Independence Inn

Property class: 3.5
Historic inn within easy reach of Bow Lake

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Independence Inn offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Bow Lake. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out The Jefferson, which serves breakfast and lunch. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (6)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Near the beach
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Air conditioning
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Premium bedding
  • Free self parking
The current price is $133
$144 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26

Room options

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View all photos for Garden Room - First Floor

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Garden Room - First Floor

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Traditional Room

A four-poster bed with white linens, a grey armchair with a floral pillow, a bedside table with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Traditional Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Room - Pet Friendly

A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a chandelier, a framed picture, and a window with curtains.

Luxury Room - Pet Friendly

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Presidential Room - Pet Friendly

A hotel room with a large bed, a dresser, a chair, a small table, a heater, and a window with curtains.

Presidential Room - Pet Friendly

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 2 Bedrooms

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a patterned rug.

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Bedrooms

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 62 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Signature Room

A bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a lamp.

Signature Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
6 Drake Hl Rd, Strafford, NH, 03884

What's nearby

  • Bow Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Treasure Island - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lake Winnipesaukee - 33 min drive - 47.1 km
  • Market Square - 45 min drive - 55.7 km
  • Hampton Beach - 46 min drive - 69.4 km

Getting around

  • Portsmouth, NH (PSM-Portsmouth Intl.) - 37 min drive
  • Concord, NH (CON-Concord Municipal) - 39 min drive
  • Sanford, ME (SFM-Sanford Seacoast Regional) - 51 min drive
  • Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) - 52 min drive
  • Laconia, NH (LCI-Laconia Municipal) - 55 min drive
  • Durham Station - 23 min drive
  • Dover Transportation Center - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Jefferson - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Northwood Diner - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cooper Hill Pizzeria - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Original Johnson's Dairy Bar at Northwoods Brewing Company - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Independence Inn

  • Independence Inn offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Bow Lake. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out The Jefferson, which serves breakfast and lunch. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 6 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is noon

Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
    • Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 40 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only. Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation; restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 4:00 AM–noon
  • Coffee shop
  • Shared microwave

What to do

  • Beach access
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Services

  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Built in 1832
  • Piano
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Smart speaker

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster oven
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Cleaning supplies

Special features

Dining

The Jefferson - This family restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Open select days.

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 125 per stay)

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

Independence Inn Inn
Independence Inn Strafford
Independence Inn Inn Strafford

Frequently asked questions

Does Independence Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Independence Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Independence Inn?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 40 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 25 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Independence Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Independence Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.

What is there to do at Independence Inn and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like ice skating and cross-country skiing, and return when the snow melts for hiking and horseback riding. Additional recreation nearby includes hunting.

What's the area around Independence Inn like?

Independence Inn is a short 4-minute walk from Bow Lake and 8 minutes' walk from York Island.

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Reviews

Independence Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was delicious and a highlight of the stay, with many guests praising the quality and convenience. (12 reviews)
  • The restaurant served delicious food and provided great service. (11 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

The inn was perfect. It was charming and well maintained with good amenities Check in was super easy. The location was fantastic, right by the lake Our breakfast was wonderful I will definitely stay there again
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice clean room perfectly set up. Great breakfast!
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10/10 Exceptional

If you want to stay at an Inn, but still have the feeling of “travel independence”, this is your place! The inn keepers are AMAZING! Fantastic hosts and amazing cooks! Make sure to say hello to their kitties too! You will have the peace and quiet you are looking for with the attention you deserve! Enjoy!
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10/10 Exceptional

The in was amazing and the breakfast was delicious!! Home made with the chefs flair!! Looking forward to returning !!!
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved this Inn! It was so cozy and the owners are just wonderful. We opted to add on breakfast downstairs to our stay and it was absolutely amazing. I am not sure how they made a simple breakfast sandwich stand out as much as they did, but I will be coming back for it!
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10/10 Exceptional

The location was beautiful, the room was very clean and comfortable!
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10/10 Exceptional

Tyler and Sara wert perfect hosts. Their cheerfulness and friendliness made our stay very nice. The food at The Franklin was fresh and presented with an eye appealing look. If you like vintage Americana, this is the place to stay
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8/10 Very good

For an inn, an element of warmth was missing, because we did not interact with any staff during our stay. Or guests for that matter. Check-in was all done by the guest by following the instructional email sent in advance. The historic building has charm, the room was clean, well appointed and comfortable and the self-serve continental breakfast was good. A perfectly fine place to stay
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10/10 Exceptional

We really enjoyed our stay. The rooms were cozy and had many nice touches. The property is lovingly decorated. It was fun staying in this classic New England hotel. Thanks to the owner and innkeepers!
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10/10 Exceptional

This place is quiet and has easy parking. Our room is comfortable and the staff is very nice.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great little inn and and a great deal as well having 2 bedrooms for less than the price of one at bigger hotels was amazing for the 4 of us
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was friendly, efficient and organized. The inn itself was very comfortable. I never felt rushed, I could come and go at my leisure. The inn itself has more of a comfortable home atmosphere compared to a hotel
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved it!

Our stay was amazing! The building is adorable and our room was very clean and had its own fireplace. We opted to purchase breakfast sandwiches rather than eat the free continental breakfast, and they were great to take on the road. Highly recommend!
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10/10 Exceptional

Would book again

Great room for the price. Owner was very nice and welcoming. The restaurant was great.
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay at the Independence Inn. It was clean and welcoming. The self check in was easy and the innkeeper was wonderful! They went above and beyond to accommodate all of our needs.
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4/10 Fair

Old World New England

Room was clean, bed well made. Room is a on a slant. Head of bed on the down hill side
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful

The Inn was great! A little older but had great charm! Staff was very friendly and helpful! Sat at the bar and visited, didn’t eat at the restaurant but the food looked and smelled delicious!
Had a cute little pantry for the guests!
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10/10 Exceptional

I like the uniqueness of the property. They also keep the room and common areas very clean.
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10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable bed. Clean room. Could use a few lights in the parking lot. I arrived late and left early so I never came in contact
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8/10 Very good

Great property easy check in check out. No coffee to be found, but there was 1/2 and 1/2 and bagels to cook . Rooms were clean and comfy
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8/10 Very good

The room was warm and welcoming. It was in good condition. Easy self check in and out. Restaurant was great and food was delicious.
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10/10 Exceptional

My family and I stayed here for 4 days and we absolutely adored this place. Let’s just say every time we went out somewhere, we wanted to just come back to independence inn. It felt like home! It was the most relaxing vacation we’ve had. Will definitely be coming back in the near future.
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8/10 Very good

Room was small but nice. Had a private bath. My room had a small sofa where my little one was comfortable sleeping. Would stay again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Peaceful Get Away Place

Very clean and comfortable room. Lovely furnished property, both inside and outside. Very peaceful surroundings. One of the owners was there in the morning and he was very hospitable, showing us around and sharing information. There were board games to play as well as a piano. Lovely place to stay!
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6/10 Good

Property was nice room a little small and a little too far from the location I was going to