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Independence Inn

3.5 star property
Travelers gather around the inviting firepit or enjoy tea while admiring garden views at this lakeside inn where staff consistently exceed expectations

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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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Room options

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Garden Room - First Floor

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

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

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

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

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

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
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About the area

Located in Strafford, Independence Inn is in a rural area and near the beach. Market Square is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bow Lake and Lake Winnipesaukee. Long Sands Beach and Ogunquit Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Map
6 Drake Hl Rd, Strafford, NH, 03884

What's nearby

  • Bow Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Treasure Island - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Inisfree Island - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • MacVanes Island - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Hampton Beach - 47 min drive - 68.7 km

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
  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 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

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 property, outdoor furniture and coffee/tea in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as smart speakers and separate sitting areas. Guests reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
More 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 transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 bathroom

More

  • Built in 1832
  • Smoke-free property

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets are 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 18 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD125 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 any lifts
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 18 kg 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?

Checkout 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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Reviews

Independence Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 122 reviews

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

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

Katherine

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

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!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raul

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

Would book again

Great room for the price. Owner was very nice and welcoming. The restaurant was great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

NICHOLAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrien

I like the uniqueness of the property. They also keep the room and common areas very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

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!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Quincy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Pyara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

8/10 Good

laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Carmel

Property was nice room a little small and a little too far from the location I was going to
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Leah

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

weird in a nice way

It was a low-frills room but clean, comfortable, and dark enough. Tap water was not delicious, water pressure strange. It was cool staying in a really old inn! I liked the ambiance and had a good night of sleep.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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

8/10 Good

Leigh Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
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.
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

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our experience at the Inn was remarkable. If you are looking for a central place to go and explore the area, this is it. The owners and the staff were exceptional. Anything that we needed was addressed immediately. The food at the attached restaurant was second to none. The Independence Inn has old world charm and New World management which makes it the perfect place to stay and enjoy the beautiful New Hampshire foliage or any of the many other interests that the area has to offer. I would recommend The Independence Inn to anyone. We hope to return again soon and look forward to seeing the owners again. Thank you all for your hospitality!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Over all very cozy. Good place for our family to crash at night. It was very self serve in one way with putting sheets on the extra beds, but the staff took the time to fire up the ACs for us, so it was nice and cool on a hot summer evening. Room was clean, but the fridge was missed when cleaning out and a dirty cloth was missed in the tub...these things happen sometimes! We would definitely come back to this inn and explore the area again if opportunity comes up.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tucked away in a rural area back in the woods. Tranquil surroundings. This is a very rustic but very cute establishment. I couldn't participate in any activities they offered or eat at the restaurant. I stayed "one night," checked in around 2 AM & checked out around 8 AM. I highly recommend trying this place if you're not looking for a hot breakfast, pool, fitness center, etc... or the high cost of a hotel with all the amenities you probably won't use. The bathroom is very small. The shower is tiny but adequate for one person.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

carolyn

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Helpful innkeeper (on phone; we didn't meet), easy entry, and nice big room with a larger mini-fridge and freezer. But there were some problems. The big one is that the pillows and sheets smelled terrible. I'm sure the sheets were clean and laundered (though the pillows maybe should be washed), but the noxious scent made it very difficult to sleep. Maybe a rinse with bleach or borax when laundering would take care of it. Otherwise: the king mattress in the deluxe double room is not very comfortable. Some light bulbs might need replacing, and some window screens and handles for opening windows need maintenance.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023