Pinestead Farm Lodge is nestled among the White Mountains of New Hampshire. The Sherburn family has been offering simple, clean rooms for guests seeking country pleasures since 1899. We are 10 minutes from Cannon Mtn, 30 minutes from Loon and 25 minutes from the Ice Castles. Come relax & enjoy the rustic setting on this historic NH farm! Check out our other farmhouse listings on AirBnB. Pinestead Farm Lodge was built in 1852 by Alyssa's great great grandfather, Henry. Pinestead continues to be a working farm. We keep cows, chickens, horses and vegetable gardens. In the summer we rotate the animals through the pastures and make hay from the fields. In the springtime we tap the maple trees and boil the sap to make maple syrup. The farm can be bustling or quiet, depending on the season. Alyssa's father, Bob, and Uncle Stanley remain active in farm "chores," and often you'll see them working about the property. You can buy farm products from us year-round. This includes our grass fed beef and wood-fired maple syrup. We run a farm stand on the property from May through October with seasonal vegetables and fruit. If you'd like a list of availability and prices, we are happy to send that to you upon request. We invite you to watch the sunset from the large front porch, or cook your dinner on the grill we provide. There is also a fire pit and gazebo for guest use. For children we have a swing set, sand box and plenty of green grass for running around. In the winter enjoy sledding down the hill in the back yard. Alyssa and Brandon are the next generation of innkeepers faced with the task of renovating the old farmhouse while maintaining its rustic charm. Their current priorities lie in improvements and upkeep of the accommodations. Guests return frequently to see the changes that have been made since their last visit. We hope you, too, will enjoy seeing our progress. There is plenty of parking on the farm, in a lot just behind our farm stand. All guests enter through a rolling wooden door, into the old carriage house. From there each group has access to their own private unit. Dave's Taxi service is the only taxi in the area, based out of Littleton, NH. Concord Trailways Bus Service stops daily at the Franconia Market and Deli in Downtown Franconia. Uber is not available in this area. We are typically on the farm. You may reach us by phone/text or send us a message through Airbnb. We are currently minimizing our in-person contact with guests, though we are here if you need us! Cannon Mountain Ski Area is a ten minute drive from our lodge. Bretton Woods and Loon Mountain are also a short distance away. Ski Hearth Farm and the nearby Franconia Inn offer cross country skiing and other outdoor activities. Uber is not available in our area but there are a few other options for transportation. Concord Trailways is the best way to get to and from the area with a drop off in Franconia. Local transportation includes Dave's Taxi of Littleton and The Shuttle Connection out of Lincoln. There are no televisions in the farmhouse. We have a plethora of board games and books for you to borrow! The wifi is good enough for checking emails and browsing. Franconia is a quiet town, there is not much in the way of "night life." There are a few restaurants, a small grocery store and gas station located downtown. Nearby Littleton is a bustling small town. It has a bit more to offer in the name of dining, breweries and shopping. As with most small towns, restaurants are usually done serving by 8 pm, especially in the winter. Please check out these establishments online before making your plans. Franconia and the farm are great for people who are looking to unplug while escaping into the mountains and exploring the great outdoors. The farm stay experience may not be for everyone.