Top 10 Booker FAQs: The Bray Hill House

1. What is the maximum guest occupancy, and how is the layout optimized for multi-generational families?

The Bray Hill House comfortably accommodates a maximum overnight capacity of 6 adults (defined as guests 12 years and older), with space to add up to two extra children using on-site cots. Perched at an elevation of 1,500 feet on 30 private acres overlooking the Presidential Range, the 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom architectural layout was engineered specifically to balance group connection with generational privacy:

Grandparent & Parent Privacy: The upper level features the spacious South Bedroom suite complete with a private ensuite bathroom and a master balcony, offering an elevated sanctuary away from main-floor activity.
Open-Concept Great Room: The double-story Great Room serves as the central gathering hub, allowing family members to socialize by the fire, solve puzzles, or take in panoramic mountain vistas through floor-to-ceiling windows.
Kids' Entertainment Hubs: Children enjoy dedicated spaces including a lower-level heated game room with table tennis, an upstairs library/craft area, a PlayStation 4 console, and stocked bath toys.

2. How do the signature two-story Russian Masonry Stove and Cedar Dry Sauna work?

The estate features two distinct thermal wellness amenities designed for relaxation and post-outdoor muscle recovery:

Two-Story Russian Masonry Heater: Rising through the center of the estate with a Gothic arch chimney, this masonry stove captures heat from an indoor wood fire and radiates gentle, long-wave infrared warmth across all three floors. Operating efficiently at up to 90% thermal efficiency, a single fire built in the morning or evening continuously heats the brick core without creating cold drafts. Guests simply follow the provided hearth instructions to enjoy a cozy indoor bonfire.
Private Indoor Cedar Dry Sauna: Located on the upper library level, the Tylö SuperSport dry sauna operates at 165°F. It is ideal for dilating blood vessels, promoting joint lubrication, and accelerating tissue recovery after a long day of alpine skiing or peak bagging.

3. What is your pet policy, and what specific amenities are provided for dogs?

Because 54% of stays include dogs, The Bray Hill House proudly welcomes up to 2 dogs per stay for an approved pet fee of $200. To ensure a seamless stay without requiring guests to pack bulky pet supplies, the property provides:

Extra-large dog beds and a 42-inch two-door crate in the garage.
Dedicated dog towels for wiping down wet or muddy paws.
Stainless steel food and water bowls, complimentary dog treats, and waste disposal bags.
30 private acres with marked forest trails where dogs can safely explore off-leash when under voice command.

4. Is the kitchen fully equipped for large family feasting and holiday hosting?

Yes. The collaborative chef's kitchen was explicitly designed to handle multi-cook preparation for Thanksgiving feasts and group dinners without crowding:

Dual Cooking Stations: Features 2 stoves and 2 ovens—including a 5-burner Aga 36" Legacy gas range with convection baking modes alongside a secondary Jenn-Air wall unit—allowing guests to roast turkeys and bake pies simultaneously.
Triple-Sink Configuration: Outfitted with 3 dedicated sink areas (island sink, double main sink, and wet bar sink) to create separate prep, washing, and sanitizing stations.
High-End Appliances: Includes a Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, Asko quiet dishwasher, Vitamix blender, KitchenAid food processor, Instant Pot, espresso/coffee makers, and a fully stocked spice rack.
Handcrafted Dining: Dinner is served at a handcrafted Thomas Moser dining table that expands with insertion leaves and matching benches to seat up to 12 guests comfortably.

5. How reliable is the Wi-Fi for remote work, and how is guest privacy protected?

Remote executives and long-stay guests benefit from enterprise-grade connectivity paired with strict privacy controls:

High-Speed Internet: High-elevation connectivity is powered by a high-performance Starlink satellite system integrated with a 4-node Google Mesh Wi-Fi network blanketed across all three floors, supporting seamless video conferencing and 4K streaming. Speeds average 200 Mbps and can be boosted up to 400+ Mbps upon request.
Contactless Check-In: Keyless smart deadbolts allow frictionless arrival after 3:00 PM using a customized PIN (the last 4 digits of the booker's phone number).
Uncompromising Privacy: There are zero interior cameras on the property. Exterior cameras monitor outer driveways and grounds strictly for maintenance and weather verifications. All interior Google smart speakers feature physical hardware microphone toggles that guests can slide off, and Samsung Smart TVs utilize Roku Guest Mode, which automatically wipes login credentials and signs out streaming accounts upon departure.

6. Is an EV charger available on-site, and is there an additional charging fee?

Yes. The Bray Hill House provides a dedicated 40-amp JuiceBox smart EV charger located right on the driveway. Charging is 100% complimentary and included in the nightly rental rate. Whether arriving via Interstate 93 or climbing the steep 4,618-foot elevation gain of the Mount Washington Auto Road, guests can conveniently recharge their battery to 100% overnight.

7. What on-site games, outdoor activities, and trail systems are available at the estate?

Guests do not need to leave the property to experience an engaging mountain vacation:

Indoor & Garage Game Rooms: The lower level features a heated game room equipped with a ping-pong table, arcade machine, electronic dartboard, and elliptical trainer. The main-floor library contains an extensive collection of over 30 family board games, playing cards, and a children's book nook.
Outdoor Campfire & Lawn Games: An outdoor stone campfire ring is pre-stocked with complimentary seasoned firewood, kindling, whittling sticks, and camp chairs for evening s'mores. Yard games include horseshoes, croquet, ladder ball, and badminton.
On-Site Forest Trails & Winter Gear: Guests can explore a marked 0.75-mile forest hiking loop that meanders past historic stone walls. In winter, the estate provides 4 pairs of adult snowshoes and children's snow sleds for on-site hill sliding.

8. How close is the property to Santa's Village, Bretton Woods, and local North Country towns?

The Bray Hill House serves as a prime, central basecamp for Northern New Hampshire's premier attractions:

Santa’s Village: Located just 5 miles / 10–15 minutes away in Jefferson, making afternoon nap breaks between park visits effortless.
Bretton Woods Ski Resort: Located 19 miles / 25–30 minutes away, offering New Hampshire's largest skiable terrain and an 8-person gondola.
Weathervane Theatre: Professional Broadway-caliber plays, musicals, and daytime children's shows are 10–15 minutes away in Whitefield.
Artisan Bakeries & Craft Breweries: Famous local stops like Polish Princess Bakery (Lancaster) are 15 minutes away, while Schilling Beer Company (Littleton) and Rek-Lis Brewing (Bethlehem) are within 20–25 minutes.

9. What are the check-in/check-out times, house rules, and environmental guidelines?

Check-In & Check-Out: Check-in begins at 3:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM to allow time for deep sanitization.
Smoke-Free Policy: The property is strictly 100% smoke-free across all indoor spaces, outer decks, and covered porches.
Septic System Rules: Because the home operates on a mountain septic system, guests must only flush human waste and toilet paper (feminine products, wipes, paper towels, and diapers must go in trash receptacles).
Mandatory Recycling: Guests are required to sort recyclables (glass, #1/#2 plastics, metals, and cardboard) into designated bins inside the lower garage trash room.

10. How is the property equipped for winter weather and potential power outages?

Operating at 1,500 feet elevation in New Hampshire's snow belt requires commercial-grade resilience:

22 kW Standby Generator: In the event that a winter Nor'easter or ice storm interrupts grid power, an automatic standby generator engages within seconds to supply electricity, heating, water pumps, and refrigeration.
Multi-Zone Heating: Indoor climate is maintained via 3 Nest-controlled heating zones, supplemented by 5 individual mini-split heating/AC units and the radiant thermal mass of the Russian masonry stove.
Winter Driving Requirements: Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) or All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with winter/studded tires is mandatory for navigating the private uphill mountain drive during snow months. Tractor towing service is available on-call if required.