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About this property

Historic Setting: The Perkins House in Cornish offers a unique stay within a historic building. The property is adults-only and highly rated for its excellent breakfast and attentive staff. Comfortable Accommodations: Guests enjoy air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and soundproofing. Additional amenities include free WiFi, a lounge, outdoor fireplace, and picnic area. Outdoor Spaces: The property features a beautiful garden and outdoor dining area. Free on-site private parking is available for convenience. Local Attractions: Located 48 km from Portland International Jetport, The Perkins House is near White Mountain National Forest (41 km), Kahuna Laguna (49 km), Mount Washington Observatory Weather Discovery Center (47 km), and Banana Village Mini Golf (49 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Peter
    Germany Germany
    Hello Keith, hello Gretchen, thank you very much for the wonderful time as a guest in your stylishly furnished house. Thank you so much Keith for the delicious, freshly prepared and incredibly rich breakfast every morning. Thank you for all your...
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We enjoyed our stay with Keith & Gretchen in Cornish. For us it was a great one-night stopover in a Halloween themed historic house and we were made very welcome. Our room was a good size and the home cooked breakfast was delicious
  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was wonderful and I loved the house. Fantastic condition and decoration. Comfortable bed. Welcoming people. A very relaxing stay.
  • Northcross
    United States United States
    Decor was outstanding. Hosts were welcoming and gracious to share their lovely home. 😍
  • Edward
    United States United States
    A beautifully restored Victoria home with lovely floral gardens
  • Jordan
    United States United States
    The couple who owns the property and host you while you’re there is warm and gracious. The rooms are nice and it is well decorated and cute. You get an overall good feeling being there.
  • Crowther
    US Virgin Islands US Virgin Islands
    Staying in the Carriage House was a wonderful experience. The room was beautifully appointed and incredibly comfortable. Breakfast each morning was absolutely delicious, with thoughtful touches that made it feel special. Our hosts were warm,...
  • Brian
    United States United States
    Loved the charming hospitality at this beautifully appointed New England house offered. Keith and Gretchen are awesome hosts who were lovely to talk to about their journey to getting this property ready for quests. We highly recommend the...
  • Deane
    United States United States
    Very beautiful and peaceful, and the bed was comfortable. The owners were attentive when needed.
  • Chris
    United States United States
    Wonderful staff and comfortable beds. Access to beautiful hikes close by

Hosted by Keith & Gretchen Benggio

9.7
Host review score
Keith & Gretchen Benggio
Our Historic Perkin's House, circa 1870, boasts 3 rooms within the main home, as well as a suite located in the renovated carriage house, attached to main home, complete with sliding barn door, which can accommodate families nicely: cozy and quaint town, walk to shops and dining, Cornish offers many festivals, and with proximity to so many other towns and cities, the list of activities is endless. We are a four season town and home! 2.5 hours to Boston, 45 minutes from Portland, 35 minutes to N. Conway. NH. So close to the ski resorts, White Mountain, St. Joseph's College, Bridgton
18 miles to Shawnee Peak ski and in quaint Cornish village, We are centrally located to many activities and adventures : York Beaches, Portland city life, shopping, FOOD & sites, N Conway, NH for ski, ON snowmobile trail & Boston is 2.5 hours away!
Language spoken: English

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House rules

The Perkins House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note a small dog resides in owner's quarters.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Perkins House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.