We are a charming 9 acre working homestead in Eliot conveniently located 4 miles from historic Portsmouth, NH. We offer cozy accommodations, cedar soaking tub, yoga and a menagerie of animals. The space With 18th century charm, Shilo Farm offers comfortable accommodations with rejuvenation and convenience in mind. The feel of the home has been described as rustic elegant with an eclectic flair and our walls are filled with a unique collection of original art for inspiration and reflection. We currently have two spaces available: The Farm House and Barn Retreat. They are listed separately on the Air BNB site. The description as follows is specifically for the FARM HOUSE SUITE. PRICING: Our listed price is based on double occupancy. If you are traveling with additional friends, family or children, there is a $44 surcharge per guest/per night. *****Infants under the age of 1 are free. Please let us know if you need a pack and play. We have one that we share between two units. Toddlers are considered another guest and are subject to the additional $44 charge.***** ACCOMMODATIONS: The FARM HOUSE Suite is perfect for a couple, a family with children or 4 adults. The bedrooms are all located on the second floor. The master bedroom has a Queen Bed/Desk/Closet and there is an adjacent pocket bedroom with a twin daybed/desk. There is also a custom built-in alcove bed in the side hallway that houses a twin mattress as well. You have a full bath upstairs, as well as a half bath downstairs. Please let us know if you need a pack and play. We have one that we share between two units. The Farm Kitchen is custom crafted with reclaimed lumber and has a fabulous 36 inch soapstone sink and countertop. It is fully equipped for you to host a lovely dinner and is well stocked with oils, spices, drygoods. We provide a dozen of farm fresh eggs, butter, coffee, tea, and milk as well. The live-edge dining room has seating for 10 and is hand crafted out of piece of black walnut. There is ample seating in the living room, and you will be surrounded by plants that give the space a lush and organic feel. The red antique chest in the corner houses a plethora of games for all ages. HOT TUB: We have a 6 foot cedar, soaking tub available for your enjoyment! Children under the age of 12 are not permitted in the hot tub due to safety concerns. Please note that the tub is shared with other guests on the property as well as us. We request that you shower before using the tub and not wearing any lotions or oils. The tub is sanitized with a copper ionizer and is treated like a Japanese soaking tub with frequent emptying and cleaning. Quiet hours are from 9 PM to 8AM. Because we believe that sleep is one of the main pillars of health, we have invested in an AVOCADO mattress to ensure a restful and rejuvenating night of sleep. We use only ORGANIC linens and towels and non-toxic cleaners. NOTE: The home is a rambling farmhouse and shares one wall with our residence (along the stairwell) to the left and we have a longterm tenant and her sweet dog Olive residing in the unit all the way to the right (when looking at the home). IN ADDITION: Please let us know if you’ll be traveling with an additional guests or having visitors. This is important to us for the privacy and safety of ourselves (as we long-term tenant on-site) and other guests on property. Guest access Enjoy the serenity of the landscape while you sip on your morning coffee or tea. We invite our guests to join us in morning animal chores of collecting eggs and feeding the goats. Please let us know if you would like to join in. Our fire pit is a wonderful evening activity after a day at the beach or enjoying the sites of Portsmouth. Other things to note ADDITIONAL HOLISTIC AMENITIES: We also have a yoga studio on property located in the community barn. If you are interested in participating in a yoga class, please text us and we will reserve a space for you. Guests only have to pay $15 versus the typical $18 daily rate. We accept cash or credit card. If you are interested in participating, please text us and we will add you to the registration list. You can access our yoga schedule at Shilo-farm dot com. YOGA: Schedule a private Yoga class with Jonas Zev or take a group class. Feel free to spend time with one of our many furry creatures. We currently have a Great Pyrenees dog (Her name is SHASTA) who is a Livestock Guardian Dog, three adopted cats, 5 Nigerian Dwarf Goats and 40 Chickens. We are a no-kill homestead and use only the eggs and milk from our flock and herd. We do ask that you enter the paddock areas only when we are home for safety reasons.