Help me get to a quiet place in MA, NH, VT or ME
January 4, 2011 9:25 PM   Subscribe

Looking for recommendations for a winter retreat in New England for as much as a month.

I'm happy to see the back of 2010. Consequently I keenly need to get to a place where I can hike with dogs and let them frolic among themselves. No streetlights, no car sounds, not a lot of bears, not a life-or-death challenge to reach or leave. Electricity good, not necessary. Heat can be from a fireplace. Good bedding without my having to bring linens. If you don't think I'm already picky, no B&Bs. I'm looking for somewhere to stay that has a diner/restaurant/grocery/beer source within 10 to 20 miles.
Is that too much to ask?
posted by nj_subgenius to Travel & Transportation (6 answers total) 1 user marked this as a favorite
 
Response by poster: ...Oh, yeah, a kitchen too. Thank you!
posted by nj_subgenius at 9:26 PM on January 4, 2011


Can't recommend accommodation there because I always camped, but the Mt Greylock area doubtless has everything you are looking for and then some!

The town at the base of the mountain is Adams, and it is very quaint with great amenities.
posted by jbenben at 11:24 PM on January 4, 2011


I've spent some nice quiet summer days at Westwind Cottages near Franconia Notch, NH. Not all their cottages are suitable for winter use, but some are year 'round, I believe, and they are definitely pet friendly. There are plenty of nearby grocery stores, restaurants, and other businesses, that you can drive to easily. Caveat: Northern NH winter snow can pile up, deep and fast, vastly restricting outdoor activities. Keep a weather eye out.
posted by paulsc at 4:54 AM on January 5, 2011 [1 favorite]


Response by poster: I hiked and camped Greylock 20-something years ago, but never visited its adjacent towns. That could do it for me. paulsc, unfortunately Westwind Cottages appears to close in winter and spring, but thatks for posting Franconia Notch. I will look into accommodations in the area.
Yay!
posted by nj_subgenius at 5:08 AM on January 5, 2011


Response by poster: thatks=thanks :-\
posted by nj_subgenius at 5:08 AM on January 5, 2011


It's been a few years, but I've had writer friends get monthly rates at non-chain budget motels along the coast in places like York and Kennebunk in Maine. These towns are very quiet in the winter, have no bears, will sometimes be ok with dogs on the beach in the winter, and will usually have markets withing walking distance, and less snow than you'll find inland.
posted by quarterframer at 7:06 AM on January 5, 2011


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