The Word Barn, Exeter, NH

Barn in Exeter, New Hampshire

  1. 4 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 2 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Ben & Sarah
  1. Superhost
  2. 7 years hosting

Listing highlights

In a country setting near Exeter

About a 10-min walk to Oaklands Town Forest, with conservation trails and fields right across the street

A renovated barn with original details

Exposed barn beams, vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, and a spiral staircase up to the loft

Comfortable beds and live music

Guests highlight the comfortable beds, and many return specifically for the live music next door
Charming open apartment with a loft bedroom. Hardwood floors, barn beams, butcher block counter, full galley kitchen, private bath, vaulted ceilings - as part of the renovated original Raynes Farm Barn.

This apartment is clean, private and isolated, with self check-in and plenty of outside space to enjoy.

Located five minutes from downtown Exeter (w/plenty of take-out/delivery options) in an idyllic country setting, neighboring 100+ acre conservation land and a large network of wooded trails.

The space
This private apartment, with its own private entrance, is located within The Word Barn and boasts everything you need for a cozy night sleep, or a multi-day visit to enjoy all the area has to offer.

Our own fresh farm eggs and honey provided, based on availability.

Guest access
Full access to outside property, which includes extensive lawns, small orchard and a woods trail; 100+ acres of conservation land across the street is accessible fields and trails - great for walking and dog-friendly.

Other things to note
The Word Barn space itself (adjacent to apartment) is a celebrated gathering space, hosting a variety of literary, live music and other events on an ongoing, but irregular basis.

If your stay coincides with Word Barn events, you will enjoy two complimentary admission tickets as part of your stay in the adjacent apartment.

Outside of these limited events, this is a quiet, tranquil space.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Garden view
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises

Accessibility features

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Rated 4.87 out of 5 from 611 reviews.

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Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 92% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 6% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 1% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 1% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Exeter, New Hampshire, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

The Word Barn space itself (adjacent to apartment) is a celebrated gathering space, hosting a variety of literary, live music and other events on an ongoing, but irregular basis.

If your stay coincides with Word Barn events, you will enjoy two complimentary admission tickets as part of your stay in the adjacent apartment.

Outside of these limited events, this is a quiet, tranquil space.

Meet your host

Superhost
712 reviews
4.86 out of 5 average rating
7 years of hosting
Born in the 70s
Where I went to school: McGill
We are local arts advocates who enjoy promoting and frequenting a variety of music, literary, and visual arts events.

Ben & Sarah is a Superhost

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Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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