North Conway, New Hampshire, in the heart of the White Mountains, has something for everyone. The area abounds in recreational opportunities including hiking, cycling, horseback riding, skiing, snowmobiling and fishing. For shoppers, the North Conway outlet malls offer bargains galore. Restaurants vary from simple to chic, and so do the local log cabins available for rent.
Close to the North Conway Outlet Mall, A Better Life Cabins offer year-round accommodations. Calling itself a true mom-and-pop operation, it features comfortable-but-simple cabins.
Amenities include refrigerators and microwaves, cable TV, Green Mountain coffee, a picnic table and grill at each cabin, horseshoes, badminton and volleyball. Some of the 10 cabins have kitchens, and all are non-smoking.
A Better Life Cabins and Campgrounds
P.O. Box 367
1255 U.S. Route 302
Bartlett Village
Bartlett, NH 03812
603-374-6333
abetterlifecabinsandcampground.com
The Wilderness Cabins are just that--there's no TV, phone or wireless Internet--but there is plenty of scenic beauty and peace and quiet. It is next to the White Mountain National Forest.
Amenities in the six cabins include a stove, a refrigerator, heat, hot water, showers and flush toilets. Electricity is provided by generator. Surrounded by wildlife, it is close to tubing, fishing, kayaking and many other outdoor activities.
Wilderness Cabins
P.O. Box 1289
Conway, NH 03818
603-356-8899
wildernesscabins.com
In the North Conway area, the family owned New England Inn and Resort offers several types of accommodations, including log cabins. The two cabins have a Jacuzzi and a gas-log fireplace as well as a Bose sound system.
Amenities include an indoor heated pool, a fitness room and the on-site Tuckerman's Tavern. The resort is close to Santa's Village, tax-free outlet shopping, golf, horseback riding and snowmobiling.
Tuckerman's Tavern
336 Route 16A
Intervale, NH 03845
603-356-5541
tuckermanstavern.com