Walk to the river • Hot tub, fire pit, and AC • Quiet & cozy nature retreat

Escape to Cozy Pines Cottage, a peaceful wooded retreat along the East Branch of the Saco River in New Hampshire's White Mountains. Relax outdoors to the soothing sounds of the river, or spend your days skiing, hiking, biking, or exploring nearby trails and rivers, then unwind in the hot tub under the stars or gather around the fire. Cozy Pines Cottage is the perfect home base for creating mountain memories in every season.

Whether you're planning a family getaway, couples retreat, ski weekend, or solo escape, Cozy Pines Cottage offers the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation. Nestled among the trees near the East Branch of the Saco River, you'll enjoy peaceful river sounds, a private hot tub under the stars, and easy access to the White Mountains' best hiking, skiing, and family attractions.

Minutes from:
Outdoor Adventure
- Kearsarge North Trailhead — 9 minutes
- Slippery Brook Trailhead — 13 minutes
- Diana's Baths — 13 minutes
- Cathedral Ledge — 17 minutes

Ski Resorts
- Attitash, Cranmore & Black Mountain — 11-13 minutes
- Wildcat — 22 minutes
- Bretton Woods — 38 minutes

Family Favorites
- Story Land & Living Shores Aquarium — 8 minutes
- Kahuna Laguna Indoor Water Park — 13 minutes
- Santa's Village — 55 minutes

River Access
- Two swimming holes nearby
- The closest swimming hole is just an 8-minute walk

Outdoor Space

- Private hot tub
- Fire pit for cozy evenings under the stars
- Relaxing river sounds from the property
- Less than a 5-minute walk to a bridge overlooking the East Branch of the Saco River
- Grill with complimentary propane (May–November)

Living Room

After a day exploring the mountains, curl up in the cozy living area featuring:
- Comfortable couch, futon, and recliner
- Smart TV with Netflix and Amazon Prime Video
- Electric fireplace
- Board games for relaxing nights in

Kitchen & Dining

The fully stocked kitchen has everything needed to prepare meals during your stay.
- Spacious dining table with seating for 6
- Additional seating for 2 at the kitchen bar
- Cooking oil, spices, coffee, sugar, sweetener, and powdered creamer
- High chair is available

Sleeping Arrangements

King Bedroom
- King bed plus bunk beds
- Ideal for families
- Sound machine and charging station

Queen Bedroom
- Queen bed plus bunk beds
- Sound machine and charging station
- Pack 'n Play, SlumberPod, and upgraded mattress for little ones

Bathroom & Laundry

- Spacious first-floor bathroom with large shower and bench
- Complimentary shampoo, conditioner, and body wash
- Washer & dryer with detergent included

Guests have access to the entire home except for a locked closet between the bedrooms. Basement access is available if needed (to get children’s items and/or dog crate), but please keep children out.

House Rules & Important Information

Check-in: 3pm
Check-out: 10am
If you need a little more time, send us a message before booking this home, so we can see if we can accommodate.

Occupancy & Registered Guests
- The maximum occupancy of this home is 6 overnight guests, in accordance with local occupancy regulations.
- Only guests included on the VRBO reservation may be on the property unless you receive prior written approval from the host.
- Any unregistered overnight guests or occupancy exceeding the permitted limit is a violation of our House Rules and may result in additional fees, cancellation of the reservation without refund, and/or removal from the property.

Additional Guest Fee
- Unauthorized guests may result in an additional fee per unregistered guest. VRBO may assist in collecting these fees when supported by evidence.

Quiet Hours & Unauthorized Guests
- If unauthorized guests are present after quiet hours, the reservation may be terminated immediately without refund, and all guests will be required to leave the property.

Outdoor Cameras
- For the safety of our guests and to ensure compliance with our House Rules, the property is equipped with an outdoor security camera monitoring the exterior entrance/driveway. These cameras may be used to verify occupancy and support any necessary claims through VRBO.

Visitors
- We understand guests may want local friends or family to stop by. Please contact us in advance for approval. We are often happy to approve a small number of daytime visitors when requested ahead of time, provided they comply with our rules and local occupancy requirements. Unauthorized visitors are not permitted.

- IMPORTANT: up to 2 well-behaved and house-trained dogs welcome with prior approval - please message before booking to ensure it’s a good fit. $75 pet fee - including emotional support animals (ESAs).
- Pets must remain off furniture. There are protective dog blankets and a large crate available for use if needed.
- Please clean up after your dogs in the yard using provided scoop.

- No smoking on any part of the property
- No lotions, soaps, etc in hot tub. Ensure body/feet are not soiled before entering hot tub. Only toilet-trained children may enter the hot tub and must remain under adult supervision.
**Additional fee(s) may be applied if pet waste and cigarette butts are found in the yard, and/or if the hot tub is soiled and must be drained**

- Must be 25+ to book
- No parties, events, or loud music
- No glitter or confetti inside or outside the home
- Candles and fireworks are strictly prohibited
- Neighborhood quiet hours 10 pm to 8 am
- Grill and complimentary propane available May 1-Oct 31
- Firewood for the firepit is not provided — local dry firewood recommended
- Bears are seen at this home; please do not leave food or trash outside
- Exterior Ring camera monitors driveway
- Please remove outdoor shoes and ski equipment before entering main home. There is a shoe rack in the enclosed porch.

Winter Weather
- Please note, during snowy months, a path will not be available to the firepit, and it will not be available for use
- The hot tub will have a path shoveled during snowy months
- A 4WD or AWD vehicle is strongly recommended during the winter
- During snowstorms, guests should plan to remain at the cabin until the driveway has been plowed
- The driveway and parking area are professionally maintained and will be plowed and sanded after storms. Please allow time for snow removal and plan accordingly
- Winter storms and high winds can occasionally cause power outages in the area. While service is typically restored within a few hours, outages are beyond our control. Partial refunds may be made on a case-by-case basis

Family Friendly Amenities
- Toys and books, retractable stair and kitchen gate, portable gate for top of stairs, doorknob and stove knob covers, changing table, drop-down potty seat, bibs, kids plates/bowls/utensils, high chair, Pack n Play with sheets, and Slumberpod blackout tent, double Bob stroller

Liability
- This home is privately owned. Guests assume all responsibility for their safety and the safety of their friends/family while on the property.
- Owners are not responsible for accidents, injuries, illness, or loss of personal belongings during your stay.