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Independence Inn

3.5 star property
Historic inn within easy reach of Bow Lake

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated
Luxury Room - Pet Friendly | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated
Luxury Room - Pet Friendly | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated
Nestled near Bow Lake, Independence Inn offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast and in-room WiFi. Gather 'round the firepit, stroll through the garden, or unwind with coffee/tea in the lobby – previous guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (8)

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

Feel at home (6)

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Premium bedding
The current price is $101
$110 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 23 - Feb 24

Room options

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Traditional Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Traditional Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Signature Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Mini-fridge
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Garden Room - First Floor | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Garden Room - First Floor

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
Down duvet
  • 13 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Presidential Room - Pet Friendly | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Presidential Room - Pet Friendly

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Mini-fridge
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • 62 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Luxury Room - Pet Friendly | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Luxury Room - Pet Friendly

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Dishwasher
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
6 Drake Hl Rd, Strafford, NH, 03884

What's nearby

  • Bow Lake - 4 min walk
  • Ayers Pond - 15 min drive
  • University of New Hampshire - 21 min drive
  • Market Square - 41 min drive
  • Hampton Beach - 49 min drive

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

  • ‪Northwoods Brewing Company - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Northwood Diner - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Original Johnson's Dairy Bar at Northwoods Brewing Company - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cooperhill Pizzeria - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cooper Hill Pizzeria - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Independence Inn

Enjoy your visit to Strafford with a stay at Independence Inn. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and continental breakfast daily between 4:00 AM and noon. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 6 rooms
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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
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests will receive an email 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
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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
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

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

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 4:00 AM–noon
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Shared microwave

What to do

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

Services

  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Built in 1832
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water

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
  • Shower only
  • Towels

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)
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided

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

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher 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.

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, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 25 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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 cycling and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes hunting. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around Independence Inn like?

Independence Inn is a short 4-minute walk from Bow Lake and 15 minutes' walk from Blueberry Island.

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Independence Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Loved everything, especially the solitude, loved to go back
Bill, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place to relax.
Anette, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I have stayed here 3 times and I am very happy with the simple yet important considerations made for guests. I am hopeful to visit again regularly
JOHN, 4-night trip

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
jason, 1-night trip

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.
NICHOLAS, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Charming inn with an easy check in/out procedure. My room had a tilt to it from an uneven foundation so the bed alignment was a little difficult to get used to. Overall I liked the ambiance and antique decor. Breakfast was a little lacking.
Tessa, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Carol was lovely to talk with.
Joan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Quaint!
Good stay! Had fun with the board games they provide!
Kristen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Inn!
Great Inn that we will be staying at again!
Sam, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

we checked in around 9 pm and was dark out. no staff at the location . felt little spooky at the beginning, called the Inn Keeper and she explained about the building. It was a old building but it was clean . had a small kitchenette which was very convenient for us. they had every thing you need for a Breakfast. i had not issues for a one night stay. beautiful lake near this stay.
Siddharth, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The inn was lovely with a nice historic charm as expected. Self check-in was easy. The room was clean and had what we needed as well as the common kitchenette area, however leaving early we did not want to wake anyone so used it minimally. We were not aware that the restaurant and bar had closed and found ourselves at the deli for some pizza. Overall experience was nice and would return if we were in the area.
laura, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

We never saw a member of the staff, it was self check in and out. There was supposed to be breakfast included, nothing. Maybe during a different season? The building was built in 1832 and was very charming. The rooms were comfortable. Kind of off the beaten path and no restaurants or stores around.
Leigh Anne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Easy check in and the room was nice and clean.
Andrea, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Would book again
Great room for the price. Owner was very nice and welcoming. The restaurant was great.
Raul, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

This is a no-contact Inn with a phone number for the Innkeeper posted. Very nice room, but the latch on the bathroom door didn’t work so you had to place something against the door to keep it closed. The lamp bulb by the night stand was dead but we switched it with another one in the room. We appreciated the breakfast offerings, kitchenette, white noise machine, and reasonable price.
Janelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to Unplug everyone I encountered was Super Friendly would stay here again.
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I like the uniqueness of the property. They also keep the room and common areas very clean.
Adrien, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

This property has really gone downhill, especially since the closing of the restaurant. What it really needs is someTLC by someone who cares because the property has tremendous potential to be a beautiful property if just shown a little bit of care with some small adjustments and upgrades.
Don, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The Inn is very special and we definitely enjoyed staying in there. Although we did not have a chance to meet them in person, the host have been very responsive to our enquiries during our stay. There are some flaws which could be easily be corrected. The freshness of the breakfast food should be better monitored and the room does not have a hair dryer. May be also a good idea to have the small kitchen on the same floor as the dining tables.
Emanuele, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We completely enjoyed our stay. Beautiful lake just a five minute walk to see.
Tim, 2-night trip

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.
Kyle, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Place lacks from being able to meet someone as we expected for a place identified as an Inn. Advertised continental breakfast is basic in a self-served kitchenette on the middle floor without any adjacent sit-down area. Mini-fridge in room was not cleaned and had leftovers from a past customer. Parking was good.
Andre, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Vey cute little Inn. Not much around, which can be nice because it’s quiet.
Samantha, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice stay!
Check in was really easy and the room was adorable! We’re planning on coming back during the winter because I feel like this room would be super cozy in the winter!
Marisa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quick stay
This was only a one night stay, so I don't have much to say, but it was clean and quaint, and I would definitely stay here again.
Susan, 1-night trip