9 Beach Road

Start outside, because that's where you'll want to be. The wraparound porch runs the entire first floor — pull up a rocker, or just lean on the rail and watch the sun slowly set (or rise!). Below it, the yard opens up with a stone fire pit for marshmallow nights and a propane grill for easy dinners. The hot tub is ready year-round — steam rising into cold air in January, or a soak after a river day in July. From the yard, it's a short walk to the neighborhood's shared access point on the Saco River — bring the tubes.

Step inside and the wood stove is the first thing you notice, tucked into the living room next to a big TV. The main floor keeps things simple: kitchen, living room, a 3/4 bath, and laundry, all with direct access back out to the porch. The kitchen is stocked for real cooking — dishwasher, a KitchenAid stand mixer, a Keurig for the fast cup and a drip coffee maker for the slow one.

Upstairs, three bedrooms share a full bath, a queen bedroom and two full beds . Downstairs, the lower level is the group's hangout: a futon that sleeps extra guests, a second TV, and a few light weights.

Parking is never a puzzle —there is room for the whole group's vehicles, sleds, or gear. WiFi runs on Spectrum, so remote work and streaming both hold up fine.

If you're after a real cabin that fits a real family week, Bear Lair Retreat is exactly that.

LOCATION & WHAT'S NEARBY

Bear Lair Retreat sits in Center Conway, tucked into the woods just far enough to feel private — but North Conway's shops, restaurants, and mountains are never more than a short drive away.

Saco River access — steps from the yard (shared neighborhood access; bring the tubes)

North Conway Village — about 13 minutes, restaurants, breweries, and shops on Main Street

Settlers Green Outlet Village — about 15 minutes, 100+ factory outlet stores

Cranmore Mountain Resort — about 15 minutes, skiing in winter, mountain coaster in summer

Conway Scenic Railroad — about 15 minutes, Victorian-era station and scenic train rides

Echo Lake State Park & Diana's Baths — about 20 minutes, swimming, hiking, an easy waterfall trail

Kancamagus Highway — about 15 minutes to the start, one of New England's best fall drives

Story Land — about 25 minutes, the classic White Mountains kids' amusement park

Attitash Mountain Resort — about 30 minutes, a second ski mountain with a summer alpine slide

Mount Washington Auto Road — about 40 minutes, drive or hike the highest peak in the Northeast

Quiet woods at night, easy access to everything the Valley does best by day.

WHO THIS HOME IS BEST FOR

Families who want a real cabin week. Three bedrooms means everyone gets a bed, and the rec room handles rainy afternoons while the fire pit handles the clear ones.

Ski trip groups. Cranmore and Attitash are both a short drive out — thaw out in the hot tub after a day on the mountain, then warm up by the wood stove that night.

Couples craving a quiet reset. Weekday, off-season, porch, book, hot tub. That's the whole plan.

Multi-generational trips. Two separate hangout spaces mean grandparents and grandkids can each find their own corner.

Pet owners. Dog-friendly , woods all around the yard, and a river nearby for the water-loving ones.

Check-in is at 4:00 PM, check-out at 10:00 AM. You'll get an electronic door code ahead of arrival — no keys to juggle, no meeting anyone in person. You have full access to the entire home: all three floors, the wraparound porch, the yard, the hot tub, and the fire pit and propane grill. For your security and ours, exterior cameras cover the front door and lower garage entrance only — never inside the home.