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Independence Inn

3.5 star property
Historic inn with free breakfast and a coffee shop

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Restaurant
Luxury Room - Pet Friendly | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated
Garden
Deluxe Double Room, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated
Located near Bow Lake, Independence Inn offers continental breakfast and in-room WiFi. Enjoy a cozy firepit for evening gatherings, a peaceful garden for strolling, and a lobby with coffee and tea. Guests particularly appreciate the exceptionally helpful staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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

Garden Room - First Floor

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

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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Traditional Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Traditional Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

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

Luxury Room - Pet Friendly

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

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

Presidential Room - Pet Friendly

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

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 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Signature Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Signature Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Mini-fridge
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
6 Drake Hl Rd, Strafford, NH, 03884

What's nearby

  • Bow Lake - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Treasure Island - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • York Island - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Blueberry Island - 6 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Rye Island - 6 min drive - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 23 min drive
  • Concord, NH (CON-Concord Municipal) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Northwood Diner - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Ma’s Cafe And Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cooper Hill Pizzeria - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Original Johnson's Dairy Bar at Northwoods Brewing Company - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Independence Inn

Historic inn near Bow Lake
Consider a stay at Independence Inn and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a firepit, and a coffee shop/cafe. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, coffee/tea in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like smart speakers and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Separate sitting areas, eco-friendly cleaning products, and communal kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 4:00 AM to noon
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • The Jefferson

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

  • Built in 1832
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart speaker

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Paper towels
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 125 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 125 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Independence Inn Inn
Independence Inn Strafford
Independence Inn Inn Strafford

Frequently asked questions

Is Independence Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this inn allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 40 lbs per pet. There's a fee 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.

How much is parking at Independence Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Independence Inn?

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

What time is check-out at Independence Inn?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Independence Inn located?

Situated near the beach, this historic inn is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Bow Lake and within 32 mi (52 km) of Lake Winnipesaukee and Market Square.

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Independence Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 120 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was beautiful, the room was very clean and comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such a short stay, but is wqorth going back again. Staff are so friendly with clean, comfortable rooms. Loved the Farmhouse Inn vibe. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tyler & his wife Sara were so inviting. This is an old Inn with all the charms. Tyler’s wife made me a lovely welcome sign, a very personal touch. Felt very comfortable being here. Very close to a family owned market that sold lovely local items as well as home cooked food for takeout. Beer & wine available as well.
Propene stove in room for chilly nights.
Cozy bed with cotton linens & nice mattress
A little welcome sign hung in my room.. so lovely & inviting!!
Walking distance, had our morning coffee here. What a view!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy! Well organized and thoughtful! Would definitely stay again and recommend to friends and family!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything, especially the solitude, loved to go back
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place to relax.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We completely enjoyed our stay. Beautiful lake just a five minute walk to see.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Kyle

The room was warm and welcoming. It was in good condition. Easy self check in and out. Restaurant was great and food was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was incredible. What the new owners are doing with the location to bring it back to life is fantastic. They personally greeted us when we arrived and had fantastic food! The rooms were comfortable and private! We would recommend this to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Simple but nice

Stay was simple but good. Staff was all friendly. They have a diner inside as well … we didn’t eat there (just because we had other plans) but it looked very nice in that section. Overall a good experience and I would recommend this place to others.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Siddharth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Don

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Andre

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Ann

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
There was no host during entire stay. The host was a (g)host. You enter an empty house. Kitchenette in common area was filled with the same dirty, moldy dishes the entire stay. The bathroom smelled like septic tank. Bathroom door did not latch. Felt like a ghost town of year's past.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Ellen

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avoid the downstairs room.

Well it started out OK. The wall-to-wall carpeting in my room was very dirty. Thn an area rug is placed on top which is a tripping hazard. The worst is that I had a downstairs room and the people above me above at 5 am and I was awoken by loud footsteps on top of my head.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Doreen

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
We liked the location which was close to an event we attended in Lee. The restaurant Heartwood was nice, the service was great as was the food. The "contactless" check-in was easy. However, the service at the Inn was non-existent. When we arrived I checked out the kitchenette as it was for use by all the guests but it was sorely lacking supplies On arrival, there were three bagels on a covered tray and the stock of coffee and tea was low. The next morning none of the amenities had been restocked. The bagels were still sitting there from the day before and nothing fresh had been added. Some of the guests used the last of the coffee. There was a coffee maker in our room but no coffee. I texted the innkeeper and asked them to bring some. I never got a response and no one ever showed up to restock or clean. The trash in the kitchenette looked like it hadn't been emptied in over a day. There were no paper towels and the toaster and microwave needed to be cleaned. We toasted one of the bagels and the toaster oven started to smoke from all the crumbs in it. Our room was clean but the fridge had remnants of food/trash from previous guests in it. The lack of response or even the presence of the Innkeeper or any staff was concerning.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was delicious! It would be nice to have gluten and dairy free muffins available.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, cute B&B!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is quiet and has easy parking. Our room is comfortable and the staff is very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The inn was lovely and very cute. It felt cozy and warm personalized. The onsite restaurant very charming ambiance and amazing food! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very hot upstairs even with air conditioning. There was trash left in our fridge and they got our name wrong multiple times. Price was outrageous for what was included
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Júlio César

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Aconchegante, fisicamente, mas sem alma.

Lugar discreto, mas parecido com um B&B. Uma casa grande, antiga, com alguns quartos. Pode-se usar a cozinha para o café-da-manhã. Alguns itens são deixados à disposição. Sentimos falta do leite e "muffins", principalmente. No quarto só tem uma cadeira e faltam cabides. No entanto, apesar do ambiente aconchegante, nós, brasileiros sentimos falta de um atendimento presencial. Tudo é feito conforme instruções recebidas, mas sem qualquer contato humano.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mich

Breakfast bad
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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