phelps & Avery Rail Trail (On Site)
• Barnstead Town Green Concerts (Summer months, Saturdays @ 6pm on the Barnstead Parade field. 5 min walk across the bridge)
• Barnstead Farmers Market (Summer Months Every Saturday, on the Barnstead Parade field. 5 min walk across the bridge)
• Sargent Town Forest Nature Trail (8 Minutes away)
• Rocky Ridge Town Forest (11 Minutes away)
• Graylag Nature Preserve (14 Minutes away)
• Chuckster’s Mini Golf/ Go-Carts (18 Minutes away)
• Alton Bay Seaplane Base / Ice Runway (20 Minutes away)
• New Hampshire Motor Speedway (23 minutes away)
• New England Racing Museum (23 Minutes away)
• Bear Brook State Park (23 Minutes away)
• Lakes Region Casino (24 Minutes away)
• Concordia Lutheran Church (Sunday Service, all are welcome, 24 Minutes away)
• McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center (25 Minutes away)
• Belmont Firearms and Range (28 Minutes away)
• Scenic RailRiders (32 Minutes away)
• Gunstock Mountain Resort (36 Minutes away)
House Rules: We want our guests to have a good time. But please take care of the place, she’s 136 years old.
1. Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 07:00 AM.
2. Fires are only permitted in the firepit. Do not leave a fire unattended, make sure it is extinguished when complete.
3. Guests are not allowed in the loft space above the refrigerator.
4. No open flames inside the Depot.
5. No entry to the basement is permitted.
6. No smoking or vaping.
7. No pets allowed.
8. No parties.
9. No illegal activities.
10. Please do not rearrange the furniture.
11. No commercial photography or videos (unless permission is granted by the property manager).
12. No visitors (unless permission is granted by the property manager).
13. There is no lifeguard for the Suncook River Reservoir. Guests are permitted to swim, kayak/canoe and fish at their own risk. If the current is too strong due to rainfall or dam status, do not swim.
14. The Phelps & Avery Rail Trail is available for guests and the public, however guests will hike it at their own risk.
15. Please lock up the kayaks after use.
16. Please do not disturb the neighbor’s chickens. (Sometimes they like to swing by the yard)
