Owning a second home in the White Mountains is equal parts escape and logistics. Here's what our owners tell us matters most after the first year.
Plan for the seasons
Line up plowing, and consider a caretaker check-in during deep winter. Most towns in the region have reliable local services used to seasonal owners.
Rental income is real — with rules
Short-term rental demand around Waterville Valley and Loon is strong in both winter and summer. Check town ordinances and association rules before you count on the income.
Buy for how you'll actually live
Owners who use their homes most chose for drive time and convenience — under two hours from Boston, close to the slopes, near a town center — rather than the biggest house for the money.