Actress Bette Davis' former mountain lodge... spacious, enchanting!

4.8

Outstanding(23 Reviews)

House in Sugar Hill, NH

8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this house rental

Enjoy cool summers, fall foliage, and winter sports in the White Mounatins of New Hampshire!

Butternut is fabulously located near a picture-perfect New England town amidst all the year-round pleasures that the White Mountains have to offer. But its irresistable magic is the character that perfectly reflects the famous woman who built it... beautiful, elegant, timeless.

Built by actress Bette Davis in 1940, Butternut retains the character of that grand era while accommodating family and friends in contemporary style. Peace and privacy prevail on the 22 acre property overlooking the White Mountains. It is located on a quiet birch-lined road three miles from the villages of Sugar Hill and Franconia, and five miles from Franconia Notch State Park, Echo and Profile Lakes, and Cannon Mountain ski area.

The house is comfortably furnished with country antiques, artworks, and charming accessories. It is fully equipped with kitchen accessories for the gourmet cook, satellite TV and electronics, high speed internet, washer/dryer, and all bed and bath linens. The attached garage with firewood accessible from inside is a delight in bad weather.
There is a standby generator to ensure that full house power is provided during local power outages.

The Sugar Hill / Franconia area is ideal for summer, fall, and winter vacations. Butternut is available throughout the year. Reserve your vacation today and enjoy life as an American icon once did!

New Hampshire M&R Tax License #063699

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Sugar Hill, NH

Nearby attractions

Mt. Washington Auto Road

28.2 mi

Diana's Baths

33.1 mi

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Actress Bette Davis' former mountain lodge... spacious, enchanting!

$$$$

4.8

Outstanding(23 Reviews)

House in Sugar Hill, NH

8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

About this house rental

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Sugar Hill, NH

Nearby attractions

Mt. Washington Auto Road

28.2 mi

Diana's Baths

33.1 mi

Reviews

4.8

Outstanding(23 Reviews)

Summary of reviews

Guests loved exploring the unique house full of history, rustic charm, and gorgeous views. The property provided a peaceful and relaxing retreat, making it a special experience for families.

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

4.0

Sep 2023

A unique home with lots of nooks and crannies to explore and gorgeous views from every window. In spite of the rain and cloudy weather, we enjoyed exploring the area and spending quiet time reading the memorabilia about Bette Davis. Our least favorite thing was the stuffed raccoon in the Silo!

5.0

Jul 2023

Wonderful place, handsomely maintained, richly atmospheric… most assuredly “not a dump”

5.0

Jul 2023

This was a one of a kind stay. This rustic barn house stands as a testament to a bygone era. We love old houses and live in one ourselves so we felt right at home. If you love ultra minimal modern spaces then this would not be a right fit for you. We very much enjoyed all the rustic spaces and opening all the windows and taking in the breezes and beautiful natural scenery that surrounds the property. My husband and I took up permanent residence in the facing wing chairs next to the huge casement windows with our coffee in the morning and our New England IPA in the evening. We took a little ride to the Conway area and were so glad we booked Sugar Hill. Conway was so commercial and Sugar Hill is really quiet and relaxing with little country stores etc. Be sure to stop by Harman's Cheese (best Cheddar!) and try Polly's Pancakes for breakfast! Littleton is just 15 minutes away if you want a slice of a little city life while staying in the country. We loved sleeping with all the windows open and hearing nothing but the birds in the morning. It was truly a special experience that our family will remember fondly. My boys loved the silo observatory in the home. Bette Davis built a true shangri la in the White Mountains here and it was special to experience a little of what she loved.

5.0

Jun 2023

Our stay at Butternut was perfect. The home is even more beautiful than it is in the pictures. It is well stocked with anything you could ever need and provided a central location for many hiking trails. We hope to visit again someday!

5.0

Jul 2022

Wonderful time!

Wonderful time!

We had a wonderful time and really enjoyed it! The property is beautiful and historic!

5.0

Jul 2022

Heavenly oasis!

Heavenly oasis!

This was our second year at Butternut Lodge and again, it was absolutely perfect. The history of the lodge, heavenly location and modern amenities made our second stay just as wonderful as our first. We even saw a baby bear! Thank you to the owners for sharing their beautiful place with us. We want to go back again next year!

5.0

Jan 2022

Sugar Hill

Sugar Hill

A very lovely property. Fabulous fireplaces and amazing views. The bedrooms are quirky but the overall experience was great with skiing very close by.

5.0

Dec 2021

New England Christmas

New England Christmas

A wonderful spot to enjoy the holidays by the fireplace with quintessential New England views.

5.0

Nov 2021

So amazing!

So amazing!

Words cannot express how amazing and beautiful this home and location was. I also want to add Alyce was just as beautiful. She always responded quickly with warmth and kindness if we had a question. We highly recommend her home if your looking to enjoy the outdoors, or simply relax, and destress, in front of the fireplace. We can't wait to go back!

4.0

Jul 2021

Great stay

Great stay

Beautiful place, and convenient to many nice attractions. The house is old and full of a lot of interesting knick-knacks, which make cleaning difficult, I’m sure, but was reasonably clean. Extraordinarily peaceful and beautiful setting. We had a great time! Alyce was helpful above and beyond!

4.0

Jul 2021

Gorgeous property

Gorgeous property

Beautiful setting, very relaxing

5.0

Jul 2021

Just stay here, you won't be disappointed.

Just stay here, you won't be disappointed.

The house is absolutely amazing. Great care has been done to insure that guests won't have to worry about anything. I was here for the Fourth of July with family, but I'm definitely going to want to stay here with friends for a ski weekend. The square footage is probably about 3,000 sq. ft. Plenty of space for people to socialize on the first floor with 2 separate areas, one defined as dining and the other as entertainment divided by a beautiful double sided fireplace. All of the cooking essentials are provided. Great kitchen. Make sure you read the binder that is near the North window sitting area that tells about the story and pictures of Bette Davis and the house. We had a great time and so will you. Thank you Alyce, Jeffrey.

5.0

Jun 2021

Butternut

Butternut

It was a piece of heaven sprinkled with history staying at Butternut. Everything was perfect and better than what we even expected! It was the best vacation for our family. Thank you to the Sticks for sharing their beautiful home and one of Bette Davis' homes with us!

5.0

Jun 2021

Great Stay at Butternut

Great Stay at Butternut

Wonderful home and beautiful setting. Alcyce was very responsive and helpful.

5.0

Jun 2021

a lovely stay in a fascinating place

a lovely stay in a fascinating place

We loved staying here. The view was beautiful, the house was very comfortable, and full of antiques and old prints. It was much more fun than staying in a cookie-cutter, generic house, and there were lots of books and trail guides about the region to help with exploration. The one minor thing is that one of the rooms with beds is a thoroughfare for the other bedrooms but it wasn't a big deal at all. The wifi worked well, the linens and towels were great, wonderful kitchen supplies in terms of pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and some oils and spices and so on. Having several bathrooms was helpful, too! We did a bunch of hiking in the region, enjoyed shopping down at the local grocery store, and would very gladly return to this beautiful place.

5.0

Dec 2020

Astounding Views!

Astounding Views!

A charming and cozy Thanksgiving and perfect escape. The wood burning fireplace was amazing and windows to the outdoors offered amazing views. The Sugar Hill location was central to Littleton, Franconia, Bethlehem and Cannon Mountain. We would definitely love to return for a Summer visit.

5.0

Sep 2020

Stunning property with history

Stunning property with history

We loved our stay at Butternut. The location is quintessentially New England and White Mountains. The view is breathtaking and the property private. The house is precious and is great for spending time with family and friends. Such incredible New Hampshire history throughout the house. The terraces are lovely for early morning and evening quiet moments or laughter with friends. We ate all our meals on the property, the dinning table was great for long dinners with family and friends and the fireplace was magnificent. We watched a New England summer shift to fall. Alyce was superb. She was always attentive to our questions, extremely gracious and gave us great suggestions. The area is terrific to explore with mountains, lakes, farmers markets, small New England towns, etc. We hope to return one day.

2.5

Sep 2020

Our time at Butternut Lodge was amazing. It was exactly what my wife and I were hoping for and more. The home itself was homey and inviting. It is even better than the photos show it to be. We especially enjoyed relaxing outside both in the mornings, while enjoying our coffee, and the afternoons/sunset sipping on a glass of wine. Our host, Alyce, was accommodating and very easy to get responses from when needed.We will make every effort to come back to Butternut Lodge and we highly recommend staying here. Especially if you are looking for a quiet and beautiful spot to unwind.

5.0

Sep 2020

Wonderful Escape

Wonderful Escape

Our time at Butternut Lodge was amazing. It was exactly what my wife and I were hoping for and more. The home itself was homey and inviting. It is even better than the photos show it to be. We especially enjoyed relaxing outside both in the mornings, while enjoying our coffee, and the afternoons/sunset sipping on a glass of wine. Our host, Alyce, was accommodating and very easy to get responses from when needed. We will make every effort to come back to Butternut Lodge and we highly recommend staying here. Especially if you are looking for a quiet and beautiful spot to unwind.

5.0

Jul 2020

Amazing Stay

Amazing Stay

Our family had a wonderful weekend!! Highly recommend the location and home . The owners are true gems. We plan to rent It again in the future . Thank you, for an amazing weekend!!

4.0

Aug 2019

Butternut NH Summer

Butternut NH Summer

Loved the location and proximity to Franconia Notch, beautiful gardens, gorgeous mountain & valley views, the absolute quiet, and the wonderful clean air. It was interesting living in Bette Davis’s house and learning about her. We’re certain we enticed more family and friends to come see us as we were staying in her former elegant home. Alyce was very pleasant to deal with at all times and immediately responsive when we were dealing with the aftermath of a storm microburst which took down several trees on the property. We really enjoyed her beautiful gardens.

5.0

Jul 2019

Vacation in New Hampshire

Vacation in New Hampshire

The property was just as advertised. My family enjoyed it very much and the New Hampshire mountains are beautiful. The owner has extremely helpful and courteous.. Highly recommend!!

5.0

Feb 2011

Wonderful Birthday Surprise!

Wonderful Birthday Surprise!

As a birthday gift for my husband, I surprised him with a week at Butternut! (I told him the day before we left, and even his boss was in on it!) Alyce was quite a help in keeping it under wraps. The house itself is gorgeous, and the views even better! It was a great relaxing place to stay, even with a active 18 month old. (He had a grand time reorganizing the drawer of spices in the kitchen--hope they weren't alphabetized!) :) We enjoyed hot chocolate by the fireplace every night. My husband has already asked when we're going back this fall!

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Sugar Hill?

The average price for a rental in Sugar Hill is $234 per night. This rental is $119 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Actress Bette Davis' former mountain lodge... spacious, enchanting!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Actress Bette Davis' former mountain lodge... spacious, enchanting! pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Actress Bette Davis' former mountain lodge... spacious, enchanting!?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.

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Actress Bette Davis' former mountain lodge... spacious, enchanting!

House in Sugar Hill, NH

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Sugar Hill, NH

Nearby attractions

Actress Bette Davis' former mountain lodge... spacious, enchanting!

House in Sugar Hill, NH

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Sugar Hill, NH

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Sugar Hill?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Actress Bette Davis' former mountain lodge... spacious, enchanting! pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Actress Bette Davis' former mountain lodge... spacious, enchanting!?

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